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.
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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.
Experience the benefits of traditional East Asian medicine
Connect with Daniel to explore personalized therapies that support your physical and mental well-being.
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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.
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What is the difference between shiatsu and Zen Shiatsu?
Zen Shiatsu treatments involve the use of the practitioner’s fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, feet, and knees. Zen Shiatsu also considers the “energetic” aspect of the human being (as developed in traditional East Asian medicine) in integration with the modern medical understanding of the body.
There are many styles of shiatsu. Some use the thumb only, others focus only on the modern anatomical and musculoskeletal aspect of the body.
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Can herbal medicine be taken when following vegetarian, vegan, and other specialised diets?
Yes! All of your dietary needs will be discussed and considered during our assessment, however these herbs are safe for all dietary restrictions.
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Do the herbs have to be cooked?
No. Your herbs will be delivered in granule form, much like instant coffee. They are very easy to take and only require adding hot water.
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How frequently should I book Zen Shiatsu treatments?
Ideally you would choose to receive Zen Shiatsu treatment regularly, whether it be every week, every second week, or once a month. This sort of preventative approach maintains health and vitality (maintains the green zone) and stops problems from creeping into the orange zone or becoming red.
Read more about the coloured zones.
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Are there “take-home” tasks after a Zen Shiatsu treatment?
Yes. If appropriate I recommend dietary changes, exercise, and breathing practices.
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NewsletterThe Daniel Adler Clinic Newsletter: Issue 18, Balance
What if anxiety could be understood, not battled? T’agyol explores how Kampo medicine approaches anxiety through personalized constitutional patterns?
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Zen ShiatsuWhat is Hara Diagnosis?
In this article I explain hara, an abdominal diagnosis method used during the assessment phase of my Zen Shiatsu and acupuncture treatments.
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NewsletterThe Daniel Adler Clinic Newsletter: Issue 12, Rest & Rejuvenate
Feeling run down? Take a cue from the Adler’s, where Daniel (with a little help from his wife, Sarah) reminds us that real health starts with rest and community support.