Sam grew up in the Belleville area before he went to McMaster University for a Kinesiology degree, than from there completed a Masters in Science in Physical Therapy at Queens University in 2007. Sam began working at Picton Physiotherapy right out of school, and then moved to Picton in 2011. 

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Sam has completed advanced manipulative therapy, and Functional Dry Needling courses, and has a special interest in chronic pain. He also has a certification to teach Heart Math breathing techniques to his patients, as well as training in the Wim Hof method.