Hamilton Drs and Health Practioners

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.

Lakeview Health Centre's skilled staff work to help their patients find drug-free solutions to pain. Drs. Choi, McDonald, and Bednarczyk cater to clients with their unique skill sets. Dr. Choi offers chiropractic care and acupuncture, Dr. McDonald performs hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, and Dr. Bednarczyk specializes in homeopathic medicine. In addition, the centre treats clients through shiatsu massage and other massage modalities, skincare and spa services, and orthotics, which can help adjust irregular walking patterns or improve one's professional hopscotch career.

The multidisciplinary team at Medica Natural Therapy Clinic focuses on holistic treatments and preventative care that draw from the tenets of alternative and Chinese medicine. They may combine several noninvasive therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage into a single treatment program designed to tackle an illness or stubborn case of the Mondays from various angles. To tackle aesthetic concerns, certified laser technicians operate Health Canada–approved equipment for skincare treatments such as laser hair, acne, and fine line removal and body contouring.

Dr. Lee Shainbrown, DDS, of Applegate Dental finds that empathy is paramount in helping people to smile comfortably and confidently, stating: "Treating people the way that I would want to be treated plays a very important role in my job." Together with Dr. Jeannette Woods, DDS, the compassionate doctor strives to put patients at ease during preventive-care visits or cosmetic procedures such as bonding and veneers. Dr. Shainbrown participates in multiple educational seminars every year to stay current on dentistry innovations, including laser tissue management and low-radiation digital x-rays that reveal cavities and how old teeth are according to their rings. In keeping with his patient-centered philosophy, Dr. Shainbrown is available for emergency treatments via an around-the-clock answering service.

Dr. Stewart Fenigstein has worn the title of “dentist” for nearly three decades. Over the years, his practice has adapted to new techniques and technology such as Zoom teeth whitening and Invisalign, but has always remained dedicated to providing clients with a caring environment. The first time Dr. Fenigstein meets patients, he takes time to lay down the foundation for a long-term relationship. He listens to their concerns, medical history, and perhaps a haiku or two they’ve composed about the office waiting room. Then, he becomes familiar with the patient’s mouth by scrutinizing teeth with his own eyes as well as with panoramic and bitewing x-rays.

Amid an elegant spa space, Chryssalis Skin Renu's dedicated team works to restore youthful appearances with advanced cosmetic and laser treatments. A three-step Triniti system alleviates hyperpigmentation and firms sagging skin with radio frequencies and gentle, yet firm, reprimands. Technicians use the Syneron elos laser to banish hair of any color from the face or body and administer noninvasive VelaShape treatments to address cellulite while contouring frames. For clients looking to shape up the traditional way, the center's women-only workout area invites them to torch calories during 30-minute circuit-training programs.