Dr. Sarah Gandhi

Dr. Sarah Gandhi

Physical Therapist

Biography:

Dr. Sarah Gandhi, PT, DPT

LOCATION: SPT-Lake Stevens

After moving to the mountains of Colorado after receiving my undergraduate degree from CU Boulder, I found myself immersed in a community of athletes and weekend warriors who were deeply motivated to stay active and healthy. Surrounded by their drive and passion, I was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy to help others maintain the lifestyles they love.  I went on to earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, most recently at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Hawaiʻi, where I’ve been supporting patients in regaining independence and mobility through interprofessional rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, I’m passionate about movement and the outdoors. I enjoy both scuba and free diving, skiing and snowboarding, climbing, and hiking—but I also appreciate quiet, restorative time spent reading or doing puzzles on a cozy night in. As a physical therapist, I’m committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to help people return to the activities that matter most to them—whether that’s getting back on the mountain, into the ocean, or simply enjoying daily life with greater ease.

Education:

University of Colorado at Boulder

– B.A. in Environmental Studies with honors cum laude

– Minors: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Geography

Colorado Mountain College at Vail Valley

– DPT prerequisites

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

– Doctor of Physical Therapy

– Master of Science in Lifestyle Medicine (in progress)

– Certificate in Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals

Professional Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association

Selected Accomplishments/Awards/Accolades:

Research & Publications

• The Prevalence and Knowledge of Electromyography as a Diagnostic Tool Used By Physical Therapists in Clinical Settings: An Exploratory Survey in Illinois (2023)
• The physical therapists’ migration, accreditation, and licensure processes for the US and UK as it pertains to global health and international employment (2023)
• Migrate, Mutate, or Die: The effects of the lake trout introduction in Yellowstone Lake on populations outside the aquatic – A Meta-Analytic Study (2016)

American Academy of Manipulative Therapy – the Dry Needling Institute

• Dry Needling Level 1 (DN-1): Craniofacial, Cervicothoracic, and Upper Extremity Conditions