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.
Philip do Nascimento B.A., GTS, PT, DPT
Philip 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.
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish (conversational)
