NEWS: The Ontario Provincial Government proposes to more than double the tax we pay on Registered Massage Therapy. Find out what you can do! WELCOME! From deep massage to gentle craniosacral therapy anyone can benefit from bodywork treatments by one of our therapists at Toronto Bodyworks. Touch is essential for physical and emotional health and not surprisingly various forms of bodywork have been in existence for hundreds or thousands of years. You too could benefit. You may even be covered for massage therapy or for acupuncture on your health plan. Bodywork therapy is different for everyone; if feeling your facial muscles relax to diminishing lines on the face is what eases your soul, then take it. If you’d rather sink into the heat of a hot stone massage integrated with the thumbs and elbows of a good shiatsu treatment we can always find the right mix to put you back into place. Sometimes it’s not necessary to mix it up and sometimes you already know exactly what you need. We do whatever works to keep you healthy and living optimally. We give you our best. Sue Sheedy RMT, CST, Dipl.ST, D.Ac, Dipl.Ac, Ar, Refl. Please note that Sue is presently on Maternity leave, returning September, 2009. Sue was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario. In 1991, she began pursuing her strong interest in bodywork by studying reflexology with the Touchpoint Institute in Belleville. Four years later she moved to Toronto to study shiatsu at the Shiatsu School of Canada and graduated with the class of 1997 and went in to private practice. Her long-term desire to work in Traditional Chinese Medicine resulted in the completion of studies to receive a diploma in acupuncture from the SSC Institute in 1999, and diploma in herbology from the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2006. To expand the scope of her practice she returned to school to study massage at Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School and received her diploma and registration in 2001. Since then Sue has taken several continuing education courses including hot stone massage, NISA (deep tissue realignment), aromatherapy, cosmetic acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. To-date Sue's extensive well-rounded background in bodywork includes certification in eight modalities, including western massage, shiatsu and acupuncture. As one of the longest practicing cosmetic acupuncturists in Toronto, Sue has made appearances on Breakfast Television (2005, 2006); for Slice TV on the series Plastic Makes Perfect (2007) and has been asked to speak on her expertise at events. Her cosmetic acupuncture work has been featured in Vitality Magazine (September 2004) and Beyond Fitness Magazine. Sue's unique approach and skillset gives her the ability to integrate modalities to achieve the desired effect. Most importantly, she strives to do whatever works to keep you living healthy and optimally. Sophi Robertson RMT Born in Montreal and raised in Cornwall Ontario, Sophi grew up immersed in French education giving her a bilingual background. After her first year at Trent University Sophi chose to take time off to explore her career options. Holistic health became a focus in her research, culminating in an education at Fleming College in Massage Therapy. Sophi graduated in 2003 and established a practice in Peterbourgh. Feeling drawn to the allure of the big city Sophi moved to Toronto and began her practice with Toronto Bodyworks in June 2004. Postgraduate courses to date include Thai Massage (including Thai foot massage) (Hawaii, 2003; Thailand, 2005), Ethics and Massage Therapy (2006), TMJ dysfunction (2006), Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation of the Cervical Region (2007), Lymphatic Drainage (2007), Schweitzer's Deep Tissue Therapy (2008) and Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (September 2008 - June 2009) Julie O'Connor RMT Julie moved to Toronto from her hometown of Peterborough in 2003 to pursue her interest in becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. After being accepted into the Sutherland-Chan school of Massage Julie realized her love of the profession and a desire for a more holistic approach to life. Since graduation in 2005 Julie has worked in a variety of massage environments. She has now been with Toronto Bodyworks since January 2006. On her continuing education path Julie has taken level I Craniosacral Therapy through Sutherland Chan’s continuing education program (2007) and is currently undergoing the long and admirable pursuit of an acupuncture diploma with the SSC Institute. Her program completes in the later part of 2010. Keja Lake RMT Keja was born in Washington State and raised in Toronto and Guelph Ontario. Her postgraduate education consists of Social/Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics and African Studies at U of T. Keja integrated her education with experience as a volunteer in rural Zambia empowering communities and individuals to improve their living standards and opportunities in terms of health, environment, education and economy. Returning from Africa Keja began her pursuit in bodywork having experienced holistic therapies most of her life. Keja decided on Massage Therapy with Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School and graduated from the 2200-hour program in July 2006. Keja aims to improve her clients' quality of life through healing touch and hopes to add many more modalities to her growing collection of skills. In April 2008 Keja underertook the NISA basic certification course and in May of 2008 she completed Level 1 CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute. Sarah Marinoff-Risdill RMT Born and raised in Toronto Sarah has always been drawn to health care. In her final year of high school Sarah completed an internship at the Hospital for Sick Kids on the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Ward where she took children’s vitals and helped out with administrative work (2004). Attracted to a continuation of working one on one with clients Sarah researched and enrolled in the massage therapy program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She graduated with honours in 2006. She has been with Toronto Bodyworks since February 2008. Currently Sarah is continuing her education by working towards her BA part-time and is interested in learning more in the massage profession with fascial work, joint play and reflexology. Dorothy Borosz RMT Born and raised Torontonian, Dorothy always knew she wanted to persue a career within the health care field until one day she found herself at Sutherland-Chan. This confirmed her life long desire and she graduated in 2008. It is very important to Dorothy to continue adding skills and modalities to her current knowledge base. She is dedicated to helping people regain, maintain and / or enhance their quality of life. Lisa Quaning, Acupuncturist, Doctor of Chinese Medicine Lisa began her training in the healing arts practicing Therapeutic touch, Healing touch, and Polarity Therapy. A student of Buddhist meditation and thought, she studied acupuncture at oneof Canada¹s most reputable schools, The Institute of Traditional ChineseMedicine, practicing at the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital in Hangzhou, China. Lisa is a member of the Ontario Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (OAATCM). She is certified in cosmetic acupuncture, as well as Shi Liao traditional Chinese dietary therapy. Acupuncture, along with being a discipline, is spiritual in nature. The opportunity to help people discover their ability to heal themselves is central to her practise. She is currently advancing her studies in the area of Chinese herbal medicine.