Ponderosa Services

At Ponderosa Physical Therapy, we care about teaching you how to get out of pain. You will leave feeling stronger, healthier, and ready to take on the world.

We know how frustrating symptoms like bladder leaks and painful intercourse can be. We will give you the tools to take control of your symptoms so you can feel more confident and live your life to the fullest.

Enhance your pickleball game with our Pickleball Performance Profile, designed for players 50 and older. In a 55-minute session, we assess your strength, balance, agility, and mobility, including the nationally recognized SAFE (Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam), to help you play stronger and stay on the court longer. This cash-pay wellness appointment is for athletes without active injuries—if you’re in pain, please schedule a physical therapy visit instead.

If you have been suffering with injuries or feeling out-of-shape, Pilates is the quickest way to get stronger and feel amazing. Using Pilates equipment and mat exercises, we will help you feel your best.

Dr. Tori McIntire, PT, DPT and Dr. Emily Robinson, PT, DPT will help guide you through your exercise program, track your progress remotely, and collaborate with your therapist to keep your treatment aligned with your needs.

Pessaries are silicone devices inserted into the vagina to support the pelvic organs. Pessaries are a safe, affordable, non-surgical treatment option. Your pelvic floor physical therapist will perform a pelvic exam to find the perfect size and type of pessary for you. Once fitted, your therapist will show you how to insert, remove, and care for your pessary.

Dr. Sarah Roberts, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS completed training in October 2024 through the Klose Training Lymphedema Certification Program and is now a

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). She is excited to treat a whole new spectrum of patients and to offer a local resource for the people of Nevada County.  Our therapeutic techniques consist of Complete Decongestive Therapy practices which include: manual lymph

drainage, compressive therapy, exercise, and self-care education.

Dr. Scarlett Helbock, PT, DPT has expanded her practice into oncology rehabilitation, having completed the PORi Foundation in Oncology Rehabilitation course. She is passionate about supporting patients through cancer treatment and survivorship, with a particular interest in pelvic oncology as she continues to grow in this area.