The Well

Fred is a French Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and a graduate of the IFOGA, a French osteopathic school in Avignon, France. He is passionate in his quest to understand the human body and its workings and how osteopathic treatment can influence this complex interactive system. He received an Honorable Mention for his graduation thesis: “Measure of the effects of osteopathy follow-up on the autonomic nervous system with the Heart Rate Variability”.

Fred is also a graduate in aquatic osteopathy.

He volunteered as an osteopath in many sporting events including the French Championship Athletics and Endurance Motoring. His adventurous spirit sent him to Morocco as part of the medical team for the rally race "Raid Passion Désert". As a backpacker, he has travelled to Mont Blanc, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Mauritius, Reunion, Malta and recently Canada. Finally, he settled down and decided to call Canada his new home.

Thanks to his knowledge, he uses many different osteopathic techniques to better respond to a patients' needs and to find the origin of the problem in order to encourage the body's own healing mechanisms. He works on visceral, musculoskeletal and cranial systems with patients of all ages, from new-born babies to the elderly, as well as athletes and pregnant women.

Frederic proposes to his patients a holistic approach in collaboration with other therapists to find health and wellness.

Fred's favourite quote is: "I do not treat symptoms, I treat a person."

After seeing how massage could benefit ailing family members from an early age, Gary decided to learn about the human body and pain management. From helping break-dancers stretch and ice achy bodies in high school, to analyzing the gait of runners while managing a shoe store, the human body has never ceased to amaze him.

Educated at Sutherland-Chan School for Massage Therapy, Gary was voted class co-valedictorian due to his patient, calm and helpful demeanor. Gary chose sports therapy, Multiple Sclerosis, elderly outreach and Auto-Immune disease clinics to address and work with populations that were active, suffering with pain, in need of companionship with compassion and those that were treated unfairly due to their diagnosis. Preferred modalities include Fascial engagement, Lymph drainage, stretching and deep tissue massage.

Massage to Gary is a means of connecting with the body while feeling good. Warm, strong and careful hands await your aches and pains.

Jared graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and a Minor in Health Sciences. He then went on to obtain a Massage Therapy Diploma from Algonquin College in 2012.

Jared's love for learning about the human body first began while being heavily involved in sports as a child. This interest that was sparked through an active childhood eventually led him to study Human Kinetics. While Jared was working as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor for the Canadian Military his desire for a more comprehensive way to help his clients led him to massage therapy. Jared works with a diverse clientele from varsity athletes, new mothers to seniors. He has successfully treated children with developmental and neurological disorders and clients with issues resulting from scar tissue. Jared is dedicated to working one on one with his clients to implement the appropriate course of care for the best results. Jared had plans to increase his knowledge with training in Osteopathic Manual Manipulations over the coming years.

Mallory is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she spent her first year as an RMT working with a variety of clients and finding her groove as a massage therapist.

Her style incorporates General Swedish Massage, myofascial work, muscle energy techniques and intuitive direction to help guide each treatment in the right direction based on each client needs.

She has treated a number of different conditions with a focus on clients suffering from chronic pain due to wear and tear, muscle strain, tendinitis, dislocations, repetitive strain injuries (i.e.; carpal tunnel) and stress, just to name a few.

She has a special interest in pre and post natal massage and has gained experience with a number of clients having gone through their pregnancy with Mallory as their therapist.

Mallory believes maintenance of the body is an integral part to leading a healthy life. She looks forward to working with you to bring health and happiness into your life.

Marta brings a diverse range of experience to massage therapy including work with St. John Ambulance and a background in aquatics and teaching with the City of Toronto. She has worked with Varsity athletes, HIV patients, and on the ante-natal ward treating infants and women pre and post natal through labour and delivery. Currently, she is part of the health science faculty at Centennial College. Marta is also the team therapist for various provincial and national sports teams.

Massage Therapy Diploma Program (Centennial College, 2002)

Ontario Massage Therapy Association Member (2003)

College of Massage Therapists of Ontario registration (2003)

Aquatic Massage Therapy, Techniques Course (The Waters, 2003)

Scapular Stretch and Rotator Cuff Release (level 1 - 2006)

Therapeutic Ultrasound (2006)

Muscle Energy and Myofascial Release of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis (CATA 2008)

Teacher of Adult Learning (2008)

Sports Movement Specialist (Level 1)

First Aid and Swimming Instructor (Life Saving Society)

National Lifeguard (Life Saving Society)

Hot/Cold Stone Massage Certificate

Babysitting Instructor (St. John Ambulance)

Shelagh's extensive experience in dance and yoga has given her a deep understanding of the body and the stresses it can experience, as well as the healing benefits of movement and breath. This awareness has helped her become an intuitive and focused therapist.

A graduate of Kikkawa College, she uses a variety of techniques including Trigger Point and Myofascial Release, Swedish and Thai massage, all of which are grounded in a belief in treating each client based on their unique needs and in the inherent healing power of mindful touch. Shelagh also has a substantial amount of experience with Pre and Post Natal Massage and has lead infant massage workshops.

The benefits of treatment range from simple relaxation to sustained relief from chronic pain, injury, and stress. Better sleep, improved energy levels, and pure bliss have been reported.

For many years of his life, Tyler has been studying the art and science of the human body. Seven years ago he entered the world of martial arts under the banner of Jeet Kune Do, which became a huge part of his life.

Tyler became even more fascinated in how the human body works, which lead him to be a graduate of the Sutherland Chan Massage Therapy program. He has worked with and treated a wide range of people, runners and athletes, both for general maintenance and those with injuries, prenatal patients, post surgical patients, people with nervous system disorders, as well as people who work at a desk all day. He also gives a great relaxation/stress related treatment. Whatever the reason for the visit, Tyler believes in working with each patient as an individual, and helping them live as healthily and happily in their bodies as possible.

Yuval Blum is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem School of Classical Chinese Medicine and is a member of The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. He specializes in Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine. In addition to receiving his diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yuval is also a graduate of CCTM (under the direction of Peter Van Kervel, its founder), a course that integrate Western Pathology into Chinese Medicine application. Yuval utilizes his knowledge to identify the root of the body’s imbalance to devise specialized personalized treatment solutions that lead to optimum results and patient well-being. Yuval’s treatment approach combines Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dietary & Lifestyle counselling. He is an energetic and enthusiastic therapist who is continually updating his knowledge. Yuval will be happy to meet with you to evaluate and advise you on potential treatment solutions.

Areas of expertise:

Gynecology and Woman's Health

Infertility

Pre-Post Natal

Pediatrics

Emotional Conditions

Acute/Chronic Pain and Pain Management

Chronic Disease

And More

Courses and Continuing

5 Elements Acupuncture

CCTM- Western Pathology in Chinese Medicine

Emotions, Stress and Trauma in Chinese Medicine

Gynecology and Woman's Health

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

"In the course of needling, the acupuncturist should remain as alert as if at the point of an abyss and his hand should hold the needle as persistently as if holding a tiger". Su Wen 25