Sam completed both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2014) and Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan (2016) in her hometown of Saskatoon and is a registered physiotherapist. The draw of the outdoors brought Sam to Vancouver Island from the prairies in 2017 where she has been working in public practice with a variety of populations. Since becoming a physiotherapist, Sam has had a special interest in working with people with Parkinson’s disease and is a certified PWR! therapist.
In her spare time, Sam is an avid cyclist, bikepacker and reader.
Certifications
Bachelor Science (Kinesiology)
Masters Physical Therapy (MPT)
PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Certified Therapist
Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB Naomi moved to BC to complete both her undergraduate and masters degrees and swim competitively for the University of Victoria. For many years she worked in her capacity as a Kinesiologist teaching lifestyle bootcamps and doing personal training. This practice allowed her to grow her passion for motivating people to get the most out of life through activity and healthy living.
After completing her Masters Degree in Physiotherapy Naomi quickly became focused on Neuro Rehab. Over time treating people living with Parkinson’s disease has grown as both a focus of her passion, clinical work, and post graduate education.
Naomi founded NeuroFit BC to allow her to better serve the Parkinson’s population and as a platform on which to educate other health professionals. Naomi now spends her time teaching classes, treating clients and offering courses to health professionals about the incredible impact of exercise and Neuroplasticity on those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Naomi is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia where she teaches up-and-coming Physiotherapists the ins and outs of treating Parkinson’s Disease through Exercise and Physiotherapy.
When not in the clinic Naomi can be found playing outdoors with her little girl, walking her dog, doing martial arts, or racing in the pool.
Certifications
- Bachelor Science (Kinesiology)
- Masters Physical Therapy (MPT)
- Bobath Neurological Rehabilitation Training - Basic & Advanced
- PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Certified Therapist
- Creator/Instructor of “Changing Parkinson’s: Exercise as a Primary Treatment” (Educational course for therapists and trainers)
- Completed Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s
- Mulligan Certification - Upper limb
- ACFI Acupuncture level 1
