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 Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare genetic condition which affects the connective tissue throughout my body. As a result of this disorder I deal with ongoing severe acute and chronic pain and a variety of other rare overlapping conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, and dysautonomia. I have struggled for years in finding the right professionals to help with the extensive symptoms I deal with on a daily basis.
Previous rounds of PT left me with multiple injuries and little progress. So when a colleague of mine told me about IMT, I quickly looked into IMT and found Denise Schwartz at The Manual Touch. This past year I have made progress in physical therapy for the first time since being symptomatic with EDS, and I know that in the positive and uplifting environment in which Denise provides I can continue to make gains.
I feel very fortunate to have Denise in my life as a physical therapist who listens to me, is patient, compassionate, and who continuously strives to provide the best care possible for my condition.
