Health Services In Ajax, Pickering, Whitby And Durham Region, Ontario

Health Services In Ajax, Pickering, Whitby And Durham Region, Ontario provided at the Santé Group HealthCare Clinic.

• Chiropractic - Dr. Ester Taca-Silbermann BSc.DC
  Adjusting of the joints of the body has been used in the healing arts for many centuries and is at the heart of modern chiropractic. Chiropractors are specialists in manual adjustment of the spinal vertebrae, extremities and other joints. Adjustments help relieve pain and restore normal functioning to the spine.

• Naturopathic Medicine - Dr. Michelle Peters, ND
  Naturopathy is an effective, integrative medicine that supports the healing process and addresses the causes of illness while also alleviating symptoms in order to promote a better lifestyle. Naturopathic Medicine can provide patients with an alternative form of health care or can be integrated to complement and support current medical treatment. Naturopathic Doctors treat many conditions including: Colds & Flu, Allergies & Sinusitis, Skin Conditions, Fertility Challenges, Weight Management, Cholesterol Regulation, Cancer Prevention & Support, Cardiovascular Support, Headaches & Migraines, Anxiety & Mood Imbalances, Arthritis & Joint Problems, Osteoporosis & Osteopenia, Detoxification/Cleansing Protocol, Digestive Problems & Gastrointestinal Conditions, Sports Injury Management, Men’s Health: prostate health, erectile dysfunction, Women’s Health: endometriosis menstruation problems, PCOS, PMS, pregnancy support. Dr. Peters focuses on individualized, holistic treatments to restore and maintain optimal health and wellness by utilizing the following natural therapies: Naturopathic Medicine; Botanical Medicine; Homeopathy; Hydrotherapy; Clinical Nutrition and Nutriceuticals.

• Psychological Counselling - Dr. Yukiko Konomi, Clinical Psychologist
  Need a professional to talk to? Good mental health & physical health go hand in hand. Clinical Psychologists treat many condi-tions including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, anger management, relationship/marriage problems, chronic pain, bereavement and loss, addiction issues, academic difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, and persistent mood disorders.

• Orthotics - Cathy Reshke, B.Ed (Phys.Ed), PTA, Physiotherapist Assistant, Orthotics Consultant
  Prescription orthotics are custom foot & arch supports designed to provide biomechanical control, correction, shock absorption, address foot and lower limb pathologies, and offer pain control for heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain, ITB syndrome, etc in a variety of shoes. Orthotics can improve overall comfort and function in the low back, legs, knees, ankles and feet.

• Massage Therapy & Hot Stone RMT Massage
  - Nicole Myers RMT, Janiece Henderson RMT, Stephanie Banning RMT, Doug Robertson RMT
  
  Massage Therapy & Hot Stone RMT Massage is known for its restorative, therapeutic and deeply relaxing benefits. It provides profound benefits for health and well being. Well documented benefits of massage include increasing blood and lymph circulation, decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, improving mobility and pain reduction. Massage flushes toxins, reduces stress, improves sleep, enhances digestion, increases energy levels, oxygenates organs and skin, and rejuvenates the whole body. Massage is indicated for migraine and muscle tension headaches, back, neck and shoulder pain, stiff and sore muscles from injuries or postural stressors, PMS and labour pain, stress, and depression. The hot stone experience involves placing water-heated smooth stones of various sizes on key points on the body or face. Hot Stone massage can relieve pain; promote harmony and balance within the body. The resulting deep massage and sensation of warmth and comfort is not to be missed. Relax and enjoy the wonderful sense of stillness.

• Nutritional Counselling, Food Sensitivities & Allergies - Dr. Michelle Peters
  Now you don’t have to suffer from allergies, food intolerances, or environmental sensitivities. You no longer have to avoid the things that are making you sick. Children in particular do very well with allergy treatment. Improve symptoms of hyperactivity, anxiety and mood imbalances. You and your children can get lasting, effective relief from the symptoms of allergies to eggs, dairy, gluten, wheat, animals, peanuts, shellfish, bee stings, environmental allergens, perfume, food colouring & additives, ragweed & seasonal allergens.

• Clinical Nutrition & Nutriceuticals - Dr. Michelle Peters
  Nutritional counselling, sometimes called nutritional therapy, nutritional intervention or nutritional coaching, focuses on building health and well-being. The goal of Nutritional Counselling is to educate the patient about the benefits of a sound nutritional program and healthy lifestyle, which will encourage your body to achieve optimum health and energy. Nutritional Counselling assesses an individual's nutritional imbalances and weaknesses to enhance the immune system. Your nutritional counsellor will recommend specific diets and nutritional support to help you build and maintain well-being.

• Cosmetic & Cellulite Acupuncture - Dr. Michelle Peters
  Addressing various aesthetic concerns of aging with cosmetic acupuncture and cellulite acupuncture. Cosmetic Acupuncture is a natural, customized rejuvenation treatment for the face and neck. It is known as a non-surgical facelift.
  

• Physiotherapy & Rehab - Karen Peronilla, Calvin Wong, Cathy Reshke
  Specializing in outpatient orthopaedics, sports injury and post-stroke rehabilitation, Our team has extensive experience treating patients who have sustained W.A.D. injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Physiotherapy is the treatment of preference for many who suffer from back or neck pain or joint pain such as hips, knees, ankles, wrists, elbows or shoulders. Physiotherapy has proven to be effective in the treatment and management of arthritis, diabetes, stroke and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and a range of respiratory conditions offering those afflicted with techniques to acquire and maintain an optimum level of function and pain free living.
  

• Reflexology - Janiece Henderson RMT, RM
  Reflexology is a natural and drugless healing art. It is based on the principle that there are zones and reflexes in the hands and feet which correspond to every gland, organ and part of the body. Massaging these reflex areas on the feet promotes health in the corresponding organs and stimulates natural energy, causing it to flow more freely throughout the body.

• Reiki - Janiece Henderson RMT, RM
  Originating from Japan, Reiki is a popular yet ancient method of healing. The word Reiki means ‘Universal Life Force Energy’. A trained practitioner, through the laying on of hands, activates and directs the Reiki energy. This improves the body’s ability to recognize and release blockages which may be causing illness and discomfort, while at the same time, increasing its capacity to heal.

• Japanese Acupuncture - Brian Phillips D.Ac., C.Ht.
  Acupuncture has long been used in Far Eastern medicine to bal-ance the emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the human body. Progressively more health care practitioners, both holistic and traditional are discovering the importance of acupuncture in maintaining and regaining good health. Acupuncture is a safe and effective natural therapy that is used to heal illness, prevent disease and improve well-being.

• Chinese Acupuncture - Zander Townend Dipl. Ac
  TCM Acupuncture, Jin Shin Do, Tai Chi & Qi Gong
  
  Chinese medicine is quite complex and can be difficult for some people to comprehend. This is because TCM is based, at least in part, on the Daoist belief that we live in a universe in which everything is interconnected. What happens to one part of the body affects every other part of the body. The mind and body are not viewed separately, but as part of an energetic system. Similarly, organs and organ systems are viewed as interconnected structures that work together to keep the body functioning.

• Hypnotherapy - Brian Phillips D.Ac., C.Ht.
  Hypnosis is a means of bypassing the critical conscious mind to access the subconscious mind. It is a procedure that can affect changes in sensation, perception, thoughts, feelings or behaviors by working with the subconscious mind. Hypnotherapy is used to overcome and control habits such as smoking, nail biting, or overeating. It can also be used to treat fears or phobias and improve selfesteem.

• Meditation - Wendy Davis RYT & Yoga Meditation - Sue Coleman RYT, Wendy Davis RYT
  Meditation gets rid of mind chatter, alleviates stress and enhances relaxation. It promotes a sense of serenity and can help relieve insomnia. Increase flexibility, improve posture and still your mind with Yoga, the practice of postures for strength, lengthening and vitality. Ancient Yogis believed that for man to be in harmony with himself and his environment, he had to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. To integrate these three, emotion, action, and intelligence must be in balance. This balance is achieved through exercise, breathing and meditation - three main Yoga structures.

• Pilates - Wendy Davis RYT
  Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany, the UK and the USA. As of 2005, there were 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States. The Pilates method seeks to develop controlled movement from a strong core and it does this using a range of apparatuses to guide and train the body.

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