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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.
Judith Neilly RMT, Osteopath
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 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
Etai Tintpulver RMT BSc
Etai's career in massage began in 2001 after taking a course in Swedish massage. His passion for bodywork grew and he underwent the registered massage therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. His training there integrated a variety of treatment modalities including connective tissue release, orthopedic manipulations and craniosacral therapy. Combining these modalities with Thai Massage, he offers a style which is deep while minimizing discomfort. His goal as a therapist is to help his clients manage pain by returning to structural balance and regaining freedom of movement. Etai has worked with people suffering from acute to chronic pain, stress, headaches, occupational strain and overuse injuries, runners and other athletic people, and those who have been in accidents or other traumas.
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.
Onyx Uriarte RMT, B.F.A.
Onyx is a graduate (with honours) from Kikkawa College in Massage Therapy, and a long standing experienced therapist who integrates various healing modalities into her massage sessions. On her own healing journey Onyx became interested in learning more about the human energy field, which led her to an exploration of Reiki healing. In 1996 Onyx completed Reiki I/II along with a certification in Expressive Art Therapy from ISIS-Canada.
As an Expressive Art Therapist Onyx has grown both professionally and personally working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), autism and emotional/mental imbalances. Simultaneously with this work, Onyx studied for five years in Egyptian and Celtic healing traditions. Her repetoire of energy work has grown to also include Reconnective healing. To round out this energetic work Onyx may also apply her training in Thai Yoga Massage into sessions.
In 1998, Onyx began to include craniosacral therapy in her work and has since seen clients respond by receiving deep relaxation and new insights from the internal shifts made via their body's craniosacral system. Encouraged by the successful responses to craniosacral therapy, Onyx has continued to deepen her knowledge of craniosacral therapy, including craniosacral therapy for pediatrics. On many occasions, she has also teacher assisted for the Cranial Therapy Centre.
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.
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