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RICHARD JOHN TODHUNTER
Address: 181 Harbord Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1H5
  Phone:
email:
(416) 535-9305
tod.hunter@sympatico.ca
Education:        
1997     Successfully completed Spinal Integraton Therapy Program, Toronto. Spinal Release Therapy is a non-intrusive modality that helps to realign the body by releasing myofascial restrictions.
1995-97     Completed most courses towards a Masters Degree in Education through the University of Regina external degree program, developing an educational approach to the therapeutic process.
1979     Graduated from four-year program at the Bioenergetic Psychotherapy Institute of Toronto, followed by an additional three years of supervised work with clients, with the emphasis on te somatic aspect of the psychotherapeutic process.
1976     Certified Reflexologist.
1975     Graduated from The Canadian College of Massage Therapy in Toronto.
1975     Graduated from Antioch College, Bachelor of Arts degree.
1973     Graduated from The Institute for Deep Tissue Massage and Postural Integration in San Francisco.
1969     Graduated from Cambrian College in Sudbury, with Social Service Worker degree.
Experience:  
  Currently in private practice as both a Massage Therapist and Psychotherapist, and Massage School Instructor in Toronto. Has operated own practice for the past 26 years with some periods in partnership with various clinics.
  Howland Street Clinic, Toronto. Private Preactice, 1975-1978.
  Greenwood Clinic, Toronto. Private Practice, 1978-1983.
  Bayview Therapy Centre, Toronto. Co-owner, 1983-1988.
  Harbord Therapy Centre, Toronto. Co-owner, 1983-present.
  Workshop leader for ongoing seminars for health care workers.
  Have regularly assisted in devoloping educational programs to enhance and facilitate the continuing training of therapists and health care workers in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Other employment concurrent with private practice:
  Instructor - 10 week massage therapy continuing education courses at Central Technical School in Toronto, 1998-2001.
  Instructor - Zehava Registered Massage Therapy School, Toronto, 1998-2000. Curriculum included Business, Therapeutic Relationships, Ethics, Massage Theory, and Massage Practices.
  Massage Therapist (contract) - Hillcrest Inn, Port Hope, Ontario, 1996-1998.
  Massage Therapist (part-time) - Natural Advantage, Ajax, Ontario, 1996.
  Massage Therapist (contract) - Ste. Anne's Inn and Resort Spa, Grafton, Ontario, 1992-1995.
  Massage Therapist (part-time) - 10K Fitness, Cobourg, Ontario, 1995.
  Psychotherapist and Group Facilitator - Phoenix Aftercare Program for Addiction Recovery, Toronto, 1992-1993.
  Social Worker - Penetanguishine Psychiatric Centre for the Criminally Insane, Penetanguishine, Ontario, 1969-1971.