Samantha Burgis is a born-and-raised Yukoner of Kaska and Tahltan First Nation. Sam graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan with a Bachelor degree of Human Kinetics and a minor in Psychology. She is currently in her third year at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. Sam has always been fascinated by the body and mind and its incredible capabilities to heal and adapt to life.

While growing up in a smaller community, being active and participating in team sports was extremely important to Sam. She played high level soccer and has dealt with injuries her whole life. Throughout her undergraduate degree Sam had a passion in learning about Indigenous perspectives of health and wellbeing and gained a comprehensive insight into the complex social, cultural, historical, and economic factors that shape healthy living within communities. Osteopathy is a form of healthcare that she learned about through her own personal experience and interests her because it takes a whole-body, or ‘holistic’, approach. Using manual techniques, it aims to balance all systems of the body to provide overall good health and well-being.

Sam is excited for this opportunity to work with Whitehorse Osteopathy and looks forward to meeting and helping individuals in her community. Sam will be joining Whitehorse Osteopathy in May as a third-year osteopathic student, practicing as a kinesiologist (registered with BCAK) providing general manual therapy sessions.

Sam’s sessions are not eligible for coverage through osteopathy with extended benefit providers, but she is offering a reduced rate that may appeal to those without coverage.

Sam is taking on new clients and those who are looking for a general, whole-body session are recommended to book with Sam. 

Samantha Burgis is a born-and-raised Yukoner of Kaska and Tahltan First Nation. Sam graduated fro... Read More

Please note that Akos is working at Whitehorse Osteopathy for March and April, 2024 to help with coverage for existing clients during Tana’s maternity leave. She is not taking on any new clients.

It was one serendipitous afternoon during my athletic therapy degree that I first heard the term “osteopathy,” from someone at the local café who had their nose deep in an anatomy textbook. A short Google later and I was sold. Osteopathy held what I felt was missing in my education so far- a respect for the interconnectedness of all body ‘systems,’ and a willingness to trust the Health mechanism within us all.

After opening my athletic therapy practice in Winnipeg in 2014, I enrolled in the 5-year diploma program with the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Over the course of my studies, the practice of seeking to understand the interrelationships in the body seeped into my day-to-day observations of the world around me, and it has become so beautifully obvious how interconnected everything is. I am in love with how patterns in nature repeat themselves at microscopic and macroscopic scales. In 2021, I defended my osteopathic thesis on the topic of postpartum health, marking the start of my osteopathy practice.

In my clinic today, with gentle curiosity I apply both osteopathy’s “everything is connected” and athletic therapy’s “movement is medicine” lenses to support my clients as they work through their unique health challenges. It is a joy to be of service to community through this work.

I’ve always wanted to see the Yukon, so it was an easy decision to step in to the opportunity to live and work in Whitehorse this spring. I am so looking forward to meeting you.

Please note that Akos is working at Whitehorse Osteopathy for March and April, 2024 to help with ... Read More

Margaret completed the four years of training in Osteopathy at The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2016 and is registered with the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OSTCAN OOA (Cert.)). She offers Osteopathic manual treatments at her clinic in Hamilton ON and at Spa Essential in Blyth On. near her home town. Margaret is in Whitehorse in May visiting her colleague and dear friend Tana and offering treatments while Tana is on Maternity leave.

Margaret’s treatments aim to work toward individual health and vitality.

Margaret completed the four years of training in Osteopathy at The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy... Read More

Please note that at this time, Julie is working through her existing wait list but is no longer adding any additional clients to this list.

Curious by nature, I spontaneously tend to observe, to listen and to understand people as well as my surroundings. Originally from Montreal, I started travelling on a journey that took me to different countries and different cultures. I was fascinated to witness how life expresses itself in different places on the planet, to experience the unique relationship between humans and their environment in each place and its consequences. During that life experience period, a new curiosity arose, a new quest: the desire of a better understanding of human beings, the interrelations between the physical, physiological, emotional and the spiritual. This led me to study shiatsu massage therapy based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and to engage thereafter into rigorous osteopathic studies. These tools allowed me to better understand myself in order to be able to help others on a healing journey of their own.

I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the Whitehorse community this winter in English or French. My objective is to offer support to your healing process. As every story is unique, it will be together as a team, that we will find the right tailored path towards an improved balance, mobility and general health.

I look forward to meeting you and working together.

Please note that at this time, Julie is working through her existing wait list but is no longer a... Read More

Please note that Tana is on maternity leave effective March 1, 2024.

If you are a new client inquiring about making an initial appointment: For the months of March and April, 2024, new clients can book in with my locum, Akosua Knowles.

Beginning in May and onwards, sessions are available with Sam Burgis, student of Osteopathy. Please note that Sam’s treatment are not eligible for reimbursement through extended benefit providers and as such, she offers treatment at a reduced rate.

Another locum will be arriving in Whitehorse in July - updates to come!

I’ve always loved to travel; during one of my volunteer trips to central America in my undergraduate degree, I realized the need for a natural and sustainable way to provide healthcare to those in rural areas. My love for Osteopathy was born when I discovered some of the greatest tools I had to help my community: my hands. After a major switch in career paths from biochemistry and biomedical science to the world of holistic health care with Osteopathy, I found my true calling at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.

I feel privileged to have learned from my instructors at the CAO. My education was based upon learning the principles of patient-centered osteopathic care, which means I am constantly thinking through the anatomy and physiology of each individual in order to tailor my treatments based on what my patients need. I was privileged to be part of the CAO staff for over two years as an instructor for several introductory anatomy and physiology courses. My love of teaching was born alongside my love of Osteopathy and because I believe that education about one’s own body is vital to the healing process, I try my best to translate an educational experience into my treatments. My favourite part of my practice is when I can inspire and empower my patients to take their health back into their own hands.

I am proud to be part of the Whitehorse community and honoured to have the opportunity to work with so many Yukoners on their healing journey. It is my goal to educate every Yukoner on the benefits of Osteopathic treatment, one patient at a time.

I look forward to the privilege of working with you. Until then, I wish you the best in health.

Please note that Tana is on maternity leave effective March 1, 2024. If you are a new client inq... Read More