Sanaya Desai, PT

Sanaya Desai is a passionate and dedicated physical therapist whose mission is to help people rediscover the joy of movement and reclaim their quality of life. She graduated with her degree in Physical Therapy from K. J. Somaiya College of Physiotherapy in Mumbai, India, where she ranked among the top four students in all four years of her program and served as Head of the Student Council. She was also honored as the “Star Girl of Health Sciences,” a recognition of her leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to patient well-being. She is now pursuing her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) in the United States along with her masters in exercise science, further expanding her expertise to serve a wider spectrum of patients.

While Sanaya enjoys working with a diverse range of patients, she feels especially passionate about neurorehabilitation and pediatric therapy. In neurorehabilitation, she finds deep meaning in helping individuals retrain their bodies and brains to move with confidence and purpose—celebrating every milestone, no matter how small. She is particularly drawn to the intricate relationship between the nervous system and functional recovery, and finds fulfillment in using movement-based neuroplasticity to rebuild both skill and self-belief.

In pediatric therapy, Sanaya believes progress is built on patience, trust, and consistency. She values structure and repetition, creating sessions that challenge each child just enough to inspire growth while keeping the environment safe and encouraging. Her goal is to help children discover what their bodies are capable of—turning effort into progress, and progress into confidence. For families, she strives to create a partnership rooted in understanding and shared goals, ensuring every child’s journey is supported with care and clarity.

Sanaya’s belief that movement has the power to transform lives was shaped early in her career when she saw how intentional, guided motion could restore not just function, but hope and confidence. She is a Level-A Dynamic Movement Integration (DMI) Therapist, certified in the United States, and also a Certified Myofascial Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Therapist in India. In addition to her clinical practice, Sanaya has a strong passion for research and advancing movement science, believing that curiosity and evidence form the foundation of exceptional care.

Outside the clinic, Sanaya enjoys dance, swimming, and spending time in nature —activities that reflect her belief in balance, creativity, and vitality in both life and movement.