We all have an inner physician.

Our job is to jumpstart that process.

Meet Our Team

Heather M. Sweeney CMT, GTS, CEO, FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL OWNER

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 a long-time resident of Santa Monica, CA where she resides with her husband and their dogs. She is a marathon runner who loves hiking, drawing, and photography.

  

BRIAN SWEENEY B.A., USMC, CO-OWNER

Brian Sweeney received his B.A. in Cognitive Science (NLU/NLP) from the University of Rochester and then served as an officer and attack helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps from 1988-1999. He is a senior Software & Technology executive bringing 20+ years of leadership experience to Sadhana Health. He currently serves as Sadhana Health’s business advisor and is our President of the Board.

Brian resides on the westside of Los Angeles with his wife and their dogs. He loves to cycle, run, and hike.

Philip do Nascimento B.A., GTS, PT, DPT

Philip do Nascimento earned his B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University before pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy at West Coast University. Following completion of his doctoral training, he expanded his clinical skill set by completing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and obtaining certification in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM).

Phil is deeply committed to working with athletes and active individuals of all ages—including student athletes—and has a strong interest in injury prevention and performance optimization. His clinical focus includes Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle injuries, and Shoulder rehabilitation. In addition, Phil brings extensive experience working with older adults, supporting mobility, strength, and long‑term functional health.

Phil lives on the westside of Los Angeles with his wife and their dog, Moon. Outside the clinic, he enjoys soccer, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish (conversational)

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