Sara Meisenhelder, DPT

Sara Meisenhelder, DPT, is a highly skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in burn therapy at Eskenazi Health. She works within the critical care setting, providing care for patients with a wide range of injuries, including burns, traumas, amputations, neurological disorders, and various integumentary conditions. Sara’s expertise lies in facilitating the return of functional independence for burn patients through early mobilization techniques, even for those requiring ventilators, CRRT, or other critical care support. Her advanced knowledge of burn and grafted wound management—including homografts, xenografts, autografts, and dermal substitutes—enables her to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Throughout her career, Sara has gained extensive experience in both pre- and post-surgical management of burn patients, including passive range of motion under sedation, compression for edema management and graft protection, and splint management. She has also performed the placement of NPWT dressings in the operating room and at the bedside for complex grafted sites. Her focus on precision, safety, and early intervention helps ensure the best possible outcomes for critically ill patients recovering from severe injuries.

Sara’s professional journey spans multiple healthcare institutions, including Encompass Health, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dell Seton Medical Center, and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where she consistently demonstrated leadership in ICU and burn physical therapy. A graduate of Midwestern University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Georgia Southern University with a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sara combines academic excellence with hands-on expertise. She remains committed to advancing patient care, supporting functional recovery, and contributing to the field of burn rehabilitation through clinical excellence and compassionate care.

• Midwestern University - Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Georgia Southern University - Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science