Essential Balance Acupuncture & Holistic Health Services

Essential Balance Acupuncture & Holistic Health Services Cosmetic acupuncture facelift, holistic nutrition, acupuncture for fertility, quit smoking, acupunct

Eileen Fauster, leading Toronto acupuncturist and founder of Toronto Acupuncture Clinic, Essential Balance Holistic Health Services takes a genuine interest in her client’s health and well-being. Key services include cosmetic acupuncture facelift, holistic nutrition, vegan nutrition, cupping, acupuncture for fertility, quit smoking, acupuncture for weight loss, cellulite treatment and more!

03/23/2026

Have you met the Vienna Mei Ren DayTime Moisturizer? ☀️✨

🤍 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒕 🤍
With Vitamin A and Vitamin E, this antioxidant-infused hydrating moisturizer works to minimize the common signs of aging, including weak skin tone, wrinkles, and fine lines. Plus, it blends seamlessly into your skin for a fresh, refined softness.

Nourish your skin daily with VMR’s DayTime Moisturizer! ✨

Ready to upgrade your skincare routine? Try the exclusive Vienna Mei Ren skincare line, available through Essential Balance.

✨ All products are dermatologist-grade and made in Canada 🇨🇦

🛍️ To purchase 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558

03/19/2026

Eileen here! Let’s bust 3 common skincare myths.

1️⃣ Myth ❌ If it’s tingling, it’s working.

Fact ✅ If it hurts, it’s likely causing inflammation. While stronger actives can cause some sensation, any stinging that lasts over a minute, pain, rashes… these are all signs that a product isn’t right for your skin. If a product you’re using starts to cause burning, redness, or irritation, wash it off and follow with a soothing moisturizer.

2️⃣ Myth ❌ I only need to moisturize when my skin feels dry.

Fact ✅ While moisturizing helps with dryness, it does much more than that. Moisturizing is essential for skin health and skin barrier function. It keeps skin plump and elastic while helping prevent fine lines and reduce sensitivity. Moisturize twice a day to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.

3️⃣ Myth ❌ I only need SPF in the summer months

Fact ✅ UV rays don’t take a winter vacation! Use SPF all year ‘round to keep your skin protected.

Follow us for more skincare tips!

Could your skin use a spring glow-up? We can help! Our skin-rejuvenating services include…

✅ Holistic nutrition ✨ Healthy skin starts from within!
✅ Facial acupuncture treatments ✨ For facelift, wrinkle reduction and natural facial rejuvenation
✅ Gua sha facials ✨ For wrinkle reduction and natural facial rejuvenation
✅ Exclusive Vienna Mei Ren skincare line ✨ All products are dermatologist grade and made in Canada

Wherever you’re at in your health and skincare journey, we can help! Get in touch 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558 or click our bio link.

Questions? 🙋 Contact us to schedule a free 10-minute phone consult.

Remember last week’s post about what’s in a nutritionist’s fridge? Here’s the recipe for the gluten-free flourless choco...
03/16/2026

Remember last week’s post about what’s in a nutritionist’s fridge? Here’s the recipe for the gluten-free flourless chocolate cake (pictured here with vegan whipped cream) 😋🍰🍫

🍫 Flourless Chocolate Quinoa Cake & Ganache Recipe 🍰

➡️ Ingredients, Cake 🥣
• 2/3 cups quinoa (uncooked)
• 3/4 cup water (to cook quinoa)
• 1/3 cup of plant-based milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar-free jam for the centre (optional)

➡️ Directions, Cake ✏️
1️⃣ Cook quinoa with water (it’s best to “overcook” it, as it will be easier to blend after). Let cool.
2️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F; (convection oven 325F). Grease or line a 9x13 pan or round 9” spring-form pan.
3️⃣ Blend the milk, eggs and vanilla in a food processor. Add the cooked quinoa and coconut oil and blend until smooth and there are no bits of whole quinoa left.
4️⃣ Add the dry ingredients and continue blending until you get a smooth batter.
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the pan and bake for approx. 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool cake on a wire rack. Note, it will deflate while cooling and the top is prone to cracking. Don’t fret!
7️⃣ Once cooled, fill with jam if desired. 
💡 TIP: If decorating with icing or ganache, just flip it upside down and use the bottom side up.

➡️ Ingredients, Ganache 🥣
· ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips (recommend: Enjoy Life Chocolate Morsels)
· ½ cup canned coconut milk (full fat)

➡️ Directions, Ganache ✏️
1️⃣ On a stovetop in a small pan, mix the chocolate chips and coconut milk over medium heat.
2️⃣ Stir constantly until smooth.
3️⃣ Remove from the heat and immediately spread evenly over the flipped cake using a long knife or the back of a spoon. Allow to drip over the sides.
4️⃣ Refrigerate to firm up the ganache.

💡 TIP: Cake freezes extremely well!

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Looking for nutrition support? Whatever your goals, we can help.  📅 Book your appointment or schedule a complimentary consultation today. 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558 or click our bio link.

What’s in a Nutritionist’s fridge? 🥬  Two different kinds of greens (spinach and arugula) and 🍰 Homemade gluten-free flo...
03/12/2026

What’s in a Nutritionist’s fridge? 

🥬  Two different kinds of greens (spinach and arugula) and 

🍰 Homemade gluten-free flourless chocolate cake!

It’s all about balance 😉

Stay tuned next week for the chocolate cake recipe!

03/09/2026

Kirsten here! 👋🏻 Today I wanted to talk about 3 supplements for brain health based on scientific studies that were actually done on women.

1️⃣ Creatine
2️⃣ Lion’s Mane
3️⃣ Vitamin D

These are all supplements that I personally take for cognitive health. To learn more, see our blog “7 Brain Supplements for Menopause and The Science Behind Them” (link in bio).

Looking for ways to improve your nutrition? 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558 or click our bio link to book your appointment.

Have you met the Vienna Mei Ren Clarifying Toner? 🫧🤍 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒕 🤍Our Clarifying Toner is formulated with Vitamin...
03/06/2026

Have you met the Vienna Mei Ren Clarifying Toner? 🫧

🤍 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒕 🤍
Our Clarifying Toner is formulated with Vitamin C, Eucalyptus Oil, Salicylic Acid, and botanicals including Kojic Acid to reset and correct your skin’s pH balance, improve skin renewal, and reduce pore size, giving you a brighter, clearer, more even complexion.

Ready to upgrade your skincare routine? Try the exclusive Vienna Mei Ren skincare line, available through Essential Balance.

✨ All products are dermatologist-grade and made in Canada 🇨🇦 

🛍️ To purchase 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558

03/04/2026

Have you ever wondered why you should use facial toner? 🤔 Eileen here, and I get this question all the time. Here are some of the ways that toner can help give you your best skin:

➡️ Restoring pH Balance ⚖️ After cleansing, your skin’s natural pH balance can be disrupted. Toners help restore the skin’s pH balance to 5.5, which is slightly acidic and helps keep your skin’s barrier healthy.

➡️ Removing Residual Dirt and Oil 🫧 Even after washing your face, there might still be traces of makeup, dirt, or oil left behind. Toners help to remove any remaining impurities.

➡️ Tightening Pores ✨ Some toners contain ingredients like witch hazel or astringents that help tighten and refine pores, giving your skin a smoother appearance.

➡️ Prepping Skin for Other Products 🧴 Using a toner can help your skin better absorb the next steps in your skincare routine (like serums or moisturizers).

➡️ Soothing the Skin 🌿 For sensitive skin types, toners with calming ingredients (such as aloe vera or chamomile) can help reduce redness or irritation.

Looking for the right toner? We carry VMR’s Clarifying Toner. Formulated with Vitamin C, Eucalyptus Oil, Salicylic Acid, and botanicals including Kojic Acid, it helps reset and correct your skin’s pH balance, improve skin renewal, and reduce pore size, giving you a brighter, clearer, more even complexion. All products are dermatologist-grade and made in Canada 🇨🇦

🛍️ To purchase 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558

03/02/2026

Do you know when the worst time to talk to a kid about nutrition is? 🤔

Kirsten here! This challenge is exactly why I wrote “A is for Amino Acid”, a fun introduction to nutrition designed for both children and parents 💡

“A is for Amino Acid” is available for purchase on Amazon (link in bio). If your family could use nutrition support, we’d love to help. 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558 or click our bio link to book your appointment.

Did you know? 🔎 Cosmetic facial acupuncture is a healthy alternative to Botox for facial lifting, wrinkle reduction and ...
02/27/2026

Did you know? 🔎 Cosmetic facial acupuncture is a healthy alternative to Botox for facial lifting, wrinkle reduction and natural facial rejuvenation ✨

Facial acupuncture stimulates the natural generation of fresh and robust elastin fibers and collagen by creating small disruptions in the skin. 

This process promotes enhanced elasticity, firmness, and a reduction in fine lines, resulting in a smoother complexion and improved overall texture. 

And unlike Botox, cosmetic acupuncture goes beyond addressing surface-level signs of aging and can have a lasting impact on the long-term health of the skin.

Skip the risks and side effects of fillers, botox and cosmetic surgery. 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558 or click our bio link to book your facial acupuncture session!

Skincare Tip 💡 Don’t let blemishes get you down! Try VMR’s Intensive Radiance Scrub as a spot treatment to reduce the si...
02/20/2026

Skincare Tip 💡 Don’t let blemishes get you down! Try VMR’s Intensive Radiance Scrub as a spot treatment to reduce the size and appearance of blemishes like pimples. 

Why it Works 🔎 The pineapple & papaya enzymes in the Intensive Radiance Scrub gently exfoliate, unclog pores, soothe skin, and reduce inflammation.

Follow us for more skin tips and info! 

Ready to upgrade your skincare routine? Try the exclusive Vienna Mei Ren skincare line, available through Essential Balance.

✨ All products are dermatologist-grade and made in Canada 🇨🇦 

🛍️ To purchase 📞 Call or text 416-885-5558

02/18/2026

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse! 🌙🐴🎉

02/16/2026

Hi, Eileen here with a TCM tip! 💡

At this time of year, it’s cold 🥶 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we say that the neck and throat are very easy access points for cold to enter the body. 

Even in the 20-30 seconds it takes to run from the house to the car, or across the parking lot, cold can enter the body and create stiff or sore muscles in the neck and upper back area.

So, to prevent stiffness and pain, bundle up! 🧣 Cover your throat, throw on your hood. You will be glad you did 😁

Stay cozy!

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Eileen Fauster, leading Toronto acupuncturist and founder of Toronto Acupuncture Clinic, Essential Balance Holistic Health Services takes a genuine interest in her client’s health and well-being.

Key services include cosmetic acupuncture facelift, holistic nutrition, vegan nutrition, cupping, acupuncture for fertility, quit smoking, acupuncture for weight loss, cellulite treatment and more!