Etobicoke Health and Fitness

Before there was even an address, there was a mission. Founded in 2004 and opened in 2005, Inspired Life Health Centre seeks to “bring clients to greater levels of health by providing quality health care and education,” according to its website. Inside an “un-clinic” atmosphere, a team of registered massage therapists, a naturopathic doctor, a holistic nutritionist, and an acupuncturist help patients achieve wellness with holistic services. Unlike traditional medicine, the centre’s homeopathic treatments work to boost the body’s innate ability to heal itself without a stethoscope.

Sleek white couches sit pristinely below a modernist chandelier, overlooking a manicured row of bamboo stalks. If guests arriving in Thornhill Smile Centre's waiting room feel as though they have taken a wrong turn into a nearby spa, that's no accident: Dr. Hagi and his corps of teeth-cleaning experts have worked for years to create the most comfortable, relaxing dental experience possible. Once inside treatment rooms, guests sink further into luxury, snuggling beneath warm blankets and using contoured pillows to cradle necks while remaining en garde for an impromptu pillow fight. Gentle vibrations massage backs during procedures while satellite radio or HDTV further distract minds from treatments. All the while, top-of-the-line technology streamlines experiences, with virtual mouth modeling, digital X-rays, and noise-dampened hand pieces.

For more than seven years, Healthy Smile Dental Hygiene’s registered dental hygienist Isabel Da Silva has been living out her dream of working one-on-one with patients inside her private practice. Her exuberance for such specialties as teeth whitening, oral cancer screenings, and pit and fissure sealant applications has led her to share her expertise by teaching at dental hygiene schools and serving as a clinic coordinator at Medix School in Brampton. Efficient and organized, Isabel’s office keeps waiting to a minimum, preventing bored patients from organizing thumb twirling Battle Royales.

A passionate cyclist and marathon runner, Doctor of Chiropractic Kris Dorken educates his patients on how the body works as well as the importance of good nutrition and exercise. At Core Wellness Centre, he—along with an experienced team of health-care professionals—offer a slew of services to improve their patients’ overall well-being, such as chiropractic adjustments, massage, and specialized nutrition counselling. Dr. Dorken also has extensive experience with pediatric chiropractic and working with athletes of all ages.

Flirty Girl Fitness parties encourage ladies to let loose together with provided pink boas and enthusiastic guidance from the studio's veteran instructors. A sassy way for female friends and co-workers to get together and celebrate birthdays, bachelorette parties, or softball state championships, the Flirty Party Package grants groups of 12 a private one-hour lesson in a style of choice, plus the chance to sip Flirtinis at the fully licensed onsite bar. Risqué routines unfold during Striptease and Chair Striptease, both of which double as core workouts, and Coyote Ugly attendees choreograph a dance number designed for bar-top performances. Opt for a Video Vixen–themed party to master the choreographed moves from popular music videos, or strut with friends in a classic Pole Dancing party. Ladies can also party together with Belly Dancing, Burlesque, and Lap Dancing sessions.

First developed in the 1950’s, Bowen Therapy works to help the body heal itself by transmitting neurological impulses to the brain via muscle rolls. Lori Davey, a highly trained Bowen practitioner, works to curbs her patients’ pain inside Healthy Living Solutions using the Bowen Therapy method. She complements the therapy with a number of supporting treatments including foot detox cleansing and infrared-sauna sessions. She also doles out nutritional counseling with tidbits of wisdom such as healthy diet plans and which Skittles colour has the least calories.