XIAOLAN ZHAO, C.M.D.
Born in Kunming in southwest China, Xiaolan completed a degree in Western medicine
and in 1977 began her career as an abdominal
surgeon. After witnessing firsthand the efficacy of herbal remedies on the chronically ill, she went back to earn a second
degree in traditional Chinese medicine, then began combining Western and Eastern approaches to deliver more effective care.
In 1988 Xiaolan came to Canada to do research at Queen’s University.
Inspired by Canadians’ growing interest in complementary therapies, she established a Chinese medicine clinic
in a modest Toronto house and from there pursued her vision
of a holistic balance between East and West that led ultimately to Xiaolan Health Centre.
Xiaolan is a Director of Canadian Association of Nutri-Health Education and Canadian Association for Cancer Support.
Her first book “Reflections of the Moon on Water” was translated into over 15 languages.
LINDSAY MACMILLAN, M.D. – General Practitioner
Dr. Lindsay MacMillan is assistant professor at the University of Toronto, and a family physician practicing obstetrics at St. Michael’s Hospital. Originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Lindsay’s passion is women’s health. This has taken her around the world – from First Nations communities in Moose Factory and Sioux Lookout, to work programs in Botswana, India, and most recently Cambodia, where she trained local midwives with the University of Toronto’s Center for International Health. It was during these long trips that Lindsay was first exposed to other philosophies of healing. “I came to realize that focusing on the whole person – not just the disease – makes a lot of sense regardless of what tradition you’re from,” she says. “Being a bridge between different philosophies of medicine is the future of health care.”
CHRISTINA GORDON, B.Sc. R.H.N. N.D. – Naturopath
Christina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Victoria, a holistic nutritionist diploma from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and became a doctor of naturopathy at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a naturopathic doctor she works closely with her clients to provide them with nutritional guidance and natural supplements. She is also trained in acupuncture, homeopathy, botanical prescriptions, mind body medicine and lifestyle counseling. Christina is devoted to her patients and works with individuals to design customized treatment protocols that compliment their lives. As a mother she has seen the health benefits of raising children from a naturopathic perspective. Her philosophy about health is grounded in current research, with a holistic and integrated approach to medicine as it fits into the busy pace of modern life.
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Christine M. Harrington - “Whole being” Intuitive Healer, Writer
Christine is an intuitive healer with a deep and intrinsic ability to understand the functions of all aspects of life and how energy, belief systems, genetics, trauma, etc. affect our bodies and minds. She says, “Intuition is connection to Source to achieve true healing at all levels of our beings – no matter what the cause of the imbalance. True healing is about wholeness of self. It includes physical, mental and emotional health and restoring meaning to our lives.” Christine’s work facilitates a process whereby our own innate healing processes are accessed. It is all about empowering bodies, minds, hearts and souls by putting tools of healing and co-creation with Source into people’s hands directly.
Christine is available for personal sessions at the Xiaolan Health Center by calling 647-625-1711. She also teaches workshops in Intuitive Healing on site. Visit her website www.thetimeoflove.com for more events and information.
SHAWN KJ RASHOTTE, R.M.T. – Registered Massage Therapist
Shawn is a graduate of Algonquin College in Ottawa with a diploma in Health Science & Massage Therapy. An active member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, Shawn offers an integrative approach to therapy seeking to bridge the gap between east and west and uses both models to assess, understand and provide effective treatments to his clients. Additional training in the areas of Craniosacral, Fascial Release, Intuitive Energy Healing, TCM Theory, Yoga and Meditation provide the foundation for Shawn’s approach. The goal is to help individuals to understand deep underlying patterns of stress so that they may integrate proactive choices and reach an optimal level of health and healing.
Helen Keller – Holistic Practitioner & Metabolic-balance Coach
Sound massage is a therapy where singing bowls are placed on the dressed body or into the health aura and tapped gently with a felt mallet. The calming harmonizing sounds as well as the gentle vibrations of the singing bowls induce a feeling of well-being and a very effective deep relaxation. Sound massage will support the development of your inner harmony. Creativity and productive energy will receive new impulses.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice that coordinates breathing patterns with movement to maintain and improve your health and well-being. Qigong can be safely undertaken by all age groups and levels of ability and is known to have remarkable effects on general health.
Metabolic Balance® is an innovative all-natural nutrition program that brings balance to your hormones, optimizes your health, and leads to a new lifestyle resulting in successful long term weight management. Your nutrition plan is based on your personal blood values and health data, medical history as well as upon your personal likes. On this base it is indicating exactly which natural foods you should eat. It avoids “yo-yo” dieting and helps you to embrace the amazing realization of a new healthy lifestyle and a true awareness of well-being.
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