Our Therapists
Joanne Danssaert, PT: Director of Solana Beach Physical Therapy
In 1985, Joanne Danssaert received her Physical Therapy degree from Mount Saint Mary’s post baccalaureate program. In 1999, she opened Solana Beach Physical Therapy.
She has achieved successes in neuro-rehabilitation at the Santa Barbara Rehabilitation Institute. At the Children’s Hospital of San Diego, she demonstrated expertise in the Rheumatology Clinic and with medically fragile infants.
Joanne has consulted for the San Diego City Schools’ Alcott early intervention program and the Mary Birch Hospital’s NICU with pre and post-partum mothers. Other consultative assignments include the Logan Heights Family Health Center (formerly the Chicano Clinic).
She understands that medical education is an ongoing process, and she has continued to supplement her education with extensive course work including:
Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Myofascile Release
Pediatric Sports Injuries
High School Athletic Accidents
Orthotic Prescription and Fabrication
Adult Orthopedics and
Business Management
Joanne and her husband are kept busy with their 2 children and have resided in the community of Solana
Beach all of their lives. Her interests include yoga, Pilates, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: joannedanssaert@gmail.com
Dr. Sarah Isdaner, DPT
Dr. Sarah Isdaner received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from San Diego State University and her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Point Loma Nazarene University. Sarah first came to SBPT for a clinical rotation while at SDSU and liked it so much she decided to stay.
Her primary areas of interest in physical therapy include pediatric populations, neurologic rehab, and orthopedic injuries. She is a registered yoga teacher and often supplements her PT interventions with therapeutic yoga. She believes in the power of movement to enhance the well-being of her patients whether they are learning to walk for the very first time or recovering from an injury or surgery. She is a hands-on clinician and empowers her patients with the knowledge they need to support their health.
When not in the clinic, you can find her spending time with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab.
Email: sarah.isdaner@gmail.com
Dr. Rachel Gackstetter, DPT
Dr. Rachel Gackstetter received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos and Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis. As a San Diego local, Rachel attended Canyon Crest Academy.
Rachel works with pediatric patients and provides physical therapy to local North County School Districts. She especially likes seeing the progression of pediatric developmental motor skills and takes pride in transforming physical therapy exercises into fun games for kids. Rachel also works with orthopedic, geriatric populations, and sports-related injuries at Solana Beach Physical Therapy. She enjoys helping patients achieve their goals of returning to their hobbies.
Rachel is a San Diego native and enjoys spending time outside horseback riding, running, and hiking with her dog. She also likes painting in her free time.
Email: rsgackstetter@gmail.com
Dr. Kelcie Brodsky, DPT
Dr. Kelcie Brodsky earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of California, San Diego. She specializes in orthopedic, sports- related injuries, and injury prevention. Kelcie also has experience working with neurological, geriatric, and cardiac patients.
Kelcie is a life-long athlete who began playing soccer at age four. She played soccer, softball, and hockey throughout high school and went on to be the starting goalie for the UCSD Tritons women’s soccer team. Kelcie continues to play soccer semi-professionally for the San Diego Strikers. Kelcie is passionate about the profession of physical therapy and feels great satisfaction when her patients resume their recreational and sporting activities.
Kelcie is a Southern California native with a great love for all outdoor activities including soccer, hiking, pickleball, snowboarding, and going to the beach.
Email: kelcie.brodsky@gmail.com
