Vol. 16 September 2009 IssueIn this issue:

Are You Drinking Too Much Water?
A Closer Look at Celiac Disease
Did you know?
What You Didn’t Know about Low Back Pain
Pure Energy Breath
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The newly released CD, Breathing for Relaxation (George Koller with Dr. Tim H. Tanaka, 2009) has been very well received by our patients and consumers. The Pure Energy Breath appears as track #4 on the Solitude CD, Breathing for Relaxation.
For information on how specific breathing can impact our health, please visit: http://www.pacificwellness.ca/acupuncture-hrv-ast1.html

A BABY ON THE WAY for Eevon Ling, Naturopathic Doctor at The Pacific Wellness Institute. Congratulations! We wish her all the best as she welcomes the new addition to her family. Dr. Ling will be away as of July 1, 2009. Dr. Meera Dossa will be providing naturopathic services with extended hours during her absence.

Did you Know?
Our services such as massage therapy, shiatsu, and reflexology are covered by most employee benefits. We are one of the very few clinics in Toronto that offer direct insurance billing.

Vol. 14 January 2009 Issue
In this issue:

Happy New Year!
Benefits of Abdominal Massage
Valentine Gift Certificates
Hypnosis for a More Comfortable and Easier Childbirth
Welcome to our New Staff! Monica Yeoh, RMT
Seasonal Recipe: Japanese Hot Pot, Mizutaki
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Happy 2009 from all the staff at Pacific Wellness Institute! We sincerely hope you had a wonderful holiday, and that your new year is off to a good start. According to the Chinese calendar, 2009 is the year of the Ox. What image does the ox exemplify, but one of hard-work and labour? [...]

Advice for the Men: Remember the singing Christmas tree you bought for your lady-love last month? Remember the less-than-thrilled reaction you got? Don’t worry. February will be here soon and you can make it up to her with a Pacific Wellness Gift Certificate! Treat her to a relaxing massage, reflexology, or [...]

Pacific Wellness would like to welcome Monica Yeoh, registered massage therapist, to our staff. Monica has been working here since November 2008, and is a wonderful addition to our crew. She is currently available for massage treatments on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
“One of the oldest and strongest healing tools, that is still [...]

If you still have some insurance coverage available for this year and would like to maximize your benefits, consider the following tips:

Call your insurance company to check the amount of unused coverage.
If you are planning to have therapeutic sessions longer than one hour, find out from your insurance company if there is a daily limit [...]

As the calendar year winds down, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of the fast approaching holiday season. We can all relate to the chaos of shopping, and commuting around the city at this busy time of year. Why not save yourself the time and stress of holiday [...]