George has been practicing Shiatsu for over 20 years. Every treatment is given with utmost attention and care. Typically the massage is catered to the clients unique physical needs and energetic imbalances. All kinds of problems are addressed so just let George know your issues and feel confident that you are in good hands.

George has had experience teaching Suikodo a gentle, precise technique that helps balance the body structure and relieve pain.

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Andres Gutierrez is a registered acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.Ac and R.TCMP) who graduated from Humber College (Advanced Diploma) with honors. He is from Colombia (South America), where he learned basic health sciences in Medical School, including; anatomy, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, and

first aid. He has experience treating patients with acupuncture, massage, cupping, and herbal medicine at Tzu Chi Clinic and at Toronto PWA (People with Aids Foundation).

He is dedicated and focused on his job and duty to restore, maintain and promote health through Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture, herbology, massage, and cupping. Andres’s top priority is patient safety and comfort. He will provide services with effort, dedication, a good attitude, and respect. He is also a Spanish speaker, therefore he can also offer his services in Spanish.

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Hiroko is a certified shiatsu therapist who trained at Tokyo Shiatsu Health Institute. She has 15 years of extensive physiotherapy experience working with people who has physical(cerebral palsy, joint injuries, low mobility, etc) and neurological issues (dementia, Parkinson disease, ALS, etc) in both of Japan and Canada. Her technique is mixture of Shiatsu, physio-therapeutic manual therapy and stretching. She believes the healing power of human touch that can’t irreplaceable by mechanical tools. Her desire is treat client’s discomfort that disturb their daily life and improve Quality Of Life. Message: Every pain in your days is my matter. Please share your concern to me and let it proceed to recovery. It is my pleasure to support your stress-free day.

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I am a Certified Shiatsu Therapist who graduated from AIM Academy with honours. I worked alongside Kaz Kamiya (Founder of Shiatsu School of Canada) from 2013 until his retirement in 2020. During my holistic journey, I found that the most rewarding gift in connecting with my client’s energy, which brought me to further my exploration and become a Reiki practitioner.

Wellness comes from nurturing one’s body, mind and energy. I trust with my treatments that I am able to assist my clients in finding a balance in their life.

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Cynthia is a Registered Acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. She graduated from the Institute of Traditional Medicine (ITM) in Toronto with a Diploma of Acupuncture. Her clinical training included ITM’s Pain and Stress Clinic, Women’s Clinic, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) training, the off-site PWA (Persons With AIDS) clinic in downtown Toronto, as well as an internship at a community acupuncture clinic.

Prior to studying acupuncture, Cynthia trained in Zen Shiatsu at Kokoro Do Jo (now Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine) and fell in love with the Japanese approach of diagnosis through palpation, the concept of strengthening the constitution and gentle needling methods to support the body’s healing process. She later completed clinical training in Japanese acupuncture at the Shiatsu School of Canada, and additionally uses Five Element diagnosis and the renown Master Tung and Richard Tan Balance Method treatments for best results.

Cynthia loves working to build people’s life force energy and restore the balance between the elements for health in body and mind using a combination of acupuncture, massage, moxabustion, gua sha, cupping and diet therapy to best treat the client. She also enjoys educating clients in preventative health practices that have been practiced in Asia for centuries and writes about these on her health blog.

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Eriko graduated from Shiatsu diploma program at Shiatsu School of Canada (currently called Acupuncture and Integrated Medicine Academy) after a chance meeting with Ted (Tetsuro) Saito who is called “Father of Shiatsu in Canada” and a founder of Shinso Shiatsu (Deeper Meridian System Shiatsu). She was impressed by the potential in Shiatsu shown by him. Prior to coming to Canada, she had worked in therapeutic/new age field in Tokyo running workshops, retreat and individuals sessions in various kinds.

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Before getting into different theories, I personally had profound experiences through human touch. The world after Covid isolation needs more of conscious touch in order to connect back to ourselves and each others. Hope to see you soon!

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As a holistic practitioner and masseuse, Haval Sahid has had significant experience treating and working with injuries and possesses a natural ability to do deep tissue work. He developed this passion after his own experience with massage as a teenager. After enduring a serious soccer injury, painkillers and surgery, he had a massage session that changed his life, and the decision had been made. He graduated Trillium College in Massage Therapy in 2015. Haval has worked both independently and at various clinics. He has had the privilege to learn from some of the best in the industry; those with both western and eastern practices, and he has picked up many skills as a result. He is known for being able to identify trigger points or problem areas quickly. Along with injuries he has worked extensively with rotator cuff issues, those in rehab, diabetes patients, pregnant women and post-mastectomy patients. His clients vary widely and include those who depend on massage to make their living: dancers, yoga instructors, martial arts teachers, professional athletes and sports figures, for example, but he has also worked with those in high-stress professions such as physicians, chiropractors and pilots. He offers Swedish massage, Tuina (Chinese style) massage, Shiatsu (Japanese) massage, Thai massage and Reflexology and he wants you to know he does a great face and scalp massage! Haval is married with three children and speaks English, Persian, Arabic and Kurdish.

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Founder and Owner of Tokyo Shiatsu Clinic Group - 35 years of clinical experience - Neck and back pain specialist - Licenced Bonesetter in Japan - Shiatsu Therapist - Registered Acupuncturist (Registered Therapist)

Don is an active member of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada and the president of the Japanese Shiatsu and Holistic Medicine Society of Canada.

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I hope to deliver the benefit of alternative treatments, such as Shiatsu, Acupuncture, Bone-setting, etc.., to as many people as possible in Canada and Japan.

My goal is to reduce your discomfort, improve and maintain your health. I would not compromise the quality of care.

I am practicing both in Japan and Canada periodically.

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Bao is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. His clinical training includes the Tzu Chi clinic at Humber College and Toronto’s PWA (People with AIDS Foundation). In addition to his Acupuncture skills, Bao is also very competent at Dry Cupping, Tui-na and Gua-Sha techniques. Bao is focused on applying his skills to help people improve with their health conditions, a passion that he inherited from his Grandfather who is a skilled and experienced TCMP in Vietnam. Bao’s goal is to restore and maintain his patient’s balance in mind and body by treating the root causes of their issues and working together to achieve a beneficial outcome with a healthier lifestyle which has reduced pain, stress, and anxiety. Bao is fluent in English and Vietnamese

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Kellie is an Acupuncturist/Shiatsu Therapist that completed her training at the Shiatsu School of Canada. She is licensed and registered in good standing with the CTCMPAO. After completing her acupuncture program, she continued her training under the guidance of many Masters from China here in Toronto. She learned many modalities of the profession under the tutelage of some of the best in the industry. Diseases she treats include migraine, back pain, shoulder pain, insomnia, sciatica, digestive issues, Bell’s Palsy, and many other musculoskeletal issues as well as mental issues such as depression, stress and anxiety.

Her technique is a mixture of modalities including Tuina massage, Shiatsu, Cupping, Guasha, Ear Acupuncture and Scalp acupuncture. The mixture of techniques allows her to tailor her treatments to each client based on their health concerns.

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