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Book an Appointment at Vaughan Clinic (Concord) - In a spacious, well-equipped and wheelchair-accessible integrative clinic (Keele/Rutherford)

If you received a waitlist opening notice for the Warkworth location: If you can’t book online, you can also text Pauline at 705-409-9850.

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To change appointments: Cancellations and changes must be made 24 hours or more before your appointment to avoid being charged. Log into your patient account to make or change bookings on the online calendar. By phone, call 416-890-7770 (Midtown Toronto/ Vaughan) or 705-409-9850 and follow the prompts. Sorry we do not change appointments by text.

NOTE: TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Let go of pain and stress. Nourish your body and spirit. Naturally manage your stress, anxiety, moods and sleep. Find natural supports for your journey with cancer, chronic pain, or other illnesses. Our comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plans are personally tailored to your health condition and goals, including: - Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis (as regulated in the P... Read More

Let go of pain and stress. Nourish your body and spirit. Naturally manage your stress, anxiety, moods and sleep. Find natural supports for your journey with cancer, chronic pain, or other illnesses. Our comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plans are personally tailored to your health condition and goals, including:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis (as regulated in the Province of Ontario)
- Chinese herbal medicine* prescriptions (herbs can be mailed to your house)
- Chinese dietary therapy and nutrition (including recipe suggestions or cooking method guidance)
- Acupuncture, acupressure massage, cupping, guasha, ear acupressure (in person)
- Guided use of self-acupressure, moxibustion and guasha
- At-home exercises and meditations
- Wellness coaching (setting and following up with self-care goals, developing a positive self-care routine for your physical and mental health)

*Chinese herbal medicine is an ancient art of combining medicinal herbs into a custom prescription for each patient. The combinations strengthen the desired effects of the herbs, while minimizing side effects. We typically use between 8 and 18 herbs in each formula. Herbs come in their dried form for boiling at home, or in granules, tablets, capsules, tinctures, washes, soaks and more for easy consumption. We always take into account what other herbs, supplements and medications you are on for safety reasons.

Cristina Caliman
(She/Her/Hers) R.TCMP, R.Ac

Cristina is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and a member in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She completed her formal education in Advanced Chinese Medicine at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM), meeting the equivalent of doctoral-level curriculum requirements. She continues to expand her clinical expertise through ongoing advanced training, mentorship, and active engagement with current research, with a particular focus on integrative oncology.

Cristina brings a compassionate, attentive, and evidence-informed approach to cancer care, supporting patients before, during, and after conventional oncology treatments. She is deeply committed to enhancing quality of life for individuals navigating cancer, with a clinical focus on symptom management, reduction of treatment-related side effects, immune support, emotional well-being, and long term recovery. Her work is grounded in classical Chinese Medicine principles and informed by emerging research on the role of acupuncture and integrative therapies in oncology.

Drawing from the full scope of Chinese Medicine, Cristina integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and individualized diet and lifestyle guidance to create personalized treatment plans. She works thoughtfully and safely alongside both integrative and conventional cancer treatments, always prioritizing collaboration, patient comfort, and individualized care.

In addition to oncology-focused care, Cristina treats a broad range of conditions including stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, acute and chronic pain, digestive and respiratory conditions, gynecological health concerns, and complex or chronic health issues. She looks beyond presenting symptoms to address underlying imbalances, with the goal of restoring harmony and supporting the body’s innate healing capacity.

Guided by a deep respect for ancestral wisdom, the body’s relationship with nature, and the therapeutic power of simple, natural interventions, Cristina blends longstanding traditions with modern clinical understanding. She believes that meaningful and lasting healing occurs when physical, emotional, and mental health are addressed as an integrated whole. Cristina views healing as a collaborative journey. She creates a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Through compassionate care, clear communication, and thoughtful guidance, she supports her patients in navigating their health with confidence, resilience, hope, and a sense of shared responsibility for their well-being.

Cristina is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and a membe... Read More

Pauline Sok Yin Hwang
(She/Her/Hers) R.AC R.TCMP

Pauline Sok Yin Hwang (she/her) is an Ontario-licensed Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP) and Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.). She graduated in 2003 with an Honours BSc degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from McGill University, completing her research thesis in the Faculty of Medicine. Coming from a family of medical professionals, and passionate about how our minds, bodies and environments are connected, she went on to complete eight full years of basic and advanced studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – obtaining a Diploma of Acupuncture (Institute of Traditional Medicine), a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Diploma (Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine) and Master’s degree in Medicine, with a major in TCM Internal Medicine and Integrative Oncology (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine).

Pauline interned at the Jiangsu Provincial Chinese Medicine Hospital, one of the top-rated integrative medicine hospitals in China. She has been registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario since its inception, and holds memberships in the Society for Integrative Oncology, the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada and the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. She has completed extensive post-graduate training in classical and anatomical acupuncture, classical herbal formulas and oncology acupuncture (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center).

Pauline Sok Yin Hwang (she/her) is an Ontario-licensed Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Pr... Read More

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Vaughan Clinic (Concord) - In a spacious, well-equipped and wheelchair-accessible integrative clinic (Keele/Rutherford)
Located at: 9131 Keele Street, Unit A1, Marsden Centre, Vaughan
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Need Help? 647-848-1063 vaughan@hillgreen.ca