Ryan Burnham  RMT

Ryan is a recent graduate of the Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto. He is currently pursuing his Can-Fit-Pro personal training certification, to better advise his clients and help them achieve their wellness goals.

Ryan is skilled in sports massage techniques, Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, hydrotherapy modalities, joint mobilization and manual lymph drainage.

An avid fitness and health enthusiast, Ryan is a strong advocate of the holistic approach to wellness. He works closely with his clients to achieve an optimal state of wellbeing.

Lesley Greco  RMT

Since graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1996 Lesley has been driven by her love of learning. In addition to Swedish massage she has trained extensively in various bodywork modalities such as thai massage, energetic bodywork, movement, psychodramatic bodywork® and related fields such as dreamwork, spirituality, psychotherapy, and expressive arts. Her studies have taken her all over North America, Europe and Asia. Her work has been described as intuitive, integrative, nourishing and has been profoundly informed by her artistic pursuits and studies with the masters of their respective fields, most particularly Canadian dancer Margie Gillis and legendary New York composer Pauline Oliveros. Currently Lesley is involved in the certificate program of the deep listening institute® researching the relationship between bodywork, dreamwork, and creative expression.

Denise Johnson  RMT

Denise Johnson is a registered massage therapist who obtained her massage diploma from Everest College (formally CDI) in 2006, and advanced massage therapy diploma from Centennial College in 2008.

Denise has extensive experience providing therapeutic massage to terminally ill patients, pregnant women and infants.

Since joining Balance Integrated Healthcare in 2010, Denise has worked diligently to educate her clients on the benefits of massage therapy, and on the importance of after-care in maintaining a state of wellness.

Denise is mom to three healthy and happy young children, and is able to relate to her pre- and post-natal clients very well. She understands intimately the physical challenges placed on women’s bodies during all stages of pregnancy, labour, delivery and post-natal.

Michelle Mohamed  RMT

Michelle is a Registered Massage Therapist and a certified Etheric practitioner specializing in rehabilitative, therapeutic and pre and postnatal massage. In addition to working on the physical level, she also focuses on re-educating her clients and helping them reconnect their minds, bodies and spirits.

After graduating from Centennial College's massage therapy program in 2004, Michelle has served a wide range of clients including healthy individuals in need of general therapeutic maintenance as well as those in need of more significant therapeutic interventions. Michelle has also helped expectant mothers with overall health and pain management, as well as spending some time working with women experiencing difficult and high risk pregnancies.

Michelle believes firmly that no matter what condition you are suffering from, whether it is a specific muscular-skeletal condition, migraine headaches, or chronic pain/stress, building strong relationships between your physical, mental and spiritual selves is essential to remedying the core causes of your condition. Every individual has the innate tools to build and nurture these relationships. Michelle’s role as massage therapist will guide you along this path.

"I endeavour to create a warm and supportive environment in which to work with you towards complete and overall well being."

Judith Neilly  RMT 

Judith brings a complementary skill set to the Balance Integrated Health Care team. As an experienced massage therapist, with a specialty in Osteopathy, she effectively helps clients restore healthy body function by locating the stresses and strains of injuries, repetitive motions and dysfunctional patterns to help encourage natural healing.

Judith continues to apply a genuine holistic approach to her 19 years as a practicing RMT, understanding that all aspects of one’s life (lifestyle, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) play a collaborative role in one’s health. Believing that while ‘no two people are alike, nor should a treatment’, she tailors and seamlessly integrates her generous repertoire of therapeutic techniques to satisfy the specific health needs of her clients. Some of these include; Cranio-sacral Therapies, Visceral Manipulation, Lymph Drainage, Post Isometric Relaxation, Strain-Counter-strain, Muscle Energy, Joint Mobilization.

Judith’s well-rounded experience and knowledge as a dynamic and caring therapist also affords her a gifted intuitive sense that allows her to gain insight into her clients’ health through massage and Osteopathy. As a result, she is able to help create awareness of existing and potential health issues while improving their well being via the customized treatment she is known so well for.

Clients in Judith’s practice range in age from newborns to seniors in their 90’s, all displaying a wide assortment of diverse health issues. Judith is a graduate from the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy (S.O.C.O.), an active member of The Society of Osteopaths of Canada (S.O.C.), and over the years, has taught anatomy to Yoga Teachers and Practitioners.

Marilyn O'Hara  RMT

Marilyn is currently on maternity leave.

Marilyn believes movement goes hand-in-hand with good health. That’s why health and fitness play such an important role in her life. In addition to being a Registered Massage Therapist, she is also a NSCA-certified* personal trainer, runner, triathlete, and has studied and taught karate. Simply put, Marilyn feels fortunate to live pain-free, and she’s passionate about helping others to do the same.

Marilyn creates a supportive environment for her clients, teaching them how their muscles and joints should move. By passing on this essential knowledge, Marilyn encourages and supports her clients to take better care of their bodies, and ultimately helps them to prevent and manage injuries.

Marilyn offers a variety of services, including relaxation massage, work with essential oils, pre- and post-event treatments for runners and triathletes, myofascial release, and rehabilitation programs for clients with injuries and chronic conditions. Finally, Marilyn is committed to lifelong learning: she has studied Reiki (level 1), prenatal and infant massage, the biomechanics of running, and gentle but effective techniques to relieve jaw dysfunction and pain (TMJ).

*National Strength and Conditioning Association

Marion Penny  RMT

An avid runner and former ballet dancer, Marion is no stranger to the benefits of massage therapy and other forms of body work.

Taking an active interest in anatomy, body biomechanics, remedial exercise and sports medicine, Marion decided to return to school where she graduated from Sutherland Chan in 2008. Her philosophy is learning how to maintain a state of balance in all aspects of life: mind, body and spirit.

Marion combines the clinical skills learned at Sutherland Chan with her daily practice of educating her clients. This enables them to reach their optimum health goals, but more important, how to be strong and pain and stress free.

While at Sutherland Chan, Marion had the opportunity to work alongside Healthcare specialists at Lyndhurst Spinal Cord rehabilitation Centre, working with central nervous system and spinal cord injuries.

At Women’s College Hospital, she worked in the High Risk Pregnancy Unit with pre- and post-partum women. Her internship at Princess Margaret Lodge involved assisting patients undergoing Cancer treatment.

Marion practices deep tissue Swedish massage, alongside other modalities which include fascial techniques, joint mobilizations, stretching techniques, lymph drainage, pressure points, active release, and hydrotherapy.

While Marion’s experience is varied, her focus is geared towards sports massage, pre- and post- pregnancy care, and oncology.

Recognizing a need for massage therapy in the health care system, particularly in palliative and long term care, Marion oversees a wide range of clients in need of pain and stress management.

Marion joined the Balance team in July 2010.

Etai Tintpulver  RMT 

Etai studied massage therapy at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and became certified in 2005. Since then he has become trained in Thai massage, craniosacral therapy, and various connective tissue release modalities. He also works at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy where he teaches manual techniques, and the treatment of musculoskeletal pathologies.

Etai approaches pain and dysfunction from a structural perspective. He works directly on problem areas to manage pain and also works indirectly to correct underlying postural imbalances, and release energetic holding patterns. His work can range from deep tissue release to the subtlety of craniosacral therapy. Often, multiple modalities are used in one treatment to create longer lasting benefits.

Etai's clinical experience comprises:

• acute to chronic pain
• headaches
• migraines
• occupational strains
• car accidents
• overuse injuries
• running injuries
• physical traumas
• post-surgical recovery

Kam Toor  RMT, TCMP 

Kam Toor is the Founder and Director of Balance Integrated Healthcare in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 1996 and a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She graduated with a Doctoral Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Tuina Massage.

Kam opened Balance Integrated Healthcare in Toronto, Ontario where she maintains her private clinical practice in massage therapy, acupuncture, and traditional Chinese medicine. Her impressive and loyal patient base is a testament to her skill. The passion to open Balance Integrated Healthcare came from Kam's desire and drive to run a clinic that would encompass and reflect her belief in restoring a balance in one’s life. Kam's goal is to educate, excite and raise consciousness about complimentary health care practices.

One of Kam's major focuses is in treating all stages of women’s reproductive wellness, from enhancing fertility, through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. By working collaboratively with other health caregivers such as physicians, midwives and doulas Kam has been able to provide the most comprehensive and effective care for her clients.

Julie Yeung  RMT TCMP

Julie Yeung received her Doctoral Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2006. Although her main area of focus is in musculo-skeletal conditions due to her keen interest in fitness, she firmly believes in the benefits of massage for stress reduction and improving wellness.

Where appropriate and with the client’s consent, Julie may incorporate massage therapy with acupuncture and other related modalities, including cupping, Tuina massage and electro-stimulation acupuncture. Julie has also been practising Traditional Thai Massage, otherwise known as lazy man’s yoga, since 1999, and visited Thailand in 2003 to refresh her skills.

Through her care and attention, Julie has built a busy practice at Balance Integrated Healthcare but always welcomes new clients and strives to address their specific needs.