Phil do Nascimento brings five years of experience to the Sadhana Health team. He received his B.A in Psychology from Rutgers University before pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from West Coast University. After completing his doctorate, Phil completed Blood Flow Restriction training as well as his certification in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)

Phil is passionate about working with athletes and weekend warriors of all ages (especially student athletes!) as well as injury prevention. He specializes in Orthopedics, Foot/Ankle injuries, and Shoulder injuries. Additionally, Phil has an extensive background working with our senior population.

Phil resides on the westside of Los Angeles with his wife and their dog Moon. He loves soccer, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Phil do Nascimento brings five years of experience to the Sadhana Health team. He received his B.... Read More

Lauren earned her B.A. from UC Santa Barbara in Cultural Anthropology and received her CMT from National Holistic Institute in Santa Ana, CA. As a neuromuscular therapist she specializes in orthopedics, temporomandibular joint disorders, injury rehab and prevention, chronic pain, and pre-/post-natal care. Lauren is passionate about myofascial decompression therapy (cupping) and is also a trained Reiki practitioner (Reiki I).

Lauren earned her B.A. from UC Santa Barbara in Cultural Anthropology and received her CMT from N... Read More

Cindy Liang Leckington is a Co-Owner and our Director of Physical Therapy. Cindy is a highly accomplished orthopedic specialist dedicated to providing excellent care and expertise in the field of physical therapy. She earned her B.A. in Psychology with honors from Indiana University and went on to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. After finishing her doctoral studies, she completed a comprehensive orthopedic residency program, further honing her skills and gaining invaluable experiences in order to be fully equipped to address a wide range of orthopedic conditions. She is certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM), Blood Flow Restriction Training, Sports Emergency Response and Comprehensive Management of Concussion.

Cindy has worked with a wide array of patient populations, ranging from those with post operative diagnoses to competitive athletes looking to return safely to a high level of play. She has special interest in vestibular rehab and post concussion therapy as well as anyone looking to optimize their life and use movement as medicine.

Cindy has spent the past ten years working in leadership positions, most recently as the Clinical Director for the Santa Monica location of a nationwide physical therapy and fitness company.

Cindy lives in Venice with her husband and their dog Lula. She enjoys being physically active and can be found hiking, running, working out on the beach, cooking, baking, and crocheting.

Cindy Liang Leckington is a Co-Owner and our Director of Physical Therapy. Cindy is a highly acco... Read More

Heather is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sadhana Health, where she promotes a model of care that unites scientific inquiry with spiritually grounded healing traditions.

As a Manual Therapist, Heather has fifteen years of clinical experience, including six years serving as a Clinical Specialist at UCLA’s Center for East-West Medicine within the David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles. She is a speaker, educator and advocate for integrative health, committed to expanding public understanding of holistic modalities and advancing their responsible inclusion within contemporary healthcare.

Heather has her specialist certification in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) and specializes in Autoimmune Diseases, Rheumatological Conditions, Head, Neck & Shoulder Disorders, Vestibular injuries, Hip Pain, Orthopedics, and Geriatrics.

As an Energy Medicine practitioner, Heather travels a fire path while engaging in the study of Q’ero Inca Shamanism, a lineage preserved by the indigenous Q’ero Nation of the remote Peruvian Andes. Her work is informed by both traditional wisdom and contemporary energetic frameworks. She integrates modalities including Quantum Touch, Meridian Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Myofascial Unwinding, and MedSEA coaching, weaving them into a cohesive practice that honors ancestral knowledge while aligning with emerging understandings of the human energy system.

If you are interested in scheduling an energy medicine session with Heather, please contact our office and we will have Heather reach out to you directly.

Heather is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sadhana Health, where she promotes a model ... Read More