This is my go-to place for my monthly massages because I absolutely love it!…read more I am someone who works a desk job, do not take as many breaks as I should, and some days I feel like I'm carrying all the world's problems. This brings me to why I max out on my massage benefits every year. Aches Away is great especially for their No Frills massages. I can appreciate a relaxing massage with essential oils and spa-type flair, but after about 30 mins I'm a bit bored. The No Frills massage is just that - go in and cater to your needs. Amy is my go-to RMT. I have tried their RMTs, but Amy is brilliant for me because she provides deep-tissue massage and hits pressure points. If I am honest, it hurt quite a lot in the beginning but in the best way. I felt renewed after. Since it is downtown, I typically walk or bike because parking can be a pain. The building is right outside of College station, which is quite convenient.

I had my daughter go here for a sports massage to help get some knots out. The time was spent…read moreshowing her some posture techniques and he even had her record 8 minutes of him teaching her to stretch. What a waste of time and money.

Dr. Ken is an experienced chiropractic practitioner who has assisted me over the course of the past…read morefew weeks in alleviating back and shoulder tension. He is quick to diagnose and "look beyond the obvious" and pin point root causes for pain and discomfort. I'm progressing well. Dr. Ken does his best to answer my questions and has a deep knowledge of the body as well as general health. I would recommend Dr. Ken to those new to chiropractic adjustments.

From the owner: Dr. Ken uses the unique C3 program to customize a treatment plan for your body. C3 stands for…read moreCustomized, Checking and Communication. By constantly re-checking your tests that are painful, Dr. Ken is able to optimize your treatment to decrease those painful results. The goal is to leave each and every session better than when you came for that session. Dr. Ken treats you and only you during the 20 minute chiropractic sessions. The average chiropractic session is 7-8 minutes with some chiropractors leaving the room to treat other people. Dr. Ken treats many triathletes and runners but also all of the various athletes including top swimmers in Canada and world ranked Tae Kwon Do fighters. Dr. Ken is the medical team lead for the upcoming Pan Am Games in Toronto. Previously Dr. Ken has experience as chiropractor for Judo Ontario, The North American Police Soccer Championships, and as The British Team Chiropractor for the European Veterans Athletic Championships.

Huiguang Chen is R.TCMP/R.Ac (Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and…read moreAcupuncturist). This narrow storefront is almost hidden next to the bustle of the supermarket next door. Chinese herbs (both in original natural form to be taken home and decocted, and in pill form) are available at the counter on a walk-in basis. Acupuncture is better scheduled with a phone call in advance. I called over on a Wednesday morning, and was given a slot in that afternoon. The consultation area is in the back of the store, with a desk wedged into a compact space. The usual three-finger measure of pulse was taken (right hand on pillow, left hand on pillow), and ailments described in English were recorded in Chinese script. There seems to be two separate treatment beds, where each patient can lie down on his or her stomach, to have the needles applied (in the back, legs, neck and read). Electro-stimulation was applied for 20 minutes (and I dozed with the immediate relief). On this visit, I was prescribed herbs in pill form, rather than being given herbs to decoct (boil) at home. On request, Chen issued me a receipt with letterhead of The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, presumably acceptable to my extended healthcare provider for reimbursement. The herb pills are not reimburseable, but they're a nominal cost. Payment is by cash only, with a bank on the corner if you forget. From 2005-2012, I had been going cross-town (to Dupont Street) to a senior TCM practitioner, with whom I have been very satisfied. Since I live on the east side, going locally saves me the crosstown commute. My treatment by Chen was as professional and competent as I have had with others in the past.

This man is so legit. So nice, knows what he is talking about and will not scam you…read more His wife is also very sweet, and helps him. What a power couple. He does acupuncture, and can also diagnose and prescribe you traditional chinese medicine that you take home and boil. He has helped me so much. You can drop in for traditional chinese medicine, but acupuncture requires appointment. His hours are a little unique and it has always caused me confusion, so I am doing a public service here. He is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and open 10:30-6 otherwise. They both go to lunch from 1-2pm.

Let me tell you a little about this place. I ride horses. Its a long story but.... I blew out my…read moreknee. Basically it went in a direction knees do not go in. Nuf said. I was not in good shape(pain wise) I went to this clinic on the advise of a friend... OMG this really helped my knee. As well as while I was at this clinic I observed pictures and notes from some celeb clients that this Doctor had treated. From National ballerinas to some famous Rock stars...... Impressive!!!! Oh and now.. My knee is perfect! FYI.

I visited them for a cyst removal and the operation went well. The followup was sketchy…read more An assistant removed my stitches way too early and the incision open right up and now I have a nasty scar that could have been avoided.

With restrictions finally lifting, I beeped in for a massage with Vanessa. Probably the best…read moremassage I've ever had, truly needed this one since I've been beating myself up while working out at home due to gyms remaining closed. She assessed my problem areas prior to getting to work, which I appreciated. This was no joke or relaxation session. If you have anything that's bothering you, she can help. I've already booked 2 more appointments in the coming weeks since I know she will gain popularity quick and her bookings will fill up fast. Prior to addressing issues, Vanessa discussed them with me and what kind of work would be beneficial to address my pain. Looking forward to my next appointment already!

This is an amazing practice. I've always felt comfortable, safe and at home here. Mahaya offers…read morenaturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, osteopathy, massage, therapy and more. I was having serious stomach problems because of my gluten intolerance and Lindsey White cleaned up my diet, helped me balance my PH levels so I wasn't so acidic, and worked with me to figure out how best to treat my issue. My doctor couldn't figure out what was wrong with me, but Lindsey had me feeling much better in weeks. It's worth noting that the staff here are super supportive of LGBT folks. I'm trans and they treat me with amazing respect and care. My pronouns and chosen name are always used, even though I haven't yet changed my legal name. it's a very trans-affirming place. If you have a benefits plan that will only cover naturopathy, but not acupuncture and you find acupuncture helpful, the practitioners will often just bill you for a naturopathy session so you can get the treatment covered through your plan. ACCESSIBILITY: There's steps up to the building Mahaya is located in. The building has an elevator and the washroom is on the same floor as the clinic.

This is probably the best experience I had getting a massage in Toronto. I was warmly greeted and…read morehandled efficiently at the reception. They made sure I was comfortable and showed me where the washroom was before I went in for my treatment. Carlo Marcoccia was my RMT. I met him before, and he really is a very warm and friendly individual. He did a great job assessing my knee problems and treating it accordingly. He asked about my habits and gave me advice on how to better care for myself. When massaging, he used the right level of force and ensured I wasn't in pain. I felt very much at ease with Carlo and was comfortable talking to him about everything - he made my experience a very positive one and I would highly recommend him.

I found Dr. Clarke by chance; I just went online. My longtime DC retired, and her son took over her…read morepractice. although i liked sean his office is in the west end and i live in the east end. when i went to dr clarke i had a lot of neck pain and stiffness, i have had about 6 tx's now and my neck pain is gone. she know's her craft and is pleasant to talk to. i couldn't recommend her more !

Dr. Lisa Clarke and her team are a great and friendly set of highly equipped, experienced and…read moreknowledgeable professionals. Dr. Lisa is very patient, kind and knowledgable. She really listened to my shoulder issues, offered options, and set to work zeroing in on the source of my discomfort. I am having an absolute pleasure being helped here, and already see an improvement within the first few sessions. It is a clean, elevated and professional atmosphere. I highly recommend them. - Richard .K

Wow. This is what torture feels like. I'll start by saying this is the most thorough and intense…read moremassage I have ever had. I'm positive that this is one of the very best things you can do for yourself. No doubt that the reward for pain ratio is 1:1 because it's unquestionably good for you and without question the most painful thing I've ever experienced. I spent all 75 minutes practically screaming and am pretty sure I'd make less noise if I was cuming while on fire. Definitely get a massage here. It's the best and worst thing you can do on a Sunday afternoon.

The moment I walked in, I was liking this place. It looks clean and comfortable, with massage…read moretables lining one wall and futons on straw-matted platform the other. (Yes, there's no partition, all massages happen in one big room.) The staff wears professional looking white uniforms. At the waiting area, pictures of therapists lined the wall, and customers are requested to change into slippers. The girl at the reception area was very nice too, spent time listening to my husband describing his ailment and recommended a therapist for him. My husband gets a tuina (masseurs are mostly Chinese with a couple of Caucasians) and I got a Thai massage. Curiously, all the Thai masseuses come from Japan. I heard them chatting in native Japanese while I changed into my Thai clothes before the massage. Is Thai massage that popular in Japan that they have an oversupply of masseuses? Why didn't they import Thai masseuses to do the job for less? Why aren't the Japanese doing shiatsu? Wish I know the answers! Unfortunately, this place fails at what counts the most: the quality of the massage. No, it's not bad, the therapists didn't talk on the phone and didn't hurt me. But the experience was a big meh. I didn't walk out feeling more relaxed or lighter on my feet, let alone sleep deeper that night or walking up refreshed the next day (which happens with a good massage). Despite intake form and reminder, the masseuse did not do extra work on problematic parts. My husband was not happy with his tuina either. At $85 (for the "better" tuina master) and $70 for my Thai, it's not expensive but I didn't feel it was money well spent either. Too bad, so wish to like this place.

Wendy has an innate calmness that put me at ease from the moment I stepped into her office. At my…read morefirst appointment, we spent time reviewing my health history so she could really understand how I was doing overall - not just in the problem area that I had mentioned on the phone. I'm not scared of needles, but I'd also never had acupuncture before and didn't really know what to expect. Wendy walked me through everything, every step of the way - not just when and what to expect, but why she had chosen today's treatment method and how each part would support my healing. I wasn't sceptical about the benefits and healing power of acupuncture, but I was truly blown away at how effective it has been for everything from anxiety to an ankle sprain to neck, shoulder and back pain. Make an appointment with Wendy - you won't regret it!

From the owner: Stress is an underlying cause of many imbalances, emotional or physical. While acupuncture can be…read morevery effective in alleviating and managing conditions such as migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, neck and shoulder tension or anxiety, helping my clients get to the source of the issue is most rewarding because it allows them to move forward and see lasting change.