Soma and Soul Wellness

Soma and Soul Wellness Soma and Soul Wellness is a Toronto holistic health centre in The Beaches owned by Dr. Mary Choi, ND.

03/28/2026

Sitting all day might be an inevitable part of your routine…but constant tension, stiffness, or pain isn’t something you should have to push through. ❌

For many people, it’s not just “tight muscles.”
It’s how your body has adapted to:
• Long hours at a desk
• Repetitive postures
• Built-up stress on joints and the nervous system

Over time, these patterns can lead to discomfort that keeps coming back.

This is where osteopathy comes in. ➡️

Osteopathy takes a whole-body, hands-on approach—helping to:
• Restore joint mobility
• Reduce tension and strain
• Improve movement patterns
• Support your body’s natural ability to heal

Our Osteopaths create individualized treatment plans using structural, myofascial, and corrective techniques to address the root cause - not just the symptoms.

If you’re dealing with daily discomfort from sitting, working, or repetitive strain, it may be time to take a deeper look.

Book an osteopathy session with Ramy today. 🔗 Link in bio.

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03/20/2026

One day someone is going to tell you about facial acupuncture… and honestly, they’re probably right.

Facial acupuncture is a holistic treatment designed to support skin health from the inside out.

Using ultra-fine needles on the face and body, the treatment helps encourage circulation, collagen production, and lymphatic drainage while also addressing the underlying factors that affect skin health.

A typical session may include:
✨ Facial and body acupuncture
✨ Gua sha stone massage
✨ Gentle facial cupping
• A personalized treatment based on your health history

Patients often seek facial acupuncture to support:
- fine lines and wrinkles
- dull or uneven skin tone
- muscle tension in the face
- puffiness and fluid retention
- overall skin vitality

And the best part? Most people find it incredibly relaxing.

If you’ve been curious about facial acupuncture, this might be your sign.💙

Book a treatment with Dr. Olivia Leung using the link in our bio. 🔗

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03/18/2026

If a JTT poster was part of your bedroom decor in the 90s…
your hormones might be ready for a check-in now.

Perimenopause often begins earlier than most people expect — sometimes in your late 30s or early 40s — and the changes don’t always look the way we were taught to expect.

It can show up as:
✨ sleep changes
✨ new anxiety or mood shifts
✨ stubborn weight gain
✨ heavier or irregular periods
✨ brain fog or low energy

These changes aren’t random. They’re often part of normal hormonal transitions.

Our Naturopathic Doctors help you understand what’s happening in your body, and we can help create personalized plans to support hormones through perimenopause and menopause.

Use the link in our bio to book your initial visit. 🔗

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03/09/2026

Do you ever feel pain right at the base of your skull? 🧐

For many people, this area becomes tight and irritated from long hours at a desk, working on a computer, looking down at phones, or simply holding tension in the neck and shoulders throughout the day.

Osteopathic treatment works by gently restoring movement and reducing tension in the muscles and joints of the neck, shoulders, and surrounding tissues.

Techniques such as soft tissue work, joint mobilization, and traction help relieve strain and support the body’s natural ability to rebalance. ⚖️

By addressing the underlying tension — rather than just the symptoms — many people experience relief from headaches, neck discomfort, and the persistent tightness that builds up from daily stress and posture.

And if you haven’t met our newest Osteopathic Manual Practitioner at Soma & Soul yet — meet Ramy! 👋

Ramy is passionate about helping people reduce pain, restore mobility, and get back to moving comfortably through evidence-informed osteopathic manual therapy.

Book with today using the link in our bio.🔗

03/06/2026

Most people don’t realize this…
Your stress could be disrupting your period.👇

Cortisol — your primary stress hormone — is made through the same hormonal pathway as your estrogen and progesterone.

When stress is chronic, your body prioritizes cortisol production over s*x hormones.

Translation? The more overwhelmed your system is, the harder it is to maintain balanced cycles.

This can show up as:

Irregular periods
Worsening PMS
Painful cycles
Spotting or missed periods
Feeling hormonally “off”

At Soma & Soul, we don’t guess — we test. Comprehensive bloodwork helps us understand your stress response and hormone patterns so we can build a plan tailored to you.

Your treatment may include:
✨ Strategic nutrition and lifestyle shifts
✨ Nervous system regulation techniques
✨ Targeted supplementation
✨ Acupuncture to support stress resilience and cycle balance

If you’re dealing with chronic stress, menstrual concerns, or you just don’t feel like yourself lately, it’s worth looking deeper.

Book with Dr. Charity Au today.
Link in bio. 🔗

02/25/2026

Got questions about your hormones, skin, digestion, stress… or just not feeling like yourself lately?

Dr. Mary Choi & Dr. Olivia Leung are going LIVE on Friday February 27th at 1pm to answer them.

Nothing is too small. Nothing is too “TMI.” If you’ve been wondering about it, chances are someone else is too.

Drop your questions in the comments 👇or DM us privately. We hope to see you there 💙

02/16/2026

In practice, fertility and skin concerns are rarely isolated — they’re often connected through hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system. ✨

Dr. Olivia Leung, ND works closely with patients navigating fertility and skin concerns, using targeted supplementation when clinically appropriate.

Some of the supplements she commonly uses in practice include:

✨ Inositol for cycle regulation, particularly in PCOS, with added benefits for skin health .supplements

✨ A high-quality prenatal to support fertility with activated B vitamins and key nutrients

✨ Zinc to support skin healing, inflammation, and immune function

✨ Cortisol-calm to support to address stress, sleep disruption, anxiety, and premenstrual symptoms

✨ GABA + L-theanine for daytime nervous system support when stress is ongoing

Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting supplements to ensure they’re appropriate for you.

If you’d like personalized guidance, book a discovery call with Dr. Olivia Leung, ND or one of our naturopathic doctors via the link in our bio. 🔗

02/07/2026

Feeling burnt out this winter? ❄️

Short days, long to-do lists, and months of pushing through can leave your nervous system overloaded — even if you’re “doing all the right things.”

Burnout isn’t a personal failure or a lack of resilience. It’s often a sign that your system has been under stress for too long.

Hypnotherapy offers a way to work with the nervous system at a deeper level, helping create space for regulation, rest, and reset — especially when talk-based approaches or time off haven’t been enough.

If you’ve been feeling wired, exhausted, emotionally flat, or stuck in survival mode, this may be a gentle place to begin.
Robyn Murphy is a certified hypnotherapist ready to support you at Soma and Soul

🔗 Learn more or book through the link in our bio

01/30/2026

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone — and it’s not a willpower problem. ❌

As we move toward the end of the first month of 2026, this is often when motivation starts to dip, pressure quietly builds, and old habits begin to creep back in.

Eating less, trying to “be good,” jumping between diets… yet still feeling bloated, low-energy, hormonally off, or stuck in your body can be incredibly frustrating. For many people, the issue isn’t how much you’re eating — it’s what works (and doesn’t work) for your metabolism.

Metabolic Balance® is a personalized nutrition program designed to help you understand your body, stabilize blood sugar, support hormones and digestion, and create sustainable change — without calorie counting or restrictive dieting. 💙

If you’re ready for clarity, structure, and a plan that actually feels supportive, this may be the next step.

🔗 Book a Metabolic Balance consult or a free 10-minute discovery call through the link in our bio.

01/21/2026

POV: you’re in your skin-healing era — and it shows ✨

This is what happens when you stop forcing your skin and start supporting it.

Facial acupuncture and Celluma LED light therapy work together to encourage your skin’s natural repair processes—boosting circulation, calming inflammation, supporting collagen production, and helping your skin do what it’s designed to do.

No harsh treatments.
No quick fixes.

Just thoughtful, non-invasive care that supports skin health from the inside out.

Perfect if you’re looking for:
• A calmer, clearer complexion
• Support for acne, redness, or uneven tone
• A more sustainable, whole-body approach to skin health

This is skin care that’s aligned with your nervous system, hormones, and long-term wellness—not just surface-level results.

✨ Ready to support your skin naturally?

Book your Facial Acupuncture + Celluma Light Therapy session through the link in our bio.

11/26/2025

Jaw pain? Headaches? Ear fullness? You don’t have to just “live with it.”

Most people don’t realize that the jaw is one of the most overworked—and overlooked—areas of the body.

Clenching, grinding, stress, dental work, even poor posture can overload the TMJ and the surrounding muscles.

Our RMT, Kate, is now offering a dedicated TMJ Assessment + Treatment that goes beyond a regular massage:

✨ External + internal jaw muscle release (only if you’re comfortable!)
✨ Assessment of jaw mechanics, neck tension, and contributing patterns
✨ Personalized treatment plan + home care
✨ Support for jaw pain, headaches, ear pressure, lock jaw, and more

If you’ve been dealing with clicking, popping, clenching, migraines, or that stubborn “tight jaw” feeling… this is designed for you.

Your jaw is meant to move freely, without pain.

Ready to feel the difference?

🗓️ TMJ bookings with Kate are now open—link in bio.

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1089 Kingston Road, Unit 4B
Toronto, ON
M1N4E4

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New Holistic Health Centre, Soma and Soul Wellness, Opens in East Toronto

Toronto, ON (November 4, 2018) – Naturopathic Doctor Mary Choi is thrilled to announce the opening of her new wellness centre Soma and Soul Wellness. Located in Henley Gardens at 1089 Kingston Road, Unit 4B, near Kingston Road and Victoria Park, Soma and Soul Wellness is part of The Beaches’ Fallingbrook neighbourhood.

“I am so excited to finally open our doors and introduce the Soma and Soul team to current and new clients,” says Dr. Mary Choi, owner and Naturopathic Doctor. Services available at Soma and Soul Wellness will include: Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Meditation and Mindfulness. IV Therapy will be added within six months. Soma and Soul’s tagline “Where science meets the spirit,” reflects Dr. Choi’s philosophy of combining modern, scientific knowledge and a holistic, natural approach. She believes strongly in the body’s ability to heal itself and so do her team members. “All the services offered at Soma and Soul Wellness focus on rebalancing bodies and minds to help stimulate this self-healing process,” says Dr. Mary. “We invite new neighbours and clients to stop by to learn how we can help them feel their best.” About Soma and Soul Wellness Soma and Soul Wellness is a Toronto holistic health centre in The Beaches’ Fallingbrook neighbourhood. Services offered include Naturopathy and Acupuncture by owner Dr. Mary Choi, Osteopathy, Meditation and Mindfulness.

About Mary Choi, ND Dr. Mary Choi has been practicing Naturopathy for 10 years. She is mom to four beautiful children and the practice she has been running out of her home will be moving to Soma and Soul Wellness. Dr. Mary has wanted to help others feel and live better since she was a child, but it was her personal journey with thyroid cancer in 2002 that led her to seek a higher understanding of how she could heal herself and others. Dr. Mary has a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from University of Western Ontario and a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is passionate about women’s health and hormones and offers her expertise in Endocrinology and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. She is also a Weight Loss expert and Certified Metabolic Balance Weight Loss Coach, helping her patients lose weight and keep it off through comprehensive and individualized meal plans and programs. “I believe health to be a dynamic process that can unfold from a simple change. My role as a Naturopathic Doctor is to assist with the body’s innate healing process and help you to understand your incredible body and how to make it work in wonderful ways to make you feel elated and energized, allowing you to do what you were meant to do,” say Dr. Mary. About Jesseny Rojas, Osteopath Jesseny Rojas is mother to two beautiful children and is a skilled Manual Osteopath who has a deep intelligence of the inner workings for the human body. Her passion is to help others to a feel their greatest. Jesseny was trained by the Académie Sutherland d' Ostéopathie in Québec. She specializes in articular pumping, fascial work, myo-fascial stretching, ELDOA (Longitudinal Stretching with Osteo-Articular Decoaptation) and proprioception exercises to assist in healing, pain management and rehabilitation. About Dr. Ellen Choi, Mindfulness and meditation Ellen is an organizational social psychologist who trained at the London School of Economics. She completed her doctorate at the Ivey School of Business, studying the effects of mindfulness in the workplace on focus, creativity and resilience. Her research looks at how mindfulness can be applied to train our attention and regulate our emotions, so that people can feel happier, be healthier, think more sharply and share their best version of themselves with others. Ellen has taught and researched mindfulness with corporations, police recruits, health care practitioners and students of all ages. She is an executive coach, yoga teacher, and reiki practitioner.