About Me
Hello! I am Dr. Samantha Purviance, a Doctor of Acupuncture and California Board Licensed Acupuncturist. My degrees include a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Certified Massage Therapist, 200 hour Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master of the Usui Lineage. Acupuncture and holistic health have not only been a huge part of my personal life in treating multiple members of my family and myself, but it is also my passion and purpose!
The approach used at SP Acu and Wellness to helping clients is a combination of both eastern and western methods. I love to incorporate methods that have been around for thousands of years and I have extensive training in both Chinese and Japanese acupuncture modalities that each aid in different ways of healing. I also heavily believe in the most important aspect of patient care to be meeting the client where they are in their journey to feeling their best.
Alternative forms of medicine have always been so intriguing and the strong desire to help others really came into play in my early 20's. My education began in 2012 at the Pacific College of Health and Science (Formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine). I completed the Associates of Applied Science degree, received my 500 hour massage certification and have been doing massage since 2014, specializing in circulatory and relaxation massage, deep tissue and prenatal massage as well. As of August 2021, I graduated form the MSTOM program, became a Licensed Acupuncturist and went on to complete the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree in August 2022.
There were many great opportunities in my clinical experience that includes but is not limited to the treatment of mental and emotional health, pain relief, digestive disorders, women's health including fertility support, labor prep and post party care, and I also completed a facial rejuvenation certification. Services during treatment can include acupuncture, massage, electrical stimulation, moxibustion, fire cupping, gua sha, nutritional advice, cosmetic acupuncture and lifestyle recommendations.
I am a Wyoming native who has lived in San Diego for 10+ years. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, I have an amazing husband and we love living in SoCal! Staying active is very important to me and I encourage my patients to take a little time outside each day! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to find out how I can help support you in restoring yourself.
What our clients are saying
"Dr. Sam is absolutely amazing! I feel so refreshed and uplifted after my appointments with her. She has helped my pain levels go down tremendously and improve my overall health so much. I am grateful for her and highly suggest making an appointment with her if you are looking to improve your overall health!"
-Kris L.
What our clients are saying
"Love love LOVE Sam! I always leave feeling AMAZING! Sam is extremely in tuned with your body and has healing hands. I love that she will tailor a visit to your needs. Depending on your situation you might just need massage but what I love is if you need more she will combo massage with acupuncture or cupping. Whichever it may be I can count on her to know what will do my body and mind best. She’s super personable, friendly and always makes me feel comfortable. The spa is beautiful and has a relaxing vibe. Highly recommend!"
-Taryn B.
What our clients are saying
"Sam is the BEST! She takes the time to know you and your areas of concern . The combination of Accupuncture and cupping and an incredible massage makes one feel amazing all over. I recommend 90 minutes and makes me feel so heavenly afterwards. Sam delivers exceptional results."
-Elayne K
What our clients are saying
"Dr. Sam has helped heal my shoulder pain with accu / massage and proactively kept my body healthy for / during pregnancy as my previous pregnancy was super hard on my body. I highly recommend her to all my friends and family, including my grandma! Aside from being super knowledgeable Dr. Sam is a rad human being. :)"
-Veronica M.
What our clients are saying
"Dr. Sam is the best! I appreciate the holistic strategy she takes to healing. The combination of acupuncture, massage & cupping work to treat sore muscles, allergies, and more. Each session is relaxing, healing, and I look forward to it each month!"
-Elizabeth M.
What our clients are saying
"Dr. Sam has healed so many of my ailments from numbness in my feet/hands, to brain fog, extreme back pain, planter fasciitis, and more. She is incredibly skilled in her practice and takes the time to ask questions and really listen to fully understand the best approach."
-Jen K.
What our clients are saying
"Dr. Sam has healed so many of my ailments from numbness in my feet/hands, to brain fog, extreme back pain, planter fasciitis, and more. She is incredibly skilled in her practice and takes the time to ask questions and really listen to fully understand the best approach."
-Samantha L.
What our clients are saying
"I've been visitng Sam for a few years now and she is AH-Mazing!! Truly great at her craft. She really takes her time to cover any pains that you may have, while also providing a beautiful and cosy environment."
-Nadiya H.
What our clients are saying
"Sam is absolutely amazing at what she does! She is flexible and makes the booking process super easy, even when life happens. She’s got your back! When she’s working on you, she listens to you and you leave knowing that the magic she just worked is going to make your body feel a hell of a lot better!!"
-Sam H.
What our clients are saying
"Sam is amazing. I had been struggling for years with chronic high hamstring strain. I had been to multiple doctors, PTs, massage therapists but it felt like nothing would help me. I discovered Sam through my local yoga studio and together we worked out a treatment plan of massage, cupping, and acupuncture that finally freed me from constant pain. Sam is a great listener and so intuitive in her work. She’s easy to talk to even when I don’t know how to articulate my pain. I am so grateful for Sam for helping keep my body healthy and able to reach my physical fitness goals."
-Lauren A.