Gilbert

Gilbert Desert Hand & Physical Therapy

Address

1489 South Higley Road Bldg 1, Suite 103
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Phone: 480- 750-1974

Fax: 480- 361-6668

Hours

  • Mon – Thurs: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (Lunch: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
  • Fri: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meet Our Staff

Desarae Johnson
Gilbert

Desarae Johnson
Gilbert

Desarae Johnson OTR/L, CHT

Desarae earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Wellness at ASU in 2013.  In 2015, she graduated with her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University in Glendale.  She earned her Certified Hand Therapy certification in May of 2019.  Desarae was inspired to become a hand therapist after being a patient herself.  She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and son.

Jillian Patterson
Gilbert

Jillian Patterson
Gilbert

Jillian Patterson OTR/L

Jillian was inspired to be a hand therapist when she saw her little brother having difficulty using his index finger since birth. She witnessed her little brother’s first hand therapy session with an Occupational Therapist and was hooked! Jillian then went to Arizona State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Psychology and Wellness foundations. She then attended A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona where she earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. After interning as a student at Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, she fell in love with the work culture and the people receiving hand therapy. She now works with the team at Desert Hand and strives to provide the best quality of hand care to her patients.

Reviews

I would highly recommend Desert Hand and Physical Therapy. All providers deliver the utmost in professionalism and attention to detail. Extremely helpful and informative on site as well as for personal care at home. People oriented with a huge dose of love and care for all their therapy patients. Will use them again and again. Thank you all, but special kudos to Jillian, Dez and Blanche!

★★★★★

I can’t give enough praise to the care provided by all the therapists, staff members, and students at Desert Hand in Gilbert. I broke my humerus in April and had weekly appointments with Desert Hand for almost 3 months. At the start of PT, I could barely move my arm or hand at all, and now I have almost completely regained full range of motion. Along with the physical trauma, I had a lot of emotional trauma associated with my injuries. I’m so blown away by the level of compassion and individualized care that Jill and Des provide to each of their patients. They cultivate such a comfortable and motivating environment, and they have given me with the knowledge and confidence I need to continue my healing process outside of PT. Blanche at the front desk is so sweet and helpful. I’m so grateful for all of their care!

★★★★★

I broke my hand earlier this year and after surgery I could barely make a fist. After a couple months, I was able to gain full motion and of my hand along with being pain free. The staff was always so welcoming and polite and clearly knowledgeable on what they are doing. I hope to never break my hand again, but if I do I will be going back!

★★★★★

I take my 15 year old daughter here for PT twice a week based on previous hand surgery and they are amazing. They are very very knowledgeable, kind, considerate and companionate. The quality of care is peerless. Highly recommend.

★★★★★

I am very impressed with this facility. I have done a lot of different PT on different body parts, and Desert Hand has topped every other PT office! They are so professional and organized, and offer very personalized care and therapy. I would 100% recommend this office for effective physical therapy! Thanks ladies!!

★★★★★

Services

At Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, our skilled physical and occupational therapists specialize in comprehensive upper extremity rehabilitation. We provide individualized care to address a wide range of conditions, ensuring optimal recovery for your arm, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

Common Conditions Treated at Gilbert Desert Hand & Physical Therapy

Shoulder Pain

• Frozen shoulder
• Tendonitis
• Rotator cuff tear / repair
• Total shoulder replacement
• Biceps injuries / tendonitis• Pronator teres syndrome
• Ulnar nerve entrapment
• Dislocation
• Post operative

Elbow Pain

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Bicipital tendonitis
• Strain / sprain
• Labral tears / repair
• Arthritis
• Dislocation
• Instability

Arm Pain

• Median, ulnar and/or radial nerve irritation
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Brachial plexus Injuries
• Fractures

Wrist & Hand Pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Post-operative
• Fractures
• DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis
• Tendonitis
• Boutonniere’s deformity
• Swan neck deformity
• Mallet finger
• Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury (TFCC)
• Dislocation

Address:

1489 South Higley Road
Bldg 1 Suite 103
Gilbert, AZ 85296

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New Patient Scheduling Call or Text: (602) 231-8511