Our team combines the best of Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Nutrition and Counselling. We emphasize the science of sound medical knowledge with the intuition and creative thinking that embodies the art of medicine. We work collaboratively with our clients to find solutions that address the cause of their concerns. Scroll down to view a short description of each of the modalities we offer. For more information on a particular service please click the title to link that modalities main page.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that incorporates the art and science of traditional and natural forms of medicine with modern scientific knowledge. The practice of naturopathic medicine involves disease diagnosis as well as treatment and prevention using natural therapies that include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation, traditional Chinese medicine / acupuncture and lifestyle counseling. A Naturopathic Doctor is a primary care practitioner distinguished by their practicing philosophy, which seeks to restore and maintain optimum health by emphasizing nature’s inherent self-healing process. A naturopathic doctor views the individual from a wholistic perspective, incorporating the physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors affecting the patient. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes disease as a process rather than disease as an entity. The primary goal is to treat the underlying cause of the disease by selecting treatments that are unique to the individual and not simply the symptoms. This approach has proven successful in treating both chronic and acute conditions. In Ontario, licensed Naturopathic Doctors have at least 7 years of post-secondary education, must graduate from an accredited educational institution, receive their professional licensing from the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BDDT-N) as well as complete and pass international licensing exams (NPLEX). Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario have recently become regulated under the Regulated Health Practitioners Act (RHPA) alongside medical doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and most other health-care providers in the province. For more information of Naturopathic Medicine click here Book with a Naturopathic Doctor
Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy – IV Therapy
IV therapy offers the unique ability to replenish the body’s micronutrients when the limitations of oral supplementation and diet cannot achieve a therapeutic dose. Click here to learn more.
Chiropractic Medicine
Manual manipulation of the spine and other joints in the body has been mentioned since 1500 BC in Chinese and Greek writing. In fact, Hippocrates, the iconic Greek physician, published a text detailing the importance of manual manipulation and the role of the spine in diagnosing and treating illness. The official beginning of the modern chiropractic professional dates back to 1895 when Canadian, D.D. Palmer began to define the profession. Throughout the twentieth century, the profession has gained considerable recognition and scientific support. Chiropractic care is safe, effective and an important part of our comprehensive care delivery. For more information of Chiropractic Medicine click here Book with Dr. Mehran Tabrizi
Registered Massage Therapy
At IHI, all massage therapy is provided by Registered Massage Therapists. Massage therapy is an important therapeutic tool for relaxation and deep muscular release. Registered Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario and is a highly effective therapy for a variety of conditions and general wellness promotion. Massage therapy enhances joint function, improves circulation, increases metabolism and promotes the overall healing process. It is effective for many conditions in which body relaxation and the reduction of swelling and muscle mobilization are required. Massage therapy helps to bring relief from the stresses of everyday living and injury. For more information of Registered Massage Therapy click here Book with a RMT
Counseling Services
“At times EVERYONE needs someone to talk to, without judgment, without attitude, with open arms” Counseling is a supportive and collaborative process where clients are assisted in dealing with aspects of their life that may be causing them turmoil, discomfort, stress, worry, fear, anger, and/or confusion. Counseling provides the client with a safe supportive place where they can explore these deep personal issues without fear of judgement. Counseling can help clients to identify coping strategies that are no longer working and offer new and effective ways of dealing with problems. Counseling can also provide valuable feedback regarding the interpretation and understanding of personal life experiences, helping clients to achieve new insights into themselves and their relationships. Counseling can be used at any time, for whatever reason, big or small. It is a vehicle of insight, change, prevention and life enhancement. At IHI, our counselor is has a Master’s of Social Work, a designation that facilitates insurance coverage with many employee benefit packages. Book with Lauren Berger Book with Ariel Blau
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine is an evidence based medicine and is the oldest continuously practiced medicine in the world, dating back to the First Century BCE. TCM’s understanding of the body is focused on the functional entities of the body and their ability to work harmoniously when the body is in a balanced and healthy state, or their disfunction when there is disease or health problems. TCM seeks to use presenting signs and symptoms to find the pattern of disease and therefore treat the root cause. This diagnostic method is rooted in TCM’s idea that in order to understand a person’s health, you must study the functional aspects, rather than the structures themselves. Treatment therapies in TCM include Acupuncture, Diet and Lifestyle counselling, Cupping, Massage, Herbal Medicine, exercises (Tai Chi/Qi Gong), as well as many other auxiliary techniques. For more information of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture click here Book with Jonathan Handel
Therapeutic Yoga
Our Yoga is Medicine… This is not your average drop in class, this is a 6 week yoga therapy program dedicated to your health. All levels of yoga participants are welcome to attend, and our emphasis is towards beginner and intermediate students. Private yoga therapy sessions are also available. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition
These days nutrition is a complicated subject. Are carbs good or bad? Which type of fats should you eat? What is Vitamin D and where can you find it? Eating used to be intuitive but that’s not the case in today’s modern world. A Nutritionist can help you make sense of the complicated food environment. Using personalized nutrition and a whole foods approach, a Nutritionist takes into account your unique needs and lifestyle. They look at factors surrounding food choice such as sleep, stress, and mood, to develop an individualized plan to help you reach your goals. There is no one size fits all dietary approach, that’s why our Nutritionist will sort through the evidence and figure out what’s going to work for you! Food is fuel, and nutrient imbalances can affect every system of the body. Our Nutritionist will provide recommendations for foods and lifestyle techniques that will bring your body back into balance, whether it be digestive troubles, hormonal issues, mood difficulties, or others. Click here to learn more about our Infinite Nutrition Program. Book with Lisa Taylor or Victoria Pieszczynski