Our Story
Narrative Wellness was founded by two manual therapists, childhood friends, teammates, and health-enthusiasts who wanted to provide a welcoming space for clients to rediscover wellness. Dissatisfied with the clinical environment in which physiotherapy and massage therapy are often found, Tori and Meghan envisioned a space that valued the individual above all else. Narrative Wellness was born out of this holistic desire to serve its clients and promote healthy living. With a combined twenty-five years of experience, Meghan and Tori look forward to sharing the secrets of health, mobility, longevity and joy that they have uncovered through bodywork and movement.
Founders
Meghan Smith
I strongly believe that to achieve lasting wellness, it is important to take a holistic approach. Traditionally, physiotherapy has existed in a medical model where pain and injury exist in defined boxes, treatment is aimed at simply quieting symptoms, and the body is forced to heal.
Over my 14 year career, I have noticed a departure from this constricting model of treating, and I now practice in a hybrid model that better suits the body’s innate ability to heal, and acknowledges the vital building blocks of health. Treatments may include manual therapy, exercise, red/infrared light therapy, and extend beyond traditional physiotherapy to address the roles of lifestyle, mental health, relaxation, sleep, and nutrition. My goal is to empower everyone to take control of their health and wellness, by giving them the tools to thrive. I love being outside among the trees and near water. While I played varsity soccer, I also enjoy beach volleyball, basketball, and tennis. My kids keep me on my toes and continue to challenge me to grow on the inside and out. I would love to help you learn to trust your body and the amazing world around us, so that you too, can live your best life.
Tori Baker
I believe in listening to the client, whether they come in needing a targeted treatment, or a general moment of pause. I combine this with evidence-based knowledge acquired over a 12 year span of hands-on practice, my time spent as an intructor at Sutherland-Chan, and a lifetime as an athlete, to effectively treat the individual. My curiosity as a human who loves movement and discovering ways to relax the mind through the body continues to guide my practice. A particular area of focus includes the treatment of surgical and non-surgical scars. My happy places include skiing, biking, reading philosophy, and being silly with my kids. I hope Narrative Wellness can become your new happy place.
More than a fad
Finding a lifetime of wellness
This is more than just a new routine. Find timeless wellness. Strike a balance between joy and health that sustains your body and feeds your soul.
Services
Physiotherapy
Restore mobility, improve strength and prevent injury with physiotherapy.
Initial Assessment 60 min 165
Follow Up Appointment 30 min 100
Follow Up Appointment 40 min 125
Follow Up Appointment 60 min 165
Massage Therapy
Reduce unnecessary muscle tone, increase body awareness and relaxation with massage therapy.
30 minute 110
45 minute 120
60 minute 135
75 minute 155
90 minute 170
All massage prices are subject to 13% HST.
Classes
Total Body Circuit: Experience 60 minutes of total body conditioning customized to your goals and skill level. Classes comprise a fun circuit of functional strength training, balance, mobility, and include a dynamic warm-up and yoga-style cool-down. Packages available. Sign up weekly. (30/cls)
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Mondays at 4:45pm
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Wednesdays at 10am
Pilates: Lengthen, strengthen and rebalance your body with this restorative 60 min Pilates class. Sign up weekly. (30/cls)
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Tuesdays at 9:30am
Cardio Bootcamp with Weights: Increase your heart rate and cardiovascular health while practising higher reps of classic strength moves during this 60 minute, high energy class. Sign up weekly. (30/cls)
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Thursdays at 6:30pm
Stretch and Restore: Take time to lengthen tight muslces, restore balance in the body, and increase body awareness with this restorative stretch class. Sign up weekly. (30/cls)
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Fridays at 10am
All class prices are subject to 13% HST.
Class Packages
10-class 270
20- class 500
All class packages are subject to 13% HST.
Red Light Therapy
Experience the many benefits of red and infrared light waves with our top-of-the-line large panel, mounted on a pneumatic arm, so you can recline while your cells do all the thinking. We recommend 3-5 sessions per week. Sessions range from 10-20 minutes, with first sessions lasting 3-5 minutes. on the benefits of red light therapy.
1 session 30
5 sessions (10% discount) 135
10 sessions (15% discount) 255
20 sessions (20% discount) 480
All light therapy sessions are subject to 13% HST.
Yoga + Sound Journey
One hour of movement and guided meditation with immersive sound bath. Honouring the turn of each season, this somatic practice is relaxing and soothing. An exploration of slow movements that allows you to restore along with a journey of vibration through gongs, drums, and bowls that promotes deep relaxation and release. These candlelit evening classes intentionally unravel and shift your nervous system towards rest.
Dates:
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Friday, March 21
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Thursday, June 19
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Thursday, September 25
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Wednesday, December 17
40 per session or 140 for the series
Email toripapik@gmail.com to register
Get in Touch
35 Golden Avenue, Unit 110
Toronto, ON M6R 2J5
1 hr parking available on Golden, Silver and Ritchie Ave. Paid parking along Dundas W.
TTC: 10 min walk from Dundas West station; 4 min walk from Dundas West streetcar at Howard Park ave.
Hours
Monday to Saturday
By appointment