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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  • Are there any side effects to taking herbs?

    The most common side effect is digestive. Allergic reactions are rare.

    Digestive side effects may include some distention, bloating, or loosing of stool. These side effects usually pass as your body adjusts to the new substance you are taking.

  • What should I wear during my treatment?

    This is ultimately up to you, though please do not wear jeans during your treatment.

    Some people like to wear loose-fitting clothing, like track pants or shorts and a t-shirt. Others strip to their underwear and choose to be draped with a sheet.

  • Does Zen Shiatsu use a lot of pressure?

    No. Zen Shiatsu treatments are a gentle pressure treatment, rather than an intense massage technique.

    The pressure used in Zen Shiatsu should not make the client “brace” against it. They should be able to relax around it and accept it into their tissues. When stronger or more intense pressure is required, it is deep and gentle rather than grinding and painful.

  • 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.

  • What happens during a herbal consultation?

    Herbal consultations involve many questions plus tongue, pulse, and abdominal assessment to arrive at a remedy. Your initial consultation lasts 75 minutes, and follow-up sessions are 1 hour.

    You can learn more by reading my article, What to Expect: Daniel’s Herbal Medicine Process.

  • Are there “take-home” tasks after a Zen Shiatsu treatment?

    Yes. If appropriate I recommend dietary changes, exercise, and breathing practices.

  • Newsletter

    Issue 19: Soar — Adler Clinic Newsletter

    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.

  • Newsletter

    Issue 12: Rest & Rejuvenate — Adler Clinic Newsletter

    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.

  • Newsletter

    Issue 9: Trauma — Adler Clinic Newsletter

    Drawing on insights from Lauren Ohayon, an expert in mindful movement and pelvic floor health, T’agyol explores the connections between trauma, the body, and healing.