Alex Ma (RMT, R.Ac., R.TCMP) is a fully insured Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. He is also a fully insured Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO), and is certified in Clean Needle Technique.

 

Alex was also a certified judge for the U.S. National Martial Arts Tournament and is the 12th-generation direct descendant of Chen-style Tai Chi under Grand Master Hong Ma, one of China’s top ten martial artists.

 

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Alex is passionate about helping people live emotionally balanced and physically healthy lives. Since 1996, he has helped thousands of patients with a wide range of chronic health concerns, including depression, anxiety, digestive disorders, PMS, and chronic pain. He specializes in musculoskeletal conditions, chronic illness, neck and back pain, stress-related conditions, preventive care, and anti-aging. Alex is highly experienced in Tuina massage, acupuncture, moxibustion, Gua Sha, cupping, trigger point therapy, reflexology, and more.

 

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“Improving people’s health is the greatest reward of my work. It gives me great pleasure to come home each day and tell my daughter stories of how acupuncture has changed my patients’ lives.” says Alex.

 

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Alex comes from a long line of Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors. He earned his Sports Medicine degree in China in 1995 and was certified as a Tuina (Chinese massage) therapist, specializing in trauma treatment and pain management. He practiced in China for fourteen years as the head of the trauma unit in Shenyang. In 2008, Alex moved to Toronto with his family, where he has continued his work as a registered massage therapist and TCM practitioner.

 

Alex’s rare background combines a deep understanding of China’s ancient healing traditions and martial arts with extensive training in modern Western medicine. His unique treatments blend Qigong, Tuina, and Swedish massage into his own therapeutic style, focusing on acupuncture points and using deep tissue massage to stimulate the body’s natural flow of Qi. His goal is not only to treat specific conditions, but also to improve overall health and well-being by boosting energy and reducing stress.