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Fitness Feature By Carly Baillie Krug for FLARE

TORONTO
Shape Health and Wellness Center
261 Davenport Rd.
www.shapetoronto.com
Sept. 2006

Celebrity clients: On-air personalities from CTV, Citytv, and Global; NHL, NBA and CFL stars; a certain someone from Sex and the City.
 
Star status: Clinic director Dr. Sender Deutsch won’t train and tell – partly because as a chiropractor it’s a no-no to do so – but he will say the club’s “cusp of Yorkville” address is convenient for clients staying in the swanky hood, especially during the film fest. A typical workout might start off with boxing, followed by circuits of lower and upper body strength exercises and core work or incorporate Pilates or Yoga. It always ends with active isolated stretching and massage with an Intracell Stick, “a roller that we use on the muscle to enhance blood flow and circulation and flush out metabolic product, such as lactic acid, that builds up in the muscles.”

Then it’s a toss-up: head to the spa for a mani, a pedi or (Madonna’s favourite) an oxygenating facial. Surprised by the polish-and-pump combo? It’s all part of their team approach, says Dr. Deutsch. Clients have access to personal training, therapy, private yoga instruction, an acupuncturist, an esthetician and a concierge. Just consider it your own personal entourage – minus the pesky paparazzi.

Cost: Membership is $990/year or $99/month. Treatment units (which can be used for nine different services) are $75-90/service.