Andy has been raising and racing pigeons since he was a youngster

RACING PIGEONS
The
Andy Pollotta 905-985-5665 cell 905-260-7680
BIRDMAN
Andy Pallotta holds the male father pigeon of two baby pigeons, being protected in
their nest by the mother. At right, the mother with her two young squab.
Andy has been raising
and racing pigeons
since he was a youngster
Home is where the heart is; just ask a pigeon. The
birds’ instinctive ability – to return consistently to the
precise spot where they hatched – has for centuries made
them indispensable messengers in both war and peace. Their speed, executing that homing instinct, has also
opened the door to racing competitions among modern
pigeon fanciers.
Seagrave’s Andy Pallotta has raised and raced
pigeons for as long as he can remember. Andy’s father,
Mike, shared his own feathered passion as a means of
occupying his son when the family relocated to a more
rural setting.
“It fascinated me that a one-pound bird could find his
way home over distances of hundreds of miles,” Andy
recalls of his hobby’s beginnings. “My dad encouraged
me, and I found I enjoyed the competition.”
In many respects, pigeon racing closely resembles
the Sport of Kings. There are rigourous requirements of
both avian and human. Elite racing birds – bred with
desirable “bloodlines” like horses – need training and
practice, as well as careful breeding; fanciers require
skill, knowledge, and must invest considerable time and
effort. To be successful, ultimately all factors must work
in harmony.
Pigeons breed in the early months of the year. Seven
days into the chick’s young life, he is (painlessly) banded
on one foot to document ownership and year of birth;
this information registered with the Ontario Racing Pigeon Union. Within a month, the fledglings are ready to
begin flying and, with it, their race-training program. The birds initially learn the limits of their “landing
board,” a 4x8 sheet of plywood adjacent to their loft’s
entry. Their early time airborne begins with short, then
ever-expanding, circles around home. Andy conditions
his young birds to return on command by forming an
association between his whistle and the reward which
awaits each obedient returnee – food. “After two months, they disappear from sight for
minutes, then hours at a time,” he says. “Twice daily, I
release them from cages 50-60 miles away.”
Andy watches each youngster with an experienced,
skillful eye. Not every bird, he explains, is suited to
every distance; like human runners, some prove superior
sprinters while others do better at marathon distance.
Competitive races range from 100 to 800 miles.
Other factors that affect race results and the kind of
bird who will prosper. “Weather, especially wind and
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heat, are critical. But in the end, it
comes down to conditioning.”
Andy inspects each bird before a
race with an expert’s eye – and touch.
“A fleshy, rounded breast, light
weight, and shiny, unruffled feathers
indicate a bird who’s fit, rested, and
ready to race,” he says, stroking one
of his birds lightly to illustrate. “I also watch them in the loft
before putting them in competition to
ensure they’re alert and active.”
A transport collects competitors’
birds the night before the race. Using
GPS, the driver locates a pre-scouted
site. If the weather’s agreeable the
next morning, up to 1,500 pigeons
take flight at once… and they’re off!
Observing weather conditions,
Andy can predict his birds’ approximate arrival time. Pigeons,
remarkably, can maintain speeds of
80 kilometres per hour on a windless
day, and can reach 120 km/hr with a
tailwind.
The margin of victory will often
be measured in scant seconds. Within sight of home, Andy releases
“droppers” – birds who fly at close
range to lure incoming racers – to
minimize time otherwise wasted in
circling. An electronic band on each
bird’s foot marks its return time on
re-entering the loft, though a computer will have the final say on the
day’s winner.
“The computer tabulates each
bird’s velocity in metres per minute. That equalizes the results, since every
fancier’s ‘finish line’ is a different
distance from the start.”
The racing season runs from May
to July for “old birds” (those over
one year), with young birds (born
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that year) from August to October. Andy’s most successful season
saw him capture half of his club’s
races and register three wins among
“combines,” which gather participants from other regions.
Like horses, a racing pigeon’s
dotage – following 4-5 years’ competition – means retiring to stud. (Nice
work if you can get it, one bird told
me with a grin.) At this point in their
lives, Andy finally names each.
“I try not to develop attachments
to the racing birds,” he explains. “There’s always the chance of loss
from hawks and wires every time
they’re out.”
Andy’s 100-odd birds demand
12 months a year attention, though
their maintenance schedule eases
after the race season. The birds must
of course still be fed – a 12-grain
mixture – and the loft cleaned daily. Its mostly spotless floors and surprisingly fresh smell are testament to his
relentless commitment.
“I keep a breeze blowing through
the loft,” he says. “Just like us, the
birds like a clean smell.”
He chuckles at that cue, as if sensing the subject of pigeons’ tainted
inner city reputation had to surface
eventually. His answer provides
something of a twist on the traditional tale.
“Discovery Channel interviewed
me for their ’10 Worst Pests in the
World’ series. I told the other side of
the story: that my birds are trained to
be quite clean.”
So is pigeon racing a hobby or a
sport to Andy? He’s used the words
interchangeably during our discussion, and takes a moment to ponder
the difference.
Pigeons lined up in their secure roost.
“From day to day, training and cleaning, it’s my hobby,” he concludes
before quickly adding: “And on
weekends when I’m competing, it’s a
sport.”
Just like the birds he tends,
powerful unseen forces draw Andy
Pallotta regularly back to the pigeon
loft. A piece of his heart lives there,
too.
By Scott Mercer
Focus on Scugog
Folk super-group ‘Bop Ensemble’ at Greenbank
Three forces of nature meet
in “Bop Ensemble”, the Canadian folk singing super group
that will open another amazing
season of fresh and traditional
folk music for the Greenbank
Folk Music Society audience,
starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday,
October 10.
They are folk legends, Bill
Bourne and Wyckham Porteous, along with up-and-coming singer-bassist Jasmine ‘Jas’
Ohlhauser. Combining Bourne’s
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Bourne, who is cut from the cloth of a classic troubadour, was called by Texas song-writing legend Tom Russell “a shining light in the North American folk and roots
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Porteous matches Bourne’s nearly legendary status
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friend.”
Jasmine ‘Jas’ Ohlhauser is the wild card of the bunch, an
exuberant 25-year-old who also plays with the Edmonton
band “Lilys On Mars”. With the addition of her dance theatrics, bop ensemble
shows come close to performance art.
A great and exciting start to Greenbank’s new season. Tickets are $20 each
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Perry, 905-985-0060, or phone 905-9858351 for reserved tickets and information.
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With hockey season upon us here’s a couple of
interesting hockey facts we’ll bet you didn’t know,
‘cause we didn’t!!
The world’s largest hockey stick is a giant one, 67
meters long that was designed and construed for
the Canadian Pavilion at Expo ‘86 in Vancouver. It’s
now on permanent exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa...
And locally, when Port Perry
Memorial Gardens (arena) was
opened on January 12, 1951,
on Water St. (site now used
as a parking lot behind CIBC),
Premier Leslie Frost cut the
ribbon. Hockey dignitaries attending included Toronto Maple
Leaf captain Teeder Kennedy and
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The total length of the Trent-Severn Waterway
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transports boats between the upper and lower
sections of the Severn. The system also includes 39
swing bridges and 160 dams and control structures
that manage the water levels for flood control and
navigation on lakes and rivers that drain approximately 18,600 square kilometres of central Ontario’s cottage country region, across four counties
and three single-tier cities, an area that is home to
more than a million Canadians.
Port Perry, on Lake Scugog, is the closest access point
to the Trent-Severn Waterway in the GTA. The 44 km
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BIRDHOUSE
Willy
the man
behind the name. . .
There are many words to describe the man known about town as
“Birdhouse Willy,” but a couple of the most fitting would have to be
generous and compassionate.
And it may come as a surprise to anyone who’s experienced his
sometimes gruff and crusty personality, that he began nurturing injured
birds back to health when he was just a young lad.
“I always had the ability to see something beautiful in all birds,” he
recalled in a recent interview when asked how he got the name “Birdhouse Willy”.
Long before he was tagged with this now familiar monicker Bill Barr was born in “the beach” district of Toronto’s east end.
He was raised, along with his three brothers and one sister, in
their Queen St. east home and attended Williamson Rd. Public
School and Eastern Commerce High School.
“I wasn’t a good student. I didn’t like school,” Bill
admits, leaving school after completing Grade 10.
His early education came mainly from the street
and when he was only 11 years-old he would drag
his old wagon down to the local supermarket
and deliver groceries home for shoppers for the
princely sum of ten cents a trip.
It was during this time he was bullied by some of the bigger, tougher youth
of the area. Wanting to avoid fights he
acquired another wagon and hired an
older, stronger boy to work for him.
This put a stop to the bullying almost
immediately.
Two years later Bill graduated
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... when he was 11
years old he hired a
big guy to help with
his grocery route to
stop being bullied
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to the next phase of his young business career, purchasing newspaper routes from other carriers for 25 cents a
customer.
He ended up with between 35 and 50 customers,
delivering newspapers for the Telegram, Toronto Star,
Star Weekly and the Globe in a heavy canvas bag over his
shoulder.
“I got up at 5:30 in the morning to deliver the Globe before going to school, then delivered the Telegram and Star
after school,” he said. The Star Weekly was only delivered
on Saturdays.
By the time he turned 16 years old, Bill gave up the
paper routes and began working part-time for the T. Eaton
Company in downtown Toronto, first as a messenger boy
and later to a position in the sales audit department.
After leaving school he was offered a full-time position
with Eatons working his way up to the position of adjuster
in the furnace department.
“I fell in love with furnaces,” he smiled, explaining
that it took him out of the office quite a bit. But after about
three years there he got his first big break.
At 26 years of age he was moved to the new Eaton
store when it opened in Oshawa, as manager of the heavy
Birdhouse Willy in his Port Perry workshop with some of his Purple
goods department. Four years later he was called back
Martin houses and a sign that Eddie Michelle had posted in Birdseye
to Toronto where he became part of a team planning the
Centre Cabin Park when he owned it in the 1950s.
opening of the new Eatons store in Don Mills.
Next came a promotion to the
sporting goods department where
elevator while going to the company
out the support of his loving wife
he became manager for Ontario. It
coffee shop early one morning after
Shirley, who he met while attending
was in this capacity that he made his
his drive to work from Seagrave. Afa couples club at the Bellefair United
first buying trip overseas to the Oriter that encounter they met numerChurch when he was only 16 years
ent. This was also his last trip with
ous times since they were both early
old.
the Eaton company, as the Towers
“We hit it off pretty good and
risers, they often crossed paths in the
Department Store chain came calling
morning.
were married about three years
and hired Bill away.
It was during one of these enlater,” he recalls, and adds that they
But he has many fond memories
counters that Mr. Eaton told Bill since just celebrated their 56th anniversary
of his days with Eatons and a friendthis past March.
the company didn’t have a pension
ship he developed with John David
plan that he should be vigilant and
Initially the newly married
Eaton, the company’s owner.
save his money. “It was good advice
couple lived in two rented rooms of
Bill first met Mr. Eaton on an
that I never forgot,” he says.
a house, with a shared bathroom.
But when Shirley gave birth to twin
He also fondly recalls a conversation in which he told Mr. Eaton
boys, they moved into a larger apartabout a man in Cannington who
ment which had two bedrooms and
was selling his beekeeping operatheir own bathroom. The apartment
tion. Mr. Eaton had his personal
was in a four-plex and Bill agreed to
beekeeper pick Bill up at his Seamanage the building for the owner,
grave home, so he could take him
in exchange for reduction in their
to Cannington.
rent payments.
Mr. Eaton purchased the man’s
Of their five children, four were
entire beekeeping operation and
born in Toronto and their youngest afinstructed his beekeeper to set up
ter they moved to Port Perry in 1959.
12 hives on the Barr property in
It was after the move to Port
Seagrave. The hives resulted in an Perry, and while with Towers stores
accident that almost took his life,
that Bill did most of his travelling. As
after he was attacked by his bees
head purchaser for the company he
and had to jump in his pond...
travelled extensively, for six weeks
but that’s another story... one
at a time, throughout Japan, Taiwan,
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and other European countries.
“I felt very guilty leaving Shirley home with five kids,
but that was my job,” Bill admits.
Bill’s life took another detour in 1970 when Loblaws
came knocking, luring him away from Towers and hiring
him as their merchandise manager. Five years later his life
took another turn, but this time it brought him closer to
home.
In 1975 he along with his son Bob, opened the Stedman’s store in Port Perry Plaza, ending 14 years of travelling from Seagrave to Toronto every morning - a daily 120
mile return trip.
During the 17 years he and his son operated the local
store, they purchased both the Uxbridge and Stouffville
Stedman stores. Then in 1989, at 58 years of age, he decided
to retire, leaving the business in the capable hands of his
son.
And this brings us back to “Birdhouse Willy.”
It was while living in Seagrave on a beautiful three-acre
property that his interest in birds was rekindled. He started
out building birdhouses for himself, then people started
dropping in asking him to build houses for them.
It was at this time his interest in Purple Martins was
perked up by Eddie Michelle, owner of Birdseye Centre
Cabin Park in Port Perry. Eddie had a number of Purple
Martin houses on is property and Bill learned about the
birds from him.
Back home in Seagrave, he continued to erect birdhouses around his property and pond, at one time having 25-30
houses on the property.
It was these houses that lured a young Seagrave lad,
Brian Keene, to walk about a mile and a half to the Barr
home on Simcoe St., just south of the Seagrave entrance.
Brian, came to the door one day and asked Shirley if
“Birdhouse Willy” could come out and play.
Bill and Shirley’s youngest son, coincidentally named
Brian, said to his dad “that’s the name you should use for
your birdhouse business.”
And so “Birdhouse Willy,” was born and the name has
stuck like glue for more than 25 years. As a loving jesture of
inclusion, Bill refers to Shirley as his “Little Wren,” signifying his affection for the special woman in his life.
Over the past 21 years, since moving to their Simcoe St.
home in Port Perry, Bill can be found busy in his garage/
workshop cutting and assembling houses for birds, bats
and toads. A few years ago he also started selling gourds he
purchases from Georgia, which
he reminds us were one of the
world’s first birdhouses.
He also gives back to the
community, having donated
more than 1,100 units over the
past two decades to dozens of
organizations and groups for
prizes and projects.
He’s served as a director
and president of the Scugog
Chamber of Commerce, was
vice president of the Central
Seven Association (now Com Bill “Birdhouse Willy” Barr munity Living) and a member of
when he was president of the the Seagrave United Church and
Scugog Chamber of Com- Oddfellows Lodge for almost
merce in 1983 and 1984.
half a century.
But it’s his “Birdhouse
Willy” activities that have made him a household name
around this community. And his dedication to Purple
Martins can be seen in both Birdseye Park and Rotary Park
where he has erected and maintained birdhouses since
1986, at no charge to the community.
So the next time you run into a big man with a crumpled white hat, stain splattered shoes and t-shirt walking along the street... just say hello to one of Port Perry’s
unique characters, “Birdhouse Willy.”
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Thumbs
Thumbs Up - to the designers and builders of the new Port
Perry Villa retirement home, which is taking shape
at 15987 Simcoe St., near the north end of town.
The building’s exterior is advancing to its final stages
and when completed will be a credit to the builders and the
owners. The attention to exterior detail makes this building
a welcome addition to this end of the town.
Thumbs Up - What a great idea. Bump outs (or whatever
they are called) at the four corners of Queen and
Perry St. The addition of these extended sidewalks
will make it much safer and shorter for pedestrians
to cross these busy streets and as an added bonus will
prevent motorists from parking too close to the corners.
A good idea that is long overdue.
Thumbs Up - While on the subject of streets, the new realignment of John St. south, near Scugog St. (7A),
should also remove some confusion. Eliminating the
dangerous ‘Y’ intersection at Perry St and Wilbur
Ave., is a good one. The new configuration, which cuts off
the curve, is a welcome change.
Thumbs Down - to the author of a letter signed “Canadian” that we received this past month suggesting
the portrait of the “old limey queen” at the post office
be burned and that all members of the “royal freaks”
be sprayed with wax and put into a museum. Everyone
is entitled to an opinion, but no one should hide behind a
pseudonym if they really feel strongly about a subject.
Thumbs Up - to Rick Johns, from Frame FX for taking the
initiative to help out our ‘cash-strapped’ Canada
Post by replacing the old, faded picture of Queen
Elizabeth II at the Port Perry post office. Rick donated and hung a framed copy of the Queen in the front lobby
after a suggestion from this column that the outdated photo
should be replaced. Congratulations and thanks Rick.
Thumbs Down - to those responsible for using the laneway between Summit Dr. and Cedar Grove Dr.
in Caesarea as their personal trash bin, leaving
behind all types of garbage. Although this right-ofway belongs to the township it is not their responsibility
to pick up garbage from the public access. We would be
negligent not to give a thumbs up to some local residents who try to maintain this laneway and keep it clean.
Thumbs Up - to Scugog’s ambassador and world class
town crier Bill McKee who brightened the pages of
the Toronto Star last month with his big smile and
colourful town crier outfit. The Star did a feature
piece on Bill, who holds the North American town crier title.
Congrats Bill... you looked great.
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For the
Athlete
in you!
FANTASTIC NEW LOCATION
FOR IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH &
QUALITY OF LIFE
www.activ-x.ca
• For active men and women
• Contains adaptogens for improved
energy and mental alertness
• NSF® Certified for Sport ™
®
Easy to absorb thanks to OST
www.platinumnaturals.com
Available at…
The best of everything . . . at an affordable price.
We’ve all made a couple of those purchases. It’s so worth
the feel of that perfect cotton blend sweater, or the look of
just laid hardwood flooring.
Your new eyeglasses should give you the same satisfaction.
Unfortunately eyewear “sales” often compromise on the
product quality. Prescription lenses and designer names
should be questioned as to what the products are made
of and how. Are the sale products using the latest optical
technology, materials and design, or that of years past,
which can be had at a bargain?
At Port Perry Optical we offer quality frames and lenses
and guarantee to match any sale price on the product.
We also offer package pricing to meet budgets or for
multiple purchases. We are pleased to offer “quality
optical product”, at the best price. Our eyewear is backed
by warranty and experienced, friendly service.
®
Dr. Scott McLennan and the Port Perry Wellness Centre
staff is extremely excited to welcome you to our new
facility. We are now located on the corner of Reach and
Simcoe which provides easy access from the street and
ample parking.
This warm century home has been restructured to
accommodate all the wonderful services you’ve come to
expect from our team at Port Perry Wellness Centre.
Our services now include chiropractic, acupuncture,
orthotics, sports injury rehabilitation, massage therapy
and holistic nutrition.
With 30 years of combined experience, Port Perry Wellness
Centre can provide you with a safe and natural approach
to your health.
Call us for an appointment.
Port Perry Wellness Centre
16007 Simcoe St., Port Perry
905-985-4414
See our ad on page 21
180 Mary Street
Port Perry • 905-985-0861
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Historic Waterfront
Visit Durham Region’s
premier retirement community.
RETIREMENT
LIVING
Ontario Retirement
Communities Association
Standards for Living. Quality of Life.
West Shore Village
overlooking picturesque
Lake Scugog in the
charming town of Port Perry.
Village
SUITES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Lifelease bungalows and a 71-suite, full
service retirement residence designed to meet
your changing needs. Call us for a tour,
complimentary meal or overnight visit.
293 Perry Street, Port Perry
905-985-8660 • 1-800-248-0848
www.westshorevillage.com
e-mail: [email protected]
DOUBLE SUITES • KITCHENETTES • PRIVATE DINING • HAIR SALON • MASSAGE THERAPY • EXERCISE FACILITY
Naturopathic MediciNe
for flu preveNtioN
Naturopathic Medicine is:
• Natural, safe and effective
• Works with the body’s own immune system
Prevent the flu with:
• Herbs, Homeopathic remedies and Hydrotherapy
techniques to use at home
• Nutritional and Lifestyle Counseling
Treat the flu with:
• An individualized supplement protocol
• Acupuncture and Hydrotherapy treatments in office
Prevention Tips:
• Eat a diet rich in fruits and veggies, moderate in protein
and low in refined carbohydrates
• Have a healthy balance of rest and activity
• Wash your hands regularly
• Cough into your sleeve
Erika Buckley, BSc, ND
Provincially licensed Naturopathic Doctor
Over 5 years clinical experience treating individuals and
families. Now booking Flu Prevention appointments.
Your Health Chiropractic
175 North Street., Port Perry
905-985-3624
Reputation Built
On Quality & Service
For Over 30 Years
Dunn
Denture Clinic
&
Port Perry
Denture Clinic
• Complete & Partial Denture Services
• Same Day Relines & Repairs
• All Insurance Plans Accepted
Mike Dunn DD
Dunn
Denture Clinic
Oshawa
196 Bond St. E. (At Division)
Port
Perry
Denture Clinic
Port Perry
6 High St. (Unit #4)
See our ad on page 20
Introductory, Beginner & Intermediate
New dance studio: 12 Williams Point Road, Caesarea
For more information and to register call Janet at: 905-986-4524
* Warning: This ancient dance form can be highly addictive
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ALL-FIT / ALL-AGES INC.
We will provide a customized Fitness and function program
specifically for you, no matter what your age and fitness level
may be!
“NEW” group programs include; energy boosting programs;
flatten your abs forever; combat aerobics; yoga/meditation;
nifty after fifty; balance and fall prevention and nutritional
counselling and follow-up.
First 50 Callers Free (expires Oct. 11, 09), so call right away!
DANCE LIKE A GODDESS
The Port Perry Flowyoga Studio provides a nurturing
sanctuary to reap the benefits of a full mind body experience.
Flowyoga will strengthen and tone the muscles, improve
balance and posture and leave you feeling relaxed, energized
and renewed. This private and serene space offers classes
for all levels and abilities and the convenience of a drop in
schedule. Pilates will improve core stability and balance. If
you are looking to deepen your practice and become a yoga
teacher we offer a comprehensive Flowyoga teacher training
program starting March 2010.
Generally accepted as the most ancient of dance forms,
bellydance is rooted in the Goddess Era when women
assisted each other during childbearing by encouraging
shimmy and undulating movements. Later, bellydance
became part of temple worship, and eventually,
entertainment during celebrations and festivals. There is
a renewed interest in bellydance , as women discover its
many health benefits. During the warm up, the stretching
and strengthening of muscles from head to toe, prepare
the body to learn to move like a bellydancer. Most people
leave class feeling like they’ve had a wonderful massage.
During class, the challenge of isolating muscle groups and
learning the many dance steps require focus, and personal
tensions tend to melt away. Once the basics are learned,
there is endless variety in bellydance movements and
room for creativity. Lakeside Bellydance Studio offers the
perfect setting for such an experience.
Port Perry Flowyoga Studio
183 Casimir St., Port Perry • 905-441-7874
Lakeside Bellydance Studio
12 Williams Point Rd., Caesarea • 905-986-4524
All-Fit / All Ages
16130 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry • 905-985-6944
See our ad on page 18
A FULL MIND BODY EXPERIENCE
See our ad on page 21
See our ad on page 19
CHIROPRACTORS
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. Dwayne Hooper BSc, DC
Dr. Sabrina Hooper BA, BEd, DC
Dr. Erika Buckley BSc, ND
Relief for back, neck, joint & muscle
pain, & headaches…
l Treatment of sports, work, accident
injuries, & arthritic pain
l Gentle & safe treatments
l
A natural approach to family
health care
l Individualized treatment of your
health concerns
l Treatments include: botanical,
nutritional, & lifestyle medicine;
acupuncture; homeopathy; &
hydrotherapy
l
REGISTERED MASSAGE
THERAPIST
Erin Smith RMT
Therapeutic treatments of overuse &
repetitive strain injuries
l Natural hands-on treatment for acute
chronic pain, relaxation, stress
l Experienced with pre- and post-natal
massage & infant massage
l
New patients of all ages welcome –
Services covered by many extended health plans.
905-985-3624
175 North Street, Port Perry
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