About

Scoliosis 3DC was established in 2007 by Dr. Marc Moramarco. Dr. Moramarco immersed himself in the research of alternative approaches for scoliosis treatment in 2001 when his oldest child was diagnosed. He is a Boston area chiropractor. When he discovered his daughter had scoliosis, he vowed, “to be the father and not the clinician.” However, when the Boston doctors mentioned surgery, his primary mission was to make certain she would never have to undergo scoliosis surgery! This meant finding a way to stop the progression of scoliosis.

That was back in January, 2001. The family consulted top orthopedic physicians at one of Boston’s best hospitals. The doctors  prescribed the ‘SpineCor’ brace for scoliosis and instructed the twelve-year-old patient to wear it twenty-three hours per day. Although thoroughly compliant, the results were extremely disappointing, the SpineCor failed to halt curve progression, and temporarily dimmed the bright, spirited personality of his twelve year old daughter. Extremely dismayed, Dr. Moramarco immediately began his search for a non-invasive, conservative way to treat scoliosis. Little did he know, this journey to stop scoliosis would become a life-changing experience.

Dr. Moramarco contacted numerous spine and scoliosis experts that initial year – among them, Dr. Martha Hawes, a proponent of conservative care for scoliosis and soon-to-be author of  “Scoliosis and the Human Spine”.  He also initiated contact with Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss, then medical director of the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic, in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. Dr. Weiss, author of numerous papers and texts on the conservative care of scoliosis is the grandson of Schroth Method founder, Katharina Schroth and son of Christa Lehnert-Schroth, P.T.. Dr. Weiss encouraged Dr. Moramarco to come to Germany to learn more about the Schroth Method.

That year, Dr. Moramarco traveled to Arizona to meet Dr. Hawes and the Moramarco family made their first trip to Germany in the spring of 2002. Father and daughter spent time at the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic to learn the basics of the scoliosis exercises. Upon return, the two began utilizing Schroth therapy daily. With practice they were able to reduce one curve while successfully halting the progression of the other – without bracing!

Pleased with the results, Dr. Moramarco continued his in-depth study of Schroth and, in 2007, returned to Germany to finalize his Schroth certification. He became the first U.S. healthcare practitioner to gain Schroth certification at the German clinic. Dr. Moramarco has studied under the most esteemed European Schroth experts including: Dr. Weiss, Dr. Manuel Rigo, and Axel Hennes – currently the senior physiotherapist at the Schroth Clinic. In addition, Dr. Moramarco especially enjoys his regular communications with Christa Lehnert Schroth, P.T., author of  ”Three Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis.” Frau Christa constantly challenges his knowledge of Schroth which has truly helped him become a Schroth Method expert.

Dr. Moramarco continues to be inspired and encouraged by the results patients achieve after incorporating scoliosis exercise into their lives. He is passionate about sharing the proactive way of treating scoliosis and takes pride in being a dedicated teacher of the effective German methods so U.S. patients can also become empowered by learning skills that allow for an improved quality of life.

Since his initial visit in 2002, Dr. Moramarco has made numerous trips back to the German scoliosis clinic. He continues to refine his skills and knowledge of the Schroth method by participating in supplemental training on a regular basis. In April 2010, he presented his US clinical results to a group of European practitioners in Gensingen. His most recent trip to Germany was in March, 2011 for a visit to the clinic and with Frau Christa.