Therapeutic Approach Health Centre
Health Centre Services
Massage Therapy | Osteopathic Techniques | Oriental Medicine| Psychotherapy / Counseling
Acupuncture | Omega / Meridian Stress Assessment | Naturopathic Medicine
Nutritional Consulting Yoga | Chiropractic Care | Physiotherapy
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Services by Appointment
Massage Therapy
The application of massage, pressure or vibration to soft tissues of the body to promote healing and well being.
- 90-minute session $110.00
- 60-minute session $75.00
- 45-minute session $60.00
- 30-minute session $45.00
- 90-minute session $110.00
- 60-minute session $75.00
- 60-minute Prenatal $75.00
- 45-minute session $60.00
Nutritional Consulting
One-on-one nutritional counseling, tailored to help individuals achieve
their personal nutrition goals, including help with weight loss, disease
prevention, food allergies/sensitivities, and other special needs. All appointments include food and environmental sensitivity testing using the BioMeridian screening system - involving a non-invasive, pain-free testing of acupuncture points on the hands and feet.
Penny Ormsbee, RHN, RNCP Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant
- First visit (1.5 hours) $125.00 (plus HST)
- 1 hour follow-up $80.00
- 1/2 hour follow-up $45.00
Osteopathic Techniques
Osteopathy is a natural medicine that uses manual therapy to assess and treat restrictions in the normal motion of fluids and tissues in the body.
Founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874, osteopathy is based on removing the causes of symptom which can be far removed from the symptom it self. Through studying the interconnectedness of the human form a practitioner approaches a whole person with a highly trained sense of touch and other tests to identify and treat restrictions and imbalances in the body. By removing these restrictions the body's innate self-healing ability resumes.
Osteopathic techniques involve many different types of soft tissue and joint manipulation including Myofascial therapies, Muscle Energy technique, Strain Counterstrain, and Cranial Osteopathy.
For more information:
www.osteopathyontario.com
www.osteopathy-canada.ca
Liz Roper, RMT (honors), (Osteopath in training)
- 1-hour session $80.00
- 1.5-hour session $115.00
Oriental Medicine
Oriental medicine is based on an energetic model that views the human body as a whole. People are treated with acupuncture, herbs and other modalities to bring the body back into balance.
Karen Ritchie B.S., M.S. Oriental Medicine, Lic.Ac.
- 2-hour initial session $150.00
- 1-hour follow up sessions including acupuncture treatment $80.00
Psychotherapy / Counseling
Counseling and Psychotherapy services - reconnecting with your inherent source of vitality, transforming challenging emotions such as anger, guilt, sadness and grief and freeing yourself from debilitating self-defeating habits. Learn to cope more effectively with stress in the midst of day-to-day chaos while developing inner resources such as kindness, openness, flexibility and non-judgmental awareness for yourself and others.
Elizabeth Berlasso MEd, CCC, NSRPC
- 1-hour session $80.00
- 1-hour Psychotherapy session $95.65 +HST.
- 1-hour Mediation session $150 +HST.
Fees may also be covered by your health insurance or Employee Assistance Plan
Mind/Body Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
Please read the following for more information on Angela MacKay's psychological services: Mind/Body Psychotherapy
Angela MacKay, M.Sc., Psychologist
Important Note: As of January 15, 2012, Angela MacKay, M.Sc. Psychologist, will be increasing her fees to $160.00/60 minute session for psychological services. The sliding scale option for clients without insurance will still be available
Yoga Fusion Psychotherapy
Please read the following for more information on Angela MacKay's new service: Yoga Fusion Psychotherapy
Angela MacKay, M.Sc. Psychologist, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner
Yoga Classes
A system of exercise and mental training for attaining physical or mental health and well-being. Our yoga is approachable to persons of all ages and all levels of ability. For a wealth of information see our yoga studio website: Yoga Studio
Yoga Therapy
At Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio (TAYS) we believe in healthy exercise that can be maintained daily and offer long term health benefits. The owners, Michael Munro B.Sc.P.T., CIYI. and Maxine Munro B.Sc.O.T., CIYI. have backgrounds in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and support their teachers in teaching yoga in the most optimal way for their students, by assisting in determining specific poses, modifications and progressions to suit each individual's needs.
If you have back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, etc. then finding the right style and level of yoga can be a solution. Yoga will help you stay fit, improve your posture, improve your circulation,and can improve your overall quality of life. Our therapists will let you know when it is safe to begin your yoga classes and can give your yoga teacher guidelines to help you enter yoga safely and will enable you to find yoga as a lifestyle practice to regain or maintain your health.
Our Chiropractor, Dr. Brent MacNeil , B.A., D.C. believes in the importance of an active lifestyle to optimize health. He not only encourages his clients to attend yoga but includes a complementary class with your first chiropractic visit.
Michael Munro B.Sc.P.T., CIYI.
Maxine Munro B.Sc.O.T., B.Sc Kin, CIYI.
Assessment 45 min ~ $100
Follow up 1/2 hour ~ $75
Follow up 1 hour ~ $100
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy: Have confidence that your mobility is in good hands.
"As primary health care professionals, physiotherapists combine in-depth knowledge of how the body works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability. With your independence in mind, a physiotherapist's goal is to restore, maintain and maximize your strength, function, movement and overall well-being. Physiotherapists prescribe personalized therapeutic exercises, and provide essential education about the body, what keeps it from moving well, how to restore mobility and independence, and how to avoid or prevent bodily harm."
(from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association)
Michael Munro B.Sc.P.T., CIYI.
Assessment 45 min ~ $100
Follow up 1/2 hour ~ $75
Follow up 1 hour ~ $100
Acupuncture
The insertion of very thin needles into areas of the body described as acupuncture points, to promote wellness.
Karen Ritchie B.S., M.S. Oriental Medicine, Lic.Ac.
Initial visit (2-hours) $150.00. Includes a consultation interview, brief Omega testing, and acupuncture treatment. (Please come 15 minutes early to fill out a medical history form. Also, your hands and feet will be used in the process, and it is helpful to wear loose fitting clothing).
Subsequent visits (1-hour) $80.00
Omega/Meridan Stress Assessment
A non-invasive computerized bioenergetic testing for food and environmental sensitivities.
Karen Ritchie B.S., M.S. Oriental Medicine, Lic.Ac.
Penny Ormsbee, RHN, RNCP Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant
1.0 to 1.5 hours $125.00. 1/2 hour follow up session $50.00.
For children > 12 years when assessment takes less than 1 hour: $100.00.
Hands and feet are used in the testing process.
Naturopathic Medicine
Founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopathic medicine is appropriate for the management of a broad range of health conditions affecting all people of all ages.
Naturopathic physicians (N.D.s) are the highest trained practitioners in the broadest scope of naturopathic medical modalities. In addition to the basic medical sciences and conventional diagnostics, naturopathic education includes therapeutic nutrition, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, homeopathy, natural childbirth, classical Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, and naturopathic manipulative therapy.
Naturopathic care is covered by most private or corporate health insurance plans.
Dr. Sandra Murphy B.Sc. (Biochemistry), ND- First visit (60-90 minutes) $140.00 plus tax
- Follow up visits (30-45 minutes) $70.00 plus tax
- Initial Acupuncture (45-60 min) $100.00
- Weekly Acupuncture (30-45 minutes) $70.00
- Lab Tests - fees vary
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is a form of conservative mainstream healthcare that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders. It is a non-invasive natural approach to restoring health and reducing pain to the body.
Chiropractic education is similar to medical school with basic health sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, pathology, clinical psychology, clinical diagnosis, etc.) as well as focusing on chiropractic-specific education (biomechanics, physical examination, manual palpation and technique). Since beginning practice Dr. MacNeil has taken courses in acupuncture, life coaching, clinical hypnosis, foot mechanics, extremity adjusting, low back rehabilitation and other subjects.
Conditions treated:
Most common complaints include low back pain, neck pain/tension, headache, shoulder/arm pain, muscle weakness, tingling, hip/leg pain, knee/foot pain or other physical discomfort. A comprehensive health history and exam will determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for chiropractic care. Your personal needs and preferences will be respected as there are several options available for almost every condition.
You do not need a referral to see a chiropractor and most extended health plans will pay towards chiropractic care.
- First visit (45 minutes) $80.00
- Follow up visits (15 minutes) $45.00
We are a diverse group of health care professionals committed to helping you make the changes in your life that will have long lasting effects on the quality of your future.
Contact Health Centre
Therapeutic Approach Health Centre
(across the street from the Superstore)
6156 Quinpool Road, Suite 102
Halifax NS B3L 1A3
(902) 429-3303
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