Experience
As an out-of-the-box thinker, Sally Fryer Dietz, has played significant roles in many medical advancements throughout her career.
Seen on Oprah, Dateline NBC, Discovery Health, and international news programs throughout the world, Sally’s innovative treatment plan as lead physical therapist for conjoined Egyptian twins Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrahim, was critical to their successful surgical separation. Renowned Craniofacial Surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Salyer said, “Sally’s use of traditional and complementary therapeutic modalities greatly enhanced the twin’s immune systems and developmental growth before surgery, and produced accelerated healing and rehabilitation after separation.”
President Ronald Reagan honored Sally at a White House Reception in the Oval Office in 1985, for her work as lead therapist on one of California’s first pediatric heart transplant teams. Sally attended the reception with patient Donna Ashlock, whose story received international attention after it was discovered that she had received the heart of a close friend. Sally was also recognized for developing the first cardiac rehabilitation therapy protocol for pediatric heart transplant patients at California Pacific Medical Center, where she worked for 10 years before moving to Dallas.
While serving on the American Heart Association’s Youth Education Committee in San Francisco, Sally led the development of “Future Fit,” one of the first programs in the U.S. designed to educate school children on heart health and aerobic exercise.
Sally teaches and lectures locally, nationally and internationally, on sensory integration, CranioSacral Therapy, identifying developmental “red flags,” and the effectiveness of integrating traditional and alternative treatment methods to meet the needs of each child.
While serving on the American Heart Association’s Youth Education Committee in San Francisco, Sally led the development of “Future Fit,” one of the first programs in the U.S. designed to educate school children on heart health and aerobic exercise.
She is certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT), and has Technique and Diplomat Certification in CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute in Florida. In addition, she is trained in visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage, vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, Dynavision, Biodex and several listening therapy programs.
