CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION

• MPT, Master of Physical Therapy - Andrews University, Dayton, OH - 1999

• BS in Biology - Ohio University, Athens, OH

• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

• Certified Functional Dry Needling Practitioner

• Sportsmetrics Certified Trainer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Physical Therapy Association

• APTA Orthopedic Section

• Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

• IAHP Medallion Member - Barral Institute

advanced training in progress

• Visceral Manipulation - Barral Institute

• Postural Restoration - Postural Restoration Institute

• Ongoing Study in Bone Health, Osteoporosis-Resistant Strength Training and Nutrition for Healing

Marcie Schwartz is a highly experienced and compassionate physical therapist with over 25 years of clinical expertise in orthopedic and manual therapy. She founded Pure Symmetry, LLC in 2020 with a mission to uncover the root causes of physical dysfunction and empower her patients to restore movement, reduce pain, and return to active, pain-free living.

Her passion for physical therapy was sparked in high school while volunteering in a hospital PT department—an experience that set the foundation for a lifelong commitment to healing through movement. Since earning her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1999, Marcie has combined clinical excellence with a deeply personalized, whole-body approach to care.

Marcie holds advanced certifications in orthopedic manual therapy, Pilates, and functional dry needling. She integrates hands-on treatment with corrective movement strategies to promote long-term recovery, resilience, and wellness.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Marcie has a particular interest in how nutrition influences overall health and recovery. She recognizes that healing is multifaceted, and that proper nourishment plays a critical role in reducing inflammation, enhancing bone health, supporting tissue repair, and optimizing physical performance.

Marcie is especially passionate about bone health, designing strengthening-based exercise programs to improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis, with a focus on aging adults and women at risk of bone loss.

She is currently pursuing advanced training in Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute and Postural Restoration through the Postural Restoration Institute, allowing her to address complex patterns of dysfunction and promote balance at a structural and systemic level.