What is Body Talk Therapy?
Body Talk is a holistic healthcare system developed by Dr. John Veltheim that works with the body's innate ability to heal itself. It draws on principles from Western medicine, acupuncture, kinesiology, and consciousness studies to identify and address imbalances in the body's energy systems.
Practitioners use a form of biofeedback — light muscle testing — to identify which areas of the body are not communicating efficiently. By using light tapping over the head, heart, and abdomen, the session supports the body in re-establishing these connections.
Body Talk is used to address a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and emotional patterns that may be contributing to physical symptoms.
Body Talk Therapy at Health Matters
Marina Battaglia, our Body Talk practitioner, has over 17 years of experience and has been with Health Matters for 14 of them. Her background in massage therapy and bodywork gives her sessions a grounded, physically-informed approach alongside the energetic work of Body Talk.
Sessions are offered as a standalone therapy or alongside chiropractic care, massage therapy, or acupuncture for patients seeking a more integrative approach to their health.
What To Expect From a Body Talk session
Intake conversation
Assessment and Treatment
Integration
What Body Talk Can Help With
Reduced stress response: patients often report feeling calmer and more grounded after sessions, with improved sleep and reduced reactivity to daily stressors.
Relief from physical symptoms: chronic pain, tension headaches, and fatigue are among the most common concerns addressed, with improvements typically emerging across multiple sessions.
Improved emotional clarity: Body Talk is frequently sought for anxiety, grief, and patterns of emotional dysregulation, with many patients finding it a useful complement to counselling or psychology.
Body Talk
Bodytalk is a healthcare system which relies on the principal that the body is designed to heal itself. By using its own innate intelligence, the body works to maintain balance and healing throughout..
Bodytalk treats the bodymind as a whole rather than focusing on individual symptoms. Since the body is an energy source, there are times when lines of communication are blocked, hindering balance and healing. By focusing on the body’s priorities, the lines of communication between the brain and body begin to communicate more effectively, therefore restoring balance as well as aiding in healing.
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Marina Battaglia
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Body Talk is considered a complementary therapy. While research is ongoing, many patients find it a valuable part of an integrative health approach, particularly for stress-related and chronic conditions.
This varies depending on your health goals. Some people benefit from a single session; others find a series of 4–6 sessions helpful for more longstanding concerns. Sahra will discuss a recommended plan after your first visit.
Yes, it complements chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and counselling well. Many Health Matters patients include it as part of a broader care plan.
Body Talk is gentle and non-invasive, making it appropriate for most ages. If you have specific health concerns, please discuss them with Sahra before booking.
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Sahra is currently accepting new patients. Book online or contact us to learn more about whether Body Talk is a good fit for your health goals.
Health Matters Chiropractic Centre
57- 3175 Rutherford Rd,Vaughan, ON
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