Stevenson Physical Therapy

Sarika Desai is a licensed Physical Therapist with extensive clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She is dedicated to helping patients restore mobility, improve function, and achieve long-term health through individualized, evidence-based care.

Sarika earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy from the Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy in India, where she developed a strong foundation in patient evaluation, rehabilitation program design, and hands-on treatment techniques. She later completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Montana, further enhancing her clinical expertise and commitment to best practices in physical therapy.

With experience ranging from hospital-based care in India to rehabilitation and sports therapy in the United States, Sarika has worked with patients across all age groups—from adolescents to older adults. She specializes in comprehensive patient assessment, creating personalized plans of care, manual therapy techniques, functional outcome measures, and patient education, including home exercise programs (HEP).

Sarika is passionate about empowering her patients, promoting safe movement, and helping individuals return to the activities they value most with confidence and independence.