Healing Motion

Healing Motion Technique Advantages

Healing Motion is a natural approach that we have developed after twenty five years in the field of movement therapy to meet your varied needs.

HOLISTIC APPROACH

Healing Motion uses essential elements from many healing techniques, across different cultures and centuries, to promote healthy and happy living.

PERSONAL PROGRAM

Through our initial assessment, we will create a personally tailored program that takes into account your areas of concern, goals, comfort, and exercise challenges to create the most effective plan for you.

UNIQUE SYSTEM

Healing Motion incorporates yoga, pilates, the Alexander technique, Rolfing, Feldenkrais, Martial arts, kinesiology, massages, and many more to promote a well rounded and versatile system.

DIVERSITY OF MOVEMENT

Our bodies have 640 muscles that allow for complex movement. If we don't use them, they become weak. Healing Motion uses diverse movements and exercises to activate all of our muscle groups.

POSITIVIY

We firmly believe that exercise should be enjoyable, or else you won't do it. Healing Motion promotes a positive attitude towards physical activity and healing by taking a gentle yet effective approach.

Ease

We believe exercise should be an effortless and seamless part of your life. Whether you are working a desk job or are actively on your feet all day, Healing Motion will make exercise natural and easy.

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My Philosophy

We often believe that physical health problems are isolated to a single area in the body (like your knee, hips, or shoulders). In reality, no part of your body is separated from the rest, your body acts as a whole, with many delicate and complex systems that are all interconnected.

There is a belief in our culture that exercise means going to the gym to do the same repetitive, boring, and unpleasant routine which work out the one part of your body you are focusing on that day.

My philosophy is a holistic one – the body must be treated as a whole rather than the individual parts that make it up, and healing motion is the embodiment of this philosophy. We strive to include every muscle group to offer a complete and effective movement treatment.

Movement should be diverse, therapeutic, and easy to incorporate into a fast-paced lifestyle.

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About Elena

Elena Kanaki is a certified yoga instructor and Registered Massage Therapist currently practicing in Toronto, Ontario. Elena is highly passionate about the study of different movement techniques such as yoga, gymnastics, classical and folk dance, Feldenkrais and the Alexander technique. Her many years of research has allowed her to develop a unique program that incorporates the most beneficial aspects of both ancient and modern physical therapy techniques depending on the personal needs and body type of an individual. The Healing Motion system blends these physical therapy techniques with dance movements, yoga and massage therapy to provide an enjoyable, relaxing and therapeutic experience.

Testimonials

Making a decision to take this class, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to do everything. I’ve taken Pilates classes before and always felt that I am the worst in the class. This class was fun and very interesting. Not as hard as Pilates, but after the class, I was feeling flexible and relaxed. Would certainly recommend it to my friends!
Julia M Art director, "People Magazine", NY

I met Elena through a mutual friend, at a time when I thought I had finally found a way to live a full and productive life, in spite of major physical limits; caused by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia, also known as Myalgic Encephala Myelitis; a removed cancerous thyroid; sleep issues; heart issues; and basic burn out. The last thing I was looking for was anything that would upset my delicate balance, anything that would exhaust me. A lifetime of low energy and chronic pain; high ambition, and heavy responsibilities; had caused a profound aversion to exercise. Elena didn’t get judgemental about what my grandchildren call my ‘old lady moves’ or my lack of physical fitness. Elena could see that I had important things to do that were taking up my time and attention, in satisfying ways. She simply offered me, “one small gift”, a totally do-able small unblocking action to be repeated three times a day. The rest, as they say, is history. Elena became my miraculous Movement Coach.
Dianne A Professor of Psychology and Fine Art

I thoroughly enjoyed my massage with Elena. She responded to what was going on in my spine and muscles with sensitivity, both in recognizing my level of comfort with the amount of pressure applied and responding in ways that addressed any aches. Her knowledge of correct body function was evident and I soon relaxed in trusting her touch and expertise. The cupping portion of the massage was right on my edge of tolerance, but not over and I noticed feeling better immediately after the massage and into the next day. I recommend Elena's massages highly.
Brian S, Ph.D. Psychologist

I am proud to call Elena my colleague. She is a very knowledgeable instructor who has helped many of our patients. Elena is able to create a safe environment and accommodate a wide range of patient abilities, even those patients with serious injuries.
Dr. Alexander K Doctor Of Chiropractic

Elena is very accomplished in her work. She is very responsive to her client’s needs and uses a variety of methods to optimize the best results. Elena is dependable and enjoyable to work with!
Dana C.

Prices

1 session

One hour Healing Motion & Massage

$100

Schedule

5 Sessions