The Pacific Wellness Institute Quarterly

Direct Insurance Billing Available for Massage Therapy
No payment, No paper work, No hassle

If you have employee benefits, we may be able to bill your insurance company directly for your treatments. Some insurance companies such as the Great West Life, Liberty Health, Green Shield Canada and most car insurance companies accept our billing. Do not worry about complicated paper work. Our experienced staff will handle all or most of the administrative process. You just lie down and have a soothing treatment from one of our experienced female or male registered massage therapists. Massage therapy, acupuncture and nutrition counseling are frequently covered by employee benefits. In case your insurance company does not allow direct billing, just send your receipts to the insurance company to obtain reimbursement. Please do not hesitate to contact Claudia for any assistance.

We would like to congratulate our patient, Alex on his remarkable success in his body transformation. Alex enrolled in Dr. Tanaka's Body Shaping Program on March 30, 2002. He has lost 22lbs in 3 months and most importantly almost all the weight loss came from his fat. His story along with his before and after pictures and body composition changes has been posted on our website: Success Stories

This is a great opportunity to enjoy reflexology sessions whether you would like to try it for the first time, or you are one of the people who already love it. A 60 minute session with Haruko is now $63.00 (regularly $73.00) and a 40 minute session is $45.00 (regularly $55.00)!! Please take advantage of this special offer and enjoy the benefits from the session. Reflexology is a natural and non-invasive therapy. It is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. By applying pressure to these reflex points reflexology helps to enhance the body's healing process and allows the person to achieve optimal physical and emotional well-being. Reflexology is particularly beneficial for: relaxation, stress reduction, circulation, detoxification, energy revitalization, preventative health care and chronic health conditions

Hello! I am proud to be the new Clinical Hypnotherapist at The Pacific Wellness Institute. As a member of The National Guild of Hypnotists, which is the most recognized association of Hypnosis Councilors and Stage Hypnotists in the world, I provide my patients with the highest standards of care. I truly believe that what the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. I have seen people undergo incredible transformations with hypnosis. Personal problems that used to take people years to come to grips with can now be effectively resolved in a few hypnosis sessions. I am honored to be a member of The Pacific Wellness Institute team and I look forward to helping guide you along your new pathway of personal transformation and well being.

Haruko Ishihara
R.N.C.P., C.N.P, C.R.

Haruko Ishihara is a Certified Reflexologist and Registered & Certified Nutritional Consulting Practitioner. She has a background in holistic herbal studies. Haruko has been pursuing holistic health on a personal as well as professional level for the past 5 years. She believes that wellness starts from a healthy body, mind and spirit, and people can achieve that with well-balanced nutrition and high quality relaxation. For her reflexology practice, she combines Japanese foot pressure points with reflex points, so you will be able to experience a harmonized approach. She also offers tips to normalize underactive/overactive areas or conditions, which can be applied easily at home. Haruko is specialized in Traditional Japanese Diet and Cooking and is bilingual in English and Japanese.

In Ontario it is not always easy to get local produce because it cannot be harvested in the winter months. Now summer is here and many locally grown vegetables and fruits are available. Why don't we take an advantage of the gifts from summer? There are plenty of reasons to choose local produce. Local produce tends to have more nutritional value due to its short transportation and storage time as well as the harvesting time. Did you know that nutrients are created in produce mostly during the ripening stage? Local produce is usually allowed to ripen fully before harvesting. When it comes to vegetables and fruits, the fresher the better. Also, we can expect fewer pesticides and chemical treatments even in conventional produce, thanks to the short transportation and storage time. They are also more reasonable in price. Plus, you end up supporting local growers and suppliers!! Are you motivated to choose local produce now? Summer vegetables in this recipe, egg plant, zucchini, bell pepper, Kabocha pumpkin, have strong flavours that are perfect for simple cooking such as barbecue or roasting in the oven. The use of vinegar makes this an appetite-promoting dish, which is an important factor in the summer, when we often lose our appetite due to the warm weather.

Grilled Summer Vegetables (serves 4)

Ingredients:

4 Asian egg plants - slice in half (lengthwise) and soak in water.

2 zucchinis - slice into 4 pieces (lengthwise)

2 bell peppers (your choice of green/red/yellow/orange) - cut in quarters

1/4 kabocha pumpkin (or any squash) - slice into 1cm thick pieces

Sauce:

1 teaspoon ginger root, grated

1 teaspoon, garlic, chopped finely

small amounts Italian parsley, chives, chopped finely

1 red chili pepper, chopped finely (if you prefer spicy taste)

2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 1/2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar

1. Put extra virgin olive oil on the vegetables and grill on barbecue or roast in oven (350?) until they are cooked.

2. Combine ingredients for the sauce and put on cooked vegetables.

*The dish can be eaten hot or cold

Nutritional and health benefits:

l Egg plants help in cooling down the body and enhancing circulation.

l Zucchinis are rich in beta carotene.

l Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and beta carotene and a good source of fibre.

l Kabocha pumpkins are rich in vitamins C, Bs, C and E, potassium and fibre. They are good for digestion and also help in promoting appetite and preventing fatigue from heat.