Location

We are proudly located on Ossington Avenue in downtown Toronto in the west end. This neighbourhood is blossoming into a bustling hub and hotspot for music, art, vintage, culture and cuisine. We are only a few blocks from the beloved Trinity-Bellwoods Park, home to a weekly organic farmer’s market full of delicious and healthy treats. Amidst this vibrant neighbourhood we sit, a peaceful space focussed on promoting wellness. Our space is decidedly “green”, with cork flooring, non-toxic paints, furniture from reclaimed materials, recycled printing materials, and we practice mindfully. Cantadora visitors are welcome to enjoy herbal tea and browse our lending library, full of health resources. “Cantadora” means “keeper of the old stories” in the Latina culture, as described by American poet and Jungian psychoanalyist Clarissa Pinkola Estes. The foods we eat and the plant medicines of the earth carry old stories that are in our collective cultural memory about health and wellness. It is up to all of us to listen to that wisdom and reconnect to whole foods and healthy lifestyles.

Mission Statement

We provide comprehensive health care to people of all ages and with all health concerns. Our purposes include:

• Offering high quality diagnosis, management, and treatment;

• Supporting every person in his/her quest for continuously improving health;

• Addressing the root cause of illness; and

• Educating the public about health maintenance and healthy lifestyle management.

The foundation of the our work is compassion, skill, commitment, and education. We strive to identify and address the underlying cause of your health concerns, and teach the benefits of engaging in a daily health practices. We bring our individual and unique set of strengths and talents to each challenge, working with you to achieve your potential for improved health.

We promote the health and well-being of individuals and the community by teaching healthy living, by using sustainable and natural therapies, and by encouraging local and community-based living.