Kobi with his extended educational and clinic experience specializes in a combination massage therapy of Shiatsu, Tuina, cupping and Thai Massage. He combines these traditional Eastern modalities with Western modalities such as Swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial/ neuromuscular release, lymphatic drainage, joint mobilization, post isometric relaxation, cranio-sacral, Temporo-Mandibular Joint release and more. Kobi has also added Acupuncture to his list of treatments!

With your input, his active listening and critical thinking abilities, he can help tailor your treatment plan, hands on pressure to your specific therapeutic needs. His main goal is to optimize your health and well being by engaging the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems through specific or full body therapeutic treatments with the aim to alleviating pain, stress and tension while restoring your balance of physical, mental and emotional levels. With his benevolent heart and mind you can trust your health and safety is in good hands.

Kobi is a graduate of Southerland Chan School of Massage Therapy since late 2015, a member of the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario (RMTAO). He has been practicing in good standing since 2016 and continues his learning endeavours. His past fracture injury to his knee took him through his own journey of restoring his health making him sensitive to the needs of mental and physical suffering, of injury and rehabilitation. He engaged with many great therapists’ workshops and continuing educational programs as he strived to learn what helped himself and others to restore optimal health. Kobi completed his Acupuncture training at AIM Academy in 2022, adding Acupuncture Treatment to his extensive repertoire of skills.

In his free time, Kobi loves nature, cycling, hiking, and reading. He practices Qi gong, Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Breathing daily. He likes to share his research, insights and self-care modalities to help his patients, friends, and family.

From the Collage of Massage Therapy of Ontario (CMTO):

Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.

Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.

Modern massage techniques can be traced back to the 1700s and the development of Swedish massage, the first systematic method of therapeutic massage based on physiology. Today’s Massage Therapists use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to combine traditional Swedish and modern Massage Therapy techniques with exercise and other therapies to treat their clients.

Your Treatment

Before a treatment, your Massage Therapist will propose a personalized treatment plan based on an initial assessment and health history. The assessment consists of various tests to determine the condition of your muscles and joints. Any personal and health information you provide to your Massage Therapist is completely confidential and will be safeguarded. Your health record cannot be released or transferred without your written consent.

Your Massage Therapist must also obtain your consent to work on any part of your body, regardless of whether you are fully clothed, or fully or partially covered with sheets or blankets. Your privacy will always be respected, and you may withdraw your consent for treatment at any time.

Various specialized movements of the hands, over the skin or clothes, make up the Massage Therapy treatment. The Massage Therapist will work with your level of pain tolerance during the treatment, and the treatment can be stopped at any time should the treatment become uncomfortable.

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Hailey was introduced to acupuncture in early childhood and developed a lifelong passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic health-care. Her practice is focused on providing patients with the support to live healthy and balanced lives using a combination of modalities including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, guasha, shiatsu, tuina and moxibustion. She enjoys sharing her deep appreciation for TCM with her patients and helping them attain a state of wellbeing. Hailey has clinical experience treating a wide array of health concerns including musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety/depression, dermatological issues and gynaecological complaints.

Hailey is a graduate of AIM Academy; she received her Acupuncture Therapy Diploma in 2022 and her Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Diploma in 2023. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science from McMaster University in 2018, with a specialization in East Asian thought and its intersection with wellness. Through her studies she cultivated the tools to care for not only the physical aspects of her patients but the psycho-emotional elements as well. In addition to her TCM clinical experience, Hailey is well-versed in mindfulness meditation and self-compassion strategies and trained in trauma-informed care.

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Kirsten Bedard

Registered Acupuncturist, Registered Rolfer ®️, B.Sc. in Nutrition

Acupuncture, Rolfing, Cupping, Guasha, Moxa, Chinese Food Therapy, Qigong Meditation, Movement Instruction

Hello and welcome! I practice both Acupuncture and Rolfing®️. I have been working in the field of bodywork and wellbeing for over twenty years. My education is in Western science and Traditional Chinese medicine and both approaches inform my work with clients.

The mission of my work is to help you find comfort and vitality in your body and in how you move, so that you are able to participate fully and freely in all aspects of your life.

Acupuncture connects into the nervous system and works with the body as a whole. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system, acupuncture stimulates the body’s innate healing capacity and the allowance for change. Acupuncture considers both the body and the mind. Mental stress and physical pain are innately linked, and a treatment will address both.

In my practice, I also offer Rolfing Structural Integration and movement training to complement the Acupuncture work.

Rolfing is a form of bodywork that works with fascia - a type of connective tissue - to improve and realign structure, restore natural movement patterns, and re-balance your body in gravity. Using direct mild pressure to release restrictions in the fascia, Rolfing helps realign your body’s specific structure and thus improves your body’s unique function.

If you are seeking greater comfort in your body, increased range and flexibility, improvement in sport and performance, alleviation of pain, and a deeper overall awareness and relationship with your body then Rolfing is for you.

The Ten-Series is the standard “recipe” of Rolfing Structural Integration. In this sequence of ten sessions, one session leads the body into the next, and prepares the tissue and nervous system for further change. Each session is focused on a specific area of the body, and works to create balance, reduce strain, and improve the relationship of that area to the rest of the body.

Come see me for Acupuncture and Rolfing sessions if you have been struggling with chronic pain, recent or recurring injuries, post-surgery recovery, general stiffness and weakness, or overall movement restriction. Also, if you are feeling that things are “out of balance” or something in your body is “off”, or you would like to renew or reawaken your relationship with yourself and your body.

Languages Spoken: English

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Some people might think her first experience of acupuncture was in Japan, however, she learned everything here in Toronto. In 2013 she had a chance to attend a workshop about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The instructor, who was a TCM practitioner talked briefly about theory, the five elements, what foods to eat in the seasons, and what to prepare in order to prevent catching a cold. As she was a working mother of two daughters, preventing sickness was of great concern. She regularly attended TCM workshops and learned more about the foods for each season, how to self-care with moxibustion, and the introduction of tongue diagnosis. Five years later her curiosity led her to enter the Acupuncture and Integrative Academy Inc (AIM Academy) and she recently graduated from the Acupuncture Program in 2020 and has completed her training in Chinese Herbs.

She worked as a graphic designer in Tokyo and Toronto for 20 years and created maps, diagrams, brochures and other printed material for magazines, books, and condominium projects. Graphic design and acupuncture seem to be far apart, however, there is one thing in common. Both require balance. Through the acupuncture practice, her focus is to help the body to maintain a healthy balance.

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Jackie employs a multitude of therapies to support your goals, including Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha, Tuina, Moxibustion, Shiatsu, Auricular, and Electro-Stimulation. After 4 years of study and close to 800 hours of clinical practice, she successfully obtained both her Acupuncture and her TCMP Diploma with honours from AIM Academy (2023).

Whether you are coming in for an acute injury or chronic pain, stress management or emotional support, sleep troubles or digestive issues (just to name a few) - Jackie invites you to notice what you feel, and become an active participant on your health journey. She will work with you to clarify the intention of each treatment, and ensure you are equipped with the tools you need to feel at home in your body again.

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Samuel Pham (RMT)

Samuel received his bachelors of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto and graduated from Sutherland-Chan with a diploma in Massage Therapy.

Fueled by his passion in sports, Samuel takes into account your lifestyle & needs, and focuses on quality of movement when designing his treatment plan for you. Having experienced many injuries himself, he understands the set-backs and potential progress lost that many of us can relate to in our own pursuit of our health and fitness goals. But from those experiences, he has cultivated a good understanding of the amount of patience and practice it takes to make an optimal recovery.

Samuel believes developing a self-care routine is essential to recover from pain and strives to help develop one for you that is realistic and attainable. He has experience working with patients from the athletic population, stroke-patients, and with seniors. Samuel has learned a variety of techniques, which includes: Swedish massage, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, deep tissue work and more. He is also continuing his education to add cupping in his services as well.

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