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“Hopping onto Samantha’s table is such a treat that is worth the wait. Each and every time, Samatha held space with deep wisdom, compassion and grace that allowed me to settle into a place of receiving. Her knowledge of Chinese Medicine, breathwork and energy is resonant and fluid in her approach to healing. Samantha is both a grounding presence and a force of nature who will leave you feeling seen, held and deeply nourished. I am so grateful for her work in the world.”
“Samantha Story is an incredible healer and woman. I have seen her for acupuncture and facial treatments. Sometimes I would come to a session feeling so overwhelmed or stressed. Her loving touch and beautiful soul, always healed whatever pain I was experiencing. For facial treatments, I always left feeling so relaxed and my skin would be glowing. Samantha is so magical and just an honest, wonderful person. ”
“I have been seeing Samantha for several years for gua sha and acupuncture, and the sessions are beyond transformative. Her deep knowledge and passion shines through her work, and I always leave feeling deeply nourished and restored. She has helped my tight jaw unwind which has resulted in less grinding at night. I have also attended Samantha’s breathwork groups in person and also have had virtual breathwork sessions with her from the comfort of my home. I highly recommend breathwork with Sam! Such a profound journey and nervous system reset, which is so needed right now. ”
“I’ve received so much through Samantha’s virtual Breathwork offerings. I hope someday to see her in person for a treatment, but even virtually her wisdom, encouragement and ability to hold space has created a safe haven throughout the pandemic. I deeply appreciate her insight, expertise and the way she makes everyone feel like they belong. Her grounded presence is healing in itself. I’ve left each group feeling so much lighter and honestly transformed through the magic of Breathwork. I’m very grateful to have access to Samantha’s offerings!”
“Samantha coached me through heartbreak by helping me explore imprinted emotion in my body that was causing me pain. She combined acupuncture, cupping, and guasha to create movement and release, which caused pivotal change in my life. She is an amazing practitioner, healer, and holder of space. I cannot recommend her highly enough and miss our weekly sessions deeply.”
“Samantha has helped me navigate many milestones and challenges over the past three years. I came to her knowing what acupuncture could do, having seen another acupuncturist in another city, but her care and compassion made her treatments all the more special. The relief and clarity achieved after a visit spanned the physical, mental, and emotional. In addition to acupuncture, she used gua sha and cupping to address injuries and pain, and those are now two of my favorite aspects of an appointment with Samantha. I am beyond lucky to have crossed paths with Samantha, and I hope that you will be fortunate enough to meet her, too. ”
“As a helping professional, I have struggled to find spaces where I feel safety and permission enough to be truly supported. I have found that in Samantha’s spaces (whether it be acupuncture, gua sha, reiki, or breathwork) coupled with offerings of growth that resonate very deeply and push me forward.”
“Today in acupuncture for the first time in my life I felt the subtle energy of my pelvic floor. It was a magical inside out feeling and Samantha created this unique space to have such a special experience of my body. ”
“Samantha not only took care of my face and body, but she also nurtured my soul. She was on my side during a very tough period of my life and I have no words to express my gratitude for her. She is talented, an amazing listener and above all, after spending 1hour with her, you will feel so much more at ease with life. Highly recommended.”
“Samantha has been my acupuncturist for over two years. I go her in times of need not only for her skill with fire cupping and needling, but also for her knack of always knowing the right thing to say. On top of that, as a naturopathic doctor, I refer all of my patients who need acupuncture to her, confident that she’ll be able to provide thoughtful and deep care! Samantha is truly smart, lovely, and in tune. Could not recommend a more excellent person for your care team.”
“I’ve been taking part in Samantha’s breathwork class for the past year. It’s no exaggeration to say it’s the most important way I have taken care of myself during this time! I would have never imagined that breathwork would be be a vehicle for profound personal and spiritual growth and an avenue for deepening a connection to myself. I recommend Samantha’s class to loved ones all the time and they are equally blown away by the experience. ”
“Samantha opened me up to the beginning of an awakening within my very first session. I knew nothing of Breathwork, (I was nervous for some reason because I have asthma?!) but from the second she told me my body would only bring forth what it could handle, I knew I was in good hands. She held such incredible space for me and all those in our group sessions, I always left feeling grounded, sound and with new information. Each and every session has been completely unique, with customized playlists to boot (the music is so helpful!), they simply never get old. I now use the tools she gave me and am able to practice Breathwork on my own, however I still find the community she’s created so uplifting for group sessions (nowadays all via zoom). I also highly recommend booking her Private sessions for that extra attention when you really need it. Thank you for empowering me Samantha to journey both within and with you! I LOVE it. ”
“You leave completely ‘beauty stoned’ — it’s otherworldly and you’re lifted and completely refreshed and revitilized. I never get more compliments than after I’ve left her care.”
“Samantha is a powerful yet gentle healer. She makes you feel safe and holds space for the healing journey you’re embarking upon. I appreciated her taking time to help me set intentions before we started and the time she took to debrief after. Her touch is so healing and the space she works in feels like a cocoon. I recommend her whole heartedly!”
“Working with Samantha has helped heal my body from multiple injuries and has restored my inner peace. I find myself more and more balanced each day. My favorite treatments to receive are cupping, Gua Sha, acupuncture and her gorgeous Gua Sha facials. I have also enjoyed her breathwork sessions. Breathwork is now a part of my daily routine. Not only is Samantha an incredible healer, she is also a kind and generous being. By sharing her light, she helps you find your own. I write this in full gratitude.”
“ I’m not always ready to jump into new things but I was excited and curious to try something new with Samantha’s virtual Breathwork and Acupressure & group Reiki offerings and I’m happy I tried them out. I felt safely guided while given the space to let my own inner-experience happen. Both experiences breathed (lol) new life into my inner spiritual world in a way that was challenging, affirming, playful and rewarding. I didn’t expect to get so much out of Breathwork..it felt like my body was Reiki-ing itself! The thing I appreciated most was feeling supported and seen and encouraged to keep stepping into myself, during the group sessions.”
“My first introduction to Samantha was for a Breath work class, where Samantha’s presence was breath taking in itself ! Samantha’s strong yet delicate Mother Earth energy filled the air. Samantha lead this class with her well chosen powerful words that allowed each one of us to dissolve our outer shells and activate our peace within.Samantha is such a insightful grounding healer and I always felt safe, seen and heard after every session whether its in person or zoom ,one on one or group. Releasing resetting and resuming.Thank you Samantha for always holding the space so perfectly to heal.”
“Samantha’s soulfulness and calming radiance pours over you like a beautiful wave of warming, graceful light. From breathwork to acupuncture to facial massage, her innate ability to heal, restore and nurture is something she generously gifts to those she works with. I am so grateful to have received the benefits of her quiet magic many times over.”
“I’ve seen Samantha for many acupuncture, facial gua sha and breathwork healings. All her modalities are incredibly nurturing and powerful. The breathwork gatherings have been the most transformative for me! In person gatherings or via zoom, Sam holds the most healing space to explore and process deep traumas and patterns that can lead to acceptance. This is by far the quickest way I’ve been able to work through old or current wounds. The breath itself aids in that, but I strongly feel it’s the combination of Samantha’s presence and ability to hold space.”
“You are in the best of hands with Samantha; she is an intuitive, thoughtful and present practitioner who approaches her work (and her clients) with great reverence and care. A session with Samantha is where spirit meets skill. You will leave feeling refreshed, balanced and grounded. ”
“The first time I received facial acupuncture from Samantha, I was transported into a deep state of relaxation. The combination of Led light therapy and the needles allowed me to relax my nervous system. In the full facial session, Samantha does facial gua sha after the needles. This helps to move around all the stagnation in my face. The after effects of the treatment are especially apparent, as my lymphatic system drains toxins from my skin. My skin always looks better after a treatment with Samantha, with additional glow and vibrancy!”
“Samantha is the true embodiment of the sage archetype. Her hypnosis sessions are next level. I had a profound experience, one that I didn’t even know I needed. If you’re looking to meet yourself in the deepest of ways, gently reveal and heal unhealed wounds and experience overall wellness, her sessions are medicine and just might be for you!”
“My life has totally shifted in the past 48 hours. My body feels lighter, I see color more vividly and I think I’m in love. When are you having the next Breathwork workshop? Everyone must come to this.”
“Samantha creates a welcoming atmosphere from the start. Her guided meditation took me to my most desired natural setting; in just a few minutes I was transported. Our session reset any expectations & pre-conceived notions I had about hypnosis. It’s gentle and relaxing while Samantha guides you the whole time. The afterglow and grounded state of being I felt the rest of the evening was a bonus. I can’t wait to meet with her again.”
“My hypnosis session with Samantha was beyond what I had dreamt it would be—it felt like a cool balm for my brain, a complete and total rest for my head, my heart, my eyes from the daily worries, to-dos and responsibilities I carry as a self-employed mother of little kids.Samantha holds safe, clear and supportive space, she is a gifted guide to ultimate healing! I wholeheartedly recommend hypnosis with Samantha—if only I could bottle the energy she brought to our session to apply at the end of each working day!”
“Samantha’s voice and energy while guiding me gently into hypnosis was the most magical combination! To be able to align the brain with the body in this way is incredibly powerful and left me feeling extremely peaceful, safe and sovereign in my body.”
“Samantha creates a safe loving environment where I feel so taken care of and heard. She has a deep knowledge and understanding of all types of medicine’s, herbs and healing methods. I always leave feeling restored and a stronger. Really a true and magical healer.”