Deanna Savant, MPT, Cert MDT, CPI, MHPT

Physical Therapy for your life

Deanna Brodke Savant, PT Oakland, CA

Integrative Physical Therapy for Whole-Person Healing

in Oakland, California.

Personalized care for Injury recovery, Chronic pain, and stress-related Conditions

Mental Health physical therapy for nervous system regulation
Gentle manual therapy to support whole person care

A Unique approach to Physical Therapy

At Physical Therapy for Your Life, I provide one-on-one, integrative care that supports both your body and your mind. With over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen how pain, stress, and trauma often overlap—and how true healing happens when we treat the whole person, not just the site of pain.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, living with chronic pain, or navigating the physical effects of stress, I use a blend of manual therapy, mindful movement, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation to help you reconnect with your body, restore function, and move forward with confidence.

Balance and core strength

Supporting you through…

  • Chronic pain and tension

  • Post-surgical or orthopedic recovery

  • Spine pain (back, neck)

  • joint pain (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot)

  • Stress or Trauma related pain or fatigue

  • Balance dysfunction

  • Core, Gluteal, and stability exercise

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Headaches

  • TMJ dysfunction

Ways we can work together

  • Private Sessions

    In our quiet, light filled Oakland studio, we work together to understand your whole story—and choosing the approaches that work best for you. Using movement, manual therapy, education, and nervous system regulation we help you return to the activities that matter most.

  • Virtual visit

    Virtual visit

    Wherever you are, I bring expert physical therapy to you. My approach blends movement, mind-body awareness, and pain science to help you feel better and live fully.

  • Online Classes

    Online balance classes are designed to improve stability, coordination, and confidence through evidence-based movement practices grounded in physical therapy and nervous system awareness.

Schedule a free 15 min phone consultation
core and gluteal strengthening to return to walking
skiing, knee and ankle rehabilitation
biking, hip rehabilitation

What would healing look like for you?

hiking knee rehabilitation
Yoga and pilates
functional activity gardening, independence
goals, core strength
sports recovery
breathing and relaxation training
swimming, shoulder rehabilitation

What clients are saying

  • “Deanna gets to the roots of things. People don’t just get better, they heal. Deedee’s an excellent collaborator, a peerless problem solver, and the most spot-on, creative physical therapist I’ve ever encountered.”

    RS

  • "Deedee is a brilliant and innovative physical therapist. She put me back together after a serious car accident with her incredible holistic approach, blending her incredible knowledge as a PT with her expertise in yoga, pilates, Cranial Sacral Therapy and cupping. It is a joy to work with her and she made a difficult time in my life much more manageable. Whenever I am in pain, she works like a detective to figure out what is happening and has effective solutions.”

    JH

  • "Deanna Savant is a knowledgeable and caring practitioner, who has helped me over several years with various health problems. I have the highest regard and respect for her."

    MSK

  • “I am receiving excellent physical therapy crafted for my specific injury and targeted to my particular needs for rehabilitating range of motion and muscle strength. Prescribed exercises have been carefully modified as my condition has progressed and improved. I can't imagine a more professional, personally based, effective and friendly practice."

    JS

  • “Very caring and highly skilled physical therapist. Listens well and adapts the care plan accordingly. Well worth the cost.”

    MB

  • "Deedee is a total professional and has that manner that puts me at ease; she was able to assess my back pain and gave me exercises that really are making a difference after only a few days."

    BP

  • “I was extremely happy and excited to find Deedee. I worked with her approximately 4 years ago and found her to be knowledgeable, clear and patient with her instructions. That has not changed as we work virtually to address my sciatica issues. She's a gem!”

    LC

  • “Both past and present experiences, in person and via video, have been five star for me. Deedee is knowledgeable, accentuates the positive, and has this "elderly" person gaining balance, strength, and confidence.”

    NJ

  • I’ve been a Deedee ‘fan’ for years and look forward to every online session—I want to participate because of how much better I feel afterwards. While I practice yoga and walk regularly, these routines totally enhance my ability to move confidently and gracefully throughout the day.

    JL

COVID-19 and virus safety

  • Masking is optional

  • Please cancel your in-person appointment with me if you are feeling ill