Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM; 中医; 中醫; Zhōngyī) is a style of traditional Asian medicine informed by modern medicine but built on a foundation of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice that includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy.


Chiropractic

One of the largest primary care professions in Ontario, chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice a manual approach, providing diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints.


Registered Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.


Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic health and natural healing which dates back over 5000 years. Ayurveda incorporates knowledge of the subtle energies known as doshas relating to the physiology and psychology. It looks at individual constitutions and treats on an individual basis since imbalance and disease manifest differently in different people. Overall, Ayurveda is a comprehen... Read More

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic health and natural healing which dates back over 5000 years. Ayurveda incorporates knowledge of the subtle energies known as doshas relating to the physiology and psychology. It looks at individual constitutions and treats on an individual basis since imbalance and disease manifest differently in different people. Overall, Ayurveda is a comprehensive system for health promotion and rejuvenation as well as disease prevention and cure, based fundamentally on creating an optimum natural healing and regenerative state within your body, mind and spirit.

During consultations, your prakruti (fundamental state of balance) and your vikruti (current imbalance) will be assessed though Ayurvedic diagnostic methods, such as pulse, tongue and general examination, as well as inquiry into diet, digestion, elimination and lifestyle. Ayurvedic management plan includes recommendations for dietary adjustments and lifestyle modifications, herbs, yoga asanas, breath work, meditation and Ayurvedic massage therapies.


How would your life be different if you enjoyed greater health and vitality? If you were sleeping better? Managing stress more skillfully? Enjoying robust digestion? Cruising through peri-menopause, menopause, or your monthly cycle, without significant life disruption? How would it be if you felt less pain - physical or emotional? If your energy was stable and abundant? If you could reliably shift your mood and attitude in ways that let you relate and create the way you really want to, more often. How would life be different? How would you feel? Imagine.

My name is Robin Elliott and I’ve spent the last 30 years obsessed with how we heal and how we thrive, body, mind and spirit.

I am a licensed acupuncturist, energy and high-performance coach, and experienced movement and mindfulness facilitator, writer and educator here to support you to feel more aware, resourced, empowered, and optimally well across life domains. I have particular interest and experience in nervous system regulation to meet challenges from healing to high performance. I guide and support skillful emotional self-regulation and transformation through practices culled from medical, spiritual and psychological traditions both classical and modern. In practice I combine customized interventions from the robust toolbox of Chinese Medicine – acupuncture, massage, cupping, applied qi gong, dietary therapy – with psycho-somatic approaches to healing and transformation that build your capacity and resources to sustain healing and generative shifts, and keep you steadily evolving in line with your health and energy goals, between appointments and into the future.Book in today, and connect to more flow, ease, energy and joy in your life. I look forward to our journey togethe

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Mamta creates authentic Ayurvedic wellness experiences orientated around self-understanding and inner awareness to address individual health concerns. She empathetically guides individuals in consciously making choices conducive to their wellbeing and harmony across all domains of their lives.

Mamta’s Ayurvedic therapeutic approach is focussed on using food as medicine, a personalized herbal protocol, curating a harmonized lifestyle, Abhyanga (oil massages) and other body therapies complemented with appropriate yoga asanas, pranayama, contemplative and restorative practices.

Drawing on her professional background in western healthcare alongside her traditional and experiential Ayurvedic knowledge, Mamta is able to gain deeper insights into the root causes of health issues that may be overlooked by conventional methods. She envisions a collaborative and integrative approach, leveraging the best of modern and traditional medicine systems to ensure safe and effective wholistic health outcomes.

Her areas of focus includes: Digestive Health, Immunity and Vitality, Menstrual and Menopausal Health, Skin Conditions, Stress Management and Mental Wellbeing, Self-Nurturing and Rejuvenating Rituals to support healthy aging
 She also provides Ayurvedic body therapies addressing sleep issues, pain, stiffness and joint health.


Mamta Pranjivan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology. She has worked as Medical Sales Representative and Clinical Research Associate in the pharmaceutical industry. She has also worked as a Research Assistant at the Baycrest Rotman Research Institute.

By virtue of her cultural upbringing, Mamta was brought up to incorporate food, lifestyle and spirituality in achieving health and healing. Subsequently, Mamta has delved into her roots through the study of Ayurveda earning her Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine at Middlesex University, London. She has also undertaken 500 hours professional training in Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and has instructed private yoga sessions and seniors group sessions at the Wagman Center, Baycrest.

Mamta continues to expand and enrich her knowledge base through exploring the developing discourse and literature in both traditional and modern clinical sciences. This helps her both appreciate and stay attuned to various perspectives, allowing for an informed and creative wholistic approach.

If you are interested in learning more about Ayurvedic care and how it can help, you can request a complimentary “meet and greet” with Mamta.

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After graduating from a four-year Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine program at CITCM in Calgary, AB, Jessica went on to complete a month long internship at Mianyang Hospital of TCM in Mianyang, China.

“I am so grateful that I was able to experience Traditional Chinese Medicine straight from the source – in China. Seeing how well integrated acupuncture and western medicine are in China, and how much the patients are benefiting, really gives me hope for a healthier future. Acupuncture can treat a lot more than just pain and I would like to spread awareness to my fellow Canadians that there are alternatives when you are seeking answers and want a more holistic approach. As they say, ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’, I would like to help people realize they don’t need to wait until they’re sick to try and get healthy, you can start at any time!”

Jessica will be accepting new patients for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday clinic bookings at OCTCM. She is a fully qualified acupuncturist who can treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from cosmetic rejuvenation to stress and insomnia to chronic illness and pain. Social distancing and Covid-19 protocols in place to ensure safety of all.

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​My name is Yong Hong (Jenny) You, and I’m a registered acupuncturist who graduated from the Ontario College of Chinese Traditional Medicine. I’m also a registered practical nurse (RPN) graduated from George Brown College in Canada in 2017. I had been practicing as a medical doctor in China for over 10 years.  I love to serve clients with my TCM knowledge, skills and clinical experience. I believe the treatment goes beyond symptoms, and I aim to help all my clients achieve their desired physical and mental health goals.

​My name is Yong Hong (Jenny) You, and I’m a registered acupuncturist who graduated from the Onta... Read More

William (Yee Jin) Sung is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist (CTCMPAO). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. He is now a faculty member at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM), where his teaching style and skills are popular among students. He has been practicing Chinese medicine and acupuncture for over 25 years in both China and Canada. He is fluent in English, Mandarin.

William has helped many patients with chronic conditions such as pain (back, shoulder, neck, knee pain) and has deep experience in treating paralysis, and post stroke conditions. He created and developed new, effective pain management and mobility improvement techniques. He has studied New Acupuncture skills that reduce his patient’s overall treatment times and shorten recovery:

He also treats Chronic Fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Shingles, Insomnia, Allergies, Anxiety, Migraine, Headaches, Gallstones and other Gastrointestinal disorders, Gynecological / Genitourinary disorders. Whatever your concern, you are in good hands with William: he combines his wealth of knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to create successful treatments and a positive experience for you.

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Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (CTCMPAO), Registered Acupuncturist (CTCMPAO), Dipl.TCM, Dipl. Acupuncture, Bachelor of Medicine and Masters Degree in Acupuncture from Henan University of TCM, Sifu title through Spiritwind Internal Arts and Sifu Chik Mason: Qigong, Tai Chi, Dao In Yoga, Kung Fu, Baguazhang, Thai Massage, Lin Zi Jing Luo Qi Gong Therapy, Reiki. Current President of CTCMASO, Academic Dean at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM) and current Campus Director at the OCTCM Toronto Campus.

Sifu Dylan Kirk has spent his life immersed in traditional Eastern practices. He is a senior disciple of Master Chik Qadir Mason from whom he earned the honours of Black Sash and Sifu, or lineage holder and teacher. He has studied, practiced and taught classical Daoist martial, healing and meditation arts since 1998 and now runs the Toronto branch of Spiritwind Internal Arts. He received his diploma of TCM from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he is now Academic Dean and instructor. He has continued his studies, completing a Bachelor of Medicine degree and Masters of Acupuncture degree from Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Dylan is known for his ability to communicate the complex theories and practices of classical Daoist arts to broad audiences. With his foundation in the internal and martial arts of the Chinese tradition, he is able to reflect a depth of practice in Chinese Medicine not often seen. He has quickly become known in the Toronto area as an excellent practitioner and teacher.

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Dr. Wong will be away on parental leave from August to November 2023. During this time, emergency online consultations will be on a case-by-case basis only. Thank you.

Dr. Max Wong (she/they) is a Toronto-based doctor with a strong interest in climbing performance, training, and injury assessment and rehabilitation. She helps climbers of all levels, from beginner to elite, navigate return to sport during and after injury. She was a participant of the first Canadian Climbing Medicine Symposium, and has been on medical staff of various athletic events, including the NAIG (2017), Bloc Shop Open, and IFSC Youth Panams (2017).

Given how unique and particular climbing injuries are, she is passionate about learning as much as she can about climbing rehabilitation, and loves treating injuries of the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck. Her expertise in these areas and her strong diagnostic skills also lend in her role as an excellent manual therapist for those with neck, jaw, upper back, and upper limb complaints.

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In my 19 years of practice I have gained much knowledge and perspective when it comes to treating a wide variety of conditions. I believe that every client can benefit from Massage Therapy even if you have no major concerns. Massage can help you maintain your health by aiding in boosting your immune system and promote tissue and muscle health and increase muscle performance.

My practice is a mix of treating sports and work related injuries, chronic pain management and relaxation/stress reduction.

My primary goal when a new client walks into my office is to make them feel welcome and listen to their concerns and the reason they are seeking treatment so that I can help them achieve their treatment goals.

I have received training in Craniosacral therapy from the Cranial Therapy Centre in Toronto by Robert Harris who is a wonderful teacher and has so much knowledge to share with his students.

In addition to Massage Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy I have trained at McMaster University and completed their 300 hr Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program.

From 2010-2016 I worked at The Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy as an instructor in the student clinic and teaching in the classroom.

I worked for the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as a Peer Assessor of current practicing Massage Therapists for approximately 7 years.

In December 2015 I started to work at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre treating WWII, Korean veterans, and palliative care patients.

I welcome all new clients and look forward to working with each of them.

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