Samuel Shapiro

Market Mall Physiotherapy

#328, 4935 40 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T3A 2N1

Samuel graduated with honors from Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2022. Initially choosing massage therapy as a change of pace from his previous endeavors, Samuel has discovered a new and deepening interest in the human body and all of its amazing systems and complexities. He takes a holistic approach to treatment and considers not just an individual’s physical condition, but also their overall health, including lifestyle, mental and emotional wellbeing, and previous life experiences or traumas. Samuel predominantly works with clients who have chronic pain or mobility issues, many of whom have been in car accidents. What should you expect from a massage treatment with Samuel? His treatment process includes a detailed intake which focuses on and beyond your main complaint(s) to learn about your history, goals for treatment, and massage preferences (including music!). No two treatments are the same, and Samuel will meet you where you are at on the day you come in for your massage. He prefers a collaborative approach and readily welcomes feedback so he can offer you a more personalized massage experience. As he frequently tells his clients, you are in the driver’s seat! Following the treatment, Samuel will work with you to develop a feasible plan of care, as well as provide you with relevant homecare and health management strategies. As a lifelong learner, Samuel enjoys doing research and takes regular massage-related courses in an effort to build a well-informed, evidence-based practice – feel free to ask him about his latest areas of research! His passion is teaching and he hopes to one day instruct other aspiring massage therapists. Outside of massage, Samuel stays active with hiking, biking, and bouldering. He is obsessed with specialty coffee and can talk endlessly about this subject!