Jonathan is a Registered Acupuncturist and a graduate of the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has completed additional training in Balance System Acupuncture and Korean acupuncture, and is proficient in the use of cupping, gua sha, tuina massage, and moxa or heat therapy. In keeping with classical approaches, he views acupuncture as rooted in the connection between patient and practitioner, and aims to tailor each treatment to the patient’s needs, preferences, and comfort levels.

A lifelong student, Jonathan was drawn to acupuncture both for its clinical effectiveness and its rich historical and theoretical bases, and loves to mine classical sources for approaches with contemporary relevance. Whether dealing will musculoskeletal pain and injury, internal medicine conditions, psycho-emotional complexities, or chronic illness, Chinese Medicine offers a unique lens that is powerful in its own right, and complements other modalities of treatment.

Jonathan also holds a PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University, and has worked as a musician and an academic editor and translator. He is a long-time qigong practioner and now teacher, and these movement and meditation practices were his initial introduction to Chinese Medicine. Like qigong, Jonathan views acupuncture through the “Three Treasures” — the physical, energetic, and mental/spiritual aspects of the body, which function as an interconnected whole. By helping to remove blockages, restore balance, and encourage smooth movement on each of these levels, acupuncture can provide temporary relief and be a catalyst for lasting change.

When not working, Jonathan is often wandering Toronto’s parklands and ravines, playing elaborate games with his three-year old, or playing music alone or with friends.

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Madhvi is a Sutherland-Chan graduate who also holds an Hon Bsc. From U of Toronto, is a certified yoga instructor and utilizes acupuncture, cupping and myofascial therapies in her practice. She believes that combining knowledge from a scientific model with an integrative, complementary framework allows us to truly speak to our health journey.

This is her approach to treatment:

Our bodies move and change constantly; they change as our seasons change, they change daily as we dance between the stressors and joys of life. These transitions sometimes can challenge our innate adaptive abilities, especially when life becomes hectic and there’s hardly space for rest. When we work together, you and I create the space necessary for your body, nervous system and breath to align with ease and grace. Within this foundation of safety and trust, your body awareness improves and your mind is able to tap into a truth that guides you into the next stages of your wellbeing. I refer to this moment of pause as ‘a liminal space’ - an in-between phase of the old and new, past and present, present and future - where all possibilities exist because you have given your adaptive multi-system (autonomic nervous system) a moment to catch up with and align to your daily and often busy lifestyle. I believe in a practice that is customized to meet you where you are in any given day, acknowledging your health is physical, mental, emotional and spiritual (an integrated system). I believe in supporting your circle of care and walking alongside your journey towards the path you envision for yourself. I have worked in hospital and clinical settings with palliative care, concussion care and post surgical recovery as well as in private practice for pre/postnatal support, autoimmune conditions and general somatic support. I am currently doing some personal extended research around women’s health, specifically perimenopause and menopause. I am grateful and excited to create within this liminal space with you.

Madhvi has a passion for learning and is fascinated by human consciousness and neuroscience as well as where true human potential lies when spirit and matter connect. She feels deeply for community and is forever seeking ways to contribute to sustainable community development within a healthcare framework led by a justice and equity lens. Coffee, hiking in nature and adventuring with her 5 year old and husband bring her joy.

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Justin completed a three-year advanced diploma in Massage Therapy from Centennial College, graduating with honours distinction. He has also earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences and a two-year diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion.

Justin developed a keen interest in Massage Therapy when massage treatments helped him recover from a chronic sports-related injury. His areas of interest include injury prevention and maintenance for optimal health and quality of life. Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, improving athletic performance, and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

Outside of the clinic setting, Justin enjoys playing baseball, regular exercise, and is an Adjunct Professor for the Massage Therapy program at Centennial College.

Qualifications:

· Member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)

· Member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO)

· Three-year Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Centennial College (Honours)

· Twist Performance: Functional Training Certification

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I’m Elvis Luke Fernandez, physiotherapist with a Master’s degree. I have close to 10 plus years of work experience ranging from countries like India, Kuwait and Canada under various settings. I’m passionate about helping my patients. I specialize primarily in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Outside of work I enjoy indulging in hobbies like photography and trekking.

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Victoria graduated from Sutherland-Chan school of Massage Therapy in 2016, is registered and in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She previously attended George Brown College and graduated in 2012 with an Advanced Esthetic certificate.

Having worked in a few spas in Toronto, Victoria has a strong relaxation influence and believes that massage therapy should be more than just a treatment, it should be an experience. By focusing on breathing and visualizing the areas of the body being worked on letting go, both the therapist and patient can work together to achieve the goals intended.

By using a variety of techniques throughout a massage therapy treatment such as Swedish, deep tissue, rhythmic, myofacial release, trigger point therapy and more, Victoria will work through the primary areas of pain and discomfort as well as compensatory areas to help release tension and improve overall wellbeing.

Victoria has experience working with patients with anxiety and depression, addiction, high stress occupations, pregnancy, sport enthusiasts, neuropathy, degenerative disc disorders, repetitive strain conditions, headaches, plantar fasciitis and young athletes.

There are many stressors in life and sometimes we can become disconnected with our body and mind. Human interaction and healing touch can help bring one’s self back into their body and gain awareness. While being in a comforting environment lets use the time we have together to let go of the everyday, and be in the now.

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Chiropractic Chose Me

Chiropractic care was first introduced to me in 1999 by my partner and now husband. It was a hip condition from birth that brought me to the profession and it was my fascination with the structure of the human body and how it relates to function and well being that kept me here. It was my perception that chiropractic care relieved my discomfort, increased my range of motion and helped to balance my muscles when in fact it was relieving stress on my nervous system by removing interference (subluxations) so that my body was again capable of doing what all bodies can, heal itself.

I love Dr. Jennifer Barham-Floreani’s explanation of an adjustment which has stuck with me since reading it “by removing nerve interference and allowing the body to re-calibrate and heal itself, the body is able to express its true capacity for health and vitality.” Wow, how powerful is that!

In 2006 I graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College cum laude and with clinic honours. This was after completing a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in neuroscience, from the University of Toronto in 2002. Education has always been important to me as I strive to stay up to date on all the current health, wellness and chiropractic literature. When not adjusting or with my family you can find me attending conferences on the art, philosophy and science of Chiropractic. One of my passions lies in family wellness care. I continue to take post-graduate courses in Pediatric and Pre/Post-Natal Care. I am also certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association which is a technique that facilitates proper pelvic balance during pregnancy in particular but can be used with everyone.

I use a variety of techniques in my practice which may include drop piece assisted adjusting techniques, Thompson, Sacro-occipital, diversified chiropractic technique, upper cervical experience and craniosacral therapy. While my priority is the spine, I care for all joints of the body including experience with extremity adjusting. I work with a team of integrative practitioners to meet each patient with what they need when it comes to a care plan. I focus on chiropractic and the adjustment and then we have acupuncture, custom orthotics, FST, massage therapy, naturopathy, physiotherapy, psychotherapy etc., when indicated all in house.

In my practice I emphasize chiropractic care as a lifelong process with benefits starting in infancy, pregnancy and continuing through the senior years. I strive to create a family practice which is diverse in nature; my primary focus is removing nerve system interference so that you can express your full life potential. People present with specific ailments such as sports injuries, sciatica, repetitive strain disorders, headaches, neck and low back pain, desires to work on their posture, body mechanics, alignment and balance; chiropractic can certainly help your body be free of interference so that your body can transition through these conditions to optimal health – function, vitality and optimal expression is the goal. I truly enjoy Chiropractic’s natural and hands-on approach to healing and I take pleasure in observing the benefits that people experience in so many aspects of their life; overall function, symptom resolution, sleep benefits, mood enhancement, stress reduction, etc.

It is my hope that you will include chiropractic care on your journey and let us be a partner in your healthcare.

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Judy Peleck is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University. She is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario.

As a passionate long-distance runner and a past career in corporate, Judy grew familiar with the strong connection between massage and injury prevention, recovery and overall physical and mental wellness. Having played sports for most of her life, Judy was first introduced to massage therapy at the tender age of ten. It was always an integral part of managing the symptoms brought on by her physical activities and the sedentary life at a “desk job”. This personal journey is what inspired her to go back to school to help others achieve the same benefits.

Her experience spans having treated patients with both acute and chronic conditions and has helped many alleviate pain and/or discomfort associated with these two. She believes that nothing in the body functions in isolation and by addressing both the physical body and mind, healing happens.

She takes a patient-centric approach to each of her treatments by incorporating a variety of techniques, including soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilization, myofascial and positional release, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise. In addition to these, Judy pursued further training in cupping therapy which uses the general concept of skin decompression to move around stagnant layers of skin to stimulate flow and in turn, may help alleviate pain.

By creating individualized treatment plans she has helped patients achieve performance goals, optimal function and well-being in their day-to-day lives. She will work with you to develop a planned approach that is unique to your case.

Judy believes she has truly found her calling; helping those in all stages of their lives from children to the aging population. She enjoys living and working within the Beach community and continues to enhance her knowledge of massage and treatment by dedicating herself to continuing education.

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I graduated with my Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2016. Since graduating, I have worked with a variety of patients in different healthcare settings including emergency department, orthopedic and general surgery, intensive care unit, and palliative care. Of these experiences, I felt the most passionate about the role of physiotherapy in preventing disease and managing chronic pain.

I focus on providing patient-centered care, which includes a balance of education, exercise, hands-on therapy, acupuncture, and self-management programs. My goal as a Physiotherapist is to help patients be able to do activities that are meaningful to them, and to maintain their best level of function. I have additional training in pelvic health and integrate this knowledge in caring for patients living with incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain across the lifespan.

I teach in the Physiotherapy program at McMaster University as an assistant clinical professor (adjunct) and as lecturer (status only) in the Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto. I have a research interest in the effects of long COVID and am a current presenter in the Long COVID education rounds.

I studied kinesiology at York University where I played varsity soccer during my 1st year. I continued to work with elite soccer players on and off the pitch throughout my undergraduate training at the provincial and semi-professional levels. I had the privilege of working as a Physiotherapist at the Canada Summer Games in 2017, and continue to enjoy helping young athletes reach their goals at the clinic.

I stay active myself at the gym and through a variety of recreational sports, yoga, dance, gardening, hiking, biking and skiing. During our short warm season, you can find me paddle boarding along Kew-Balmy Beach

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Passionate about her profession, Dr. Victoria Resendes is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor devoted to helping individuals lead healthy, balanced lives. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 and continued her post-graduate education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto where she received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine designation in 2006.

Taking a scientific, evidence-based approach to naturopathic care, Dr. Resendes implements a variety of therapies—including acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet modification, nutritional supplementation and lab testing—to create effective individualized treatment plans. She sees patients of all ages—from infants to seniors—and has a strong focus on women’s health, paediatrics, dermatology and digestive concerns. Adding to her naturopathic training, Dr. Resendes has also completed studies in complementary cancer care, chronic inflammatory/immune diseases and is a certified Facial Rejuvenation/Cosmetic Acupuncturist.

Grateful for the opportunity to promote health and well-being to the public, she has been a guest speaker for various charity and corporate functions and has also been a featured health and wellness expert in the media — both in print and on television.

Outside of the clinic setting, Dr. Resendes enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends—playing tennis, camping, running or bike riding along the boardwalk.

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Lena is a graduate of the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapists as well as a graduate from York University with an honors B.Sc. Kin and a B.Ed. Lena is also a certified Level III Fascia Stretch Specialist… and fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast. This combination of experience leads Lena to treat her clients through relaxation and a variety of treatment techniques as well as educating her clients on how to maintain the mental and physical gains from their treatments.

Lena’s experience in competitive sport from recreational to national level athlete and coach have helped to create her understanding of how our bodies move and interact with our environments and how many forms of soft tissue work can help to maximize our performance in our day to day lives as well as in sports. Lena focuses her treatment plans on your specific needs, be it for relaxation, specific muscle/joint issues, injuries, or specific training needs (pre and post event) as well as injury prevention and recovery.

In addition to physical movement, Lena understands the power of the mind over the body in terms of performance, health and healing and incorporates breath, visualization and calming work into her treatments. Our lives are often so busy that the treatment time should be a calm safe space to relax and recenter our bodies and minds. Lena is very passionate about mental and physical health and actively learns and shares a variety of healthy habits to incorporate into your daily life and routine such as yoga, meditation, stretching, and holistic natural approach to eating and living.

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Louise is a Registered Acupuncturist and a member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners & Acupuncturist of Ontario (CTCMPAO) since 2019. She graduated from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIM) in Toronto.

Louise practices TCM Acupuncture to treat a wide range of conditions such as acute and chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and digestive disorders, with a special interest in women’s health. In addition to acupuncture, Louise incorporates other complementary modalities like cupping, acupressure, tuina, or guasha into her customized treatment plans, along with diet and lifestyle counselling.

Before becoming an Acupuncturist, Louise spent over 25 years in Healthcare Marketing and brings a unique perspective to both Western and Eastern Medicine. After dealing with her own health, she went searching for a more balanced lifestyle and holistic approach to wellness. This led her on a path of learning and the pursuit to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has great respect and admiration for this ancient system of Eastern Medicine and is passionate about sharing her knowledge for the wellbeing of others. She is a kind and compassionate therapist, committed to helping her patients achieve wellness and live a healthier life.

When not working, Louise enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends.

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