Orthopedic Acupuncture is the primary focus at PBAM. Samantha has taken several Continuing Education Classes on Orthopedic and Sports Acupuncture and is currently enrolled in the Doctoral of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This program is 1,225 hours and the specialization is Orthopedics and gynecology. 662 of those hours are clinical. Samantha spent 60 hours observing with Dr. Eddie Lo Dr. Gaurav Abbi (http://gabbimd.com/ ) of Bay Area Orthopedic Institute as her biomedical clinical observation training.
Samantha is by far the most amazing acupuncturist I’ve ever been to! She has solved every injury I’ve had, including completely getting rid of old ones. Being a professional aerialist is tough on the body, but Samantha keeps me going strong and functioning optimally. She is also a high level athlete herself, and her embodied knowledge is such a plus. Her treatment process is extremely unique, and her knowledge spans wide to where she can tailor fit the ideal treatment from different angles. She’s the perfect combination of efficient and methodical, where she will get a lot done in the session but also takes time to check in and take time where necessary. I always look forward to our sessions. She’s also an absolute gem of a human being! I couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Samantha has been my go-to therapist to help recover and prepare for all of my races. She’s the kind of therapist that understands an athlete’s need to push themselves, and most important, she can tell where the line is when that athlete should pull back. What I like most about Samantha’s treatments is that she takes the time to understand long-term goals and can readily identify the hurdles. She supports my ambitions with a deliberate and holistic approach: acupuncture with mindfulness about how nutrition and stress (physical and mental) can play a part in achieving my personal best. I highly recommend!-