Our Holistic Wellness Clinic

We are pleased to offer Chiropractic treatments with Dr. Faiz Karim, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and virtual Psychotherapy sessions with Megan Janzen, Amanda Stokes, and Emily Reed.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treatments, including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation.

Chiropractic is safe for all ages as it uses gentle, effective, non-invasive treatment techniques. Furthermore, chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances and biomechanical faults that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Our spines change and accrue damage just like our teeth, eyes, and heart. Left unchecked for an extended period of time, these changes may lead to pain, stiffness, or other more serious problems.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a powerful, effective model for working with people who suffer from emotional, psychological, and/or relational distress. Relational therapists help clients understand their own patterns of thoughts and feelings about themselves, as well as the power of significant relationships, past and present that shape this self-experience. Through the interpersonal process of therapeutic interaction, relational psychotherapy strengthens and transforms a client’s sense of self, which in turn enhances her/his/their confidence and well-being in the world. Empowerment and growth through interpersonal connection are both the process and the goal of relational psychotherapy.

Meet Our Practitioners

Dr. Faiz Karim - Chiropractic

Since 2009, Faiz Karim, DC, has been helping injured athletes and people from all walks of life find relief from musculoskeletal dysfunction through Chiropractic treatments. Many people suffer from pain due to repetitive strain injuries caused by long hours sitting at the computer or due to previous injury. You do not have to be one of those people anymore.

Faiz grew up playing a multitude of sports, eventually participating at a high level in both soccer and swimming. It was through injuries while playing soccer that he was introduced to chiropractic treatment and began to experience its positive effects. His studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), where he graduated with clinical honours, provided the foundation upon which his treatments are based. He focuses on the treatment of conditions relating to the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Working with a wide variety of patients, his primary aim is to treat the source of the dysfunction rather than the symptoms. Through proper assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, many common musculoskeletal dysfunctions can be corrected.

Faiz is fully certified in Active Release Techniques® (ART), a revolutionary myofascial (muscle) technique used around the world by many professional and amateur athletes. He is also fully certified in medical acupuncture. He utilizes both skills in the day-to-day treatment of all his patients. Faiz has assisted numerous world class soccer players, cyclists, runners, swimmers, and ball hockey players to overcome injuries and return to full fitness. Working extensively with yoga and pilates practitioners, he has facilitated advancement in their personal practice. His past experience has given him an increased skill set for patient care along with the experience of treating dedicated practitioners.

Megan Janzen - Psychotherapy

Megan Janzen is a relational therapist in training at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, a training program that meets the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) competencies for registration.

Her client work is supervised off-site by experienced faculty psychotherapists. She is a member of the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT) and abides by its code of ethics. She completed the one-year training program for professionals at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.

Megan has a BA in Conflict Resolution Studies from the University of Winnipeg and it was in this program that she discovered the study of family systems and attachment theory. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, Attachment, Family conflict, Grief and loss, Illness, Infertility, Mindfulness, Parenthood, Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, Sex and sexuality, Spirituality.

Amanda Stokes - Psychotherapy

Amanda Stokes is a registered practitioner, regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and was trained in Spiritual Psychotherapy at the Transformational Arts College. Her aim is to help you to move from a place of limitation, pain, or confusion to one of possibility, clarity, and choice.

Amanda supports adults and older adolescents with cognitive and emotional issues with the goal of guiding you to greater self-understanding/compassion and to empower you to create your own strategies and solutions towards making positive change. She believes everyone can benefit from working with a therapist; a chance to talk openly and confidentially with someone who’s sole intent is to form a therapeutic alliance with you, about you, and for your wellbeing. The therapeutic journey is a path to insight, healing, and growth that can help to improve your relationships (firstly to yourself and then with others) and lead you to a more fulfilling and joyful life.

Emily Reed - Psychotherapy

“Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? When most of our time is spent juggling responsibilities, working on relationships, and keeping track of all our worries, our own wellness can fall to the bottom of the long to do list. Entering into therapy is a chance to take a breath, reassess, and figure out the best ways to move forward. It would be an honour to join you in that journey.” ~Emily

Emily Reed is a registered psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating anxiety and working with clients on relationships. She enjoys seeing insight develop as individuals and couples learn new ways to consider how their mood is impacted by their thinking and behavioural patterns. You will connect to, or maybe reconnect to, your personal strengths and unique characteristics, moving closer to the version of yourself that you want to be.

Emily brings her authentic self to each session. That includes compassion, curiosity and, at times, humour and laughs. Her priority is that you feel safe, heard, and honoured because she knows the work you do together can be scary, at times, and it can also be life-changing.

As a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Emily’s services are covered by many insurance plans.

Feel free to send Emily an email to discuss next steps. For more information, please visit her website at emilyreed.ca