Sahand is so great at what he does. He was able to bring me immense relief and a return to normal sensation in my arm and my hand after weeks of pain and discomfort that other providers (massage, acupuncture, MD, etc,) hadn't been able to resolve. He also provided me with a game plan for exercises and stretches to maintain the work that he'd done. He actively listens, he's super knowledgeable, and he truly cares about helping his clients feel better. Definitely would recommend! read more

Sahand is the real deal. His hands-on work is exceptional and the exercises he incorporates have made a huge difference in my pain levels, strength and body mechanics. What stands out beyond his skill is his professionalism and attention to detail -- he's meticulous in a way that's hard to find these days. I'm so happy to be feeling better and I can't recommend Sahand and Sante more highly. read more

I had a fantastic experience at this facility. I came in struggling with chronic lower back issues and worked directly with Sahand. I was genuinely impressed by how quickly I saw measurable improvement--I felt significantly better in a much shorter timeframe than I expected. Sahand also provided a clear, manageable home exercise routine that has been easy to maintain. My overall back health is the best it's been in a long time. Highly recommend! read more

Sahand was recommended by a friend for sports related injury. He's been working with me diligently trying to get my legs strong enough to get back on the court. He's a master at his craft and he runs a great gym. Thanks for all your help getting me healthy again! -Kellen read more

Sahand is an awesome personal trainer that has really helped me on my journey back from injury. His knowledge of the body mechanics is unmatched and I always walk out feeling like I'm making progress. Highly recommend him for injury rehabilitation and/or fitness improvement. read more

After suffering severe shoulder pain and my doctor prescribing muscle relaxers (that didn't help me whatsoever) I was referred to Sahand and booked an appointment. He was attentive and asked about current pain and any other past injuries. After one session with him, I immediately felt better. He continues to show me new exercises to strengthen parts of my body along with different stretching techniques. I highly recommend booking an appointment with Sahand! read more

I had chronic lower back pain for years and tried everything--assisted stretching, massages, PT, etc. but nothing worked EXCEPT working with Sahand. He helped me get rid of my pain and get me stronger. He helps diagnose your pain, creates a focused plan, and gets you healthy. I couldn't recommend working with him more! read more

Sahand is a kind, caring and extremely competent professional. All qualities you want with someone who is working with your body. I was suffering from back spasms, called Sahand after finding him online, and saw him the next day. I experienced immediately relief after the 1st secession and got stronger and more confident in my body movements with each subsequent visit. Thank you for getting me back to my normal, spasm free life Sahand! read more

I recently underwent Active Release Therapy (ART) with Sahand for knee issues, and the experience was exceptional. Sahand conducted a thorough assessment, identifying imbalances that contributed to my knee discomfort. He evaluated my feet and analyzed how my body's alignment affected my condition, many other providers I have seen in the past often skip this. I developed bunions after my knee surgeries which he immediately pointed to as a source of concern. He explained each step of the process clearly, ensuring I understood what he was doing and why. This transparency made me feel confident in his expertise. His methodical assessment of my body as an interconnected system, rather than focusing solely on my knee, was reassuring. The therapy itself was effective, targeting specific areas of tension and imbalance. He set me up with tangible tasks to do on my own and used Kinesio-tape, leaving the session with improved mobility and reduced discomfort in my knee. I highly recommend his services! read more

I took my 13-year-old son to Sahand after being referred to him by a trusted friend. From the beginning of the appointment, I felt at ease. Sahand is kind, very patient and attentive to what my son said during the visit. He was extremely professional, and made sure my son and I understood the process. After conducting a through exam, he went to work. After just one visit I could see the relief on my son's face, which as a mother is priceless. After the second visit he took the time to go over stretches and strengthening drills that would help further my sons' recovery. A mark of a good therapist is one that teaches you how to live pain and injury free without them. And he did just that. And if something comes up or an injury arises, I will not hesitate to call him. I am grateful to professionals, like Sahand, who have honed their craft and can help people in pain. I would happily refer him to anyone and know that they were going to be in good hands. read more

I've been doing regular ART sessions with Sahand for a month now to help heal an injury sustained in a physical therapy session after a torn labrum hip surgery. I've been getting chiropractic care, laser therapy, and exosome and peptide injections yet still could not resolve the injury all the way. I am absolutely blown away at the positive impact and progress my body has made from working with Sahand. My hip and injury feels better than it has in a year and I'm able to return to some of my regular activities. He is incredibly good at what he does and I highly recommend him! read more

My husband and I trained with Sahand at Movement Engineer and had such a great experience. He's super professional but also really easy to connect with, which made workouts fun instead of intimidating. He really knows his stuff, especially when it comes to stretching and recovery, and we always left feeling good (and just the right amount of sore). The gym is super clean with a great vibe, and we both saw real progress while working with him. We can't wait to get back to training with Sahand soon and highly recommend him if you want a trainer who actually gets it and makes the process enjoyable! read more

I came to Sahand this past summer to recover from getting hit by a car. I was experiencing chronic, severe neck and upper back pain. I felt so weak and was giving up on the idea of getting back to my old self. I'm happy to report that I'm not only back to my old self but I feel stronger than before. Sahand truly took the time and effort to build me up mentally and physically. He fixed me and that is something I can never thank him enough for. The entire gym is filled with people who want to see you succeed. I'm sad to leave but it's a blessing to have received the care that I did and be able to leave in the condition I'm in. Thank you Sahand for everything! You are amazing! read more

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First thing about sahand is that he's just a kind person, very patient and takes the time to listen and understand your situation. I've had some chronic shoulder/neck/back pain, well sahand has completely reduced all of my pain within 2-3 sessions. The quality and extensive knowledge of his practice is unique and very impressive, honestly idk where I would be without him. Sahand is a true blessing for the community! read more

I can't recommend Sahand enough! He's a true magician when it comes to movement and has fixed countless injuries for me. One in particular stands out, I'd been dealing with extreme pain in my foot/ankle from running and jumping, and I thought I'd need an MRI or scan. But Sahand checked it out, knew exactly what was wrong, and worked on it. I walked out of his office completely pain-free, which was mind-blowing. If you're looking for a true master at his craft, Sahand is the one to see! read more

Sahand is a magician! I had low back pain for years and had gone to many physical therapist's and even had a hip surgery hoping that was the underlying issue. After one session with Sahand I saw a tremendous improvement. I learned that the tension in my low back was from muscle imbalance. After some sessions to release the tight muscles and corrective exercises to strengthen the weak ones I have been pain free ever since! I can't say enough good things about the work he does. If you are having pain you can't figure out Sahand is the guy to see! read more

Sahand helped my fiancé with few of the issues she has been dealing with, his new office/ gym is amazing! Sahand is very knowledgeable and very professional. I would highly recommend him if you have any aches or pain literally anywhere in your body! read more

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I began working with Sahand to address foot pain from my marathon training, and the results were exceptional. With only 3 sessions and great homework provided by Sahand I was able to run my marathon with very minimal pain and complete it at my goal pace. Needless to say Sahand is an expert and his attention to detail helped me achieve my goal. read more

I spent 5 weeks in San Diego and decided to get back into working out. I wanted to get back into shape after going through a series of intense chemo treatments and a bone marrow transplant. In short, Sahand was great to train with. He knew precisely what kinds of exercises that I would benefit from and he knew to make the workouts hard but not overly taxing based on my condition. I highly recommend Sahand for anyone who is seeking a trainer who is extremely knowledgeable, empathetic and motivational. read more

I am 53 years old with a lower back condition that would sometimes prevent me from participating in a physical fitness. Sahand is my personal trainer at The Movement Engineer, meeting twice a week. He has created great workouts that allow me to improve my upper body strength, flexibility and balance. The fitness programs meet my needs to keep active, along with keeping me safe from injury. Sahand is fantastic to work with and really helps me meet my fitness goals. Love the workout area. It is very clean and excellent equipment (even an outdoor workout area). I would recommend anyone who would like to improve their fitness to work with Sahand at The Movement Engineer. read more

Sahand is a miracle worker! He gets me pain free after only a few visits. Highly recommend.

Patient, professional, & problem solved! I was dealing with a sports issue in regards to pulling muscles. After a series of physical tests, questions, & massage therapy Sahand was able to identify the problem & provide me a solution. Since then, I've been implementing his recommendations & no more issues! His work is like magic. read more

I recently saw Sahand for lingering knee pain that was not only impacting my ability to run but also making it difficult to sit or have my knee bent for any amount of time. Being involved in athletics my whole life I've had my share of injuries and seen plenty of doctors and physical therapists, but Sahand is by far the best. He was about to get to the root of my knee pain quickly and addressed it through hands-on therapy and targeted exercises. My condition quickly improved and I was able to get back to normal activity much faster than I expected. read more

I was in a car accident two years ago and have had issues with my neck and back ever since. I visited every type of practitioner I could find and was left with only the option of surgery as a possible relief of pain and a glimmer of hope to be able to return to my work outs and regular activity. A friend of mine recommended getting one last opinion from Sahan before making the decision to move forward with surgery. I am so thankful I did and I only wish I had done this 2 years ago. Not only is Sahan amazing in his skill but he is also a great person. He cares about each and every one of his clients and making sure they get the results they desire. I just completed 12 sessions and I have since gone for 4 runs and did a full blown CrossFit work out for the first time in 2 years. It feels so amazing to finally feel like myself again read more

Hugely helped my back pain and mobility both in session and generally in the gym. Extremely clean facility

Sahand is incredible. I have had many injuries as an athlete, and also have hyper-mobility issues. With some long standing issues in my feet, my knee, my neck, and my back, I've tried a lot of different types of therapies and healing, but working with Sahand is the first time I'm seeing things actually get fixed and have that stick. He understands the body and has consistently been able to know exactly where the root of pain or discomfort or misalignment is happening in my body, and what to do to release it / realign it. I appreciate as well that not only does a lot get done in session, but that he also gives me specific exercises and movements to do outside of our sessions to support my strength goals and my endurance training. I highly recommend Sahand to anyone who is looking to truly heal and feel great in their body without having to sacrifice the sports and activities you love. read more

I wish I could give more stars. Sahand, the movement engineer, help me with my sciatic pain and two herniated disc. I had herniated two disc doing Pilates. I was in pain for about two weeks in and out of seeing PT and massage therapist. Which was helping but not really getting rid of the pain. It was more temporary. I booked with the movement engineer a week before I was unknowingly going to be in the hospital from this sciatic pain. I went to different PT on a Monday and whatever they did, set something horrible off of my body. The pain was beyond unbearable and I was in the hospital. I luckily the next day had an appointment with the movement engineer. After my after my visit with Sahand not only could I walk but I was in zero pain. This still the stay blows my mind. I was in the hospital on so much medicine on an IV drip for pain. I was told by the hospital to take oxycodone and other heavy drugs to deal with my pain and to just rest. The movement engineer did very simple, gentle movements to get me out of pain. It was beyond amazing. I learned so much about my C-section and how my core after my C-section never really healed properly. Because nobody ever told me any of that. And how my lack of a strong core was the result of my injury. Even though my C-section was eight years ago. Thankful doesn't even begin to describe how happy I am I found the movement engineer. I am now working with Sahand as my personal trainer and he is brilliant. He knows how to make you work without pushing too hard. He had beyond helped me heal and become strong read more

Sahand is the real deal. For years, prior to working with him, I had struggled with chronic foot pain. A lifetime of distance running took its toll. After seeking relief from a podiatrist, a chiropractor, expensive massage therapists, and band-aid solutions that couldn't quite fix what I had, I felt lost and deeply frustrated. I thought I would never get better and almost gave up. A friend recommended Sahand to me, as he had helped her recover from an injury, but I was still hesitant to seek him out as I had never worked with a trainer before and thought my pain might eventually go away with time. When it became apparent the pain would not go away, I reached out to him via text. To my surprise, he was responsive and friendly, responding quickly to my text within a few hours. I immediately booked my first consultation and hoped for the best, still initially doubtful. Fast forward to today, my last training session with him, and I can honestly say this was one of the smartest decisions I've made for my body and health. Through his expertise and guidance, my foot pain is completely gone and my overall body strength has increased considerably. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you, Sahand! read more

There is no doubt in my mind that Sahand is one of if not the best personal trainers in San Diego. He's extremely knowledgeable when it comes to designing a program specific to your body's needs. At one point I dreaded going to the gym... Sahand made it much easier for me to get motivated with unique and different workouts tailored towards my goals. Now my favorite 3 days of the week are when our sessions are scheduled!! With my busy lifestyle he created a meal plan for me that was easy to follow and really yummy! Do it. Don't even think about it. It'll completely change your life in a very good way!! Ask him about bulk packages (makes it really easy just pay upfront and show up and workout for a few months at a time) read more

I've tried all types of therapies to fix an old running, shoulder and neck issue but I've never had instant OR long-term relief like I've had after seeing Sahand. He was able to pin point the roots of these issues, relieve them and give me specific stretches and exercise to fully resolve the problem. As someone with a background in physical therapy, fitness training and health coaching I'm really impressed with the effectiveness of NKT and Sahand's approach. read more

I'm an Olympic weightlifting competitor who is also a PTA. I had been having aches and pains that I tried to fix but I found myself chasing the problem and unable to find the source of it all. When it started impacting my competitive lifting I came to Sahand. He was able to find the source(s) of all my issues and provide me with education on how to manage those things my self. I did my homework and returned 3 weeks later for a follow up. My original issues were gone and we were able to move onto resolving some newer aches and pains! Without doubt I'll continue coming for preventative maintenance. With immediate results in clinic, homework that WORKS (if you do it), and less pain... why wouldn't you go? It's a no brainer. read more

Sahand is a fully dedicated personal trainer and neuro kinetic therapist. He has a clear understanding of my individual physical limitations and my fitness needs. Additionally, he has designed a broad, but specific treatment plan to enhance my fitness performance and treat my injuries . I have had jaw, neck and back issues that Sahand has treated using his muscle testing protocol and feel that without his treatment I would not be as active today. I highly recommend his treatment to anyone who has physical limitations due to injury, or weakness. Athletic or otherwise. read more

Sahand is one of the hardest working trainers that I know. He has worked side-by-side with me for years and I'm always impressed with his passion to learn and excel for his clients. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to get into better shape in a safe and effective manner. Everyone calls him Scooter (which is a term of endearment) and he makes his training sessions fun and informative. If you're in the market for a personal trainer you should definitely give him a try! read more

I came to see Sahand with a painful, over-dominant, right side musculature. Immediately, he knew that he should assess my body's biomechanics from the feet to the shoulders. He made me aware of some movement faults that I had developed after years of strength and conditioning. After helping me to feel certain muscles and patterns in a more functional manner, he completed our session with some active release technique on some pesky, tight muscle. I walked out of the session with an extra spring in my step and will be coming back for more of his treatments. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Sahand is an extremely knowledgeable professional. I started seeing Sahand for neurokinetic therapy sessions. I love to stay super active and do a variety of workouts, unfortunately I went for a year with undiagnosed foot/ankle pain. After seeing 2 primary care physicians, a podiatrist, orthopedist and chiropractor who specialized in sports medicine I had no relief. After only 3 sessions with Sahand I saw and felt huge improvements and was even able begin running again. His treatments seem unconventional, but that's what most of us need to and they work!! read more

Sahand is the BEST!! I have had chronic wrist pain and have hip dysphasia is both my hips. Both resulting in lots of pain and causing me to modify my workouts. After one session with Sahand my wrist was 80-90% better. Both my wrist and hips are feeling great! He uncovered several other issue that he was able to fix. So amazing!! If you haven't tried Neurokinetic Therapy and Sahand then you are missing out! read more

It is pleasure to have sahand as of trainer . he care and gives 100 % . I will recommend him to my friends. thank you sahand for all your hard work. read more

I'm not one who particularly enjoys working out at the gym but Sahand makes training and exercise fun for me. He keeps me engaged with unique exercises and different workouts each time. He pushes me but isn't a meat head trainer. He's very knowledgeable and has helped my mom recover from her sciatica. I would recommend Sahand to anyone who is looking to improve their health. read more

You don't want settle for life in your mid-60s encumbered by severe osteoarthritis in both knees and a temperamental shoulder, with nothing but joint replacement surgery on the horizon, all made worse by 100+ pounds of excess weight amassed over the 5 years you were disabled with injuries from being T-boned in your car, but that was me until Sahand came along 10 short months ago. He has applied his knowledge and mastery of body kinetics and remobilization and boosted my motivation and confidence to move way beyond what I dared not hope for: pain-free, drug-free graceful movement with more and more athleticism and stamina, sustainable weight loss, a great diet, a love of exercise, heightened cognitive acuity, and the realization that life can get better and better no matter when you start doing something about it. It's a journey, not a goal. I expect to be doing this for the next 40 years or so. The joint replacement surgery will just have to wait, and wait, and wait . . . . Sahand has been pivotal in moving my life in happier, more vibrant directions. Thank you, Sahand! read more

Sahan has been an incredible trainer. I injured my back last year and didn't work out for almost a year. I got up and running with Sahan and he knew exactly how to care for my injury while allowing me to rebuild my strength and start to get back at it! I couldn't be more grateful and highly recommend this service to everyone, injured or not! Sahan is my guy for life! read more