For the body
Registered Massage Therapy . Acupuncture + Eastern Medicine . Naturopathic Medicine . Holistic Nutrition .
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Find your balance.
You are not uncomfortable, tired or in pain for no reason. It’s time to listen to what your body is telling you.
It's easy for us to recognize what we don't "like" about our body. We can list off all the things we wish were different or could change. We get caught up in our physical appearance but we are talking about more than that. We are talking about how we take 'care' of our bodies. We know there is something wrong about how we 'feel in our body' and that we have to make 'a change'. But when we try to make those changes - to make our bodies healthier and stronger - we often get stuck.
Why do we find it so hard to take care of ourselves?
In order for us to grow and move forward, we have to be willing to ask hard questions and truly listen to what our bodies are telling us. Only then can we be strong enough to start living the life we not only want - but need - to be the most authentic version of ourselves.
What's your body telling you?
Registered Massage Therapy
The power of bodywork
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Sure, massage therapy can help you relax - but there is so much more to it than that. It can be a powerful ally in healing and in your healthcare regime.
Geared towards the relief of stress or pain management, we offer advanced bodywork therapy that goes beyond traditional massage therapy providing holistic medical treatments that are tailored just for you.
Our team of registered massage therapists are experienced leaders in their fields of massage therapy techniques. After reviewing your health history and making an assessment, your therapist will recommend treatment tailored to your specific needs - whether that’s healing from an injury, coping with chronic pain or dealing with swollen pregnant feet.
Individual Therapy
60 minute session $145 - $155
75 minute session $175 - $185
90 minute session $200 - $215
120 minute session $270
Acupuncture + Eastern Medicine
The power of energy flow
If you have never had acupuncture you might be hesitant about those ‘needles’ but there’s much more to acupuncture than you think.
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways create an energy flow - Qi, pronounced "chee" - through the body that is responsible for overall health. Disruption of the energy flow can cause disease. By applying acupuncture to certain points, it is thought to improve the flow of Qi, thereby improving health.
Our highly trained registered Acupuncturists and Eastern Medicine practitioners use a variety of classical and holistic techniques, from cupping to herbal medicine, to help the body's ability to heal itself from a variety of chronic and acute conditions. Ailments that have been proven to benefit from acupuncture treatment include arthritic or common pain, injury, digestive distress, insomnia, stress, depression, anxiety and more. With each session, your energy flow is improved until your body and mind gently return to harmony.
Individual Treatments
60 / 90 minute initial assessment and treatment $140 / $160
60 minute follow up treatment $125
45 minute follow up treatment $105
105 minute facial acupuncture assessment and treatment $185
75 minute facial acupuncture follow up treatment $140
Naturopathic Medicine
The power of nature
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Natural. Non-invasive. Self-Healing. Naturopathic Medicine is a science-based and holistic healthcare system that combines traditional, natural, and modern scientific knowledge to help stimulate the body’s natural power.
Symptoms of discomfort and pain are seen as warning signs that the body is not functioning properly. The main goal of Naturopathic Medicine is to determine the underlying cause(s) of symptoms so that health is optimized and future illness is prevented.
A Naturopathic practitioner considers the person ‘as a whole’ to assess all of the internal and external factors that could be affecting the optimal health and physiology of the person. As a result, every treatment plan created specifically and uniquely supports the needs of each individual.
In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies can include: nutritional supplements, botanical medicine and traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. For many patients, this holistic approach to healthcare provides a new perspective and awareness where the restoration and maintenance of optimal health can be achieved ‘naturally’.
Individual Sessions
75 minute initial intake session $245
60 minute annual wellness session $200
30 minute follow up session $105
Holistic Nutrition
The power of food
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Creating positive health habits should not drive a person crazy, or feel extreme. Health begins with a simple natural foundation that stems from being good to yourself and eating nutrient-dense foods.
Holistic Nutritionists are professionals that are first and foremost educators, and a support system to provide you with nutritional tools on your journey to better health. However, having the knowledge of what one ‘ought to do for their body’ is often not enough to elicit behaviour change.
A Holistic Nutritionist will work from a strength-based approach - leaning into what works for you already nutritionally. By taking an inventory of your routines, symptoms, and mapping out where you would like to land, we build a sustainable roadmap to change in collaboration with our clients.
We are here to inform, elicit, and maintain health through whole foods and mindful practices. The body, mind, and soul are interconnected and yearn to thrive. Food is inspiring, ritualistic, brings communities together, and is meant to be enjoyed. Learn how to celebrate and nourish you + your body.
Individual Sessions
75 minute initial intake session $140
60 minute follow up $125
30 minute follow up $70
Full week meal plan $140
Your team
If you’re ready to feel comfortable, confident and strong within your body, we’re here to help.
Practitioners
Elise Clarke RMT
Tiffany Desveaux RHN
Renata Polivka RMT
Amy Proszowski RMT
Dr. Emily Fitzgerald B.HSc, ND
William Sung R.TCMP, R.Ac
Karen Tsoi R.TCMP, R.Ac
Frequently asked questions
+ What happens during a treatment session?
Each treatment session is unique to you and your needs. Depending on what treatment you decide to proceed with. In your initial consultation with your selected practitioner, you will be asked questions related to what you hope to accomplish during treatment and how long you have been experiencing symptoms of discomfort, pain or lack of mobility. We will discuss your lifestyle, your current situation and those things that are working or not working for you. Some treatment can be short term. Sometimes treatment will need to be ongoing for several months to work on deeper or more severe issues. Together you and your practitioner will come up with a plan. You will be encouraged to be an active participant in treatment, and will be offered some reading or exercises which you can do on your own to integrate the best possible healing and change. Our aim is for you to leave the first session feeling some relief and with a plan in mind.
+ What can I expect from practitioners?
You can expect to receive compassion, empathy, respect and understanding from us in an environment that feels warm, safe and inviting. You can expect to receive practical guidance and perhaps new perspectives to help you uncover and understand patterns and negative habits that are inhibiting you from living your best life. By using empathy and by paying careful attention to your words, mood, and body language, we will work in a way that feels comfortable for you, at your pace, and always with your goals in mind.
+ What does each treatment session cost? Will my health insurance pay for it?
Our fees range from $120-$190 per individual treatment session for Registered Massage Therapy (depending on the duration of the session) and $90-$145 per individual treatment session for Acupuncture (again depending on the duration of the session). Naturopathic Medicine ranges from $95-$235 (depending on the type and duration of session).
All our practitioners are registered members within their field. Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine treatments sessions are typically covered by extended health benefits plans. However, as every plan is different, we ask that you confirm the exact details of your benefits in advance. We provide insurance receipts electronically and offer direct billing to: Canada Life, Manulife, Sun Life, LiUNA Local 283, Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Alliance and Green Shield. However, please note, it is your responsibility to ensure your sessions will be covered should you choose to use benefits.
+ I'm not sure where to start, or which practitioner to choose. Who can help me?
Whether you’re looking for a new practitioner, or have never been to treatment before, the process of finding the right professional can be overwhelming. Navigating through hundreds of profiles online and confusion about the process itself may be a barrier to receiving the support you need. At Mindful Maelstrom we want to help make that process as stress-free as possible. Connect with our Intake Team to help find the right treatment for you.
Our Intake Team will:
- Work with you to understand your unique needs and goals, and will identify the practitioner who is best suited for you based on their approach and expertise
- Help you to understand your extended health insurance benefits and will work with you to get maximum benefit from your coverage
- Help you to navigate your options if financial limitations have created a barrier to receiving mental health support
- Answer any questions you have about treatment and guide you through the process of becoming a new client at Mindful Maelstrom
- Help you to schedule your initial and ongoing appointments as needed
Ready to find your balance?
We’re here to help take the pain and stress away.