'Each person's healer is within.'

Curious by nature, I spontaneously tend to observe, to listen and to understand people as well as my surroundings. Originally from Montreal, I started travelling on a journey that took me to different countries and different cultures. I was fascinated to witness how life expresses itself in different places on the planet, to experience the unique relationship between humans and their environment in each place and its consequences. During that life experience period, a new curiosity arose, a new quest: the desire of a better understanding of human beings, the interrelations between the physical, physiological, emotional and the spiritual. This led me to study shiatsu massage therapy based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and to engage thereafter into rigorous osteopathic studies. These tools allowed me to better understand myself in order to be able to help others on a healing journey of their own. 

I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the Whitehorse community in English or French. My objective is to offer support to your healing process. As every story is unique, it will be together as a team, that we will find the right tailored path towards an improved balance, mobility and general health. 

I looking forward to meeting you and working together!

Samantha Burgis is a born-and-raised Yukoner of Kaska and Tahltan First Nation. Sam graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan with a Bachelor degree of Human Kinetics and a minor in Psychology. She is currently in her third year at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. Sam has always been fascinated by the body and mind and its incredible capabilities to heal and adapt to life. 

While growing up in a smaller community, being active and participating in team sports was extremely important to Sam. She played high level soccer and has dealt with injuries her whole life.  Throughout her undergraduate degree Sam had a passion in learning about Indigenous perspectives of health and wellbeing and gained a comprehensive insight into the complex social, cultural, historical, and economic factors that shape healthy living within communities. Osteopathy is a form of healthcare that she learned about through her own personal experience and interests her because it takes a whole-body, or 'holistic', approach. Using manual techniques, it aims to balance all systems of the body to provide overall good health and well-being. 

Sam is excited for this opportunity to work with Whitehorse Osteopathy and looks forward to meeting and helping individuals in her community. Sam treats at Whitehorse Osteopathy as a third-year osteopathic student, practicing as a kinesiologist (registered with BCAK) providing general manual therapy sessions.

Sam's sessions are not eligible for coverage through osteopathy with extended benefit providers, but she is offering a reduced rate that may appeal to those without coverage.

Sam is taking on new clients and those who are looking for a general, whole-body session are recommended to book with Sam.