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The Al & Malka Green Artists' Health Centre is a facility in the Family and Community Medicine Program of the University Health Network, Ontario Canada.

02/05/2026

Newsletter Highlights — New Series 🗞️ 🩵

We’re excited to introduce a new newsletter highlights series, sharing key updates from Artists’ Health Centre!

Sara Rashighi’s Self Journey deck has received both the Design & Research Medal and the President’s Award at OCAD University. This project was completed as part of her Master of Design for Health under the supervision of AHC Scientist Dr. Shelly-Anne Li. We thank the performing artists and mental health professionals who contributed to this work!

In this issue, we spotlight Dr. Shirin Yousefi, a chiropractor at Artists’ Health Centre. She shares her journey into working with artists, what her day-to-day work at the clinic entails, and how she collaborates with artists to support their care.

We are pleased to welcome Alicia Luboch who is our new Digital Marketing Coordinator!

Visit the newsletter to read more. Link: https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/displayPage.php?page=Newsletter

01/29/2026

Practitioner Spotlight 💫✨

We are excited to have Christina as part of our team to support the arts community as our Intake Coordinator! Through her personal experiences and from previously working at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, she brings a deep understanding of diverse needs and challenges of navigating healthcare.

The arts community inspires Christina’s work and personal life, fostering a strong appreciation for creativity and connection.

Learn more about Christina on the AHC website: Meet Our Team

10/03/2025

🌙 Finding Safe Sanctuary 🧘‍♀️

🗓️ Date: Thu, Oct. 16
⏰ Time: 1:00–4:00 PM ET
📍 In-person at AHC Dance Studio
👉 Sign up here: https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/displayPage.php?page=Programs

Join us to explore yoga nidra, a meditation practice that guides you into deep relaxation, awareness, and equanimity. This free wellness workshop connects ancient yoga nidra with modern contemplative neuroscience and its research on resilience and well-being. Facilitated by Steven Hughes, M.Ed., and Ruth Luginbuehl, MD, DTATI, the session offers a supportive space to rest, restore, and reconnect.

06/30/2025

🌟 Free Workshop at SummerWorks! 🌟

Join us for "Exploring Self-Compassion, Validation, and Mental Wellbeing" – an interactive workshop designed specifically for artists and performing arts workers.

✨ What: Learn practical tools for self-kindness, validation, boundaries, and coping strategies, plus engage in expressive art therapy activities
📅 When: Wednesday, August 13th at 1:00 PM (120 minutes)
📍 Where: Theatre Passe Muraille, Backspace
🎭 Who: Co-presented by The AFC and The Artists' Health Centre as part of SummerWorks' Accessibility & Community Wellness Program
💰 Cost: Completely FREE (registration required)
📝 Registration opens July 15th, 2025

This workshop is tailored to address the unique challenges artists face, offering both evidence-based mental health strategies and opportunities for creative expression. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of creative work or looking to strengthen your mental wellness toolkit, this session is for you.

Learn more 👉 https://summerworks.ca/.../exploring-self-compassion.../

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05/28/2025

⚖️ Legal Basics for Artists 📚

🗓️ Date: Fri, June 6
⏰ Time: 12 to 1:30 PM ET
📍 Online

Sign up here: https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/displayPage.php?page=Programs

Back by popular demand! This free wellness workshop offers artists of all disciplines a chance to ask legal questions about their creative work in a relaxed, supportive space. Whether you are wondering about copyright, contracts, or other legal concerns, join lawyers Daniel Pink and Kenyah Coombs from ' Legal Advice Services for an open Q&A designed to support your legal wellbeing and empower your artistic career.

05/21/2025

🌟 Practitioner Spotlight 🌟

Meet Sarah, a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Applied Nutrition and a background as a competitive dancer. Sarah supports creative and performing artists with a holistic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach, tailoring nutrition strategies to their unique physical and emotional needs.

Her combined expertise in performance and nutrition allows her to deeply understand the demands artists face and to offer care that supports both health and artistry. We are proud to have Sarah as part of our team supporting the well-being of our creative community!

Stay tuned as we continue to shine the spotlight on our exceptional team members, all devoted to the well-being of our creative community! 🎨🌟

05/14/2025

💃 Transforming Tension with the Alexander Technique 🧘‍♀️

🗓️ Date: Tue, May 27
⏰ Time: 1:30 to 3:30 PM ET
📍 In-person at AHC Dance Studio

Sign up here: https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/displayPage.php?page=Programs

Discover how a century-old practice continues to support artists today. In this free wellness workshop, Alexander Technique teacher Tanya Bénard invites you to explore tension, posture, and stress in new ways. Through storytelling, visuals, and guided movement, learn how to ease physical strain and bring more freedom into your creative work and everyday life.

05/08/2025

Racialized artists: Struggling with the juggling act of working in the entertainment industry?

Sustaining your passion while navigating career uncertainty, financial challenges, concurrent careers, family life, health and mental well-being, and more. Systemic barriers, industry expectations and pressures, and cultural dynamics can make this journey even more complex.

"Exploring the Juggling Act," presented in partnership with the Artists’ Health Centre and The AFC, is a peer group designed for you. Connect, share, and find support as we navigate career uncertainty, financial challenges, and more.

🗓️ Join us on Zoom on May 14th, 6-7 pm ET | 3-4 pm PT, to foster healing and growth in a welcoming environment.

🔗 Register now at https://afchelps.ca/peer-group/exploring-the-juggling-act/ or check The AFC - the lifeline for Canada's entertainment industry bio!

05/07/2025

🎯 In Search of Apollo, God of Perfection: Reality vs Fantasy 🎭

🗓️ Date: Tue, May 13
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
📍 Online
Sign up here: https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/displayPage.php?page=Programs

Join us for this free wellness workshop exploring the myth of perfection and how it affects artists from the inside out. Led by psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist Dr. Mavis Himes, the session offers space for reflection and discussion on managing internal criticism, navigating external expectations, and staying grounded in healthy self-motivation.

04/28/2025

🎨 Wellness Workshop Series: Therapeutic Art – 7 Types of Rest 🧘‍♀️✨

🗓️ Date: Tue, May 6
⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM ET
📍 In-person at AHC Meeting Room A
Sign up here: https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/displayPage.php?page=Programs

Join us for a free wellness workshop where you'll explore the 7 types of rest through therapeutic art. Guided by art therapist and visual artist Rachel Mae Robbins, this session offers space for discussion, creative reflection, and group sharing. Discover how to integrate rest into your daily life and artistic practice in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

04/17/2025

🐰🌷 Hoppy Easter! 🌷🐰
Please note our clinic will be closed on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21).
Regular hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) will apply for all other weekdays.
Wishing everyone a safe and healthy long weekend!

04/14/2025

As part of The AFC’s and the Artists’ Health Centre’s Roadmap to Care Series

🗓️ Wednesday, April 23
🕰️ 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT
💻 FREE on Zoom

Demystify the healthcare system and empower yourself as a patient! This session will cover:
- How doctors are trained and the guidelines they follow.
- The role of medical billing and its impact on patient care.
- Common tools and resources used in medical decision-making. ️
- Effective communication strategies for your appointments.
- Practical tips for maximizing your healthcare visits.

This workshop, presented in partnership by The AFC and the Artists’ Health Centre, is designed for artists of all disciplines looking to confidently navigate the healthcare system and advocate for their health. Whether you've faced frustrating medical experiences or simply want to be a more informed patient, this session is for you!

Learn more and register: https://afchelps.ca/workshop/doctors-playbook/

Important: This workshop provides general information and does not offer personalized medical advice.

Accessibility: Closed captions and ASL interpretation will be provided.
Recording: This event will be recorded. The replay link will be sent to all registered participants.

Address

440 Bathurst Street, Suite 310
Toronto, ON
M5T2S6

Telephone

+14166035263

Website

https://www.artistshealthcentre.ca/

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