Welcome to The Samara!


Find us at our NEW Location in Heriot Bay - up Schooner Rd - above Bayside Gym


First time to our clinic? Please book an initial appointment.


  • Krista’s practice is currently closed to new patients. Waitlist inquires = please contact: krista@thesamara.ca

  • Mike’s Physiotherapy practice is limited . Waitlist inquires please contact: mike@thesamara.ca

Please welcome three incredible practitioners to the team—each bringing their own unique magic:

🌸 Eden Murray is here to support growing families with prenatal and postpartum doula care and provide hands on care with biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Eden offers grounded guidance.

🌼 Trinity Rebecca Gogolin brings intuitive massage and bodywork that’s both therapeutic and deeply relaxing. Her sessions are a soft place to land.

💪 Frieda Cornejo is our go-to for personalized online fitness coaching! Frieda helps you move with purpose—right from home or your local gym.

We’re feeling lucky to have them—and we think you will too 💛

  • Don’t see an appointment time? ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITLIST

We look forward to seeing you soon!

-The Samara Team


Physiotherapy

Michael Penney completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) at Memorial University, having his thesis examining the benefits of Foam Rolling featured in Men’s Health Magazine and published academically in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. Mike has a special interest in working with seniors, weeken... Read More

Michael Penney completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) at Memorial University, having his thesis examining the benefits of Foam Rolling featured in Men’s Health Magazine and published academically in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University.
Mike has a special interest in working with seniors, weekend warrior athletes and injured or uninjured sedentary people who are looking to get active.
He specializes in preventive physiotherapy and loves working with patients who want to increase their physical fitness while decreasing their injury risk. He utilizes a variety of techniques always focusing on patient specific exercise prescription but also including joint mobilization/manipulation, soft tissue release (FRC certified) and acupuncture.

Mike Penney, Physiotherapist

completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) at Memorial University, having his thesis examining the benefits of Foam Rolling featured in Men’s Health Magazine and published academically in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University.



Since graduation, Mike has completed extensive continuing education in the fields of Acupuncture, exercise physiology, manual therapy, motivational interviewing, soft tissue release and biomechanics. He has completed his post-graduate certification via Acupuncture Canada and enjoys combining needling treatments with a strength and conditioning focused approach. 

Mike feels strongly that patients must be engaged, informed and active throughout their recovery process and will spend time educating patients so that they understand their condition, the prognosis and how the treatment plan will help with their complaints. 



Mike has a special interest in working with seniors, weekend warrior athletes and injured or uninjured sedentary people who are looking to get active.

He specializes in preventive physiotherapy and loves working with patients who want to increase their physical fitness while decreasing their injury risk. He utilizes a variety of techniques always focusing on patient specific exercise prescription but also including joint mobilization/manipulation, soft tissue release (FRC certified) and acupuncture.

> Education & Certificates • BSc. Kin. Msc. • PT. AA1 certified, AA1 certified, Work-Well FCE certified, FR certified

Mike Penney, Physiotherapist completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours) at Memorial... Read More

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