Resonance PT is a life changer! I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a preteen and grew up generally unbothered by it. Now in my mid-30s, I'd accumulated a few injuries from rock climbing, which resulted in chronic lower back and hip pain. I stopped all strenuous physical activity for fear of injury. My body became stiff and I began waking up with pain on a daily basis. I stopped wanting to get out of bed. I made excuses. My active lifestyle had completely stopped. I tried stretching and powering through the pain only to find myself in a cycle of reinjury and new lows. X-rays showed nothing of major concern, so I was convinced that there was no medical treatment and tried to accept this as my life. It was a dark time. Years later, after coming to terms with how much I missed being active, I decided to pursue physical therapy. My friend, knowing of my history of scoliosis and hypermobility, found Dr. Sandy at Resonance PT online. I reached out, scheduled a consultation call, and she immediately sounded certain that she could help. She even shares the same passion for rock climbing and dogs as me. After my first appointment, I could tell Dr. Sandy knew what she was doing. She did not make me feel bad for living with my pain for so many years. She assured me that working on my scoliosis would not only help with my pain from past injuries, but it would also set me up for strength and less injury risk in the future. After just three or four appointments, I was waking up without pain, walking without pain, and moving without pain. I even took a trip and flew on planes, which I used to dread due to the pain. While working with Dr. Sandy, I was asked to purchase some equipment and practice the recommended exercises at home. The exercises include breathing, strength and balance work. Dr. Sandy walked me through the Schroth method very thoroughly, over multiple appointments, and ultimately, I feel like I've learned the root concepts enough to apply them wherever/whenever I need to address any pain or discomfort. I saw Dr. Sandy twice a week for about 8 weeks and have been working on my at home exercise regimen for about a month. My pain has shifted from chronic to manageable, and I am confident that I have the tools necessary to eventually overcome it. I've been slowly getting back into rock climbing. Most importantly, I have hope again that I can resume the active lifestyle that I almost gave up on having. That is the biggest impact and I cannot thank Dr. Sandy enough for giving me that outlook. I highly recommend Resonance PT and Wellness for anyone, at any age, struggling with pain directly or indirectly related to scoliosis. read more

Sandy Dharmadas is an excellent PT and gives masterful yoga classes which I have attended for the past two months. She is very creative, engaging, knowledgable and experienced in the art. I have learned new poses that help my body heal and in the process learned to relax. As a working mother this is a true luxury for me and her insight as to what her clients need is very important to her, which translates in classes that are not only nurturing but also empowering as well. She does not disappoint. read more

From being not able to walk and do chores around home during my post partum period. Sandy worked with me patiently and helped me with my recovery process. Highly recommend her. read more

We received the most amazing care with Dr. Sandy. She is more knowledgeable than any physical therapist we have ever worked with. We had the intention of seeing her just for the treatment of scoliosis, but she observed things about our daughter that no one else saw and provided treatment above and beyond, working on relaxation/muscle tension and her gait. She always provided detailed instructions after each visit, and it was very clear what we needed to do on our end to help our child. She would modify when things were difficult and create more challenges when things got easy. You can clearly tell she loves working with children. She was curious about our daughter's school and activities and made each visit more personal. She quickly responds to emails and she is very flexible with her schedule, working around our busy lives. Looked forward to every visit, sad to say goodbye! read more

I have pelvic floor issues since I am a child.Ten years ago, things were the worse and one urologist finally told me I need to do PT. I met two physical therapist and nothing worked. I had two babies and in 2019 I regained energy to look for the issue. I got a homeopath, I did diets and etc. Nothing worked! In 2020, I met with one PT in the Bay Area that told me part of my issues. Unfortunately to be pain free I was going there weekly if not biweekly. End of 2021, I moved an tried two of the most famous PT clinic for pelvic floor around Sacramento and it was the worse treatment I had it. So, I was driving 7 hours at least back and forth to find relieve. A friend of mine told me about Dr. Sandhy and I called her. Dr. Sandhy is the only PT I know that understand how the body works fully, if you back has issues, it can cause pain somewhere else. After two or three visits she understood my back issues and muscle separation that was causing my pelvic floor pain. She also treats the scar issue I have with a much more efficient approach. I was very depressed before meeting Dr. Sandhy because I understood, I could never live my life without going to Physical Therapist. However, Dr. Sandhy gave me relieve, the best treatment and hope. You cannot be impatient. Trust Dr. Sandhy's process. She knows what she is doing and it does take work on your side. I highly recommend her and I cannot trust anyone else around here but Dr. Sandhy. read more

I came to see Dr. Sandy for pelvic floor training. I didn't have any expectations, but I was nervous as this is a very private and embarrassing issue I am going through. At our initial meeting, Dr. Sandy made me feel comfortable because she is very warm, professional and knowledgeable. Within a few months, my pelvic floor muscles were stronger and I have less episodes of wetness. Dr. Sandy is a wonderful PT, and I got to know her personally during my appts. She is also a cheerful and kind person/friend. I recommend you give her a call and try her out! read more

I have struggled with diastasis recti and pelvic floor issues since having my 3 boys and Sandy helped me gain a lot of strength and confidence back. She is very personable and knowledgeable about body mechanics and how to help strengthen and get everything back in alignment. I would highly recommend her! read more

I had a phenomenal experience working with Dr. Sandy. She was able to address all of my problems quickly and knowledgeably. I am so grateful that I can go forward knowing exactly what exercises to do in order to address my specific pain points. I saw Dr. Sandy addressing general back pain and pelvic floor therapy and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a physical therapist! read more

I would like to highly recommend Dr. Sandy as your Physical Therapist. And she is much more! She has gently guided me through some eye opening issues I have that no one has addressed before. I consider my condition chronic and complex. After a relatively short time undergoing therapy with Dr Sandy I feel better and am moving forward. She is thorough. She moves slowly through her diagnosis by some accounts but there is a reason which I completely understand. With patience and perseverance I am certain Dr Sandy can help! read more

Dr. Sandy is probably the best healthcare provider I have ever worked with. The part of my problem she could help, she helped. More importantly, she was able to work with me on acceptance and understanding of the things that were not going to change. read more

Dr. Sandy is an exceptional physical therapist in every way. She clearly understands the physiology of scoliosis and how it affects the entire skeletal system. I was suffering from chronic hip and shoulder pain as a result of scoliosis. After trying several chiropractors and personal trainers, I decided to seek her help. She was able to meticulously diagnose the problem and provide me with exercises and stretches to alleviate my pain. Her knowledge of therapeutic massage, stretching, and strength training all combined to create an amazing and lasting solution. I highly recommend her!! read more

My 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with a severe S-curve in November of 2021. She had a large rib protrusion that was quite noticeable and her shoulders were very uneven as was her waist indentation (none and one side and very inward on the other). As soon as my daughter was diagnosed, I began researching the rabbit hole of how can I help my daughter. She had pain when she walked and sat every single day. My daughter was two plus years out from starting her period, so we were worried bracing and Scroth might not help. This crushed me as a mom. I felt like I had failed my child. By a stroke of luck, someone I met on a Facebook Scoliosis group referred us to Sandy at Resonance, and that's when things started to get better! It took about 5 weeks to get in, but then Kaena did 90 minute SCROTH therapy appointments 3 times daily and also at home on the days she didn't see Sandy. My daughter practiced hard, and we hoped that at her 5 month X-ray, we would not see an increase in her curve (her original curve was 47 on bottom and 35 on top. At the 5 month xray (my daughter wore a Cheneau Rego brace provided by Align Clinic the whole 5 months), my daughter and I were so nervous for the results. We really wanted to avoid surgery if possible. The results were nothing short of amazing - the top curve went from a 35 to a 33 and her BIG curve of 47 decreased to a 37 - a 30% reduction in 5 months. My daughter and I cried so many happy tears that day. I emailed Sandy to tell her the results before I told any of my family or friends because Sandy had been so strong and encouraging on the journey. I honestly feel like there are very few people in life that are gifts to the world and can heal people, but Sandy has a gift. Her demeanor is warm and loving toward the kids, and even made my very shy 13 year old feel so comfortable that she looked forward to seeing Sandy! She gave me courage when I felt defeated and discouraged, and kept us focused on the light at the end of the tunnel. Kaena's back pain has completely gone away. Her shoulders are almost 100% level and her waist is completely normal. Her rib rotation is so greatly decreased that I never even notice it. I know Sandy's classes are not cheap, but when you consider you are getting 90 minutes hands on training that will teach you and your child how to help her spine, I think it's well worth it. I would pay anything - Sandy is that good. I'm beyond grateful to have found Sandy. read more

Dr. Sandy is so great! She helped me to lessen my pain, improve my mobility and make life a lot easier. So easy to work with, kind, caring and very nice! read more

Dr. Sandy has helped me in so many ways. First with my scoliosis, showing me the exercises I need to do to control the scoliosis progression and alleviate the pain. I've been doing them daily and in just a couple of months I am already noticing considerable relief in the discomfort and also in my posture. She's also help me with my shortness of breath showing me a particular breathing exercise which has given me more endurance when I exercise and less dependence on my inhaler. And finally, she suggested I see a functional doctor to help me with other issues I've been dealing with for a few years and that has been such great advice. I am finally getting some help and remedies in that area as well. Dr. Sandy is a wealth of knowledge and she is very committed to her patient's wellbeing. I highly recommend her. Cristina White read more

Dr. Sandy is wonderful to work with, and my teen daughter is thriving in athletics after improving her scoliosis condition. Dr. Sandy knows all about the mechanics of the body, and also understands that healing is about more than mechanics; how a person thinks and feels is important too. She gives attention to the whole person in treatment sessions, and that makes a big difference! read more

Where do I even start with this review?? Dr. Sandy is a lifesaver!! I came to her about 8 weeks postpartum after baby 1 unable to walk or use the bathroom properly. I was deflated and couldn't live my life normally. For reference, before pregnancy I was an avid long-distance runner. While working with my doctor to get healed from my tear, Sandy worked with me on a variety of pelvic floor, DR, and back problems. Not only did she help me get back to exercising, I can poo again, not leak, and live a totally normal life. Same as pre-pregnancy. She is worth every cent I paid over the last 7 months! Dr. Sandy is so positive and is unparalleled in her knowledge of how the body works. Next time I'll see her while I'm pregnant and save myself some heartache postpartum. read more

November 10, 2020 To Whom It May Concern: I wanted to recommend Dr. Dharmadas for all of her help with my adult scoliosis. I found her to be very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. She is very professional and has an extensive about of education. She possesses several credentials, over 17 years of college and is constantly taking extra classes to stay on top of the latest answers to our medical issues. She is very ethical. My full set of services were cut short sine I did not need the extra appointments. I was impressed that she was the one that suggested that I did not need the extra appointments. I was seeing her for adult onset scoliosis. I left with a lot of knowledge and exercises to help me live my best life. Sincerely, Jane Fricke, M Ed read more

Dr. Sandy is a miracle worker! I came to her for postpartum physical therapy (which is something that every mama should do, btw!) and some outstanding issues with my posture. She has helped me tremendously in my recovery and always takes the time to thoroughly explain all the concepts and exercises we go over in our appointments. Dr. Sandy truly cares about her patients - I never feel rushed, and she answers all my questions in great detail but in a way that the average person can understand. She is very warm and knows how to put you at ease. Basically, everyone needs Dr. Sandy in their lives! read more

I can't stress enough how much working with Sandy has helped my condition! When I first came to her, I was experiencing back pain on a daily basis due to my untreated scoliosis that had been affecting my mental health for years. She gave me some exercises to strengthen my imbalances that I practiced in her office and at home (they really work when you stick to them!). Since I've incorporated the exercises in my daily routine, I've experienced much less pain in everyday actions than I used to and have even seen an improvement in my natural alignment. As someone who was regularly down in the dumps about my condition, her treatment was life changing! She really gives you all of her attention and works with you to find whats best for your curve. It's a team effort! It was 100% worth the cost to see such an improvement in myself and to be given the tools to maintain it. Not to mention, she is so down to earth, friendly and understanding through the whole process :) If you have scoliosis, I HIGHLY recommend seeing Sandy! read more

Having danced all my life from the age of 8, I've always had a sense of confidence in my body and how it moves. However; following a back injury that effectively ended my dancing career I retrained to become a Pilates Instructor. Over the past 24 years I have learned to manage the pain and tight muscles but never actually felt as though I could nail down the root of the problem. I have seen many therapists and health professionals in different modalities along the way. Until now no one had been able to help me analyze and address my issues in a definitive way. Things were also getting more difficult with age and a busy schedule. Sandy is the therapist your want for hands on care and education that also includes a personalized home program tailored to your body. Sandy is a very focused, dedicated and caring professional who I would highly recommend to anyone who feels that the medical profession has no answers for them. She also happens to be caring, fun and interesting to spend time with! I will miss my sessions with her and who ever says that about therapy. read more

The Best Physical therapist you can imagine ! I am also a Physical therapist and it's hard to treat myself as you can imagine ... I was looking for a long time to help me with my musculoskeletal problems . She treated me and my problems are cured within one month !!! So Happy with Sandy's knowledge and expertise!!! Not only that Sandy has a big heart and is able to listen and understand that's very important with treating patients ! She has it all ! She is the Best ! read more

Sandy at Resonance is truly an example of you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a run of the mill therapist you will give you exercises you can find on the internet then she is not for you. But if your looking for someone who will truly take the time to understand your physical limitations and help you by designing a path for you to get better then do yourself a favor and call her. Yes she's expensive but she's worth every penny. I saw other therapists first but all I got were cookie-cutter exercises and stretches. Sandy really dives into what ails you and provides a holistic treatment plan which incorporates physical exercises and mind body connection practices. She really cares about her patients and goes above and beyond. Dealing with my chronic pain issues has been difficult but without Sandys compassion, carrying, and occasional tough love I would have been lost. read more

We were devastated when we learned that our daughter had severe scoliosis. We were left on our own for quite awhile after finding out the degree of her curvature (54 degrees). We had several weeks to scour the internet seeking answers for the best way to help our daughter and try to make sense of why "watch and wait" is even a conscionable practice. (In our case, I'm not really sure that there was actually any watching going on!) In my searches, I kept coming across Schroth method exercises, various bracing methods, and loads of chiropractic offices with specific scoliosis systems costing thousands of dollars and "testimonials" with drastic before and after photos. It is truly a rabbit hole when it comes to conservative treatment of scoliosis, so I am hoping that my testimonial of Dr. Sandy at Resonance Physical Therapy helps the next parent/patient in my shoes. First, it is important to point out that when I told Dr. Sandy about my daughter's curvature, right away she said, I cannot make a curve of that degree straight. This is how it is when you work with Dr. Sandy. She is honest upfront about everything: expected results, costs, time, etc. You do not need to worry about being sold expensive devices when you work with Dr. Sandy. She is a master of her field (just look at her wall of degrees) and she has very cost effective tools for all of the exercises. Dr. Sandy is very knowledgeable about scoliosis and underlying causation. She is a thorough PT who looks at every aspect of posture and how the spinal curvature is affecting the rest of the body. She uses measuring tools to get precise measurements-even during exercises when necessary, and she talks in simple language so that the child and parent understand the focus of the exercise. Dr. Sandy is patient and kind. She has a way of telling children the importance of routine and exercise while being gentle and understanding of the emotions that the child is going through. Originally, we sought Dr. Sandy and Schroth therapy in the hopes of avoiding surgery, but during the waiting period for our PT appointments, (the waitlist is several weeks out) we saw two surgeons who both explained that our daughter's severe curve is in the range where it begins to affect other organs like heart and lungs. Having been through some episodes already, we decided that surgery would be best. Dr. Sandy agreed to help us with pre-operative therapy to help train our daughter's muscles for the surgical correction and help establish an exercise routine- since making time for spine specific exercises will need to be part of our daughter's life routine. Throughout our sessions, I was able to ask Dr. Sandy many questions about scoliosis, correction methods, and medical providers. I really appreciated Dr. Sandy's openness and honesty in answering my questions. She helped us feel more confident in the decision that we are making even though we are opting for surgery. We will be seeing Dr. Sandy again post-opt. read more

My daughter and I feel very fortunate to have worked with Sandy. My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis and we wanted to do as much as we could to help her have the best possible outcome for now and her future. Sandy is exceptionally kind, thorough, knowledgeable and valuable. She has helped my daughter so much in understanding what she needs to do to help herself. I have seen improvements in my daughters posture, position sense and strength since working with Sandy. Sandy worked with my daughter to make sure she felt empowered and independent with exercises she can continue at home for further strengthening and improving her alignment. Sandy deserves the highest of recommendations! read more

I have worked with Sandy at Resonance Physical Therapy and Wellness for the past few months. I was referred by my neuro surgeon in an effort to prevent fusion surgery on my left si joint. Sandy is a true miracle worker. Very professional, compassionate, and caring. It is very apparent and inspirational the amount of research she has done in her craft. I have not only avoided needing surgery, but have learned various techniques on pain management for flare ups, as well as simple steps to adapt into my life to prevent them. Sandy is a wealth of knowledge and truly a joy to work with and gained my trust quickly. If you are facing surgery, I urge you to give her a call and try her techniques first! She truly is the most inspirational woman of the year! read more

I was having recurring bladder issues and regular methods (diet, doctor's visits, medicines) weren't helping with my pain. I went to Sandy for Pelvic floor physical therapy recommend by my doctor. After a few visits I started feeling better and after 6 visits I am pain free. She is very thorough, easy going and truly interested in my welfare and health. I would highly recommend Resonance Physical Therapy for what ails you. Dawn T. read more

Let me tell you by starting that Sandy is God sent. My daughter and son both got diagnosed with scoliosis and my son also with kyphosis. I started researching what I could do to help them not to progress if at all possible and also do a preventative exercises to help them build up strength. I started my research to what is a best exercises for something like this and came across Shroth therapy. From everything I read and researched this was the way and also I found out that there was a data base to find the best Physical therapist who specializes in Shroth and who also has the proper licensing for it. I came across many but Sandy caught my attention. As she had all the things I was looking for also great reviews. I called her and over the phone she made me feel so comfortable in her abilities and the knowledge she has about scoliosis and the therapy my kids needed. Our first appt. went wonderful. My daughter started first and we both loved what she was able to to do for her and she didn't just concentrate on just the scoliosis but the over all the health of the body which matters so much when you are treating someone. My son shortly after started with her too. Let me assure you that if you are searching for someone , she is it ( and I'm very picky as to who treats my kids for their medical issues). She is so kind, compassionate, loving with my kids that they love going to her. Their scoliosis improved, their mobility improved and they are in a better shape then when we started. She has gone above and beyond to help our family. We love her and couldn't be happier that we found her. read more

Absolute best!!! Before I came to Sandy, I had been going to the physical therapist my insurance referred me to and was frustrated after 3 visits with how little time the therapist spent with me, 10-15 minutes, and how little progress I was feeling. The majority of the hour I spent at the office was doing exercises on my own. I wanted a therapist that was going to help me reach my short and long term goals post surgery, and someone that would look at my overall body functioning to help me get there. The first appointment with Sandy was the assessment. I saw more improvement in that first visit than I experienced after 3 weeks with the other physical therapist. My range of motion improved and she gave me clear directions on where I should focus. She even helped me identify the best shoes to wear during and post-recovery! Over the course of my visits with her, I not only saw continued improvement in my ankle's range of motion, I learned about the other areas of my body that needed attention in order to continue to improve range of motion. I had been walking with a limp for so many years and Sandy taught how to walk normally and in a way that supports my whole body. Throughout each visit, Sandy spent the entire hour working with me and customized each visit to what I needed that day. She gave me exercises to do at home and took her time to explain to me, to show me, and we even video taped them on my phone so I had something to refer back to later. Through the course of my time with Sandy, I gained more mobility, a deeper understanding of how the body functions and works together, and I now have more confidence to continue my path to recovery. From the very start, I felt comfortable with Sandy. She is a very positive and encouraging person with a wealth of knowledge. She is patient, kind, caring, a fantastic listener, and also very funny. I'm so glad I did some research and switched over to her care. I know if I had stayed with the other therapist, I wouldn't have the level of confidence, movement and growth that I experienced with Sandy. Whether you are in recovery post-surgery like I was, or have chronic pain from arthritis or an old injury, or just feeling off in your body and need a tune-up, I highly recommend making an appointment with Sandy. You will be so grateful that you did! read more

Sandy is an amazing lady! I would recommend her to anyone. We went to her because my son at age 12 still has problems due to his ERBS Palsey which is now causing his spine to curve. Sandy was able to teach my son with high functioning autism to be independent and know how to continue his daily stretches and exercises to improve both his Palsey and scoliosis. Sandy was able to work through my son's frustrations and agitation while staying patient with him. Though it was tuff work for him, he continued to enjoy going to see Sandy. She is worth every penny you won't be disappointed! read more

Awesome place to go, specially if you have an Si issue. Regular PT just wasn't helping with my issue. Was referred to here, Sandy really knows her craft. Brought my muscle pain way down. Would def recommend coming here. She never makes you feel awkward and is pleasant to talk to. read more

Sandy has been working with my 12 year old daughter for just under a month. I initially sought out Sandy because she was a physical therapist trained in Schroth therapy that I hoped could help my daughter with her scoliosis. Sandy has turned out to be that and more! She has brought to her sessions with my daughter a holistic view that includes not only Schroth therapy, but a breadth of complementary approaches that she has learned through her experience and dedication as a physical therapist. Dealing with scoliosis when you are 12 is scary and tough. Sandy has been warm and compassionate with my daughter. She pushes her hard but knows when to give her breaks. She knows how to break down the exercises in a way that my daughter can understand. In just a few weeks my daughter has shown remarkable progress in awareness of how to position and correct her posture. Her flexibility and breathing have improved. My daughter and I have left every session with Sandy feeling empowered and optimistic. I highly recommend Sandy as a physical therapist for scoliosis and am thankful to have her on our treatment team. read more

When my daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis this past summer, I was told by the doctor to simply monitor the curve for the next 6 months. I decided not to wait and did more research on my own. I found out that it was best to get her into physical therapy (PT), specifically the Schroth Method. We had gone to Kaiser's PT and they spent about 15 minutes on my daughter. The Kaiser PT was not familiar with Schroth, so she only had one exercise to give her. I didn't feel that it was useful. I did more research on the Schroth Method and heard some great things about it. Fortunately, I found Sandy on the Barcelona Schroth directory and called her. In our first session, Sandy spent over 1 hour taking all kinds of measurements and looking at my daughter's x-rays. Sandy was extremely thorough. She said that my daughter should do 10 consecutive sessions, 2 hours each session. She started teaching her how to breathe and then eased her into the intensive PT. She was very hands-on, and very patient. Basically, our 2 hours each night was very intense and worth every penny. She made sure that my daughter was doing the exercises correctly before she felt comfortable having her do it at home. I watched and learned as well so that I would be able to help my daughter when she does the exercises at home. Sandy even went with us to San Mateo to get a special brace that works with Schroth PT. She has been so helpful and a guiding light on our journey. I would definitely recommend Sandy for patients who are looking for REAL PT. read more