About
Danielle Sartori, PT, DPT, CSCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Lead Physical Therapist and owner of The Knee Joint powered by JOUR-KNEE
(She/Her)
Danielle Sartori graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Medicine in 2004 and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006, both from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. She has been practicing in the outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting since graduation. As an athlete herself, she has always had a passion for keeping athletes healthy while improving performance. She is able to do this by drawing from years of experience participating in a wide variety of youth sports, including soccer, swimming, and water polo. As a masters athlete Danielle continues to be competitive by playing water polo for The Olympic Club of San Francisco.
Danielle is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, training athletes from the recreational to the professional level. She is an active member of the University of the Pacific’s Physical Therapy Alumni Board, the American Physical Therapy Association, the California Physical Therapy Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Julia Zave
Front Office/Practice Manager
(She/Her)
With more than 20 years in photography, brand strategy, and experiential marketing, Julia has built an impressive client roster spanning the world's biggest athletic brands and tech giants alike, with editorial credits in Vogue, Forbes, and The New York Times. An internationally published photographer and storyteller, she has covered everything from intimate moments to grand-scale productions, including Super Bowl activations and major national conferences, music and entertainment events.
A lifelong runner and dedicated animal advocate, Julia has completed three NYC Marathons, several half marathons, and countless 5Ks. Julia also photographs and volunteers for CoachArt, a national nonprofit supporting children and families navigating the challenges of chronic illness. While living in Los Angeles, Julia volunteered with Westside German Shepherd Rescue, organizing and running their annual 5K fundraiser for four consecutive years. Daily, she explores the trails and bike paths of Marin County with her beloved dog named Duke.
Julia joined our team in 2018, first in marketing and brand strategy, and more recently as the welcoming face of the front office. Julia brings the same precision and warmth to patient care that she brings to everything else.
We offer treatment in our communal, open space. Your treatments will always be with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy, Danielle Sartori. Danielle has been trained to recognize various types of movement pattern dysfunction and muscle imbalances associated with hip, knee, and ankle pain. She will guide you through medical decisions, exercise progression, movement retraining, and much more. Not only will you benefit from Danielle’s expertise and extensive training, but you will gain access to her vast network of trusted healthcare professionals. Together you and this team of experts will decide on the most appropriate plan of care tailored for you.
Our clinic focus is outpatient Orthopedics and Sports Medicine however we also offer aftercare Performance Training programs and our Virtual Osteoarthritis management program, Healthy Joints. There is a place for everyone here at The Knee Joint whether you are a weekend warrior or a high performance athlete, a youth athlete or a senior who wants to keep the pep in your step. We look forward to meeting you and having you join The Knee Joint community!