Practitioners –

Eloise Goodwin

Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Eloise is a conscientious and dedicated practitioner who brings a dose of sunshine to each of her treatment sessions. 

Eloise began her career over 20 years ago as a Chartered Accountant and has worked in finance, accounting, investor relations, corporate communications and operations. No stranger to long hours and keeping up high performance amidst high stress, Eloise naturally relates to the corporate athlete and is especially interested in helping patients manage chronic stress and its cascade of related conditions (such as insomnia, anxiety, reproductive wellness, digestion). 

Eloise believes that optimal health (physical, mental, emotional) is the key ingredient to living one’s best life and she is passionate about healthy lifestyle habits and preventative wellness.  A strong believer in the principle that food is medicine, Eloise can often be found cooking up a storm in her kitchen. 

Eloise customizes each treatment depending on the diagnosis, treatment plan and unique needs of each patient.  Her offerings include acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina massage, cupping, gua sha, ear seeds, nutrition and lifestyle counselling.

Ian Mationg

Originally from Toronto, Ian is a dedicated acupuncturist with a passion for bridging Eastern healing principles with modern sports recovery.

Before becoming a Registered Acupuncturist, Ian spent six years as a trainer and fitness coordinator for corporate health and wellness at Google California. Working with high-performing professionals and athletes, he saw firsthand the impact of stress, injuries, and recovery challenges. This sparked his deeper interest in holistic health, leading him to explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) while in the Bay Area.

In 2022, Ian returned to Toronto to pursue his Diploma in Acupuncture and Certificate in Medical Qi Gong at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a Certified Personal Trainer, athlete, and coach in combat sports and martial arts, he integrates his diverse expertise to help clients optimize performance, prevent injuries, and restore balance.

Keegan Morris

Keegan Morris graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2017. He is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Keegan has been certified in Dr. Wu’s Head Massage based on traditional Chinese acupressure techniques through the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine institute. For over three years, he has been a part of the amazing team of practitioners at Zen & Tonic and thoroughly enjoys working with all of his diverse clients.

Since a young age, Keegan has practiced martial arts and later, he embarked on a 14-month journey to rural China to develop his skills in Shaolin Kungfu. They included both soft and hard forms such as the Taichi, Qigong and sanda. As a result, Keegan now brings a uniquely powerful healing touch to each session. His deeply relaxing and effective RMT work has benefitted hundreds of clients over the years.

Nathanael Tsang

Nathanael (Nate) Tsang is the co-founder of The Elevated Athlete.

He is a graduate of the Masters of Physical Therapy program at Queen’s University (2015). Prior to this, he graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology degree, also from Queen’s University (2012).

Nate is an enthusiastic physiotherapist who utilizes a functional, comprehensive assessment approach to determine the cause of his patients’ condition. Being a competitive distance runner himself for Black Toe Running Midtown and ASICS Canada, he has developed an expertise in treating runners of all levels, in addition to treating people who suffer from other common work-related or sports injuries. Nate’s treatments focus on manual techniques, exercise-based rehabilitation, contemporary medical acupuncture, kinesio-taping, running shoe prescriptions, and patient education.

Follow Nate’s running and physiotherapy journey on Instagram @torunningphysio

Dr. Samantha Benoit

Dr. Samantha Benoit embraces a holistic approach to healthcare with the goal of empowering her patients to live active and healthy lifestyles. She graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2013 and has been practicing for over a decade, treating patients of all ages with a wide array of injuries, postural concerns, and general wellness care.

Prior to becoming a chiropractor, she studied at Laurentian University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry. Samantha practices a diversified technique which also incorporates acupuncture. She is a graduate of the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University. Samantha is a fully licensed chiropractor registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. She is a member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association as well as the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

Fabiano Da Silva Messias

Fabiano Messias is a dedicated fitness enthusiast with a passion for health, music, and continuous learning.

With a strong interest in workouts and nutrition, he enjoys optimizing his lifestyle through strength training, functional exercises, and balanced eating.

Beyond fitness, Fabiano is deeply engaged in music, whether it’s listening, playing, or exploring different genres.

His love for studying fuels his curiosity, driving him to expand his knowledge in various subjects.

Always striving for growth, he embraces a disciplined and well-rounded approach to life.

Dr. Sarah Bourret

Dr. Bourret, N.D. is a graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and licensed under the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).
Through her education, training and professional/personal experiences, Dr. Bourret’s interest, passion and practice philosophy is on Functional Medicine and optimizing health through all stages of life. She focuses on evidence-based Nutrition & Lifestyle Modification, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, Botanicals & Nutraceutical Orthomolecular Medicine, mental/mood & emotional wellness, digestive & endocrine issues, with a clinical specialty, passion for skin health and dermatological issues. She is a certified DermaSpark skin treatment provider and Mei Zen Acupuncturist, an advanced, specialized and intricate form of cosmetic facial & neck rejuvenation, also used to treat weight loss and fertility.

By combining Eastern and Western Medicine approaches she provides patients a full “360” experience, identifying root cause diagnosis and treatment, while guiding you to feel, look and be your best.

With intention and commitment to solving your health problems, Dr. Bourret uses cutting-edge powerful, practical and proactive solutions that give you RESULTS. She believes wellness partnership is key to helping you achieve a vitality you have yet to experience….and the endless possibilities this brings into your life.

Mavra Wasim

Mavra a neurodiverse therapist dedicated to supporting individuals (15+) who face a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, cognitive disabilities, cultural or faith-based struggles, life transitions, stress, trauma (culturally-specific, childhood, racial, religious, PTSD), self-esteem issues, 2SLGBTQI+ struggles, and suicidal ideation. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, she believes in the power of integrating Eastern traditions and perspectives into therapy, allowing for a holistic approach to healing.

Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic therapy, Logotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Compassion modalities, Mavra tailors sessions to meet your individual needs and goals. By integrating these approaches, I offer a comprehensive toolkit that promotes self-awareness, self-compassion, and lasting change.

Sophie Baldwin

Sophie Baldwin is a certified Reiki and Crystal Reiki Master. She enjoys using holistic healing through her understanding of energy to provide and assist transformational shifts to assist her clients needs. Sophie is also a registered yoga/meditation teacher and is motivated to create a peaceful atmosphere allowing her clients to reach deeper states of relaxation and healing. Her goals in life are to create a more enjoyable existence, cultivating harmony, gratitude, and love into all life surrounding.

Reiki energy healing promotes peace, and activates transformational healing towards all areas of your life. This treatment can assist individuals dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, physical health issues whether acute or chronic, and in the spiritual realm as needed. Relieve pain, stress, and insomnia. Realign and balance your energy centres while enjoying a healing and peaceful experience, returning to your life force, feeling as your best self. Come in for a Reiki treatment to transform and feel your body heal through relaxing and limitless energies!

Ehsan Jahandideh

Ehsan has had a passion for his craft since childhood. Being born in Southwestern Asia, in Iran, Ehsan was raised in a family that taught him how to heal with natural remedies, which later sparked his love of holistic healing. In his early life, Ehsan began expanding his knowledge in freelance practices with guiding principles of natural healing and self-care at local gyms. By his 20’s, he began working with athletes. Through hard work, inspiration from his own Indigenous traditions, and motivation to help others, Ehsan watched as his clients improved gradually because of his insights. In 2016, his passion for self-improvement led him to school to become an RMT (Registered Massage Therapist). He would go on to graduate in 2018 and become registered in 2019. Over 4 years, Ehsan worked as a massage therapist at Sutherland and Chan, and eventually started his own home practice in 2021. At his 5-year mark of being an RMT, Ehsan felt the need to do more to expand his art. Today, Ehsan is a student at Eight Branches College, where he is studying to become a Registered Acupuncturist, while working as a full-time RMT. It is his belief that by combining his massage treatments with the traditional Chinese art of acupuncture, patients will experience a much more thorough healing process regarding their pre-existing conditions. Ehsan’s goal as a health care practitioner is to bring peace and equilibrium back to the patient’s body through holistic healing, traditional Chinese acupuncture and massage therapy, to assist all patients on their path to recovery. Ehsan achieves this by healing the body through the treatment of joints, muscles, body mechanics, nervous system and spirit. He also prides himself on his abilities of coaching patients to be better at taking care of themselves and prioritizing their own well-being. Ehsan specializes in deep therapeutic healing, sports massage, deep tissue massages, tension headaches, migraine/sinus issues, TMJ syndrome and fascial tension release (for patients who suffer from anxiety, teeth grinding and/or past traumas), trigger point therapy and Acupressure. Ultimately Treating the body as a whole. Today, Ehsan works at Zen and Tonic as an RMT.

Leslie Weir

With over seven years of experience as a health coach, Leslie is a Certified Nutrition Practitioner trained at the Institute for Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice emphasizes a personalized approach to wellness, focusing on ancestral eating principles, hormonal balance, skin health, and digestive vitality. She believes in crafting nutrition plans that support each individual’s unique needs, rather than following trends, for truly lasting results.