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.

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.

Hi everyone! I have a great treatment space opening up in my clinic in Sausalito. If you or anyone you know is looking f...
03/27/2026

Hi everyone! I have a great treatment space opening up in my clinic in Sausalito. If you or anyone you know is looking for a place to work in the Bay Area, I’d love to connect!

03/17/2026

It’s all about recovery! You can do epic s**t over 40, but you can’t get away with s**t!🙌

🎄December is the perfect month to give someone relief and get a little something back for yourself too.🎁For a limited ti...
11/30/2025

🎄December is the perfect month to give someone relief and get a little something back for yourself too.

🎁For a limited time:
$150 gift card gets you a $25 bonus
$200+ gift card gets you a $50 bonus

😊When you purchase, I automatically add your bonus credit to your account. No hassle. No codes. Just an easy gift that people actually love.

🏃‍♂️Perfect for partners who train hard, friends with tension, coworkers who need a reset, or honestly yourself.

👉Tap the link in my bio or DM me for the direct link.

🏔️Yosemite is pure magic. We covered 15 miles of breathtaking beauty, and Joanna got to experience the longest mile of h...
11/12/2025

🏔️Yosemite is pure magic. We covered 15 miles of breathtaking beauty, and Joanna got to experience the longest mile of her life.

❤️Sometimes healing does not come from looking inward but from sharing the trail, the sweat, the laughter, and the awe with people we love. That is where life starts to make sense again.

Exciting news — our new massage therapist is available starting this Friday and every Friday from 3 to 7 pm!Shawn specia...
09/22/2025

Exciting news — our new massage therapist is available starting this Friday and every Friday from 3 to 7 pm!

Shawn specializes in TMJ, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy to release tension and restore balance. Perfect for jaw pain, chronic tightness, or those knots that never seem to let go.

Book your Friday session now and experience the difference.

Link in bio.

Taking time off isn’t a luxury, it’s fuel. Vacation pulls you out of routine, clears mental clutter, and resets your ene...
08/21/2025

Taking time off isn’t a luxury, it’s fuel. Vacation pulls you out of routine, clears mental clutter, and resets your energy. When you step away, you come back sharper, more creative, and more present for the things that matter.


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🏔️Mt. Russell was so fun — not scary at all, just pure beauty the whole way up. The trail to Upper Boy Scout Lake was li...
06/24/2025

🏔️Mt. Russell was so fun — not scary at all, just pure beauty the whole way up. The trail to Upper Boy Scout Lake was lined with waterfalls and wildflowers, and our camp had insane views of Whitney, Russell, and Muir. Total dream.

🌄We summited Russell yesterday (incredible), but woke up too smoked to keep going. I missed weeks of training with my knee and didn’t have the gas for Whitney and Muir. Turns out weather came in anyway. The mountain said not today — and we listened.

🥰Grateful for this trip, the challenge, and my yearly summit adventures with . The mountains will always be there. 💙

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