Mountain Land Physical Therapy – Salt Lake City

Mountain Land Physical Therapy in downtown Salt Lake City is nestled on South Temple to provide easy access to those patients who need convenient care close to where they work. Although this clinic is located in the hustle and bustle of Downtown Salt Lake, the feeling here is quite the opposite. It is relaxed and friendly, with the goal to make therapy an enjoyable break from the daily grind.

The downtown Salt Lake clinic has been recently remodeled to provide plenty of room to adequately give you the space you need to perform your exercises, and more treatment rooms for private one-on-one evaluations with our therapists. The Downtown Salt Lake clinic consistently measures outcomes of their patients, and are always at the forefront of creating new exciting programs to help many specific diagnoses get better. Examples of some of their programs include running, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and orthopedic pediatrics.

Downtown Salt Lake Physical Therapy Staff

Mandy Mehler, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Director, Physical Therapist

Mandy received her undergraduate degree in Biomechanics from Boise State University, then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. She has been practicing physical therapy since 2008 and loves the opportunity to help her patients through individualized care that treats the source of pain and injury.

Mandy’s focus is on sports medicine, biomechanics, and running analysis. She has worked with patients at all levels, from the recreational runner to Olympic athletes. Her passion for helping athletes led her to become a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and she is currently focusing on return to sport testing to reduce risk of injury or reinjury. She is also a Level 2 certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling.

When she’s not in the clinic, Mandy enjoys going to concerts, snowboarding, mountain biking, swimming, running and strength training.

Sarah Johncock, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

As a native of Michigan, Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan in 2009, then her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University in 2012. In addition to her degrees, Sarah is certified in concussion management and has received extensive training in vestibular physical therapy and mechanical diagnosis and therapy as well.

Sarah’s passion is helping patients achieve the highest level of function possible. Sarah has a special interest in concussion and traumatic brain injuries, and helping those with vestibular dysfunction. She also works with patients who experience back and neck disorders using a mixture of principles including the McKenzie method.

When she’s not in the clinic, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling to new places with her husband and daughter.

Jason G. Williams, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Jason earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Utah in 2005. He specializes in shoulder rehabilitation, running injuries and analysis, Pilates, and lower extremity biomechanics. His extensive experience includes orthopedics, occupational medicine, sports medicine, spine rehabilitation, home health, and aquatic therapy. Jason has also worked with athletes of all levels on a physical therapy and strength and conditioning capacity.

As a very active person, Jason knows the impact an injury can have on someone’s day-to-day life. He is passionate about helping his patients understand why they are injured and how their strengths and weaknesses can change the way their bodies move and function. Jason looks forward to getting to know each of his patients and helping them accomplish their goals so they can get back to doing the activities they love.

When not in the clinic, you will find Jason enjoying Utah’s great outdoors. His favorite pastime is rock climbing. He also enjoys photography, drawing, and spending time with his wife and two children. Jason has also competed for five consecutive seasons on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.

Chalise Vandermyde, LMT, BCTMB

Licensed Massage Therapist

Chalise graduated from the Cortiva Institute – Massage Therapy School in Orem, Utah. She also received her Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and has been practicing at Mountain Land since September 2019.

Chalise specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention & recovery, soft tissue damage repair and structural realignment. When treating her patients, she looks at the big picture, collecting as much information as possible about the initial injury or issue. She is passionate about helping address the individual needs of each patient.

When not treating patients, Chalise enjoys hiking with her dog, camping, road trips and traveling, horse riding, and barrel racing.