Hello beautiful soul,

My name is Dr. Samantha Petrin. I am a naturopathic doctor, a craniosacral therapist, and a breathwork facilitator.

I am fascinated by the mental-emotional body and its innate wisdom. I have seen how trauma can be stored deep in the body and manifest itself as physical and emotional dysfunction. My trauma-informed approach to healing focuses on creating safe spaces to process unintegrated emotions and stressors. I find somatic based practices offer the most direct benefit by working directly with the nervous system and creating the right conditions for the body to heal itself.

I find hands-on therapy offers the most direct benefit in rehabilitating the nervous system’s capacity to regulate itself. I have additional training in craniosacral therapy, acupuncture, and breathwork. I am also currently a student of Somatic Experiencing International® and continue to incorporate somatic counselling practices into patient visits. 

I see patients for a wide variety of concerns, but have a practice focus in mental health and trauma. I often treat digestive disorders, like IBS or chronic constipation, as well as a variety of primary care conditions. I am particularly excited when helping patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, burnout, and psychedelic integration.

Outside of one-on-one sessions, my craft is creating safe group containers for authentic expression and nervous system regulation within community. Facilitating wellness retreats, Somatic Embodiment Trainings and breathwork circles have offered the best opportunities to provide service to my community in this way. Check out the EVENTS page for upcoming events.

My scope of practice includes clinical nutrition, lifestyle counselling, botanical medicine, acupuncture and cupping, physical examinations, laboratory & diagnostic testing, pharmaceutical prescribing, craniosacral therapy, and breathwork.

Outside of the clinic I enjoy ecstatic dance, breath work, meditation, and listening to the calming waves at the beach. My practice is LGBTQ+ Friendly.

Education:

I attained my Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University prior to completing the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program at CCNM-Boucher campus in New Westminster, BC. I have completed all 4 levels of Craniosacral Therapy training through the exceptional mentorship of Kari Toft from Healing Hands Training. I am currently a student, at the intermediate level, of Somatic Experiencing International® working my way towards becoming certified as an SEP™(Somatic Experiencing Practitioner).

Active Registrations:

  • College Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)

  • British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors Association (BCND)

  • Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)

  • Prescriptive Authority (via CNPBC)

  • Acupuncture Certification (via CNPBC)