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acupuncture

Acupuncture is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with roots dating back more than 2,000 years. It is based on the concept of qi (pronounced "chee"), the vital life force believed to flow through the body along pathways called meridians. According to TCM theory, when qi is blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to illness or pain. Acupuncture aims to restore the natural flow of qi by inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points along these meridians to rebalance the body's energy, support healing, and improve overall health.

In traditional practice, acupuncture is often combined with other therapies such as herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion (the burning of herbal material near acupuncture points), and lifestyle recommendations tailored to the individual. Diagnosis in TCM is holistic, considering patterns of disharmony in the whole body rather than isolating symptoms. Treatment is typically individualized, and the acupuncturist may adjust the number and location of needles during each session based on the patient's condition and response.

In the modern era, acupuncture has gained considerable attention in Western medicine. Although the metaphysical framework of qi and meridians is not part of conventional biomedical understanding, research has demonstrated physiological mechanisms that may explain acupuncture's effects. Studies using imaging and neurochemical analysis have shown that acupuncture can stimulate nerve endings, affect neurotransmitter levels, increase blood flow, and modulate pain pathways in the brain and spinal cord. Clinical trials have found acupuncture to be particularly effective for conditions like chronic pain, migraines, osteoarthritis, and postoperative nausea.

While some skeptics argue that placebo effects may explain some of acupuncture’s benefits, a growing body of evidence supports its use as a complementary treatment. In fact, institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have recognized acupuncture's role in managing specific conditions. Today, many licensed acupuncturists integrate traditional approaches with modern medical insights, creating a practice that bridges ancient philosophy with evidence-based care.

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Acupuncture Pricing:
Initial and Follow-up - $100 (HST exempt)

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massage therapy

Massage therapy is the assessment and treatment of soft tissues and joints of the body using specific hands-on techniques. It is a clinically oriented health-care option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from injury, repetitive strain, nerve dysfunctions, postural dysfunctions, and many chronic pain syndromes. Massage therapy is also invaluable for physical and emotional stress. By balancing the autonomic nervous system and increasing circulation of oxygen, blood, and lymph through a healing hands-on experience, a session of massage therapy typically leaves the individual feeling relaxed and at ease in their body.

Our Massage Therapists have backgrounds in movement therapies (yoga, pilates, and dance) and incorporate these modalities into their work, whether during a session or for home care.

matrix repatterning

The goal of Matrix Repatterning is to systematically discover and treat primary restrictions deep within the framework of the body, ultimately restoring balance and structural integrity at a molecular level.

A primary restriction is a source of tension that puts the fibres of the body into a state of chronic strain. Primary restrictions are often a result of past injury or impact. With time and accumulation of injury, our body can move seriously out of balance.

A Matrix Repatterning practitioner will scan the client in order to determine the precise location of each primary restriction and thus apply a gentle, corrective procedure to clear old patterns and treat the source of the imbalance.

Treatment Expectations:

The initial assessment usually involves postural assessment, ranges of motion, as well as neurological signs and joint stability tests if applicable. A global body scan using bio-compatible concentric magnets is performed in order to determine the areas of the body requiring treatment.

Treatment is very gentle and a series of sessions can release structural imbalances that have potentially been compensated for by the body for a very long time. Systematically, these restrictions are treated until more optimal function is restored.

Please wear comfortable, warm, stretchy clothing and please no underwire bra or fit bit devices on the body as these can affect the outcome of assessment and treatment.

Wellness Timeline:

Typically, Matrix Repatterning yields significant functional improvement within 8-12 treatments. For more complex cases, treatments may extend beyond 12 sessions.

First time clients may consider setting up 6-8 treatments initially and these can be cancelled at any time, if needed, keeping in mind our 24-hour cancellation policy.

Treatments spaced 1 week apart is recommended but not necessary.

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Massage Therapy - 60 minutes - $115+hst

Matrix Repatterning - 60 minutes - $135+hst

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Matrix Repatterning

Fascia and Extra-Cellular Matrix

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naturopathic medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It incorporates the art and science of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness using natural therapies such as clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical techniques and lifestyle counselling.

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are primary health care providers specializing in natural and preventative medicine, and play an important role in integrative health care. They receive at least 7 years of full-time post-secondary education, including an undergraduate degree, and 4 years at an accredited naturopathic medical school. Training encompasses medical sciences such as physical examination, diagnostic testing, pathology and pharmacology, as well as naturopathic principles and therapeutics and 1200 hours of supervised clinical practice.

NDs are consulted by people experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions as well as those who wish to optimize their health and prevent disease. Naturopathic protocols are tailored to the individual using an evidence-based approached, and are complimentary to other forms of treatment that patients may be receiving.

Appointment Fees are HST Exempt:

First Appointment (1 hour): $180
Follow-up Appointment (45 min): $150
Follow-up Appointment (30 min): $110
Follow-up Appointment (15 min): $55

Student, senior and child discounts available.

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osteopathy

Osteopathy is fast becoming recognized as one of the most effective and scientifically valid treatments available. Disease and illness of any sort is a physical condition, a bodily reaction to a stressor. At any stage of life, physical freedom is what allows us to function normally, without it, dysfunction occurs in many forms, most commonly, pain.

Every person is assessed in terms of their body and their circumstances. Osteopaths do not treat a disease, they treat the individual. Each pain and illness has many components which are just signals for an underlying body function or dysfunction. Therefore there are very few people, no matter what the symptom, that do not benefit from osteopathic treatment. The treatment might not “cure” some disabilities, like cerebral palsy and Down’s syndrome or the more advanced and chronic diseases, such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, but it helps alleviate many of the associated problems. It may be able to help with aspects such as high muscular tone or control, the function of the bowel and bladder and respiratory disorders. Osteopathy also attends to the general health and well being of an individual.

It is also commonly used for general check-ups and preventative treatment including;