**Grounded Health does not have a receptionist, please email me at sam@taprootacupuncture.ca. Expect an email in 1-3 business days. I am taking July 3-19, 2026 off. If you are looking for an appointment immediately, please book in with Alina Baker at Hemlock Health or Origin Integrated Health. Thank you!
My acupuncture practice focuses on restoring motor function, improving range of motion and breaking up scar tissue so that we can decrease your pain and get you back to your life. Treatments vary, using 1 to 30 needles with the goal to make you as comfortable as possible so you can access a deep restorative state. Some needles are quick "in and out"; while most needles are retained for longer. I integrate modern electro-acupuncture, TCM acupuncture, Dao acupuncture, cupping and soft tissue mobilization. Since pain is usually multi-faceted, I also offer life-style advice so you can better care for yourself when you return home.
Prior to treatment, expect a verbal intake that includes your current goals and health history, range of motion and manual muscle testing, tongue and pulse diagnosis, hands-on physical palpation, and posture and gait analysis.
Although treating pain is at the forefront of my practice, I have had success helping a variety of health conditions like insomnia, anxiety, IBS, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, smoking cessation, fertility prep, labour inductions and more. I have a special affinity for working with athletes, postpartum mothers, and those navigating pre or post surgical recovery. If you are curious about acupuncture helping with a specific health concern, please don’t hesitate to email me at sam@taprootacupuncture.ca.
My journey into this work began long before my formal training. As a former competitive figure skater, I experienced the highs of performance and the lows of injury. I understand how debilitating pain can be, especially on one’s mental health. Acupuncture has helped me tremendously throughout my life to recover from nerve, joint, and back pain, brain fog, stress, digestive issues and more. Through my own journey with pain, I have learned deeply about the human body and the challenges that one has to face in order to recover from life changing moments such as car accidents, surgeries and small to large scale injuries. My interest in gaining a deeper understanding of healing began with a career in massage which soon led to my studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
I believe that **health is not a destination, it’s our ability to adapt to change**. A strong ability to adapt to change is resilience! True healing requires patience, embodiment, and discipline.
2015 - 2016: Diploma of Spa Therapy from Vancouver School of Healing Arts - graduated with honours
2017 - 2021: Diploma of Acupuncture from Pacific Rim College - graduated with honours
2021 - present: practicing Registered Acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC
2021 - 2022: Sacred Stone Spa in Tofino
2022 - 2026: Origin Integrated Health in Comox
2026 - present: Grounded Health Collective
2020; 2024 - present: teaching assistant to Rory Sandstone whose weekend workshops focus on teaching orthopaedic acupuncture to student and practicing acupuncturists. Rory is the former dean and orthopaedic acupuncture teacher at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC. He is the founder of the Flying Crane Institute - a research and education initiative with the mission to raise the standard of acupuncture practice. Click [here](https://www.flyingcraneclinic.com) to learn more about Rory.
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Specific consent form needed to be filled out in person prior to treatment. Please make sure your GP, NP or mid-wife has consented to this treatment. Treatment starts at 36 weeks and is recommended 2x/week until labour.
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Please book this treatment if you are looking for a front and back session with cupping; if you are wanting thorough re-assessment as well as treatment; you have a new injury/concern that requires more conversation/ assessment and treatment.
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Please book this appointment after you have seen Samantha for an initial ICBC treatment.
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If you have just been in a MVA and have an ICBC claim , Samantha can directly bill ICBC for up to 12 appointments in the first 12 weeks post accident. If you are past the first 12 weeks post accident, we will have to submit a treatment plan and get it approved. Once approved, Samantha can directly bill ICBC.
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Please book this appointment if this is our first time working together or it has been greater than 1 year since we have worked together.
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45-50 minute follow-up. This treatment is typically for mixed modalities or for traditional acupuncture.
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This 25-30 minute follow up is for patients who have discussed with Samantha that it would be appropriate to book. This short follow up is appropriate for a targeted treatment using cupping only, Dao needle therapy only or electro-acupuncture only. DO NOT select this treatment for traditional acupuncture as the needles often need stay in longer or if you are seeking a treatment with mixed modalities. .
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