Cindy is a fantastic teacher and human being. She's so passionate about the craft and invests a…read moregreat deal in her students. She helped me to grow as both an actor and person. Her classes are hands on and focus on building a strong connection with the work and your scene partner. I highly recommend for any actors looking to take the next step in their journey. Thank you Cindy :)

Cindy, I just wanted to express and extend to you that the…read moreway you hold space in these classes is absolutely breath taking . Remembering back to when we were working in the studio, I always loved being there and felt such a sense of safety and sacredness, as though it was a womb. And this was at a time where I was in need of some major healing and holding. You have managed to do the same virtually despite the veil of distance. I cannot thank you enough - what a powerful and beautiful experience yet again. I feel so grateful to be connected back with you and working together in this capacity. Have a beautiful rest of your evening Sending all my love and light Katherine Hanley

I LOVE THESE CLASSES! ALL the positive reviews are true!…read moreAfter years of procrastinating and debating on whether or not I wanted to invest in acting classes I did some research and took a chance on Alza Acting Studio! I wasn't sure what to expect as I currently work in the entertainment industry and I KNOW there are many techniques and styles of teaching (drama). And let's be frank, alot of teachers can be quirky, to the point where it affects the students capacity to learn. I'm happy to report that this studio has some of the BEST, MOST PROFESSIONAL ACTING COACHES I've ever encountered! Wow! Everyone is so professional and kind. Each coach has their own different style of teaching which I find is always a bonus. When constructive criticism is given, it is done in such a tactful and respectful way. No, they don't sugar coat or "baby" us as students, we all get the critiques we need to improve or skills but I can truly say because of the warm environment that they have created I'm never really nervous to perform / or deliver my lines . If you are nervous about starting classes, this is where you need to be! They are the real deal! I'm now on my second round of classes and I can see such an improvement in my performance ! Thank You ALZA TEAM!

I wanted to move to Toronto to pursue acting and after a bit of research I found that the Alza…read moreActing Studio had the most and highest reviews. I decided to give it a shot and go for it. After my first month I was challenged, intrigued, excited, and motivated. I love how honest the instructors are. They really have that passion for the craft and want their students to grow. There's no wonder the reviews are nothing but positive feedback. I have landed some acting roles all thanks to this studio. If you want learn acting I highly recommend this place. alzaactingstudio.com

Jane is a gifted actor and coach with a wealth of craft and industry knowledge. She has a ton of…read moreexperience to learn from. Highly recommend.

I didn't even know what a night doula was until I was probably a month or so away from giving…read morebirth. I was so incredibly grateful for Helping Hands and Sharon fitting us into their schedule. As a first time mom new to Toronto I had zero support. I was so grateful for Sharon's care of our daughter and guidance for me as a new mother. She showed me how to use my breast pump, ways to help feed a bottle, burping and baby wrapping methods. She made me feel at ease and helped me get some rest in those early nights. Something I didn't think I could do anything about. I highly highly recommend considering a night doula if it's in your budget. It gave us peace of mind and we would definitely hire again for another child.

We had a WONDERFUL virtual/in person experience with Kristi and Jabir. Due to the pandemic, when we…read morehired them we went for the virtual package pre and post natal. We had a really informative and helpful one on one zoom call about 1.5 months prior to my due date, but they were answering my questions in our group WhatsApp chat from the moment I signed up! They always responded so promptly, and put our minds at ease. I had a c-section scheduled, but went into labour two days before! So Kristi was able to help guide me through the symptoms and contractions and advise us when we should head to the hospital. After we came home, we utilized them a LOT for all our baby questions from sleep patterns, rashes, breastfeeding, anything! We upgraded to have our lactation specialist come into the home and help us - 100% worth it and we still refer back to what we learned with her. Kristi is well versed in breastfeeding techniques, so helped us keep up with things - and when our baby cried straight for two days, was able to advise us over a call that the baby might still be hungry and need top ups, and solved our crying baby! We used our last session for an in person visit with Kristi, so she could meet our baby (lower risk times) and still she helped us with gas issues/ideas to help baby, etc. I cannot recommend this service enough! I'm a first time Mom, and having them in my corner was the best thing I did for myself and my family. Do not hesitate to hire them - even virtually - because they really do go above and beyond and it's a wonderful experience.

I was there for CPR HCP and BLS. The location was a bit further from Toronto. When I booked it, I…read morewas under the impression that it was going to be closer to downtown, but it was in North York. The instructor was very knowledgeable and tried to make the energy lively. They were personable, tried to make sure we all had a great time learning. I appreciated that they were detailed, used accurate (scientific) terms that we used in the field, and did not just try to give us the certification without making sure we understood the material. Because I came during the pandemic, we were not able to eat or drink inside the building, and nothing was open. Considering that it was a full-day class, we were not able to eat or drink anywhere else but the street (the sidewalk), and that was a bit ridiculous. That wasn't anyone's fault but just make sure you don't bring anything to eat or drink that you can't easily put away (Starbucks cups are a no-go, learned it the hard way).

I Give Vital CPR a 5 stars, because it's a good training school for students like me and many…read moreothers. I went there for 2 classes so far, Basic Life Support(BLS) and also Standard First Aid CPR/AED level C. This courses was so fun! I enjoyed and I learned so fast. If you need a friend In a teacher and you learn better visually and by demonstration then this is the right place for you. Especially, if you contact them and you asked them for help they will tell you everything. Also they give great big discounts ! To conclude, I will definitely suggest Vital CPR for you and your fellows and family.

My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Kate as a Doula. She brought an incredibly calm energy to a…read morestressful event, and ensured that we felt informed and supported every step of the way through the birth (even joining the OR for the c-section when we requested it!) From preparation in advance...through to follow up with our newborn a week after, Kate was always available to answer any questions that we had to help us navigate this exciting time. Thank you Kate!

Kate the great! It's cheesy but true. Here's why:…read more We hired Kate for my second labour. My first labour was okay. It was a textbook labour (aka "easy") and epidural-free, under the care of midwives in a birth centre. That being said, I felt traumatized by it for quite some time afterwards. The pain totally surprised me and I felt like things got out of control. It was otherworldly and, quite frankly, I needed more support than I got. During my second pregnancy, I did some research. I realised midwives, doctors, and nurses are great as healthcare providers, but they don't provide much emotional support. I wanted more emotional support and I wanted A LOT of suggestions on how to manage the pain in the moment. Enter Kate. She impressed me right away because I could see she was super organised. She also had an immense toolkit to manage pain and calm emotions. Hiring her was a no-brainer (although I admit I had some sticker shock -- more on this later) My second labour ended up being more challenging than the first (epidural failed, baby was stuck, etc.), but it felt better and more peaceful thanks to Kate's presence. Nothing about it felt traumatic. I cannot recommend Kate enough. Don't believe my review? My husband was skeptical prior to meeting Kate. "I don't think she'll be able to offer much more than a midwife", he said. After meeting her, he was surprised and impressed by her knowledge and toolkit. After labour, he agreed with me that she was worth every penny.

I took the holistic health diploma full-time and learned a lot about healing. There are some really…read moregreat things about this school. The order that you take the classes in is just right and you are challenged to do your own personal healing. The range in teaching ability is considerable: some instructors really TEACH and are good at it; some teachers give the impression they're just there to bring in extra income. A few of the teachers talk down to their class and disregard students' own professional experience. There were a number of Reiki Masters in our class, as well as some really gifted healers. Nevertheless, some (but not all) teachers treated us as if we had zero knowledge. It also helps to know that some instructors are very slow in returning case studies (in my class's experience up to 1 year, with 6-8 months being a rough average). If you don't hand in your case studies about one month before graduation, you will need to wait an additional 6 months or so to get your diploma. If you want to go into holistic health professionally, this is a good foundation but it's likely you will need further training. Know that there is not much in the way of student support and there is no alumni group. I got the impression that admin staff are stretched thin.

I've taken the Manhattan GMAT course as well as private tutoring classes. The course was extremely…read morehelpful but what I found particularly great was private tutoring classes with Avi Gutman. He has a unique style of teaching (which is aligned with the Manhattan GMAT course) that focuses NOT on teaching content, but test taking strategy which is critical. With only 4 classes with Avi, I increased my percentile ranking to over 90th percentile in about 4 weeks. During the classes, he is patient, konwledgable and entertaining all at the same time. I highly recommend anyone taking the test to reach out to Avi - and with luck you'll find a slot with him as he's high in demand.

I had a little over two months to prepare for GMAT and I'm so glad that I took the 9-week Manhattan…read moreGMAT course. Avi is an amazing instructor - very knowledgeable and patient, and he also made the classes very interesting and interactive. He was able to quickly identify each student's area of weakness and provide valuable suggestions. I consistently scored in the high 600s before the course and was able to improve by 100pts on the actual test. Would strongly recommend MGMAT to anyone who is looking to break the 700 barrier.