“Samantha’s personalized treatment has helped me stay active and pain-free while I was getting in shape to compete in a half Ironman within ten months after delivering a baby. She knows how to treat the issues I had leading up to and after delivery, and focused on helping my body transition and adjust. Her acupuncture treatments always make me feel more alert, light, and ready to go as if I were a car and got an inspection level 2 oil change. I highly recommend!!” -Jen R.
What makes sports & orthopedic acupuncture different? Acupuncturist that specializes in either is well trained in orthopedic and neurological exams as well as trained in traditional Chinese Medicine.
Samantha’s passion for competing in triathlons and trail running inspired her pursuits to train in orthopedic and sports acupuncture. In addition to continuing education, in December of 2019, Samantha received the degree of Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) in December 2019. The program is 1, 225 hours including 65 hours of an externship observing orthopedic surgeons and 187 hours observing orthopedic Chinese medicine doctors with over 15 years experience including three weeks in Guangzhou, China at the First and Second Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
If you are an athlete or just someone that enjoys being active, acupuncture can help. Samantha has successfully treated back pain (including sciatica), rotator cuff tears, ankle sprains, neck pain, and runner’s knee, to name a few.
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!-