Samantha Poulin
- Manual therapy for joint mobility and pain relief.
- Functional Dry Needling for muscle trigger point release.
- Soft tissue techniques to address muscle tension and scarring.
- Exercise prescription focused on functional movements and goals.
- Concussion management and athlete injury rehabilitation.
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Depth Training & Physiotherapy
408 Albert St, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3V3
Registered Physiotherapist Sam graduated from the bilingual program at the University of Ottawa with a Masters of Health Science in Physiotherapy, and previously from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology and Physical Education. Her treatment approach includes manual therapy, Functional Dry Needling, and soft tissue techniques, reinforced with exercise tailored to your specific goals, and emphasizes proper technique and functional movements. She has taken continued education course on Functional Dry Needling (FDN 1), Concussion Management, gymnast specific injury management, manual therapy (Orthopaedic division level 1), and others. In addition to her clinical work, she is a Physiotherapist for Team Canada Cheerleading , and does sports coverage for sporting events as a First Responder. She has a special interest in treating artistic athletes such as gymnasts, cheerleaders, dancers, and circus athletes. She fell in love with the profession through her own experience in athletic rehabilitation while participating in competitive gymnastics and international level cheerleading. She also participated recreationally in sports such as soccer and swimming. Sam’s goal with her clients is to keep them performing at their best and on track for all their athletic and personal goals. She also hopes to better serve the Franco-Ontarian community in the Waterloo Region by providing access French health care. Away from Depth, Sam enjoys progressing her functional fitness, travelling, cooking, and hanging out with her giant dog.
If this is intended for a concussion assessment, please select the "Physiotherapy Post-Concussion/Vestibular Assessment". Contact us at 226-748-9494 if you need assistance.