The practitioner’s clinic is a full service alternative health clinic that includes Naturopathic Doctors, Registered Massage Therapists, and a Community Acupuncture Clinic. You can learn more about each of the clinic’s practitioners below.

For up to date information on practitioners and hours, please visit the Roncesvalles Community Acupuncture Website directly: http://www.rcacupuncture.com/

Chris Pickrell, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Herbalist

Focusing on total wellness and health promotion, I primarily use botanical medicine, Chinese medicine/acupuncture, and counseling to support a person as they move towards achieving true balance in all aspects of their lives. Addressing root cause, treatment often begins by optimizing digestion and absorption, while working to balance stress, sleep, and the fostering of a sustainable healthy lifestyle. My practice philosophy is one of supported independence: In any individual treatment plan, my goal is to help someone re-discover the tangible, practical, ways to regain balance in their lives with the minimum amount of intervention.

For more information or to book an appointment, please visit www.chrispickrell.com.

Laura Burns, TCMP

Hi! I found my way to traditional medicine through a personal quest to improve my well-being (physically, emotionally, spiritually) and deepen my connection to the natural world. Now, I am fueled by a desire to empower others in improving their own health and vitality. I have a particular focus on treating digestive conditions, women’s health concerns, stress and anxieties. In my practice I use tools such as acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional guidance, and Eastern herbal medicine to help unblock stagnation that creates dis-ease.

I am a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, licensed to practice under the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, and I hold a Diploma of Acupuncture & Eastern Herbal Medicine from the Institute of Traditional Medicine.

Tehseen Meghji, Naturopathic Doctor

My philosophy involves integrating the pieces of a patient’s unique story with a supportive environment and evidence based medicine, to create a picture of optimal health, well-being and individualized care. My goal is to walk alongside my patients through their healing journeys and to provide tools that enable them to feel empowered and knowledgeable about their health. I value building a trusting patient-practitioner relationship where patients feel heard and can comfortably express their concerns. My passion lies in using the healing power of nature to promote harmony, awareness and balance within the mind, body and spirit.

Jenny Bonnor-Moris Bsc.PT, BCPP

Registered Physiotherapist and Polarity Practitioner. Jenny is an experienced physiotherapist , who worked for many years in orthopedic rehabilitation medicine. She also worked with dancers and musicians evaluating and treating various conditions affecting these professions. Her interest in alternative and complementary medicine led her to train as a Polarity Practitioner.

A three year intensive program, and subsequent Board Certification with the American Polarity Therapy Association. Following a thorough assessment she uses various methods to facilitate a process of health building. Energy balancing, Brain gym, Cranio-sacral, relaxation and acupressure techniques are used where applicable. Exercise may be given to gain relief from pain, stress, insomnia, lack of focus, muscle tension, and headaches. Physiotherapy interventions are also available. Please call 416-762-7504 for appointments

For further information: www.polaritytherapy.ca www.polaritytherapy.org

Andrea D’Onofrio, M.A., RP-CRA

Andrea D’Onofrio is a Reiki Practitioner and Holistic Therapist.  She is registered with the Canadian Reiki Association and hold an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Reiki is a holistic, light-touch, energy-based healing modality.  Benefits include increased vitality, creativity, balance, awareness, deep relaxation, relief from physical/emotional pain, improved sleep, strengthened immune/digestive systems, improved range of motion, sense of inner peace and feelings of empowerment, clarity and calmness.  Craniosacral Therapy techniques are incorporated into treatment as appropriate.  Andrea holds advanced certification from The Cranial Therapy Center.

Holistic therapy helps clients work through challenges, find meaning and learn effective ways to cope with future challenges.  The process of talk therapy has been proven to result in positive, lasting change, improved coping skills and significantly lower relapse rates.  Clients experience higher levels of happiness, overall well-being and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

For an appointment, please call Andrea at (416) 220-1100 or email .
Website: www.sunnysidehealingarts.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sunnysidehealingarts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VillageHealer

Joanna Rogowska RMT, CR, Diploma ST (Honours)

I am a registered massage therapist, certified in both Europe and Canada, who is passionate about health and wellbeing. I have 14 years clinical experience and I enjoy using my skills in shiatsu, massage therapy and reflexology.  I am an Honours graduate from The Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo, it is the highest level of training outside of Japan. I am also a certified in reflexology in both hands and feet and have taken post graduate studies in Myofascial Integration, Suikodo and deep tissue massage. Each treatment is customized to each of my clients’ individual needs with a goal of improving every facet of your life. Whether you are healing from injury or just looking for effective stress management, my treatments will suit you. For an appointment please call 416-435-4409

For more information please refer to: http://www.roncesvallesmassage.com

Kate Beecham RMT, Registered Massage Therapist

Kate graduated from Sutherland-Chan in 2000. She has worked in a variety of settings including sports injury, hotel spa and motor vehicle accident rehabilitation. Kate was drawn to massage by her belief that it can provide a basic comfort while simultaneously treating various physical conditions. Massage Therapy takes a health enhancing and rehabilitative approach by integrating the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and disease with touch. Appointments can be booked with Kate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Please call 416-377-4954.

Dr. Aida Martinez Chorro, Naturopathic Doctor

 I’m here to help you reach your health goals. I use my naturopathic toolbox to help you in the prevention and treatment of health conditions for the whole family.  Such conditions can range from allergies, depression and headaches to ADHD and digestive issues.  But what I’m really passionate about is delivering effective natural health solutions to help you lead healthier, happier lives.  With my help, you will:
• Have more energy to enjoy your life, whether it’s spending more quality time with your family, getting back to your hobbies or being the best you can be at your job.
• Experience what it’s like to live without pain.
• Enjoy balanced moods.
• Be the best you can be!

For more info, please visit http://draida.ca/.