Sami Reid Cooney

Atlas Health Therapy

1A-1218 LANGLEY STREET, Victoria , BC, V8V 1W2

Sami Reid Cooney approaches medicine as a storyteller, believing that the human body carries a living history within its tissues. As a Registered Acupuncturist (CCHPBC) with a five-year dual diploma in Acupuncture and Phytotherapy from Pacific Rim College, her practice, Tenacious Medicine, represents a decade of international immersion in global healing traditions. From the clinical wards of Zanzibar’s Mnazi Mmoja hospital to providing trauma-informed care for refugees in Berlin with Acupuncturists Without Borders, Sami’s background is as diverse as the patients she treats. Her time spent lecturing on Five Element Theory at the Municipal Library of Prague further refined her ability to translate complex traditional concepts into accessible, clinical insights for a modern patient roster. This global foundation is balanced by an extensive background in somatic and emotional release. Having completed 350 hours of Thai Massage training in Montreal and Thailand, alongside a 200-hour yoga teacher certification in Guatemala, Sami integrates physical structural work with deep nervous system regulation. Her clinical focus is heavily informed by trauma physiology and the activation of the vagus nerve, aimed at guiding the body out of “fight or flight” and into a restorative parasympathetic state. By bridging the gap between corporeal tension and mind-body integration, she creates a safe, grounded space for individuals navigating PTSD, neurodivergence, or the lingering effects of physical and emotional trauma. Sami’s clinical passions are also deeply personal, fueled by her own health journey and a commitment to specialized care in concussion recovery and reproductive health. She offers a dedicated, compassionate approach to conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, and fertility challenges, utilizing a comprehensive toolkit that includes precise needlework, cupping, along with targeted dietary and supplement support. Drawing on seven years of experience as an international scuba diving instructor, she often incorporates specialized breathwork into her sessions, helping patients “dive deeper” into the quiet, restorative space of their treatments. Now practicing with profound reverence on the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lekwungen peoples, Sami is dedicated to facilitating an integrated harmony that empowers every patient on their unique path to wellness.