Mark L. Levine, B.A., R.M.T.

Pediatric + Family Craniosacral Therapy

Links

 


The following is an organically growing list of links known to, and in some cases endorsed by, this practice.   If you would like to recommend a link to this website, or would like to link this website to yours, or find broken links, please e-mail the clinic


CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY


The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners  provides a searchable database of craniosacral therapy practitioners.


The Cranial Therapy Centre in downtown Toronto is run by Robert F. Harris and Alix Mclaughlin, two of Toronto’s foremost practitioners and teachers of craniosacral therapy. Robert is also the originator of the Harris Stillpointer device sold through this clinic.


The Children’s Cranial Network is a blog dedicated to providing information about craniosacral therapy for children by experienced therapists.


The Jerusalem Centre for Craniosacral Therapy run by Daniel Tarlow, has some good articles.


MASSAGE THERAPISTS


The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario  is the regulatory body for Registered Massage Therapists.


The Ontario Massage Therapist Association  provides a searchable database of member Registered Massage Therapists.



CHIROPRACTORS


Dr. Paul Meschino D.C. provides Network Spinal Analysis in Richmond Hill.


Dr. Leslie Wiltshire D.C. provides gentle chiropractic care in Richmond Hill.


Dr. Laura Foster D.C. provides gentle chiropractic care in Newmarket.



NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS


Drs. Charlene Kush N.D. and Julie Wyatt N.D. provide naturopathic care in Markham.


Dr. Avi Sussman D.C. N.D.provides naturopathic and chiropractic care in Thornhill.


The Centre for Biological Medicine, run by Dr. Karim Dhanani, offers naturopathic medicine in Richmond Hill.


Dr. Inna Aslanian, M.D. (Europe), RNCP, RSHom, N.D. is pediatrician from Russia practicing pediatric naturopathic medicine in Newmarket  905.717.2175


Dr. Olga Warshavsky N.D. provides naturopathic services in Toronto



MEDICAL DOCTORS


Dr. John Gannage M.D. is a family practitioner providing integrative medicine services in Markham.


Dr. Christopher Hassell M.D. is a family practioner providing integrative medicine services in Thornhill.


Dr. Sonja Kustka M.D. is a family practitioner providing integrative medicine services in North York.  416.636.7018


Pegasus Therapeutics is the Anthroposophical medical practice of Drs. Kenneth McAlister M.D., Nedi Eckler M.D. and Veronika Koopmans M.D. in Thornhill.  905.882.4949


Dr. Alvin Pettle M.D. is an obstetrician and gynecologist providing integrative medicine with a focus on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy in Toronto.


The Bravewell Collective is a philanthropic initiative dedicated to promoting integrative health practices among physicians



DENTISTS AND ORTHODONTISTS


Dr. Gary Fortinsky D.D.S. provides holistic dental services in Toronto.


Dr. Leon Treger D.D.S. provides holistic dental services in Concord.


Dr. Stan Waese provides craniosacrally aware orthodontic services in Toronto


Dr. Barry Shapero provides craniosacrally aware orthodontic services in Newmarket and Markham 905.898.1201 


Dr. Iris Kivity Chandler provides craniosacrally aware orthodontic services in Thornhill (905) 669-6960 and Toronto 416.787.9060


PEDIATRICS


Midwives of York Region offer midwifery services to York Region.


Prenatal Plus offers programs for pregnancy, birth and the post partum period in York Region.


Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute, run by Dr. Jack Newman, is Toronto’s premier breastfeeding clinic.


Birth2Enjoy provides couples’ prenatal coaching classes and perinatal homeopathic services by Dr. Anna Bushmina, a pediatrician from Russia.


La Leche League Canada offers breastfeeding help directory and support information.


Denise Martin offers Doula and breastfeeding support services in York Region.


Breastfeeding Online  is a global resource website for breastfeeding concerns.


Baby Boomba is a source for fashionable babywearing wraps, slings and nursing covers.  The owner of the business is also the author of a blog about babies, and she has written about seeing Mark to help with her baby in an article entitled Colic is Here!


Belly Bumps and Babies is a family owned store offering maternity and baby clothes, gear, furniture, toys, books and safety products in Richmond Hill.


The Fussy Baby Site is a resource website for parents of fussy and colicky babies.


Life With New Baby is a resource website for Post Partum Depression and other perinatal concerns


Piper Martin B.Ed., DS.HOM.MED.   provides classical homeopathic services with an emphasis on pediatrics and mothering support in Newmarket.


Dr. Harvey Karp  is  a pediatrician who wrote The Happiest Baby on the Block, a wildly popular book and DVD teaching parents and caregivers how to calm babies.


What Babies Want  is a resource website exploring infant consciousness from perspectives based on the work of attachment theorists such as Joseph Chilton Pearce and others.


Dr. Allan Schore  is a pioneer in the field of the neurobiology of attachment.


Dr. William Sears, his wife and children are among the best known pediatricians advocating attachment parenting.


Vaccination Risk Awareness Network provides  information about risks and potential side-effects of vaccines.


blueballoon Health Services provides pediatric occupational, physical, speech language, music and psychological therapy services.


Family Services of York Region provides affordable professional counselling to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.


About Kids Health is a searchable database from Sick Kids Hospital.  This particular link is an introduction to pediatric neuroanatomy.


Becoming Maternity and Parenting Centres offer classes, consulting, community building and products for new and experienced parents in the GTA.


NUTRITION


The Village Market is an organic farrmer’s market at the Toronto Waldorf School every Saturday morning.


The Carrville Community Garden offers membership, gardening experience and abundant food on a 1.5 acre biodynamic garden in Thornhill.


Caroline Dupont is a holistic health practitioner and the author of Enlightened Eating, a live foods cookbook (the cover of which is from a painting by Mark’s wife Césan).


The Resourceful Mother, run by Meredith Deasley, R.N.C.P., author of The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids, (in which she addresses craniosacral therapy and describes a craniosacral session with Mark) offers nutrition seminars and consultations for children with food sensitivities.


Optimum Health Nutritional consulting, run by Carol Fazari, offers nutritional consultation, classes and workshops for children and families.


Healthy Cheeks, run by educator and nutritionist  Jacqueline Rubin, the author of the newly released book  Naturally Healthy First Foods for Baby, offers nutritional consultations and seminars for mother, babies and toddlers.



SCHOOLS / LEARNING


Toronto Waldorf School is an independent school offering a comprehensive pre-school to grade 12 curriculum, parenting and adult education programs in Thornhill.


Waldorf Wooden Toys makes and sells toys that engage imagination.


John Taylor Gatto is an outspoken critic of public schooling.


Brighton School is an independent school offering small classes in grades 1-8 for those diagnosed with LD, anxiety, attention, and motivational concerns.


Shining Through, a private non-for profit charitable organization originally directed by Karen Kalpin, DSW, provides educational programs based on ABA for school aged children with ASD.


What Do I Do? is the website for Karen Kalpin, DSW, providing on line consulting services for parents of children with behavioral issues


Giant Steps Toronto is a program of therapies and academics for elementary school-aged children with ASD in Toronto and York Region.


Jill Hewlett provides courses and instruction in Educational Kinesiology / Brain Gym.


Goalspeed Coaching offers coaching for all levels of runners by Tania Jones, one of Canada’s top ranked marathon runners.


AUTISM


Autism Ontario is one of the leading sources of information and referral on autism in Ontario.


Muki Baum Treatment Centres provide therapeutic and residential services for adults and children with complex diagnoses. 


AutismOne is a portal for wide variety of autism resources.


Defeat Autism Now! is dedicated to the exploration, evaluation, and dissemination of scientifically documented biomedical interventions for individuals within the autism spectrum.


Autism Research Institute provides research-based autism information to parents and professionals.


Checklist for Autism in Toddlers is a questionnaire for parents and doctors to identify 18 month old children who are risk for social-communication disorders.


Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist is an on-line form designed to help parents and researchers evaluate the results of various interventions for autism.


gfcfdiet.com  is a resource website for the gluten free / casein free diet.


neurodiversity.com offers a diverse array of resources from the perspective of those diagnosed with ASD


The Autism Acceptance Project works to promote acceptance of and accommodations for autistic people in society.


Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy  is a source of information concerning complementary drugless approaches to ADD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, Tourette’s and ASD.


Donna Williams is the author of Nobody Nowhere, a groundbreaking book on understanding autism.


AFASE Advocate For Appropriate Special Education At School provides special education advocacy and consulting services to parents and guardians whose children are challenged by autism and other developmental

disabilities.


YOGA


Moksha Yoga Richmond Hill offers hot yoga classes.  Moksha Yoga has studios across Canada, including Vaughn and Markham. 


Orli Ziv offers Hatha Yoga classes and one-on-one yoga therapy in the Richmond Hill area.  905.707.0556


Sunlilyoga is the website for Aida Neves, who teaches Kripalu Yoga classes in Richmond Hill and Thornhill.


New Leaf Yoga is a pilot program bringing yoga and meditation classes to teenagers incarcerated at Bluewater Youth Centre, a maximum security detention centre for 16-18 year olds.  This clinic supports New Leaf Yoga.



VISION


Vision Educators provide holistic approaches to vision care based on the Bates Method.


Dr. Rick Thompson provides developmental, rehabilitative and general optometric services in Brampton.



PORTALS


The NaturalNews Network is a non-profit collection of public education websites.


Dr. Joseph Mercola is an activist researcher who provides a  searchable database of what he claims to be the World’s #1 free natural health newsletter, health articles, and information.



FAMILY WEBSITES


Césan d'Ornellas Levine, Mark’s wife, is a noted abstract expressionist painter.  We call our waiting room "The Waiting Room Gallery" because it hosts a rotating array of original paintings and prints for sale.  Mark is currently also her primary agent, and is seeking to partner with galleries and dealers globally to represent her brilliant work.  Suggestions are welcome...


Petroff Gallery  is a contemporary art gallery run by Mark’s sister, Sara Levine Petroff, her husband Steven Petroff.  They are also one of Césan’s main gallerists in the GTA.


NXL Architects, run by Mark’s brother Jay Levine, specializes in the design of complex facilities for the sciences.