The heart of our practice
Kelly Maslen, R.Ac
It was 20 years ago when I followed my passion for helping others. I started as a Holistic Nutritionist and Birth Doula, and I spent countless hours as a supportive and stabilizing force for women in Toronto.
I discovered the profound healing benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) after seeking a remedy for stress, anxiety and pain. Where conventional medicine failed to relieve my symptoms, I turned to acupuncture and I was astounded by the immediate sense of calm I felt. And then again while pregnant with my daughter, I turned to acupuncture to relieve my nausea, insomnia, aches, and pains.
Owner
With renewed inspiration, I dedicated myself to studying this ancient medicine and it became the focus of my life’s work. As an honours graduate from the Acupuncture Integrative Medicine Academy, I wholeheartedly embrace the teachings of acupuncture and passionately share this wisdom with others to relieve pain, re-balance and promote energy and vitality.
Prevention is key
Believing that prevention is key, I empower my patients to make healthy lifestyle transitions to restore optimal health and improve quality of life.
I offer a warm, compassionate and grounded presence to all my patients. Having been a healthcare professional for almost two decades, I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.
A safe environment
All my therapies are delivered in a calm, competent and down-to-earth manner that instills trust and creates a sense of safety in the treatment space. I am incredibly grateful to know my life’s purpose is to share my love of acupuncture and make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Hailey Slaviero, R.TCMP, R.Ac
I remember the moment I fell in love with Chinese Medicine as a child. My mother would take me along to her acupuncture appointments and I was captivated by the way that such delicate needles could bring the entire body back into harmony and balance. When I began to receive my own paediatric treatments, (marking 3 generations of women in my family healing through acupuncture), I was amazed by the sense of calm and integration of mind and body that I felt during treatment. I also came to understand that from childhood asthma, to sports injuries, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine could provide a path to wellness even where allopathic medicine offered minimal solutions.
After graduating university with a specialization in East Asian thought and its intersection with wellness, I came to a realization that Traditional Chinese Medicine was my true calling. I set out on a path of alignment with my values as an acupuncturist and herbalist. As an honours graduate of Toronto’s Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Academy, I cultivated the skills to care for both the physical and psycho-emotional elements of my patients’ health in a safe and warm environment. The intention of my practice is to provide compassionate, patient-forward and trauma-informed care. I will work with you so that you feel supported and empowered to find balance, harmony and a state of wellbeing. We will work together to develop a treatment plan personalized to suit your needs and lifestyle. As the classical physician Sun Simiao once stated “Above all, I will maintain a peaceful presence and an open heart.
“I promise to follow the way of the Great Physician, to live in harmony with nature, and to teach my patients to do the same.”
We are passionate advocates for the health and well-being of each patient we see. We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic and working together to restore optimal health and improve quality of life.
Acupuncture services
Learn about our acupuncture services and some of the companion services that we use to augment the benefits of our personalized treatment plans.