Meet Denise Alberto PT
Denise is a Bay Area and California native. She earned a B.S. in Psychology from St. Mary's College of Moraga, California and then received her Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Florida in 1996.
Treating general orthopedic dysfunctions led her to develop an interest in the spine and especially the pelvic/SI region. Through continuing education in these specialty areas, she has developed her own unique and effective approach to treating chronic pain syndromes and pelvic region dysfunctions. She is one of the 1st Pelvic PT's in the Bay Area who has a distinct passion for helping couples with unconsummated marriage and sexual pain issues. She is proactive with her pre and post partum clients, encouraging partners participation for home exercises. She helps to facilitate post-traumatic stress recovery through the mind-body connection utilizing her abundance of local resources to include chiropractors, acupuncturists, craniosacral/energy therapists, psychologists as well as massage. Techniques in visceral manipulation are commonly used.
Among other organizations, she is an active member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1994.
She is a member of Pelvic Global giving her access to the most current trends and efficacious treatments in pelvic health.
Denise resides in Los Gatos with her supportive family. She is a true healer who continually increases her knowledge about chronic pain and muscle imbalances. There are many misconceptions about body/pelvic pain that drive her to develop more effective forms of treatment to support her patients’ emotional and physical needs. During treatment Denise asks patients to describe their “body story” which often identifies Somato Emotional connections between pain and life experiences. She works closely with many practitioners to facilitate recovery.
Meet Dr. Adam Buttrey DPT
Adam is also a Bay Area native. He spent time developing skills on the east coast earning a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington in 2019, then continued on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Florida in 2024. His doctoral training allows him to screen for cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and other systemic conditions during the initial evaluation, making him a safe and effective option for direct access care.
Prior to physical therapy school, Adam gained experience treating neurological conditions, where he discovered a passion for building lasting relationships with patients while helping them through recovery. During physical therapy school, he chose to complete all of his clinical rotations in orthopedic settings to build a strong foundation in musculoskeletal care. His training at the University of St. Augustine, known for its hands-on manual therapy approach, helped further develop those skills as he graduated at the top of his class with high honors.
Since graduating, Adam has built a neurological physical therapy program with AdventHealth in Palm Coast, Florida, where he became the Lead Neurological Therapist. He treats a wide variety of conditions including vertigo and dizziness, post-concussion syndromes, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, POTS/Dysautonomia and others. He continues to incorporate manual therapy into his daily practice and enjoys combining neurological rehabilitation with orthopedic principles to help patients improve function, move with more confidence, and enjoy activities that matter most to them.
Adam believes recovery requires a hands-on assessment, clear goal setting, and specific treatment strategies to help each patient achieve meaningful progress. He values working closely with patients and their families to understand what matters most to them, especially when they have felt let down by physical therapy in the past or have not been getting enough out of their health care experience. He is passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and more confident in their bodies throughout the recovery process.
Adam is committed to continuing education and plans to pursue advanced training in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) this fall, along with Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) and vestibular and post-concussion certifications. Outside the clinic, Adam enjoys staying active through surfing, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, tennis and rock climbing. His active lifestyle continues to deepen his appreciation for movement, recovery, and helping patients return to the activities they love.