MPT, MBA, NPCT, RYT Sam is a physiotherapist with a passion for integrative wellness. Her expertise spans Pilates, yoga therapy, orthopedics, sports therapy, and functional rehabilitation. As a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and Yoga Alliance-certified instructor, she blends traditional physical therapy with mind-body practices. She is an associate faculty member for BASI Pilates and author of the book "Pilates for Rehabilitation". 

As a physiotherapist and certified Pilates and yoga teacher, Sam offers customized workouts tailored to your needs- whether you’re dealing with a specific injury or aiming to enhance performance in a particular sport. Sam can help you achieve your fitness & wellness goals with personalized guidance and expertise.

From 2000 to 2023, Sam owned and operated The Cypress Center, one of the first facilities in the Los Angeles area to integrate Pilates with physical therapy. This experience, along with over 25 years of training and guidance from her mentor, Rael Isacowitz, the founder of BASI Pilates, has shaped her holistic approach to wellness and rehabilitation.  She recently “retired” from running The Cypress Center, so she can focus on her true passions- teaching Pilates, helping people heal from their injuries, traveling the world, surfing, skiing, organizing & leading retreats, and empowering others!

Sam’s background and education include a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from USC (1991), a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from Western University of Health Sciences (1997), and an MBA from USC (2005). She began her Pilates journey in 2001 with Rael Isacowitz and she is a graduate of BASI's prestigious Legacy Program, which includes Mentor, Master I, Master II, and Honors levels.

She created and teaches advanced education courses for Pilates teachers and has been presenting at Pilates conferences worldwide since 2010.

Throughout her career, Sam has had the honor of working with celebrities and professional athletes, including serving as a student athletic trainer at USC and later as the physical therapist for the Phoenix Suns, Coyotes, Mercury, and Rattlers. In 2010, she was selected as the PT for the EAS Unstoppable Tour, where she kept elite athlete Sam Tickle in top condition as he completed 30 sports in 30 cities over 30 days.