Mike Schmitt PT

Michael Schmitt is a 1993 graduate of Slippery Rock University with a strong background in orthopedic and acute care physical therapy. After graduation, he gained extensive experience as Director of the Physical Therapy Department at Fulton County Medical Center before founding Frederick Physical Therapy Inc. in 2001. Dedicated to staying at the forefront of his field, he pursues two to five courses annually. His advanced training includes osteopathic manual techniques from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as specialized coursework through The Barral Institute, The Chikly Institute, The Upledger Institute, The Jones Institute, the Institute of Physical Art, and Barnes Myofascial Release. With a commitment to evidence-based care and hands-on therapy, Michael continues to provide expert treatment, helping patients restore function and achieve optimal movement.

  • Osteopathic Physical Therapist

  • Visceral Manipulation Specialist

  • Strain Counterstrain (SCS) Specialist

  • Neurological Physical Therapist

  • Listening Techniques

Seminars taken to best assist my patients with healing and rehabilitation

  • Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & Autonomic Nervous System (B1)

  • CranioSacral Therapy 1 (CS1), CranioSacral Therapy 2 (CS2)

  • Fascial and Membrane Technique: Interacting Cavities - Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis (FMTT)

  • Global Joint Treatment: Articulations (GJT)

  • Visceral Manipulation: Listening Techniques 1; An Integrative Approach to Evaluation (LT1 x 3), Listening Techniques 2: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation (LT2)

  • New Manual Articular Approach: Spine and Pelvis (MASP)

  • New Manual Articular Approach: Upper Extremity (MAUE)

  • Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation; An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1), Neural Manipulation: Peripheral Nerve Manipulation; Upper Body (NM2 x2), Neural Manipulation: Peripheral Nerve Manipulation; Lower Body (NM3), Neural Manipulation: Cranial Nerve Manipulation (NM4)

  • Practical Integration of Visceral Manipulation (PIVM)

  • Visceral Manipulation: Strategic Crossroads of the Body 1 (SCB1)

  • Clinical Symposiums With Jean-Pierre Barral, R.P.T., D.O.: Offers a deeper understanding of Jean-Pierre Barral's Visceral Manipulation techniques as he works with special cases (SYMJB)

  • Visceral Applications for Pediatrics (VAP)

  • Visceral Manipulation 1: Abdomen 1 (VM1 x 2), Visceral Manipulation 2: Abdomen 2 (VM2), Visceral Manipulation 3: Pelvis and Uropelvic System (VM3)

  • Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional (VM5MTE x 2)

  • Advanced Visceral Components of the Neck and Thorax (VMAT)

  • Visceral Manipulation Dissection: Shows how the visceral system responds to manipulations from the inside out. This laboratory workshop involves dissection and layer palpation on unembalmed human cadavers (VMD)

  • Visceral Manipulation II: Takes a more global approach to functional biomechanics through the study of the subtle yet chronic influences of the viscera (VMII)

  • Visceral, Neural and Articular Advanced Clinical Synthesis (VNAC x 2)

  • Visceral Manipulation: Viscerovascular Manipulation (VVM)

  • Visceral Manipluation: Viscerovascular Manipulation; Upper Body (VVMU)

  • Fascial Counterstrain: Foundations of FCS (FCS FI x 2)

  • Fascial Counterstrain for the Musculoskeletal System, Part 2 (MS2)

  • Fascial Counterstrain for the Arterial System (FCS AR)

  • Fascial Counterstrain for the Nervous System, Part 1 (FCS N1)

  • Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine courses that are not listed

  • the Institute of Physical Art courses are not listed

  • Barnes Myofascial Release courses are not listed

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