Relieve pain, reduce stress, and quicken rehabilitation with veteran Toronto practitioner Daniel (T’agyol) Adler.

Herbal Medicine + Zen Shiatsu + Acupuncture

Welcome to Daniel Adler Clinic

I offer my services as an experienced and certified practitioner of traditional East Asian medicine (TEAM) based in Toronto, Ontario.

In my practice I work with individuals seeking alternative medicine options to facilitate self-healing and to overcome illness and disease.

As a TEAM practitioner I use herbal remedies and the techniques of Zen Shiatsu bodywork and acupuncture to help you restore balance and harmony to your body and mind.

I am here when you’re ready. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

– Daniel Adler

Your Treatment Options

The traditional East Asian medicine treatments I offer have been used for centuries. Like all forms of medicine, TEAM is constantly evolving, developing, and improving.

  • Kampo Herbal Medicine

    Kampo herbal medicine is a traditional Japanese system that uses natural plant-based remedies to promote health, support specific health concerns, and maintain overall well-being.
  • Zen Shiatsu Bodywork

    Zen Shiatsu massage uses finger, hand, elbow, foot, and knee pressure to improve energy flow and bring balance to the body. It can reduce stress, assist with rehab, and promote wellness.
  • Acupuncture + Zen Shiatsu

    Whether you are seeking relief from acute or chronic pain or wish to relax and unwind, acupuncture combined with Zen Shiatsu can be an effective and enjoyable complement to your self-care routine.

About Daniel

Born in South Africa, Daniel Adler has been living and practicing alternative medicine in Toronto since the late 1990s.

Meet Daniel

Session Rates

Find details about the fees associated with Daniel’s TEAM treatments, along with info on session options.

Rates / Pricing

Practice Location

Daniel practices at the Dupont Naturopathic Family Centre, located at 789 Dupont Street in Toronto’s Old City.

Clinic Info

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  • Do I call you Daniel or T’agyol? What does T’agyol mean?

    I resonate strongly with both of my names, and use them interchangeably.

    T’agyol is my Dharma name, which I received when I took Buddhist Precepts in the Korean Zen tradition. It means “Harmonizing of Opposites and Conflict Resolution”.

  • Which public transit stations are near the clinic?

    The closest subway stations are Dupont, Christie, and Ossington.

    It is a 10-15 minute walk from each of these stations to the clinic, and there are frequent buses you can catch.

  • You say you practice a “gentle” style of acupuncture. Is it still effective?

    Yes. My gentle approach does not compromise the quality or effectiveness of acupuncture treatment, and actually enhances it.

    By focusing on gentleness and a “less is more” philosophy, I can create a more comfortable and relaxing experience for my client. This reduces the potential for discomfort during the treatment, making it easier for the client to remain relaxed and receptive to the therapeutic effects. A gentler approach often allows the body to respond more naturally and positively, promoting a smoother flow of energy, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the treatment.

  • Is acupuncture more commonly used to treat ailments or for health maintenance?

    I more frequently administer acupuncture to treat specific ailments as opposed to general health maintenance, however this is not a hard and fast rule.

    Many of my clients keep monthly or bi-monthly acupuncture appointments as a component of proactively managing their health.

  • Where can I park during my treatment?

    There is street parking along Dupont St, as well as on Shaw St (perpendicular to Dupont) and also Melville Ave (just south of Dupont).

    You can find a map on the Clinic Location page.

  • What are the principles of traditional East Asian medicine?

    Practitioners of traditional East Asian medicine (TEAM) view the body as a unified and connected whole, utilizing different world views that include Ki / Qi, Yin and Yang, and meridians.

    TEAM practitioners, like myself, acknowledge and understand that a) there are other approaches to health and healing that developed prior to modern/Western medical understanding, and b) that these approaches were and are still effective and relevant.

  • Newsletter

    The Daniel Adler Clinic Newsletter: Issue 19, Soar

    Is Shiatsu or Physiotherapy better for pain and recovery? Here T’agyol looks at how the approaches differ, where each shines, and how combining them is usually best.

  • General

    2025 Holiday Wishes

    A quick pause on the usual newsletter to send my warmest wishes to each of you.

  • General

    Interpreting the Coloured Pain Scale

    Learn the different zone levels of pain that can be associated on a numbered, coloured scale to help determine your state of body-mind.