As a true upstate NY native, Sam grew up in the Syracuse area prior to achieving both her undergraduate and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Nazareth College in Rochester. She spent the last four years in West Hartford, Connecticut prior to moving to Raleigh.
Sam enjoys working with a variety of patients throughout the lifespan and has spent the majority of her clinical practice treating high school and college athletes, with special interest in baseball and running as well as CrossFit. She is a certified USA Weightlifting Coach, valuing both exercise technique and progressive loading as key treatment principles. She prioritizes patient education and takes pride in giving her patients the tools to succeed.