By Guest Blogger: Christine Riedel
Now that fall is in full swing, it’s time to think about really taking care of yourself to keep well as we get into the colder temperatures. Here in Riverside, we are very fortunate to have a variety of businesses to assist us with being proactive in staying healthy and in shape over the winter season and all-year round!
The Healthy Whey -740 Queen St E, (647) 345-7050
This is your one stop shop for vitamins, minerals, proteins, omegas, sports nutrition, diet and weight loss, probiotics, superfoods and more. They also carry a large assortment of vegan products. Always knowledgeable and healthy advice-don’t forget to ask about vitamins and minerals to assist in staying healthy and fighting off colds this season.
Magenta Health-Family Medicine Clinic – 625 Queen St E #108, (647) 479-8410
Recently moved to Riverside and looking for a doctor? Magenta Health Family Medicine Clinic is accepting new patients. This shiny new family medicine clinic prides itself on using technology to help provide accessibility, timely, and convenient patient care. You can book and confirm appointments online-24/7 (!), communicate with your doctor electronically (!!) and see your own family doctor with minimal wait times. They’ve even been featured on CTV news, sharing their vision of a modern doctor’s office.
Travel Vaccine Clinic -690 Queen St E, (416) 461-2419
Before you travel this winter, why not get in touch (you can book online!) with the Travel Vaccine Clinic to find out if you need to get any vaccines and/or immunizations before you go.
While you’re there, explore the mysteries and beauty of the brain at the clinic’s A Portrait of Your Mind Gallery. This is the first offering of its kind in the world. The technology, pioneered in Toronto, makes artistic, high-resolution 3D still images and movies of your brain in real time.
Chi Junky– 70 McGee Street, (416) 466-7447
Chi Junky’s owner and founder, Rachelle Wintzen, bills it as “not just a yoga studio.” Yoga classes are capped at 6 people to personalize your experience and the 60 minute class includes a complimentary Jade yoga mat, props, towels, filtered water and organic tea service. Rachelle also offers customized detoxes, cleanses, holistic nutrition consult and personal training. Read more about how Rachel found her calling with Chi Junky!
Energy Xchange – 698 Queen St E, (416) 727-9884
This cutting edge fitness clinic that provides integrated whole health services, in order to achieve overall health and wellness. They offer personal training, wellness treatments including massage therapy, nutritional counselling and laser therapy, and classes including Yoga and Pilates – just to name a few!! Ask them about how to make your Workplace Wellness Benefits go further before the end of the year (use it or lose it, right?!)
Forme Fitness – 100 Broadview Ave, (416) 462-9090
The Smit Brothers are sought after personal trainers and highly recognized leaders in Health and Fitness. Forme fitness focuses on form and technique first to help you achieve maximum results and avoid unnecessary injury or strain. Training packages include nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Services include small group, semi-private or personal training sessions and massage therapy. Book a free consultation now! (normally a $99.00 value)
Oma Chiropractic and Wellness – 1 Munro St, (416) 469-0369
Oma Chiropractic’s goal’s are to build health by releasing tension, improving function and increasing resilience through hands-personalized care. They offer services including chiropractic care, cold laser therapy, massage therapy, naturopathic care, reflexology, herbal medicine, acupuncture and many more. Also available are classes, workshops and other special events for the whole family! You can call them or book online.
Take care and be well this fall!!
Christine Riedel lives in the Riverside neighbourhood and works in the education field in Toronto. She support live theatre, music and cultural events in Toronto and Stratford, and enjoys entertaining family & friends.