Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture Therapy
Restore balance, reduce pain, and support whole-body wellness with personalized acupuncture therapy.
Feel Relaxed, Rebalanced, and Revitalized
At Upper East Dental in Toronto, we offer acupuncture therapy as part of our integrative approach to whole-body wellness. Our licensed practitioners use acupuncture to support your physical and emotional health by restoring balance and stimulating natural healing.
This centuries-old treatment, based in Traditional Chinese Medicine, involves the precise placement of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to promote energy flow (Qi) and relieve symptoms. Every treatment plan is tailored to your needs, based on a one-on-one consultation with your provider.
Worried about discomfort? Most patients find acupuncture to be relaxing and pain free, some even fall asleep during the session.
How Acupuncture Can Help
Chronic Pain Relief
Acupuncture is commonly used to ease tension, stimulate circulation, and reduce inflammation. It may help improve your quality of life if you experience:
Back or neck pain
Sciatica
Chronic headaches or migraines
Arthritis symptoms
Sports or repetitive strain injuries
Digestive Health Support
A well-functioning digestive system is key to overall health. Acupuncture can regulate bowel function, reduce inflammation, and support better absorption of nutrients. Common conditions treated include:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gas, bloating, and indigestion
Gastritis
Hepatitis-related symptoms
Women’s Health & Fertility
Acupuncture is often used to help regulate menstrual cycles, ease cramps, and manage PMS symptoms. It may also support fertility by balancing hormones and enhancing the success of assisted reproductive treatments.
Cancer Care Support
Holistic support for patients navigating cancer care, designed to complement conventional treatments and improve quality of life.
Whole Person Support Through Your Cancer Journey
At Upper East Dental in Toronto, we take a whole-body approach to care — and that includes support for patients undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. Our integrative cancer care services are designed to complement conventional treatments and support your well-being at every stage of the journey.
Cancer is not a single disease, it varies from person to person, and so should the care. In your first consultation, we assess your individual physical, emotional, and lifestyle needs to create a custom care plan tailored to your unique situation.
Addressing the Full Picture
We recognize that cancer can be influenced by a combination of environmental, physical, emotional, and spiritual factors. Our approach includes exploring each of these areas with you and helping you make meaningful changes that may support better outcomes.
Naturopathic Cancer Care as Complementary Support
When combined with conventional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy, naturopathic support can play a powerful role in:
Reducing side effects such as fatigue, nausea, poor appetite, and pain
Supporting the body’s natural healing processes
Improving tolerance to conventional treatments
Enhancing energy, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life
Improving cancer-free survival outcomes when used alongside standard care
Treatment plans may include nutrition and dietary guidance, lifestyle modifications, supplementation, IV or injection therapy, and counseling to support both physical recovery and emotional resilience.
Ongoing Survivorship Care
After cancer treatment ends, many patients are left to manage lingering effects without continued support. Our survivorship care focuses on helping you recover fully, not just from the disease, but from the toll treatment may have taken on your body and mind.
At Upper East Dental, your health is seen as a whole, and we’re here to support every part of it with care that’s personalized, evidence-informed, and deeply compassionate.
Counselling Services
Supportive, personalized mental health counselling for individuals, couples, and families at Upper East Dental.
Support for Mental and Emotional Well Being
At Upper East Dental in Toronto, we understand that a healthy life includes mental and emotional well-being. That’s why we offer compassionate counselling services designed to support individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges, from stress and anxiety to grief, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Reaching out for help is a powerful first step toward feeling better. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, major life transitions, or mental health concerns, our counselling services provide a safe, non judgmental space to be heard, supported, and guided.
What to Expect at Your First Session
During your initial visit, you’ll meet with a licensed mental health professional in a confidential setting. This first session is focused on understanding your unique experiences, concerns, and goals. Together, you’ll begin shaping a plan that works for you, with a collaborative and client-centred approach guiding every step.
Our Counselling Services
Individual Counselling
One-on-one therapy gives you space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours with the support of a trained professional. This can be especially helpful for managing:
Anxiety and depression
Life transitions and stress
Grief and trauma
Relationship or self-esteem issues
We’re here to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Family Counselling
Our family therapy sessions aim to improve communication, strengthen connections, and resolve conflict within the family unit. Whether you’re facing parenting challenges, major life changes, or sibling or marital tensions, we provide tools and support to help families work through issues together.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy provides a safe space for partners to explore their relationship dynamics, enhance communication, and build trust. Whether you’re navigating conflict, intimacy concerns, or rebuilding connection, we support couples in creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Psychosocial Oncology Support
Cancer affects more than just the body, it touches every part of life. Our psychosocial oncology services offer emotional and practical support for individuals and families facing cancer. This may include individual counselling, caregiver support, education, and guidance through the emotional impact of treatment, survivorship, or grief.
We work closely with your care team to ensure your mental and emotional well being is supported every step of the way.
Holistic Nutrition Counselling
Personalized nutrition guidance to restore balance, support hormone health, and promote whole body wellness.
A Whole Body Approach to Nutrition
Holistic nutrition counselling is rooted in the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal when supported with the right foods, lifestyle habits, and environment. This approach looks beyond calorie counting and restrictive diets, focusing instead on creating sustainable, nourishing routines that support both physical and emotional well-being.
Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, holistic nutrition explores the root causes of imbalance — whether hormonal, digestive, inflammatory, or stress-related. By understanding how diet, stress, environment, and mindset are interconnected, clients are guided toward long-term wellness through a deeply personalized plan.
What to Expect
During a holistic nutrition consultation, your overall health, diet, lifestyle, and wellness goals will be assessed. Based on this, you’ll receive:
A one-on-one, 60-minute consultation
A customized 7-day meal plan
Personalized dietary, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations
Mind-body-spirit support tailored to your unique needs
Email access for follow-up questions
Additional resources to guide your journey
Core Focus Areas
Supporting hormonal health and understanding the menstrual cycle
Improving digestion and addressing food sensitivities or intolerances
Managing symptoms of fatigue, PMS, inflammation, or weight imbalance
Simplifying the confusion around nutrition with practical, evidence-informed guidance
Helping clients build a sustainable, non-toxic lifestyle that supports long-term wellness
Why Choose Holistic Nutrition?
This approach is integrative, individualized, and empowering. It’s not about quick fixes, it’s about uncovering what your body truly needs and creating a supportive path to feeling your best. By focusing on balance, nourishment, and root-cause resolution, holistic nutrition helps you build lasting wellness from the inside out.
Naturopathic Injections
Targeted nutrient injections to support energy, immunity, and overall health.
Restore and Recharge with Nutrient Injections
Naturopathic injection therapy is a powerful way to deliver essential nutrients directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system for faster, more effective absorption. At Upper East Dental, these injections are administered by qualified naturopathic doctors and are tailored to support your unique health needs.
Using therapeutic doses of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, injection therapy can help replenish nutrient deficiencies, boost energy levels, enhance immune function, and support recovery from stress or illness.
What to Expect
Each injection plan is customized based on your individual health profile and goals. During your consultation, your provider will assess your needs and determine which type of injection is safe and most beneficial for your body.
Commonly used nutrients include:
B vitamins for energy and nervous system support
Vitamin D for immune health and mood regulation
Magnesium for muscle relaxation and stress management
Amino acids to support metabolism and tissue repair
Antioxidants like glutathione for detoxification and cellular protection
Whether you're looking to address fatigue, support your immune system, or simply optimize your wellness routine, naturopathic injections offer a quick and effective boost.
IV Therapy
Support energy, immunity, and recovery with personalized intravenous nutrient therapy.
Optimize Wellness with Intravenous Nutrient Support
IV therapy delivers a powerful dose of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, directly into the bloodstream. This method bypasses the digestive system, allowing for 100% absorption and immediate availability to the body.
At Upper East Dental, our IV therapy services are customized to meet your individual health needs. Whether you’re recovering from illness, managing chronic fatigue, or looking to boost immunity, IV therapy offers fast, effective support.
Why Choose IV Therapy?
Nutrient levels can be affected by stress, illness, poor absorption, or increased physical demand. IV therapy allows for therapeutic doses of nutrients that are difficult to achieve through diet or oral supplements alone.
Benefits may include:
Increased energy and reduced fatigue
Enhanced immune system function
Improved hydration and nutrient absorption
Faster recovery from stress or illness
Detoxification and antioxidant support
What to Expect
Your IV treatment begins with a consultation to assess your health goals, symptoms, and nutrient needs. From there, a personalized IV blend will be prepared, containing only the nutrients best suited to support your overall wellness.
Each session is monitored by a certified provider to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the treatment.
Live Blood Analysis
Get real-time insight into your internal health with live blood cell analysis.
Discover What Your Blood Can Reveal About Your Health
Live blood analysis is a holistic diagnostic technique that provides a window into your internal health. By examining a small drop of your blood under a high-powered microscope, we can observe your blood cells in real time, and identify signs of imbalance that may be impacting your overall well-being.
At Upper East Dental, the live blood sample is displayed on a screen so you can see what your practitioner sees. This allows for a collaborative, educational experience as your practitioner explains what’s being observed and how it may relate to your symptoms or health concerns.
What Can Live Blood Analysis Reveal?
This tool may help identify indicators of:
Nutritional deficiencies (such as iron, B12, or folate)
Imbalanced pH or poor digestion
Signs of yeast, fungal overgrowth, or parasites
Heavy metal presence
Oxidative stress and free radical damage
Liver, kidney, or immune system stress
Live blood analysis is not a diagnostic tool for disease, but it can offer valuable insight into potential imbalances, guiding further testing, naturopathic care, or nutritional adjustments.
A Personalized Path Forward
Following your session, your practitioner will discuss the findings and recommend tailored steps to support detoxification, immune function, nutrient absorption, and overall vitality. This may include dietary changes, supplements, or lifestyle strategies to bring your body back into balance.
Live blood analysis offers a proactive, visual, and personalized approach to understanding your health, starting with a single drop.
Massage Therapy
Reduce stress, relieve tension, and support healing with personalized massage therapy in a calm, professional setting.
Therapeutic Massage Tailored to You
At Upper East Dental in Toronto, we offer professional massage therapy as part of our integrative approach to whole-body wellness. Whether you're looking to relax, manage chronic pain, or support your recovery from injury or stress, our trained therapists will customize each session to your individual needs.
Massage therapy is a time-tested method for reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, enhancing mobility, and promoting deep relaxation. It can also support your overall health by reducing stress hormones and helping the body restore balance.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy may help with:
Muscle and joint pain
Stress and anxiety reduction
Headache and migraine relief
Improved flexibility and range of motion
Better circulation and lymphatic drainage
Injury recovery and postural alignment
Sleep support and emotional wellness
A Comfortable and Accessible Experience
Our massage rooms are designed to be calm, private, and accessible. We offer a range of massage types and tailor sessions to suit adults, seniors, prenatal clients, and even children. Whether you’re coming in for general wellness or specific therapeutic goals, we create a welcoming space where you can fully relax.
Our team is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment, with each treatment personalized to match your goals and comfort level.
Ready to make massage part of your self care routine? Contact Upper East Dental today to schedule your session and take the next step in prioritizing your well being.
Microcurrent Therapy (Non-Needling Acupuncture)
A gentle, non-invasive therapy to tone facial muscles, reduce inflammation, and restore internal balance.
Rejuvenate Your Skin and Restore Balance
Micro Current Therapy is a non-invasive, low-level electrical treatment designed to stimulate tissue healing, improve circulation, and restore the body’s natural energy flow, all without the use of needles. At Upper East Dental, this advanced therapy is used to support both cosmetic and therapeutic goals, helping clients of all ages feel more balanced, refreshed, and revitalized.
Each tissue in the body has its own natural electrical frequency. When this frequency is disrupted by stress, injury, or illness, dysfunction can occur. Micro Current Therapy helps correct these disruptions, encouraging cellular repair, reducing inflammation, and improving overall tissue function.
Skin Rejuvenation with Micro Current
1. Muscle Re-Education
Also referred to as facial toning, this technique gently stimulates up to 32 facial muscles using micro currents. These impulses help retrain the muscles to restore tone, lift sagging areas, and smooth fine lines, essentially rebuilding facial structure from within. Over time, the nervous system remembers this “lift,” leading to longer-lasting results and improved muscle memory.
2. Enhanced Microcirculation
Micro currents increase blood flow, encourage deeper product absorption, and stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin, the two key proteins responsible for skin’s firmness and elasticity. The result is smoother, more radiant skin without the need for invasive procedures.
Meridian Balancing
Meridian balancing is an extension of Micro Current Therapy that supports the body’s energy systems. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians are the pathways through which life energy (Qi) flows. These channels can become blocked due to stress, injury, emotional strain, or poor habits.
This gentle treatment offers whole-body support and is safe for all ages:
For children: Supports immune health, better sleep, stress reduction, and teething relief
For adults: Improves sleep, reduces brain fog, boosts energy, eases congestion, relieves snoring, and promotes mental clarity and relaxation
Micro Current Therapy is an excellent choice for those seeking a non invasive path to skin rejuvenation, pain relief, and energy balance. Contact Upper East Dental to learn more or schedule your first session.
Naturopathic Medicine
A whole body approach to healing that addresses the root causes of illness, not just the symptoms.
Integrative, Whole Person Care
Naturopathic medicine combines modern science with traditional healing principles to support wellness across body, mind, and spirit. At Upper East Dental, our naturopathic care focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalance, rather than simply managing symptoms — to help you achieve long-term health and vitality.
Naturopathic care is grounded in the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal when given the right environment and support. Every system in the body is interconnected, and emotional or spiritual imbalances can often contribute to physical symptoms. By understanding the full picture of your health, our team can create a personalized plan to support recovery and resilience.
Our Naturopathic Treatments May Include:
Herbal Medicine
Carefully selected plant-based remedies used to support healing, reduce side effects of other treatments, and enhance your body’s natural functions.Homeopathy
Gentle, natural remedies based on the principle of “like cures like,” encouraging the body’s self-healing mechanisms through highly diluted substances.Diet & Nutrition Guidance
Food is a powerful tool for healing. Your naturopathic doctor will assess your dietary habits and recommend adjustments to support your body’s needs.Supplementation
Targeted nutrients may be used to correct deficiencies, regulate hormones, boost immunity, and support digestive or metabolic function.Lifestyle Counselling
Your habits, relationships, and environment all impact your health. Naturopathic care includes support for stress, mental health, and life balance.
How It Compares to Conventional Medicine
While both naturopathic and conventional doctors are trained to provide primary care, their approaches differ significantly. Naturopathic doctors take a whole person, root-cause-focused approach, often using natural and lifestyle-based therapies. Conventional medicine often focuses on managing disease symptoms through pharmaceutical treatment, which can be effective, but may not address underlying contributors.
Both approaches can work together, and many patients find that combining conventional and naturopathic care provides the best outcomes.
Who Can Benefit from Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is suitable for people of all ages and for a wide range of health concerns. You may benefit if you:
Want to prevent illness and optimize your overall health
Have chronic symptoms that haven’t improved with conventional care
Are dealing with a complex or difficult-to-treat condition
Want to minimize side effects from medications or surgery
Are seeking a more holistic, personalized approach to healing
If you're ready to explore a more integrative path to health, Upper East Dental is here to support you, with care that sees you as a whole person.
Nurse Practitioner Integrative Therapy
Comprehensive medical care that combines clinical expertise with collaborative, patient centered support.
Advanced Primary Care with a Personalized Touch
At Upper East Dental, our Nurse Practitioners play a key role in delivering integrative, patient-focused care. With training and authority similar to that of a family doctor, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) offer a full range of medical services, but with the time and space to truly listen, understand, and address your individual needs.
Our NPs take a whole-person approach to primary care, working closely with our naturopathic doctors and other practitioners to ensure that every aspect of your health is supported.
Services Provided by Our Nurse Practitioners
Full physical exams and wellness checks
PAP tests and sexual health screening (STD/STI testing)
Blood work and diagnostic imaging orders
Specialist referrals
Prescription medications and treatment plans
Integrative, Collaborative Care
What sets our Nurse Practitioner services apart is the collaborative model. Our medical and naturopathic teams work together, combining evidence-based medicine with natural, preventative approaches, to ensure your care is both thorough and balanced.
Whether you're here for a routine checkup or support with a chronic condition, you'll benefit from a coordinated care team that puts your health first.
Pediatric Naturopathic Care
Gentle, holistic health support for children, focused on personalized care and natural solutions.
Whole Child Wellness Through Naturopathic Care
At Upper East Dental, we provide compassionate, holistic care tailored specifically to children. Our naturopathic team takes the time to truly understand each child’s unique needs, creating natural, evidence-informed treatment plans that support their health, development, and long-term well-being.
We believe children thrive when we work with their bodies, not against them. That’s why naturopathic pediatric visits are centered on nurturing your child’s innate ability to heal — with personalized care that considers physical, emotional, and environmental factors.
What to Expect at a Pediatric Visit
During your child’s appointment, we’ll take a detailed look at their health history, current symptoms, diet, sleep, emotional well-being, and lifestyle. A physical exam may be performed, and lab testing recommended if needed.
Treatment plans may include:
Dietary guidance tailored to age and needs
Nutritional supplementation (e.g., iron, B12, vitamin D)
Herbal remedies for immune or skin support
Lifestyle changes to improve sleep, digestion, or mood
Parent education to empower informed care at home
Conditions We Commonly Support
We work with children of all ages for a variety of concerns, including:
Digestive issues (constipation, abdominal pain)
Immune concerns (frequent colds, ear infections)
Skin conditions (eczema, rashes)
Emotional and mental well-being (anxiety, ADHD, mood changes)
Hormonal health and early developmental support
We also offer testing to support individualized care, including:
Food sensitivity testing
Nutrient deficiency testing (iron, B12, vitamin D)
Organic acid and heavy metal testing
Well Child Checks & Parent Support
Well-child naturopathic visits are ideal for parents seeking a broader perspective on their child’s health, learning more about how their child’s body works, or getting support for common developmental changes. These visits are also a great option for families looking for a more natural or preventative approach to wellness.
At Upper East Dental, we’re here to partner with you in raising healthy, resilient kids, with care that’s both thoughtful and empowering.
Food Sensitivity Testing
Identify hidden food triggers behind digestive, skin, and inflammatory symptoms with advanced sensitivity testing.
Discover How Food Affects Your Health
Food sensitivities can be a hidden source of chronic discomfort and inflammation. At Upper East Dental, we offer food sensitivity testing to help uncover how your body reacts to certain foods, and guide personalized dietary changes to reduce symptoms and support overall wellness.
Unlike food allergies, which trigger immediate immune responses like swelling or anaphylaxis, food sensitivities cause delayed reactions that may take hours or even days to appear. This makes it difficult to pinpoint the cause without proper testing and professional guidance.
Common Symptoms Linked to Food Sensitivities:
Bloating, nausea, or reflux (GERD)
Headaches or migraines
Skin concerns like eczema, rashes, or cracked heels
Brain fog or fatigue
Mood and behavioural changes
Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, MS, vitiligo)
Testing is not used to make a diagnosis, but to guide a targeted elimination and reintroduction process, helping you identify the foods that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Testing Options:
FST Basic – Tests for 125+ commonly reactive foods
FST Enhanced – Tests for 220+ foods and additives
FST Vegetarian – Tests for 160+ plant-based foods
If you're experiencing persistent symptoms and suspect your diet may be a factor, food sensitivity testing may offer the clarity you need to make informed, lasting changes. Book a consultation at Upper East Dental to get started with personalized, naturopathic support.