Personal Best Acupuncture & Massage

Personal Best Acupuncture & Massage Keeping active people active! PBAM is founded and run by Dr. Sam, DAOM, CMT. L.Ac.. We want to help active people stay active! The results just may surprise you!

The mission of PBAM is to help as many patients as possible find pain relief without having to use harsh pain killers and to avoid surgery if at all possible. Samantha is an avid athlete, competing in trail running, triathlons, and equestrian sports. Her passion is to help other athletes and anyone make a speedy recovery from injury and find noninvasive measure to promote healing. If you are in pain, give acupuncture a chance.

06/21/2026

Fourth time’s the charm! 🏔️

After three previous attempts cut short by weather, I finally made it to the summit of Dick’s Peak. This time, the skies cooperated and the conditions couldn’t have been better.

Yesterday, Dipsea and I joined the fabulous RadSteph 🤗 for 15.5 miles and 4,000 feet of elevation gain up Dick’s Peak. Somewhere between the conversations, the laughter, the sore legs, and the incredible views, I was reminded how important it is to step away from the noise and spend time doing things that make you feel alive.

Watching Dipsea navigate steep terrain and push through a big day in the mountains made me incredibly proud. She may have slept the entire ride home, but she earned every mile.

The older I get, the more I appreciate simple things: meaningful friendships, movement, nature, and the chance to be fully present for a few hours.

The mountains don’t solve life’s problems, but they have a way of putting them into perspective.

My heart is full. ❤️

05/25/2026

Trying to be the old lady who still climbs mountains.

One reason I include box jumps in my training is that high impact exercise helps challenge bones to stay strong. Research has shown that even a small amount of jump training can improve hip bone density over time.

“After 16 weeks of high impact jump training, hip BMD can be improved in premenopausal women by jumping 10 or 20 times, twice daily…” Effect of Two Jumping Programs on Hip Bone Mineral Density in Premenopausal Women (PubMed) 🔗in bio

Strength. Power. Balance. Bone health.

⚠️ A quick note: High impact exercise isn’t appropriate for everyone. If you’re new to exercise, have osteoporosis, osteopenia, balance issues, joint problems, or other health concerns, it’s best to work with a qualified healthcare professional or strength coach before starting a jumping program.

The New York Times recently published an article exploring the interstitium, a fascinating network of fluid-filled space...
05/25/2026

The New York Times recently published an article exploring the interstitium, a fascinating network of fluid-filled spaces within our connective tissue that may help researchers better understand how the body communicates, adapts, and heals.

As an orthopedic and sports acupuncturist, I find this research incredibly interesting. Emerging discoveries involving fascia, connective tissue, nerves, and circulation may help us better understand how therapies like acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, and bodywork influence pain, movement, and recovery.

I wrote a short blog breaking down what the article means, what researchers are discovering, and why it matters for active people dealing with pain and injury.

🔗 Link in the comments.

Have you ever noticed how interconnected the body feels after a great treatment, workout, stretch session, or massage?

05/08/2026

This video shows you how to properly roll out your quads, including the TFL, which is often a huge contributor to tension and “knee pain” patterns.

And please… leave your poor IT band alone 😅
It’s not a muscle, it’s a dense vascular connective tissue, and aggressively grinding on it usually just irritates everything without actually fixing the problem.

Slow, controlled pressure on the muscle tissue around it tends to be far more effective.

04/16/2026

Most turmeric doesn’t absorb well, which is why it often doesn’t do much.

In Chinese medicine, we’ve been using it forever—Jiang Huang—to move blood and reduce pain.

Newer forms like curcumin phytosome actually get absorbed, so they can help with inflammation when used appropriately.

Also yes… curcumin toxicity made it onto The Pitt 😅 so more is not better.

Good tool. Not magic. Use it smart.

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