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Victor graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Kikkawa College. There, he learned how to thoroughly and accurately assess client’s conditions and administer effective, individualized treatments.
Victor has volunteered at Meditation and Self-Healing workshops in Sedona (AZ), Vancouver and Ottawa. He has over 8 years experience in teaching and helping individuals develop their life physically and spiritually. He has acquired tools such as Medical Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Yoga and multiple Martial Arts. These tools, along with his experience working with professional athletes, have made an enormous difference in helping to improve the health of his clients.
Victor has also taken courses in Reflexology, Thai-Massage and Myo-Fascia. He has a Blue Belt in Taekwondo, a Certificate of Dahmudo Teaching Assistant and Dahn Yoga Teaching Certificate.
He has recently volunteered at an NHL Camp during their regime training and worked directly with Mike Nichols, a well-known strength and conditioning coach.
Victor has completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University.
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Kirk Philipps, RMT
Kirk became a Registered Massage Therapist, RMT, because of his passion to help people connect with their bodies and feel better. He uses a combined approach; incorporating evidence-based techniques, clinical experience, and patient goals to create unique treatment plans.
As a healthcare provider, his role is not to simply treat your pain symptoms but to find the cause and give you the tools and knowledge to help yourself. He achieves this by incorporating postural assessment and remedial exercises into his treatments when necessary. Whether you want to increase your performance on the field or at the gym, recover from an injury or simply relax; he will design a treatment plan that is right for you.
He specializes in therapeutic treatments that incorporate a range of techniques including; deep tissue, traditional Thai, and myofascial release.
Qualifications:
Registered Massage Therapist (College of Massage Therapists of Ontario)
Diploma of Massage Therapy, Honours (Kikkawa College of Massage Therapy, Toronto)
Main Areas of Practice Include (but not limited to):
Deep Tissue Massage
Thai Massage
Swedish Massage
Sports Massage
Pre/post-natal massage
Relaxation Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Joint Mobilization
Myofascial Release
Remedial Exercise
Kirk Philipps, RMT
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Kevin is an RMT with years of personal training experience who completed his massage therapy diploma at Bryan College and bachelor’s in kinesiology at York University.
Kevin believes that treatment, remedial exercise, and patient education are the pillars of a pain-free lifestyle. He believes that patients have the right to receive treatment that is grounded in evidence, not intuition, and is committed to offering treatment that provides more than just temporary relief of their symptoms. He believes that the key to a lasting recovery is to address both the underlying factors that are causing dysfunction and to treat the symptoms that follow to promote the body’s natural ability to heal.
With Kevin, you will discover a partner who is eager to work together with you to achieve your rehabilitation, relaxation, and wellness goals, one massage at a time. Beyond the massage table, Kevin loves traveling, trying new restaurants around the city, and his love for basketball and lifting weights keeps him energized and motivated.
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Victoria Borbely, Physiotherapist
Victoria completed her physiotherapy degree at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. Prior to studying physiotherapy, Victoria obtained a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. Victoria believes in a holistic and patient-centred approach to treatment. Her goal is to empower patients with the tools and knowledge to achieve their functional goals and maintain their progress. Her treatment approach consists of a combination of manual techniques, modalities, therapeutic exercise and patient education. Manual therapy techniques Victoria applies are based on Mulligan manual therapy concepts and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) principles. Modalities Victoria often uses include shockwave therapy, interferential current (IFC), ultrasound, dry needling and Intramuscular stimulation needling. As a Functional Range Conditioning movement specialist (FRCms), Victoria prescribes therapeutic exercises that not only address her client’s immediate needs, but also consider the long term maintenance of her client’s joint health. Victoria also uses blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy when applicable to assist with minimizing the loss of muscle strength in clients whose exercise or weight-bearing tolerance is lower due to injury, pain or surgery.
Victoria plans to continue her clinical education by pursuing further courses in acupuncture, dry needling, manual therapy, and pediatrics. In her spare time she enjoys various activities such as running, cycling, hiking and baking.
Victoria Borbely, Physiotherapist
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Emily has been passionate about her career as a massage therapist since 2014. While she has had a lifelong tendency towards movement-based activites, her massage therapy practice has transformed her experience and understanding of the human body in ways she cannot wait to articulate. While she understands the importance of managing painful symptoms to optimize relaxation and recovery states, her approach emphasizes injury prevention and creating sustainable wellness by rooting through underlying biomechanical causes and providing clients with empowering self-care tools.
Emily uses a variety of Swedish massage and myofascial release techniques catered to each client’s unique needs. While her clients have often reflected upon the strength of her hands, her experience as a massage therapist and lifelong student has taught her to prioritize clear communication while setting collaborative goals and boundaries. She takes pride in maintaining a direct strategy and optimizing long-term efficacy by increasing client understanding of cause and effect within their bodies while tailoring to the differing individual needs/preferences of our wonderfully diverse client population. She has had positive results in various experiences treating clients with MS, diabetic neuropathies, fibromyalgia, restrictions caused by surgical scar tissue (particularly pertaining to orthopedic reconstructions, survivors of breast cancer, frozen shoulder, and other shoulder girdle pathologies resulting from postural adaptation), working with professional athletes, pregnant people, children, and many other specialized treatment needs.
In recent years, Emily has become an avid yoga student and teacher in training. What started as adjunctive therapy to her own self-care routine has become a whole new vocabulary with which to hold space and provide supportive wellness-based care. She has also grown to understand the nuance and importance of complete range of motion strengthening and balanced form with regards to weightlifting; the all-important key to sustainable body mechanics and physical longevity that can be adapted to almost all lifestyle goals.
Emily is enthusiastic about meeting and interacting with clients from every walk of this city and is happy to be providing a service that has such an incredible impact.
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Dr. Csumrik is a registered Doctor of Chiropractic and is a member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association. After successfully completing his Honours Bachelor of Science degree in biology at McMaster University, he pursued further education at The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In 2008, he graduated from the college with a Doctorate degree. Dr. Csumrik pursued further training by becoming certified as an Medical Acupuncturist at McMaster University, and also received his certification as an Active Release Provider (ART©) for the spine, upper and lower limb.
Dr. Csumrik’s interest and involvement in competitive athletics (volleyball and basketball) while in high school and university helped to foster his decision to become a chiropractor. As a result, he has a keen understanding and interest in physical health and overall well-being. Dr. Csumrik believes in treating in a holistic manner, looking not only at the local signs and symptoms, but also at the overall function of the body when treating musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Csumrik uses his experience and training to provide treatment and rehabilitative care for acute and chronic injuries, work-place injuries, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries and many more. Dr Csumrik also is fully qualified to assess and prescribe custom orthotics. Dr Csumrik is also certified in the Functional Anatomy Seminars FR® Upper-Limb.
Dr. Csumrik is a registered Doctor of Chiropractic and is a member of the Ontario Chiropractic As...
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Ada graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Social Work in 2020 at Toronto Metropolitan University and their Masters of Social Work in 2023 at York University. Their specialization revolves around holistic counseling approaches, recognizing that each individual’s experiences are unique and multifaceted. They are committed to creating a nurturing space for clients, building trust and rapport to support their journey toward improved mental health and well-being.
Ada’s counselling approach includes:
Strengths-Based Perspective
Feminist Perspective
Trauma-Informed Care
Critical Race Theory
Narrative therapy
During her free time, she indulges in creative hobbies like drawing and writing.
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Sergio received his first massage therapy certification in Korean Sports Massage and Reflexology in South Korea in 2006. Upon returning to Canada, Sergio completed his massage therapy education at Kikkawa College in Toronto and commenced working as an RMT. With over 7 years of experience with various massage modalities, Sergio brings a wealth of expertise to the profession.
In addition to being a practicing massage therapist, Sergio is a clinic supervisor and supplemental instructor with Kikkawa College, member of the RMTAO board of directors and Kinesio taping instructor with Vigor Tape.
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Kevin graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2016 and has since been working as an RMT. He utilizes sports massage, deep tissue and general Swedish massage techniques regularly in combination with remedial exercises to effectively target and treat the cause of discomfort rather than treating the symptoms. His background provides a solid base for exercise prescription as he graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Kevin has also taken courses in K-taping and athletic taping which he regularly incorporates into his treatments.
Additionally, Kevin continued his pursuits in the health care field and graduated from Queen’s University with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2019. Kevin combines his experience with manual therapy with his knowledge of assessments and different modalities to treat athletes and the general population. He prides himself on educating clients about their conditions and works closely with them to create functional goals. Kevin believes in a holistic approach to health care and strives to get clients back to what they enjoy doing most!
When he’s not in the clinic Kevin spends his free time drawing, playing volleyball or soccer and trying new food around the city.
Kevin graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2016 and has since been working as an RMT. He utilizes sp...
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Alex completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology in 2018 at Toronto Metropolitan University and went on to graduate with a Masters of Social Work in 2021 at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Alex has experience in mental health case management, crisis intervention, group facilitation, child protection and academic research. During the day, Alex works as a clinician at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Alex offers a holistic counselling perspective, recognizing a genuine appreciation for human differences. Alex strives to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients to experience healing, growth and various shared therapeutic goals over time. Alex’s approach to therapy includes:
Trauma-Informed Care,
Strengths-Based Approach,
Narrative Therapy,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy,
Feminist Perspective,
Crisis Intervention
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Sara Mastrangelo is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with an Advanced Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sara successfully completed her studies at Humber College, where she had the privilege to volunteer over 500 hours of hands-on clinical care at the Tzu Chi Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Sara’s interest in alternative healthcare systems began after studying Pre-Health Sciences at George Brown College. She quickly learned that her passion for healthy living was in line with a holistic and natural approach to healthcare.
Sara’s unique educational background allows her to look at the human body through both Western and Eastern medicinal perspectives to provide the most effective treatment plan possible.
In addition, Sara has a special interest in how diet can play a big role in overall health and emotional wellbeing of her patients. Using concepts derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sara aims to narrow down the root cause for imbalance and provide long term relief.
Sara Mastrangelo is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) with an Advanced Diploma in Traditional Ch...
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Lara Malak is a Registered Dietitian who graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her journey to becoming a dietitian was deeply personal, having overcome an Eating Disorder that began in childhood. This experience ignited her passion for nutrition and food, leading her to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in the field.
Throughout her career, Lara has worked with diverse individuals facing various health challenges, including malnutrition, pre-diabetes, diabetes, weight management, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), heart disease, Intuitive Eating, food allergies, and intolerances. She integrates the latest scientific research with Intuitive Eating principles, ensuring her care is both evidence-based and sustainable for her clients’ lifestyles.
Lara is renowned for her warmth and understanding, leaving clients feeling empowered and uplifted after each session. She creates a safe space that encourages clients to explore their relationship with food, body, and movement in a supportive way. Lara guides clients in challenging negative thoughts and helps them work towards their long-term health goals with empathy and encouragement.
Outside of her professional life, Lara finds joy in various activities, including going to the gym, practicing meditation, journaling, exploring Toronto’s outdoors, and cherishing moments with loved ones.
Lara Malak is a Registered Dietitian who graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her jou...
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Selby Tunney, PT
Selby Tunney is a Physiotherapist that graduated with her MSc in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2017.
Her goals are to educate, empower and provide her patients with the necessary skills to self-manage their conditions and return to the activities they enjoy. She utilizes a holistic approach to health and rehabilitation through exercise prescription, education and manual therapy to promote patients taking an active role in their health.
She has clinical interests in pelvic floor rehabilitation, concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, as well as acute musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain management.
She has completed additional courses in: Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation, Acupuncture and Dry Needling, the FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine and a Certificate in Disability Management through Dalhousie University.
Selby offers the following services:
- Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
- Prenatal & Postnatal Physiotherapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
Check our Selby’s blog post:
Is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Right For you
Selby Tunney, PT
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Amelia Fogel is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2022. Amelia became passionate about her own health and wellness after struggling with chronic back pain for many years. Massage therapy and self care were incredibly beneficial for in her healing, and it inspired her to pursue a career in massage therapy. Learning about body awareness and incorporating exercises into her daily life has been so impactful. She hopes to empower others to do the same.
Amelia is passionate about helping people struggling with chronic pain, and creates an inclusive, judgment-free environment in her treatment spaces. She enjoys blending a combination of Swedish, relaxation massage, deep-tissue, myofacial, and structural-integration techniques to help her clients meet their goals. Whether you want to relax and de-stress, re-habilitate or prevent injuries, Amelia can create a treatment plan that supports your wellness goals.
Amelia Fogel is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2022. Amelia became pa...
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Francesca Porta, RMT
Francesca has more than 15 years of experience in the Spa industry. She started back in 2007 in Italy, her original country, and then Toronto.
Once she moved to Canada, driven by her passion of knowledge and the desire to help people, Francesca decided to improve her education and became a Massage Therapist, graduating from Kikkawa College.
She works directly with clients to find the root causes of their pain and discomfort and alleviate the symptoms, showing interest in each of her clients. She uses a variety of techniques to match the goals and needs of each client, combining both therapeutic and relaxation techniques.
Her techniques/modalities include:
-Swedish Massage,
-Joint Mobilization,
-Deep Tissue Massage,
-Relaxation Massage,
-Pre/post natal Massage
Francesca Porta, RMT
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Julian completed his Master of Physiotherapy degree at Western University. Prior to that, he completed his Honours B.Sc. (Kinesiology) degree at McMaster University. Julian strives to provide patient-centered holistic care and wants to get to the root cause of any problem to help his patients reach their goals. Julian has a keen interest in rehabilitation and understands the benefits of physiotherapy from his first-hand experience being treated for sports injuries. As an athlete, he appreciates the importance of exercise and movement for the body to perform at its optimal level.
Julian plans to use a multimodal approach in treating his patients, guided by what they present with in the clinic. He strongly believes in educating his patients and using exercise along with manual therapy. Julian strives to work alongside his patients to create the best treatment program to help them feel and move better. His approach to therapy includes:
Manual therapy techniques
Exercise prescription
Patient education
Aquatic therapy
Shockwave therapy
Modalities
Julian plans to continue to expand his skill set and is committed to life-long learning by taking continuing education courses in manual therapy, acupuncture and dry needling.
Outside of the clinic, Julian enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing a variety of sports such as basketball and soccer, and watching and cheering for his hometown sports teams the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Julian completed his Master of Physiotherapy degree at Western University. Prior to that, he comp...
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Talia DelCogliano (she/her) is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated with honours from ICT Kikkawa College. She is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). She offers a dynamic range of treatments but specializes in Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release work, Deep Tissue Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy and general relaxation massages. Talia is a former dancer, theatre performer, film actor and puppeteer. It was during theatre school where her curiosity of human anatomy and the importance of breath and body connection piqued and with that, learned to utilize her knowledge in physical training, movement analysis and anatomy to deliver a personal and unique approach to her treatments. Talia is also deeply focused on empowering and educating her clients, both during and after treatments.
Talia DelCogliano (she/her) is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated with honours from ICT...
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Dr. Tim Rindlisbacher, Sports Medicine Doctor
Dr. Tim Rindlisbacher is an experienced leader in sports medicine who draws upon his background in physiotherapy and many years of consultant and team care sports medicine. He has acted as team physician for the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts, Buffalo Bills, Canada’s World Juniors, and teams in the Ontario Hockey League (for 23+ seasons). He has been a clinical educator to University of Toronto medical students and residents for over 20 years. “Dr. Tim” also headed up the Sports Health Department of Cleveland Clinic Canada (downtown Toronto) for 14 years.
Dr. Tim has been a consultant to the NHLPA since 2009 and was recently named Chief Medical Officer for the Ontario Hockey Federation and Intercounty Baseball League. Ultimately, Dr. Tim’s professional goals are not just to keep high level athletes “in the game” but also to promote healthy active lifestyles for everyone. He believes strongly that family physicians should be the centre of patient care so physician referrals are preferred.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
•Honours Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy, University of Toronto
•Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto
•Diploma of Sport Medicine, Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine
•Certificate of Added Competence (Sport and Exercise Medicine), Canadian College of Family Physicians
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Dr. Rindlisbacher’s forte is the diagnosis and management of hockey injuries but he’s been practising long enough to confidently approach any sports medicine challenge. That said, sport and exercise medicine is an evolving field and he stays current through his work with the University of Toronto and national sport medicine organizations.
Dr. Tim Rindlisbacher, Sports Medicine Doctor
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Alexandra Danial is a Registered Dietitian with a diverse educational background in kinesiology, nutrition, and psychology. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), with a minor in Psychology. Additionally, she completed a Professional Master’s Diploma (PMDip) in Dietetics at TMU in collaboration with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Alexandra has extensive experience in various areas of nutrition, including cardiac and cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal conditions, kidney health, working with the geriatric population, cancer support, and more. She firmly believes in the principle that there is no “one size fits all” approach to nutrition and takes a patient-centered care approach, tailoring her guidance to the unique needs and goals of each individual. Alexandra’s expertise is based on evidence-based practice, ensuring that her recommendations are rooted in the latest research and scientific knowledge. Her goal is to empower clients to make informed choices and improve their overall well-being through a personalized and adaptable approach to nutrition.
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Beth completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University and her Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Toronto at Mississauga. As a believer in life-long learning, Beth continues to gain more tolls in her therapy toolbox by taking relevant courses and reading scientific journals to inform her evidence-based practice. She has completed post-graduate education including the Soft Tissue Release, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University, and Level 1 Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy.
Through her studies of the Contemporary Acupuncture, she learned the importance of involving the nervous system even when treating the orthopaedic conditions. She strives to find the root cause of the issues and treat the person as a whole.
Beth’s goal is to help her clients to be in charge of their rehabilitation. She wants to help them get back to doing things that they love to do. Her treatment approach is individualized to meet the needs of the patients, using acupuncture, hands-on therapy, exercise, and education.
During her free time, she enjoys nature walks, trying new foods, and travelling. She is fluent in both Korean and English.
Beth completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University and her Honours Bach...
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Holly Greene, RMT, CMRP
Through her background as a performer and personal trainer, Holly has had a life-long interest in the human body. Originally from Montréal, she studied basic Swedish techniques at École de Massothérapie Adam. Here in Ontario, she graduated from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy. Holly is a certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner.
Holly strives to provide the best care possible for every individual, and that starts with understanding each client’s needs and goals. Holly uses her knowledge of anatomy, her skills in assessment and massage techniques and her ability to modify her treatments to give you the massage experience you are looking for. She also knows the important role each client has in their own health and wellness and aims to give exercises and self-care that are effective and tailored to the individual.
Holly provides the following services:
- Swedish Massage Therapy
- Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
- Prenatal Massage Therapy
- TMJ
- Matrix Repatterning
Check out Holly’s blog posts below:
How To Choose How Long Your Massage Should Be
What’s The Best Sleep Position?
What Massage Pressure is Right For You?
Your Guide to Using Heat or Ice for Pain
Holly Greene, RMT, CMRP
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Jeffrey Day graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy and was the recipient of the Trisia Beck Award. In September 2015, while practicing in various multi-disciplinary clinics in the GTA, Day returned to CCMH to join the faculty as a lead instructor. Day is inspired with a strong commitment to learning and adapting to the functionality of the body through professional healthcare practices that support his growing foundation of skills. Day is outcome based in treating a wide variety of conditions and providing client centred care. Jeffrey enjoys working closely with clients to find the right pressure and effective treatment approach to meet individual healthcare needs and wellness goals.
In 2004 Jeffrey graduated with a BFA in Music Theatre, focusing extensively on studying the body through voice/breathing techniques, movement and dance. Combining his love for the arts & sciences and his dedication to achieving massage & hydrotherapy excellence continues to provide him with the ability to facilitate personalized treatments from clinical evidence-based research with holistic-care approach. Day holds additional training in assessments, TMJ dysfunction, craniosacral therapy (Lvl 1), pregnancy, and cupping massage.
Jeffrey Day graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy and wa...
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Social Work & Psychotherapy
Social workers specializing in psychotherapy focus on addressing the mental, behavioral, and emotional needs of clients through various communication methods, including somatic therapy. This approach targets negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors to enhance overall well-being.
At The Clinic at Christie, our dedicated team of therapists offers a supportive environment for personal growth and change. We empower you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and challenges, guiding you through your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Whether you seek assistance with specific issues or simply wish to prioritize self-care, our therapists are committed to providing compassionate support tailored to your needs.