About

Dr. Marc Moramarco, a chiropractor, formally established Scoliosis 3DC in 2007, after being involved in the study of conservative care for scoliosis for several years. Life changed in 2001, when he diagnosed his own twelve-year-old daughter with rapid onset scoliosis. At that juncture, orthopedic physicians consulted prescribed a ‘flexible’ brace, instructing her to wear it twenty-three hours per day. Although thoroughly compliant, the results were extremely disappointing, and wearing the brace dimmed her usually bright, spirited personality. Dismayed, Dr. Moramarco immediately began his search for a non-surgical, conservative, alternative treatment for scoliosis. Among the many experts he initially contacted was Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss, former director of the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic, in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. Dr. Weiss, grandson of Schroth Method founder, Katharina Schroth and author of numerous papers and texts on the conservative care of scoliosis, encouraged him to come to Germany and learn more about the Schroth Method and the work being done at the esteemed clinic. At Dr. Weiss’ recommendation, Dr. Moramarco also called Dr. Martha Hawes, a pioneer in the area of conservative management of scoliosis and then soon-to-be author of  “Scoliosis and the Human Spine”. The two began exchanging experiences and ideas. Dr. Moramarco arranged a visit to Arizona to meet Dr. Hawes. In the spring of 2002, the Moramarco family made their first trip to the Schroth clinic in Germany. Upon returning, father and daughter began practicing the Schroth physical therapy exercises daily – as instructor and patient. With practice they were able to reduce one curve while successfully halting the progression of the other – without bracing! Dr. Moramarco has been treating scoliosis patients regularly at his clinic, north of Boston, since becoming the first U.S. physician to earn certification at the German clinic. He continues to be inspired and encouraged – on a daily basis – by the results scoliosis patients achieve via the Schroth and ‘Best Practice’ techniques. He is dedicated to teaching these valuable techniques to scoliosis patients in the U.S. by showing them the German, proactive way, of managing scoliosis, and to help patients become empowered while improving quality of life. Dr. Moramarco has made numerous trips to the German scoliosis clinic since that initial visit in 2002. He confers regularly with Dr. Weiss and other German Schroth practitioners. To refine his skills and knowledge of the Schroth method, Dr. Moramarco continues to participate in supplemental training since initially acquiring his certification. His most recent trip to Germany was in April. While there, Dr. Moramarco studied under Dr. Weiss, and presented his US clinical results thus far to a group of European practitioners.