Eastern Healing Wisdom + Western Medical Science
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Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles to various areas of the body (Acupressure based on the same energetic system uses finger pressure instead of needles). The needles stimulate and increase the blood flow allowing the body to heal more quickly, prevent illness and disease and treat current conditions.
Common disorders that are treated with Acupuncture include but are not limited to: Headaches, Back pain, Insomnia, Digestive disorders, Infertility, Fatigue Increased Metabolism, Weight loss.
UTRITION OR HERBAL CONSULT
Nutritional advice from a blend of eastern and western philosophies on what the body needs. Learn more about the energetic qualities of your food.
TCM herbal therapy is like no other. The formulas are specifically made for each individual, based on their Chinese medical diagnosis. Our method uses whole herbs, not extractions of single chemicals in high doses; making it a safe alternative to drugs and store bought supplements.
CERTIFIED FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a focused pressure technique directed at the feet. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on parts of the feet that correspond to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs of the entire body. Relaxation and stress removal, enhances circulation and normalizes metabolism. Good for diabetes, labour induction, Crohn’s Disease, IBS, diarrhea/constipation, headaches, physical accidents and chronic injuries, muscular-skeletal problems, mental emotional issues and general body pains.
MOVEMENT THERAPY
Movement therapy refers to a broad range of Eastern and Western movement approaches used to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Some forms of movement therapy that combine deep-tissue manipulation and postural correction with movement education are also known as bodywork therapies.
HBSC, R.AC, R.TCMP, ELDOA LEVEL 4
(EAST MEETS WEST HEALTH)
K. Sadie Ford earned her H.BSc at the University of Guelph in 2005. Over the next few years, Sadie expanded her repertoir in the health and fitness industry through personal training, fitness instructing, Pilates (mat and props), Yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga and Yin), and TRX certifications. The first addition to the health services field came in 2009 with the completion of a Foot Reflexology Certification through the Ontario College of Reflexology. In 2013, she completed her Registered Acupuncturist program; 2014 brought the completion of her Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner designation (Herbal therapy); and finally, her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma in 2015. Sadie then traveled to China to further her studies. Sadie has returned to Guelph after residing in Victoria, B.c. for the past seven years where she practiced all of the above through the health services department of Goodlife Fitness where her client base numbered over 200 patients!?
Sadie is a self-professed body nerd who will never stop learning! In her spare time, she’ll be outside or in the kitchen. Make, bake, sew, and grow! Anything that gets her hands dirty. Outside you’ll find her on a hike or going camping; growing up in Muskoka had its perks!
FITNESS COACH
(FULL SPECTRUM FITNESS)
Skyler has been working in the fitness industry for over a decade.
As a certified fitness professional and personal trainer he holds certificates from some of the industry’s leading programs:
NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) Level 1 Coach; Senior Fitness Certification (ACE); TRX Training; and Emergency Services Fitness Preparation.
Skyler works both as a personal trainer and class instructor and has served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for a handful of football and track and field teams at high school and varsity levels. He is currently coaching high school football in Guelph.
Learn More about Skyler by visiting Full Spectrum Fitness on Facebook.
