30 Years of Expertise in the Body & Mind Connection
Meet the experts behind Windsor’s most successful, research-driven Quit Smoking program. We don’t just help you stop; we help you reclaim your health with a system that removes the thoughts and the cravings simultaneously.
Team Introduction
The Saruna Family
Rick Saruna
Clinical Director & Developer of the Body & Mind Quit Smoking Program
Born and raised in Windsor, Rick has dedicated over 30 years to helping thousands of individuals create lasting changes. As the developer of the Body & Mind Laser & Hypnosis Quit Smoking Program, he is a specialist in combining physical craving removal with subconscious mental resets.
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Academic Foundation: Holds a Degree in Psychology and specialized clinical certificates from Harvard Medical School and the University of Toronto Medical School as a Certified Smoking Cessation Specialist.
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Best-Selling Author: Author of the definitive guide to mastering internal dialogue: THOUGHT SHIFTING: How To Remove The Negative Inner Voice.
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Hypnosis Authority: A Certified Hypnosis Instructor by the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and a Certified Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
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Clinical Credentials: Licensed by The Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada and a former Victim Services Counselor with the Windsor Police.
Dr. Paris Saruna, PhD
Co-Creator & Director of Research
Dr. Paris Saruna provides the academic and psychological framework for the Body & Mind program. As a co-creator of our smoking cessation protocols, she ensures every session is grounded in the highest standards of behavioral science and educational psychology.
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Academic Excellence: Holds a Ph.D. in Education, a Master of Arts (M.A.), and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from the University of Windsor and Eastern Michigan University.
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Behavioral Scientist: Her doctoral scholarship focused on emotional regulation and stress, allowing her to design the program components that specifically address the “stress triggers” people face when quitting.
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Strategic Educator: Specializes in identity integration—helping smokers transition mentally and emotionally into their new lives as healthy non-smokers.
Patti Saruna
Client Care Liaison & Lead Program Success Story
Patti is the heart of the office and the first friendly voice you hear. Her perspective is unique: she is a former smoker and the primary reason this program was developed.
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First-Hand Success: Patti can speak first-hand about the absolute success of the program. After trying every traditional method without success, she was the first to experience Rick’s unique system.
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The Proof: She successfully quit without withdrawals, without cravings, and without the weight gain that plagues other methods.
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Dedicated Support: Patti ensures every individual feels heard and supported, sharing her own journey to give clients the confidence that they, too, can succeed.
Ricky Saruna
Nutritional Specialist & Manager, Better Health Store
Ricky provides the critical nutritional support required for a full-body recovery from tobacco. With over 10 years of experience in nutritional health, he guides clients through the detoxification process.
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Nutritional Support: Ricky focuses on nutrition and specialized supplements that help manage anxiety, maintain healthy weight, and accelerate the body’s detoxification after quitting.
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Expert Guidance: He is available to answer any questions and provide the nutritional information necessary to ensure your body feels as good as your mind as you transition to a non-smoking lifestyle.
Real Results
1000’s of Happy, Healthy Non-Smokers
Romeo D.
Windsor
“I have been a tobacco user for over 50 years, and have attempted quitting several times. Even with my stubborn attitude, this technique has helped me beyond my expectations. I would recommend this technique to anyone who has been losing the quitting battle. Thank you so much to Rick and Patti Saruna.”
Brandy B.
Windsor
“My husband went to Body and Mind after trying everything to quit smoking. I am so happy to say he has not smoked since his appointment in January. Would highly recommend Rick’s services to anyone who is struggling, well worth the money! Thank you from a wife who was beyond frustrated!”
Asier M.
Windsor
“Rick’s services were amazing and very professional. He was able to quickly help me stop smoking with out any cravings and no more thoughts of smoking. When everything else failed Rick’s methods worked. If you want to stop smoking BODY AND MIND is the only place to go.”
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Phone
Body & Mind Natural Health Clinic
519-948-0078
Address
Body & Mind Natural Health Clinic
2303 Central Ave Windsor, Ontario N8W 4J1