Support Services for Health Conscious Mississauga

At The Health First Group, we offer a wide range of Holistic services, click on your area of interest below to go directly to that section on this page:

• Massage Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Thai Yoga Massage (coming soon)
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Counseling and Holistic Psychotherapy
• Homeopathy
• Nutritional Counseling
• Holistic Nutrition and Certified Iridology

Massage Therapy/Acupuncture

Introducing Guoshu (Bill) Jia Registered Massage Therapist 

RMT Bill Jia, M.D. is a graduate of the accredited Canadian Therapeutic College, in Burlington, Ontario. He is a member of Canadian Association of Ontario Massage Therapy Association (OMTA). Prior to immigrating to Canada, he received his MD credentials from Harbin Medicine University (China).  Further to the Massage Therapy program; RMT Guoshu has received training in art of Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University in Hamilton.

“My surgical background allows me to thoroughly assess my clients”.  He makes it a point to educate his clients on their condition and demonstrate self-management methods with stretching and strengthening exercises.

“My treatment style can be deep or light, but always with intent, depending on your treatment goals and expectations.”

RMT Bill Jia is proficient in treating:

• Chronic postural dysfunction
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Sports related injuries (running, tennis, golf etc.)
• Sports massage (pre- and post-event)
• Post surgical rehabilitation
• Headaches and migraines
• Whiplash associated disorders
• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndromes

He utilizes the following techniques:

• Tuina (traditional Chinese massage therapy)
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
• Myofascial release
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• General Swedish Massage

To book your appointment, speak with Me at 905-274-9112.  Or click here to visit his website.

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Reflexology

Introducing Chamkaur Brar, certified reflexologist and Reiki practitioner

Chamkaur Brar is a certified reflexologist from Ontario college of Reflexology and Reiki practitioner. Before migrating to Canada he worked as a health care practitioner. In his extensive years of health care profession, Chamkaur Brar served the community as the Assistant Director of multidisciplinary hospital in India, proud volunteer of “Missionaries of Charity” founded by Mother Teresa, executive member of HOPE (an organization for mentally challenged children), ex-chairman (sports) Lions Club International Dist 322C2, and a former health care advisor in the local Municipality.

What is reflexology?

Reflexology is a focused pressure technique, usually directed at the feet or hands. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on different parts of the body which correspond to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs.

The western world was introduced to Reflexology in 1913 by Dr. W. Fitzgerald, M.D. with Zone & Pressure therapy.

How does Reflexology work?

When the reflexes are stimulated, the body’s natural electrical energy works along the nervous system to clear any blockages in the corresponding zones. Manipulating specific reflexes removes stress, activating a parasympathetic response in the body. With stress removed and circulation enhanced, the body is allowed to return to a state of homeostasis. Homeostasis is the automatic process that the body incorporated to bring it back to the normal state.

Reflexology Session:

Reflexology session is for people of all ages, for a general tune up or for any unhealthy body. The vast majority of people usually realize the benefits of reducing stress, which in turn minimizes physical symptoms. A complete reflexology session is formed on both feet. The session depending upon what is required will last 45-60 minutes.

Benefits of Reflexology

• Provides a quick route to deep relaxation and stress reduction.
• Promotes balance and normalization of the body naturally.
• Increases circulation, with the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
• Supports health and well being.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Relieves neck, back & joint pain.
• Improves digestion.

“Come in and experience this wonderful healing touch.”

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Reiki

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a technique for natural healing, stress reduction and relaxation that allows participants to tap into this unlimited supply of energy to improve health and enhance the quality of life. Reiki treats the whole person-body, mind and spirit. It feels like a flow of high frequency energy into and through a practitioner, out their hands into another person. Reiki is a simple, natural, safe method of spiritual healing and self-empowerment, for all people and even for pets.

Reiki Session: A reiki session will offer you a wonderful opportunity to realize in a calming environment and feel the flow of universal healing energy that can address illness, stress, injury or concern. Reiki session looks somewhat like a massage therapy session. During your reiki treatment you will lie comfortably and fully clothed on a treatment table. Reiki practitioner will place hands in a prescribed pattern at different places on your body.
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing

Benefits of Reiki

1. Promotes Physical and emotional Healing.
2. Restores energy balance.
3. Deep relaxation, evoking sense of peace and well being.
4. Vitalizes both body and soul, thus providing a holistic treatment.
5. Strengthen the immune system
6. Relieves pain and stress.
7. Re-establish spiritual equilibrium and natural well being.
8. Loosens the blocked energy and cleans the body of toxins.
9. Compliment and can be given in conjunction with other therapies including traditional medical treatments.
10. Is adaptable according to the need of the recipient.

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Counseling and Holistic Psychotherapy

Introducing Tania Atkin, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., N.D.

Tania Atkin is a dynamic Psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family psychotherapy and health psychology and maintains a private practice in Mississauga, Ontario. With several years experience as a health practitioner and clinician, Tania is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients to facilitate wholeness, bringing together the affective, behavioral, cognitive and physiological systems in each person.

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, her Multi Modal Treatment Approach primarily views people as usually being troubled by a multitude of specific problems that should be dealt with by a broad spectrum of methods. The basic premise is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing conflictual patterns. Human life is a ongoing product of behaviors, affective processes, images, sensation, cognitions, interpersonal relationships and biology, including: nutrition, hygiene and exercises. With sensitivity and compassion, she helps clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges, everyday living problems, relational issues and psychological concerns.

Blending conventional and alternative approaches, she draws on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client, couple and/or family. Tania Atkin works with each client to help them build on their strengths, to identify and achieve life goals, cope with stressors, make decisions, cope with transitions and help improve human functioning individually and within relationships.

All clients are treated in a holistic manner, valuing their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual realities.

Click here to lean more on my website.

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Homeopathy

Introducing Ivana Holub H.D.D.h.s.(med)

I believe my path towards learning and practicing Homeopathy has been composed of a culmination of life altering experiences.  Even when I was very young, my desire to be in the medical field was already ingrained even before I could speak. My grandmother an avid gardener was always first to show me the magic of herbs and simply cures.  I was fascinated and inspired.

I would later follow my heart into Veterinary Medicine but soon found that traditional medicine just did not resonate with me. I was looking for something deeper, more simple and natural. I came across Homeopathy and instantly knew this is what I was meant to be doing.  It gave me a sense of purpose and fulfilled a need to serve and help others in a way that other things for me personally could not.

I went on to receive my diploma in Homeopathic Science & Medicine in 1999 from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy (York University) & the Toronto School of Homeopathy (University of Toronto) and have done much of my pre-med training at Guelph University. During my practice I have had a particular affinity to mental health issues and have come to specialize in treating people with chronic diseases that have underlying emotional or stress issues, as well as suicidal depression, anxiety and even schizophrenia.

In my spare time I am a voracious reader and student in the study of Homeopathy, Phytotherapy, Nutrition and Alternative Medicine.  And have taken a special personal interest in improving the lives and health of companion animals particularly horses.  Which inspired me to write an e-book on the subject called “The Ultimate Natural Horse Secrets That Your Veterinarian Does Not Want You to Know!”

I believe that making a difference in someone’s health or life in general is not found in a pill but in helping a person make better life choices and bringing their attention back to that which is important. 

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Nutritional Counselling

Introducing Judith McKee-Coffin, RHN, RNCP

Judith McKee-Coffin is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She is also a member of the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants (IONC). Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioners (RNCP’s) are professionals trained in holistic nutrition and complementary therapies.

As a Nutritional Consultant…

I will help you to make dietary and lifestyle choices that will have profound and long lasting effects on the quality of your life.

The quality of the food we eat directly affects the degree of well-being we experience. Most people don’t realize countless health challenges link directly back to the digestive tract, no matter where on the body the symptoms appear. Good health starts in the grocery cart. I can help you identify and correct the nutritional causes of diseases and imbalances within the body.

Personalized diet and lifestyle programs can be designed that will not only address nutrition, but also look at your lifestyle, exercise, emotional well-being and stress management. We will work together to optimize your health and well-being and prevent future health problems.

My approach is based on a nutritious natural foods diet, along with high quality supplements, when required. I believe in the consumption of the most nutrient dense foods available, to help the body naturally balance and heal itself.

Nutritional Counselling is Helpful for:

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Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Iridologist

Introducing Charmain Green, RHN, Iridologist

Charmain Green is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, and a Certified Clinical Iridologist. She has additional training in Herbology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a member of the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants and is also a member of the Canadian Institute of Iridology. 

As a natural health practitioner, I apply my skills, knowledge and experience to help individuals who have an interest in attaining and maintaining their health naturally.  I offer personalized consultations and can help with a number of chronic imbalances such as; gastro-intestinal disorders (constipation, gastritis, gastroenteritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), inflammation, arthritis,  cancer, cardio-vascular conditions, liver and pancreatic disorders, thyroid disorders, weight management, cholesterol, osteoporosis, women’s and men’s health concerns and sleep problems. I use specific methods to pin point imbalances in the body systems including advanced Nutritional Symptomatology, Iridology and Kinesiology to assure the most personalized results. 

With a strong sense of ethics, experience and real concern for people, I develop and deliver programs that help to improve the overall state of health, thereby contributing positively to everyday performance.

My services as an educator and practitioner are available to individuals, groups and all organizations who desire to achieve optimum health and vitality through a natural approach to health.

Please visit my website at www.gethealthinbalance.com to find out more.

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