Dr. Bryan Murray, Chiropractor    
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Dr. Bryan Murray is a Chiropractor and Active Release Techniques provider and instructor. He is fond of the old adage "If the only thing in your toolbox is a hammer then sooner or later everything looks like a nail". Therefore he is apt to use his training in Exercise Rehabilitation, Myofascial Release, Egoscue Method, McKenzie Method and Chiropractics to help those besieged with chronic pain.

He is the creator of P.A.S.S. (Personal Alignment Stretching and Strengthening) which is taught to clients and practitioners alike.

Finally, Dr. Murray is grateful and honoured for the opportunity to connect with and serve his clients.

 

Richard Metliss, Osteopath

DO(UK) BSc(Hons)Ost BA(Hons)

 

Richard’s Osteopathy is best described as gentle general practice with a special interest in the treatment of pre and post natal health issues, babies and children, sports and training injuries, chronic pain, stress induced health problems and many more.

Osteopathy is a form of holistic physical medicine dating back to 1850’s. It respects the body’s self- healing mechanism and seeks to aid healing and recovery by applying detailed knowledge of the body with refined touch and gentle manual techniques.

Osteopathy is concerned with finding causation rather than just treating symptoms and it can help the body adapt to its stresses if cause is extrinsic to the body.  Osteopathy is concerned primarily with balanced mobility, all tissues are designed to move and if the body’s structure is balanced and mobile, so will be the function, including the mind and emotions.

Often an Osteopathic diagnosis will be a new way of viewing a dysfunction, with new treatment strategies for recovery and overall health.

Richard’s wider interests include, martial arts and eastern energy systems of medicine and healing, snowboarding, skateboarding and stretching, other interests that influence his work are literature, history, travel and meditation. 

Osteopathy can help with a wide variety of problems including:

Pregnancy, infant and children’s health issues, Migraine and tension headache, Sinusitis pain, Acute trauma (accidents), Whiplash Injuries, Tennis Elbow / Arm pain, Jaw problems, Breathing problems, Digestive problems, Unresolved long-term pain, Arthritic pain, Specific shoulder, neck, back, disc, joint pain, Sciatica, Stress induced health problems

For further information on Richard’s approach to health see

 www.osteopathyintoronto.com

 

Andrea Lugowski-Aeberhardt, Osteopath

DO(UK) BSc(Hons)Ost BA(Hons)

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Andrea graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in Maidstone, England with an honours Science degree in Osteopathy and is continually developing her osteopathic skills through post-graduate training. Andrea’s special interests include paediatric and obstetric osteopathy, and osteopathic treatment of women’s issues, systemic illness, trauma, and functional chronic pain.

Laurel Fowlie, Registered Massage Therapist

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Peter Johnston, Registered Massage Therapist

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With over a decade of competitive running under his belt and dedicated yoga practice, Peter has translated his thirst for personal improvement into a diverse and holistic approach to massage. Peter specializes in treating sports, repetitive strain injuries and chronic pain using a unique combination of myofascial work, passive stretching, neuromuscular release and remedial exercise. Peter graduated from ICT Kikkawa College in 2005 and looks forward to continuing his studies in kinesiology this September.

 

Lorna Roberts, Registered Massage Therapist

 

 

After a career in food and nutrition, Lorna has broadened her interest in wellness to include massage therapy and yoga.    She believes in taking small sustainable steps towards glowing heath, building healthy habits into every day.

 

Lorna works to create an environment of peace and happiness, at home, at Pacific Health and in the world around us.

 

Lorna uses a variety of tools & techniques, tailored to your needs;

Swedish massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki energy, Yoga postures,

Breathing exercises, Body Scan/Visualization, Stretching, and Strength exercises.

 

 

Adrienne Recknagel, Registered Massage Therapist

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Deborah VanderKruk, Registered Massage Therapist

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Dr. Livia Augustin, MSc, Ph.D.  Nutrition Counselling

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Dr. Augustin’s expertise is drawn from over 10 years of clinical work on
the dietary management of diabetes and heart disease risk factors and on
dietary prevention of chronic diseases including cancer. She has worked
both locally (University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital) and
internationally at leading research institutions in Europe. She has been
a speaker to academic audiences, the food industry and at international
scientific conferences. Dr. Augustin has extensively published in
renowned international scientific journals and continues to serve as a
reviewer of new articles.

Dr. Julia Balaisis, Ph.D. Psychotherapist    
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Julia brings 30 years of educational experience (with young people, adults and educators) to her psychotherapy practice. Julia understands how to facilitate learning, retention and personal growth. As an accomplished artist, writer, teacher and researcher, she applies rich skills and talents to the therapeutic process.

Having completed the four year psychotherapy training program at the Integral Healing Centre of Toronto she is adept at a great variety of therapeutic modalities. Client-based psychodynamic therapy, bio-energetics and integral healing training is infused with additional complimentary techniques such as Jungian Dream analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Practice and Communication Skills.  Most recently, Julia is adding EMDR to her repertoire of practice. 

Most importantly, Julia works to create a co-operative, empathic and trusting environment where clients can safely self-express in order to come to a more vibrant relationship with their true self.