Samantha

Clinic: Downtown Canmore

Osteopath

Sam is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M.OMSc) and a certified member of OSTCAN. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, a rigorous, 4 year program with 4200 hours of education and 1000 hours of supervised, hands-on clinical experience.

Style of Osteopathic Manual Therapy

Sam takes a patient-centered approach to care, focusing on identifying and addressing the root cause of dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms. Her goal is to help her patients move more freely, improve overall function, and support the body’s natural ability to heal and self-regulate. No treatment is ever the same; Sam meets the body where it’s at in that moment and applies treatment to the areas the body needs. From there, Sam may use joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, lymphatic drainage and visceral mobilization to best serve the body.

What do you do when you aren’t massaging?

When Sam isn’t in the clinic, she enjoys spending her time outside in the mountains. She loves going on long walks with her pup, hiking, and running.

What made you decide to become a Osteopathic Manual Therapist?

Sam’s path into osteopathy was driven by a strong interest in human anatomy and a genuine desire to help others. After previously studying yoga and holistic nutrition, she developed a deeper appreciation for the body’s interconnectedness and the relationship between structure and function. She was first introduced to osteopathy while seeking relief for chronic injuries she had been dealing with. Through this experience, she not only gained a better understanding of her own body, but also experienced lasting relief.