The Cottonwood Mountain Land Physical Therapy provides physical therapy and rehabilitation services to Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Oakdale, and the surrounding communities. Our skilled therapists are experts in treating pain from head to toe including back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, headaches, vertigo treatment, orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, and much more.
Cottonwood Heights Clinic Therapists
Sarah Salazar, PT, DPT
Clinic Director, Physical Therapist
Sarah earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science from the University of Utah, followed by her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She is also Pelvic Floor certified through the American Physical Therapy Association as well as through Herman and Wallace.
Sarah specializes in pelvic floor therapy including pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and incontinence. Using a holistic approach to treat the entire person, Sarah strives to provide the latest education to her patients so they can continue independently in managing their therapy program and return to doing the things they enjoy. After experiencing her own injury that lead to physical therapy, Sarah was inspired to help others. Sarah feels that giving her patients the correct tools and education is a successful strategy to becoming pain free.
When not in the clinic, you’ll find Sarah hiking in the mountains with her beloved dog, Ghost, riding ATVs, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys teaching fitness to local marching bands throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
Jacob Stratton, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist
Jacob received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University – Idaho in 2012, and later completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2015. Jacob is fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and is certified in Dry Needling Therapy and Kinesio Taping. He specializes in Manual Therapy, with specific exercises targeting problem areas and global incorporation of movement and functional training. Jacob also specializes in treating neck pain, headaches, and shoulder pain.
Jacob’s mantra is “Every day, a little bit better” and he strives to accomplish this through individualized treatment and exercises for each patient, maximizing contact time, and a focus on encouraging healthy lifestyles. “I love helping people and watching them change from someone consumed with pain, and unable to move forward with life, to someone that moves well and smiles as they walk out the door.”
Jacob enjoys exploring and trying new things. His hobbies include hiking, camping, backpacking, travelling, woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his family. Fun fact: Jacob and his wife first met on an airplane going to Guatemala! In true hallmark fashion, they re-met 6 months later and started dating—the rest is history!
Madison Splan, PT, DPT, WCS
Physical Therapist, Board Certified Women’s Specialist
Madison earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Boise State University, followed by her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in 2014.
Madison is Board Certified in Women’s Health through the American Physical Therapy Association and specializes in pelvic health for women and men, as well as for children. She has a special interest in pregnancy, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and constipation, and utilizes equipment including biofeedback and a pelvic floor stimulator. Madison is also certified in ASTYM therapy to improve tissue function with conditions including tennis elbow, Piriformis syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and post-partum diastasis recti. When treating patients, Madison believes in taking a hands-on, holistic approach and looks beyond the affected region to help solve the current problem and prevent future injuries throughout the kinetic chain.
When not in the clinic, Madison loves to be outdoors with her family and friends while snowboarding, hiking, camping, and boating. She is also enjoying her most important role as a new mom, spending quality time raising her young son and watching him grow, learn, and explore the world around him.
Adanna Foley, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Adanna has been with Mountain Land Physical Therapy since 2016 as an aide and clinic coordinator for the Murray clinic. She received her bachelor’s degree in public health from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT. Following that, she went on to earn her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA in 2021.
Adanna specializes in orthopedics and pelvic health therapy and holds a Herman and Wallace pelvic floor level 1 and 2B certification as well as a matter of balance coaching certification. She believes in taking a holistic approach in treating the whole body while creating individual treatment plans unique to each person’s needs. Adanna strives to give each patient the tools they will need to empower them to reach their goals and get back to enjoying the activities they love.
When not in the clinic, Adanna enjoys staying active outdoors as well as refining her cooking and baking skills, reading and relaxing while watching the latest shows on TV.
Jillian Rawson, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jillian has been with Mountain Land for 14 years, and is currently working at our Murray clinic as an Aquatic Therapy Specialist. Jillian graduated from Salt Lake Community College in 2007 with an Associates of Applied Science. She specializes in functional movement, hand therapy, and balance and fall prevention.
Jillian was inspired to work within the Physical Therapy field in High School. After experiencing an elbow tendonitis injury while cheerleading, Jillian sought after physical therapy to improve the status of her elbow and fell in love with the process. “I love working with and sharing time with people! I want patients to enjoy their time with us and have fun while working towards their physical therapy goals.”
Besides physical therapy, Jillian loves rock climbing, camping, yoga, book club with friends, as well as spending time with her husband, son, and daughter.
Ali Riegert, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ali has been with Mountain Land since 2012 starting out in the role of a therapy tech. Ali earned her Bachelors in Health Society and Policy from the University of Utah in 2017. She then continued her education at SLCC and became a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2021. Ali has also earned her Level 1 Pelvic Floor Training from Herman and Wallace.
Ali specializes in aquatic therapy and enjoys working with patients of all diagnoses. Ali strives to work closely with everyone to determine the most effective treatment that suits their unique needs and body. Ali utilizes active listening to help understand her patients’ goals and concerns fully.
In her spare time, Ali enjoys reading, paddle boarding, camping, hiking, swimming, and trying new restaurants.
