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The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

Whole Body Approach

Reclaim movement, function and life
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Recent Posts

  • What is at the Core of Many Pain Problems?
  • Dealing with an Identity Crisis: “I Can’t Do What I Did 10 Years Ago”
  • Physical Therapy After Surgery
  • Golf Warm-Up Mobility Exercises
  • The OOV Miracle
What is at the Core of Many Pain Problems?

What is at the Core of Many Pain Problems?

Different people might suffer from different kinds of pain, yet the core of their problems is often the same. Take these four people, for example: Kirk had shoulder pain while […]

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Aging and Life Transitions

Dealing with an Identity Crisis: “I Can’t Do What I Did 10 Years Ago”

Multiple times a day I help people view their aging or injured body in a new way. My 75-year-old aunt came to me with knee and back pain. Earlier in […]

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Physical Therapy after Surgery

Physical Therapy After Surgery

One of my patients, Phyllis, had rotator cuff surgery in early March, two weeks before the world turned upside down due to COVID-19. For her rotator cuff surgery to be […]

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golf warm up mobility exercises

Golf Warm-Up Mobility Exercises

I am excited to share a collection of golf warm-up mobility exercises that will improve your performance on the course. Golf is a beautiful fusion of technique, precision, and athleticism. […]

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The OOV Miracle

The OOV Miracle

Two years ago, my friend and colleague LoriBeth Cohen introduced me to the OOV, a specialized tool that I still use today in my practice. After three classes, multiple private […]

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prevent golf injuries and improve your golf game

How to Prevent Golf Injuries and Improve Your Golf Game

It’s no secret that golf can be a challenging and frustrating sport. When I ask my golfer patients and friends how their game went, more often than not, they respond […]

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the manual touch physical therapy The Risks of Sitting

The Risks of Sitting

What Are The Risks Of Sitting Too Much? There are 168 hours in a week. If you subtract sleeping, exercising, doing errands or chores, that leaves approximately 114 hours, or […]

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The Road to Healing Chronic Pain

The Road to Healing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain has become an epidemic—according to Healthline, as of 2021, 50 million Americans are living with the condition. This amounts to nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. To […]

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What is Balance and How Does it Contribute to Falls?

What is Balance and How Does it Contribute to Falls?

Have you ever lost your footing on stairs, wet/icy pavement, or the floor of your own bedroom as you get up at night—causing you to fling your arms out to […]

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Dealing With Anxiety and Difficult Situations

Many of us feel anxious in situations such as the holidays, at work, on race day, or in everyday life. Licensed professional counselor, Holly Katz, has four great tips on […]

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Our Mission


We believe all body systems and mental/emotional health are connected. We take a whole body approach to discover why patients are not healing and what were the initial causes of their current symptoms. 

Our mission is to use this whole body approach to help patients heal and overcome pain and limitations, resulting in improved quality of life. We also aim to promote wellness in our communities through ongoing education. 
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Testimonials

I saw Denise at The Manual Touch recently for sciatic pain, that only the day before I saw Denise kept me from walking; I could only hobble for short distances before I would sit down and collapse. After some tissue work and gentle exercise with Deni… Read more
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I was in Florida for vacation and developed an upper respiratory infection. I had annoying coughing and congestion in my chest. This went on for several days, and it was not getting better. It felt like I had a mucous plug stuck in my chest that woul… Read more
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The best physical therapist I’ve ever experienced is Denise Schwartz in Wheeling at the Manual Touch. I have seen Denise twice for over 6 months to treat 2 bouts of frozen shoulder that occurred 8 years apart. In addition to my shoulder, she has also… Read more
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As a young elite athlete I was involved in numerous accidents resulting in scar tissue causing loss of flexibility and restrictions as an adult. After each treatment I feel so much less restriction and experience greater range of motion.
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Last winter our daughter Maddie had had several eye and ear infections, and all required topical and oral antibiotics.  These were instigated by a plugged tear duct.  A pediatric ophthalmologist said there was little chance the duct would open up o… Read more
The physical therapy I received at The Manual Touch PT helped reduce my sciatica pain to a manageable level in just a few sessions.  The exercises I was given strengthened and trained my muscles to prevent further back problems allowing me to return… Read more
Just a note to thank you for the time you spent with me Saturday in evaluating my running technique and body alignment.  Your suggestions are already making sense and having an early impact.  After our meeting, I went out for a 5K run and found you… Read more
I have been receiving PT therapy for pain and autoimmune disorders for over 18 months at The Manual Touch.  This also affects my kidneys and my lungs and other organs as I swell with fluid that my lymph system doesn’t seem to handle well.  I depe… Read more
Excellent, professional assessment and treatment for an older woman who’s had lots of failed therapy. Kind and compassionate and caring! Thanks.
I can honestly say that Denise was the first physical therapist to listen to my story.   She has demonstrated more patience and compassion than any other therapist that I’ve ever met. For the past 8 years, I have been symptomatic with Ehlers Danlo… Read more
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