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Physical Therapy in Saratoga, CA

Serving Saratoga CA and Surrounding Areas

Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, improve your athletic performance, or just make sure your mechanics are performing at the optimal level, we’re here to help you along your path to lifetime wellness. Here’s what you can expect at our Saratoga physical therapy clinic:
  • One-on-one treatments tailored for your unique body and personal goals
  • Tailored exercise programs to improve movement and function
  • Pinpoint to the root cause of your condition for lasting pain relief

Therapydia Saratoga

1821 Saratoga Ave. Suite 100
Saratoga, CA 95070

Phone: (408) 882-3453
Fax: (408) 477-2326

Email: hello@therapydiasaratoga.com

Monday 7:00am to 5:40pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Friday: 7:00am to 5:40pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Our Services

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Our goal is to help our patients lead the lives they’ve always wanted, helping each individual reach their long-term wellness goals.

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Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is one type of clinical hands-on physical therapy technique. This technique uses skilled and sophisticated hands-on movements to treat soft tissues and joint structures.

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Baseline Screens

Baseline Screens

By tracking changes over time, we can pinpoint injuries before they happen and areas to improve for performance vitality.

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Sports Rehab & Performance Training

Sports Rehab & Performance Training

Our physical therapists are athletes just like you – we work together to create individualized programs based upon your goals and needs.

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Run Assessment

Run Assessment

Therapydia’s Run Analysis is a systematized method used to locate areas of weakness and determine whether your current running movement patterns are putting you at risk of injury.

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Vertigo

Vertigo

What’s the difference between dizziness and vertigo? Dizziness is a very broad term that can encompass lightheadedness, unsteadiness or a fainting sensation. Vertigo is actually a specific type of dizziness that is described as the sensation that one’s surroundings are moving or spinning around them.

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TMJ & TMD Physical Therapy

TMJ & TMD Physical Therapy

The temporomandibular joint, which connects the jaw to the side of the head, is one of the most used joints in the body.

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Saratoga Physical Therapy Team

Our Testimonials and Reviews

As proof that we are delivering the highest quality services, we have scored an average of 4.9 out of 5 across 1,572 patient satisfaction surveys. You're only as good as your latest testimonial!

Here are the most recent Testimonials from Saratoga

Kat Dayharsh, PT, DPT | Physical Therapist

Kat found her passion for physical therapy and helping people get back to living the life they want to live following a series of injuries that resulted in several years of physical therapy. PT gave Kat back her life when she couldn’t see how she’d ever be active and pain-free again. As a Bay Area native and a non-traditional student, she completed her BS in Kinesiology from San Jose State University, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University. With a passion for learning and an endless curiosity, Kat combines evidence based practice and treating the whole person, not just one body part. Along the way she found her areas of special interest in physical therapy to include pelvic health, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and providing accessible and affirming care for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Kat has completed APTA’s level 1 pelvic health coursework, and has experience working with individuals assigned female at birth with urinary issues, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. She plans to continue her pelvic coursework to further her ability to work with all types of pelvises. She completed her second year Capstone research on pelvic floor physical therapy after gender affirming surgery, her third year Capstone on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and is eager to continue her research on her own time. When Kat is not working she enjoys spending time with her cats, family, and friends. Kat is a self-proclaimed nerd with a passion for fantasy and sci-fi, and also enjoys spending time with her horse and learning ballroom dancing. 
 

Tor-Elias Johnson
Office Coordinator

Bio coming soon.

Robert Lucente, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT

CEO

Robert earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Combined Sciences from Santa Clara University (SCU) in 2005. While attending SCU he worked as a student athletic trainer in the sports medicine department where he gained his first exposure to rehabilitating orthopedic and sport injuries. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in physical therapy so he could expand his rehabilitation skills beyond athletics to the whole community.

In 2008 Robert graduated from Mount St Mary’s College with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In 2013 Robert became board certified as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). He has advanced training in manual therapy and in 2016 became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Group. Robert has an extensive background in sports therapy as he was lead physical therapist for Santa Clara University Sports Medicine Department for nearly 10 years.

Robert’s motto; the difference between a good physical therapist and a great one is an individuals ability to connect with their patients. Robert takes pride in creating an atmosphere where you feel listened to, acknowledged and treated like family.

Since family deserves the best, Robert is constantly reading the latest research and taking numerous continuing education classes to ensure his skill set remains elite and groundbreaking. In his spare time, Robert is a family man, soaking in as much time with his wife Karen and their two children Aria and Weston.

Courtney Sullivan, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS
Physical Therapist

Courtney graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 2008 where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Biology. She graduated from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences in 2013 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Courtney is passionate about helping people achieve their movement goals, from seemingly straightforward tasks such as standing or walking, to more complex movements required for high level athletics. Her background of competitive gymnastics and cheerleading has allowed her to understand dedication and teamwork. She has experience in pediatrics (specializing in neurological and developmental cases), orthopedics, geriatrics, and working with all ages and ability levels. She is interested in women’s health, and currently pursuing continuing education for Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization through the Prague Institute. Courtney earned her Manual Therapy Certification through the University of St. Augustine, and she is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association.

A Bay Area native, Courtney enjoys being active outdoors and spending time with her family (preferably at the beach or cooking in the kitchen). She maintains her wellness through weight lifting, running, yoga, and gratitude.

Jason Hsieh, DPT
Physical Therapist

Jason believes that human beings are natural athletes, and our bodies are made to move. He enjoys learning about different individuals and how they move, and educating them to not simply perform activities, but to perform them well. He is a big believer in collaboration, and that he and his patients work as a team in every course of prevention and rehabilitation, with a large emphasis on communication and education on both ends to achieve success. Jason seeks to deliver personalized and effective care to each unique individual, and to make your experience in physical therapy enjoyable and meaningful.

Professional Licensure and Certification:
Licensed Physical Therapist, California Basic Life Support & CPR

Education:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology, University of California Irvine

Celeste Kim, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Celeste is a physical therapist with a passion for empowering her patients through movement. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Chapman University, and has a wide range of experience working with orthopedic, pelvic health, geriatric, and neurological conditions. While she enjoys working with general orthopedic conditions, she also has a strong interest in treating vestibular disorders. She is certified in vestibular and concussion management, and her mission is to provide rehabilitative services to this underserved and frequently mismanaged population. She also recognizes that pain is complex and should be treated as such, so her sessions involve addressing musculoskeletal impairments in addition to identifying lifestyle/behavioral components that may be contributing to your condition. She enjoys challenging her patients and feels the most accomplished as a PT when her patients say “I didn’t think I could do that!” When she is not hard at work, she enjoys practicing yoga, lifting weights, bouldering, snuggling her dogs, and watching live music!

Kenneth Banting, DPT
Physical Therapist

Ken completed his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy with Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI in 2018. In his collegiate years, he presented and published studies in applied sciences with breast cancer survivors, and persons with Multiple Sclerosis. He participates in and has led numerous volunteer groups focused on service with adaptive athletes, underserved communities and persons with disabilities. Since graduating, he has served as an outpatient physical therapy provider in South Bay for the diverse community of Silicon Valley.

Beyond his professional achievements and clinical experience, he is proud that his approach with physical therapy has a lot of heart. He believes that the opportunity to render PT as a service is dependent on a single factor best worded by Teddy Roosevelt: “No one cares how much I know, until they know how much I care.” Ken believes that the fastest way to recovery is through (pro)active participation in one’s health. He has a pragmatic evidence-based approach with his individualized rehabilitation programs. His professional interests are in sports-related injuries, muscle strain recovery, chronic pain, and post-operative cases. Ken was born in the Philippines and raised in Illinois. He is trilingual in Tagalog, English, and professional Spanish. In his free time, you can catch him surfing in Santa Cruz, hiking coastal trails, learning new languages, and cooking.

Aaron Garcia
Regional Office Manager

Aaron has worked in a multitude of fields, including Retail Banking, Environmental Non-Profits and now healthcare! With 10+ years of patient/customer facing positions, he has proved he thrives in any customer service position. Motivated by wanting to make a difference, Aaron loves participating in community related activities from garbage cleanups, homeless encampment cleanups, and endangered species rescues! During his free time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, step-son and their corgi named Hiccup!


Tony found his passion for physical therapy following the end of his Marine Corps career as he wanted to continue his public service with a focus into the healing arts, and after being introduced to Massage Therapy through his mother, his wife noticed his excitement when working with more acutely injured patients. He received his B.S. in Kinesiology at Notre Dame de Namur University, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Since his graduation, he has been working with a wide variety of orthopedic injuries with a focus on integrating his massage therapy and physical therapy skills as a Manual Therapist, and has been building his expertise in myofascial decompression and pelvic health therapy. He wants to develop his skills in order to finish his Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) requirements, and earn his Manual Therapy Certification (MTC), his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Orthopedic Specialist Certification (OCS) to better integrate a more holistic and in-depth approach to healing, and better educate his clients within all stages of athleticism from dormant to professional status to prevent reinjury. When he is not refining his skills or running clinics, he likes to partake in deep conversations, venture to the beach, watch indie films, play video games, and visit microbreweries/local eateries with his wife.

Christine Wang PT, DPT | Physical Therapist

Born and raised in San Jose, Christine developed an interest in physical therapy in high school as a competitive dancer. She received her B.A. in Kinesiology at Rice University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. 

When treating patients, Christine understands the importance of a holistic practice and an individualized plan of care on patient outcomes. Christine is dedicated to patient-centered and evidence-based care and plans to take additional continuing education to supplement her knowledge. The biggest goal that she has for her patients is for them to maintain active lifestyles and return to the functional activities that they love most.

In her spare time, Christine enjoys lifting/running, watching reality TV, playing with her dog Angie, and trying new restaurants or coffee shops with friends. 

Michael graduated this year with a Bachelor’s in Public Health. After studying public health and working different positions within healthcare, Michael realized how much he enjoys helping others! He models his work ethic after the saying, “Never underestimate the difference you can make in the lives of others”. Michael grew up in the Bay Area and enjoys rooting for the San Francisco 49ers and Giants during his free time. He also loves dogs as he grew up with 6 in the house!

Stephany has always had a passion for helping others, and started pursuing a career in physical therapy after seeing her mom requiring rehab services after a work injury. She received her B.S. in Human Development at UC Davis (go Aggies!) and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Samuel Merritt University. What really drew her to Therapydia were their core values of compassion, satisfaction, trust and growth all which resonated closely with her own personal values. She believes in not only identifying impairments, but also treating the patient as a whole. She is dedicated to providing quality one-on-one care to help patient’s restore function and quality of life, to get them back to doing the things they love to do. She uses a mix of techniques and creates a plan of care that is catered to each individual. As a lifelong learner, she plans to take continuing education courses and stay up to date with the most recent evidence based practice to provide to patients. Her current hobbies include hiking through the Santa Cruz redwoods, biking with her fiancė, smothering her kitten Jack with endless kisses, being an expert couch potato and discovering all the good eats in the Bay. 

 

Christina Cherng | Staff  PT, DPT 

Christina earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University (CSU) of Sacramento, where she focused on early-intervention and rehabilitation for the pediatric population. After graduating, she returned to the South Bay area to practice. She has experience in pediatric early-intervention and rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, and has treated individuals with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. She is currently pursuing her certification in Pilates to further her practice. In her spare time, Christina enjoys pilates, cooking, baking, and spending time with her friends and family, which includes wrangling her two adorable nephews. In addition to English, she also speaks Mandarin and Japanese fluently. 

Jan Klofter | Staff  PT, MPT

Jan is a native of the Bay area and has been practicing here for nearly 25 years.  He received his Bachelors degree for CSU Chico in Exercise Physiology.  Soon After he received his Masters of Physical Therapy from Mt. St. Marys College.  Jan’s treatment focus has been on musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions including most post surgical cases.  The last 15 years he worked in private practice Sports Medicine and Family Practice which honed his skills as an excellent treater for orthopedic conditions.  Jan’s philosophy lays heavily on accurate assessments of the underlying pathomechanics involved with these conditions.  Treatment focus is on manual therapies and corrective exercise progressions.  He is also CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist through NSCA). Jan stays up to date with current evidence based practices to be able to deliver the best care possible.  In his off time Jan spends time with his wife and two children. His interests include weight training, cooking, travel, watching sports and reading.

Aaron Garcia
Regional Office Manager

 Aaron has worked in a multitude of fields, including Retail Banking, Environmental Non-Profits and now healthcare! With 10+ years of patient/customer facing positions, he has proved he thrives in any customer service position. Motivated by wanting to make a difference, Aaron loves participating in community related activities from garbage cleanups,homeless encampment cleanups, and endangered species rescues! During his free time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, step-son and their corgi named Hiccup!.

Jessica Jones

Physical Therapist

Jessica recently moved to Seattle from Boston, MA and is excited to join the Therapydia team. Her treatment experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatrics, and vestibular therapy. Jessica received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2016. She has completed the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency at Boston Children’s Hospital and is in the process of completing a Comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation certification. Jessica believes in empowering and inspiring patients to take control of their health through education, movement, and exercise. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and levels while utilizing soft tissue techniques, neuromuscular re-education, balance training as well as therapeutic exercise. In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, dancing, kayaking, and hiking with her dog!

 

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