Actual Body Toronto has officially opened its first regenerative wellness clinic near Yonge and Sheppard, introducing a concept that blends science-based treatments with a hospitality-influenced guest experience. The clinic, which opened September 30, brings acoustic wave therapy, autologous exosome treatments, and a focused men’s sexual health program to a neighbourhood where demand for innovative health services is growing rapidly.
Founded by entrepreneur Ricky Fung, best known for creating the well-established Chronic Ink tattoo brand, Actual Body Toronto is an expansion into the wellness category. The clinic aims to deliver regenerative treatments that help support sexual function, pain reduction, hair restoration, and long-term skin health. With design, technology, and a wellness philosophy shaping the concept, the new clinic enters a competitive Toronto market with a distinct offering.
“We are building something grounded in science and guided by the belief that the body already knows how to repair itself,” says Fung. “Actual Body is designed to support that process rather than replace it.”
A Founder Known for Spotting Emerging Cultural Shifts
Fung has spent almost two decades building businesses that bridge culture, personal expression, and wellness. Chronic Ink’s rise from a single location to a multi-city creative brand reflected a period when tattoos were shifting into mainstream acceptance. The company, known for specializing in Neo-Traditional Asian tattooing, expanded across Toronto, Vancouver, Las Vegas, New York, and Taiwan.
His entry into regenerative wellness began with a personal experience. After living with a shoulder injury for more than 20 years, Fung visited a small clinic in Scarborough on the recommendation of a friend. A single acoustic wave therapy session resolved his chronic pain, prompting him to research the science behind it. The experience became the catalyst for what eventually evolved into Actual Body Toronto.
“It was unexpected,” says Fung. “I had tried every treatment available. Suddenly the pain was gone. That pushed me to dig deeper into how the technology worked.”
Fung spent months studying the clinical literature, meeting practitioners, testing equipment, and exploring supplier networks. He later secured exclusive Canadian rights to a proprietary acoustic wave therapy device used in men’s health and orthopedic applications, laying the groundwork for the clinic’s launch.
Regenerative Therapies Driving Growth in the Canadian Wellness Category
Actual Body Toronto is centered on two core technologies that are increasingly influencing the global wellness market: Acoustic Wave Therapy and autologous exosome therapy.
Acoustic Wave Therapy, or AWT, uses controlled sound waves to stimulate blood flow, promote microvascular development, and support tissue regeneration. It is widely used internationally for sexual health, injury recovery, circulation improvement, and certain aesthetic goals.
At Actual Body Toronto, AWT is offered across four categories: sexual health rejuvenation, cellulite reduction, pain relief, and non-surgical fat loss acceleration.
Men’s sexual health has become one of the clinic’s strongest-performing service lines, driven by both clinical outcomes and increased consumer openness around sexual wellbeing. Fung notes that many clients are seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals or invasive procedures, and AWT offers a non-surgical option with measurable results.
This category includes one of the most significant findings from the clinic’s early testing: measurable increases in penile size among participants undergoing AWT for erectile function.
Clinical Findings on Erectile Function and Size Enhancement
Before launching the business, Fung recruited 20 volunteers from his personal network to test the AWT device under informal but evidence-informed conditions. Nineteen participants reported measurable improvements in erectile strength, firmness, and function. Many also documented increases in penile size ranging from 0.4 inches to approximately one inch after completing a series of sessions.
The results appear to align with broader research on angiogenesis, the process by which AWT stimulates new blood vessel formation. Fung says this regenerative response can lead not only to improved erectile performance but also, in certain cases, increased size.
“The mechanism is biological,” says Fung. “When microvascular density increases and circulation improves, tissue is better supported. What we have seen in our early testing is that this can lead to a measurable change in size for some clients. It is a regenerative outcome rather than an artificial enlargement.”
Sessions take only a few minutes, require no anesthesia or recovery period, and rely entirely on sound-based stimulation rather than injections or surgical intervention. Fung says the accessibility of the treatment has lowered barriers for men who might not otherwise seek help for sexual health concerns.
“We see clients across a wide age range,” he says. “For many of them, improvements in function or confidence are life-changing.”
The clinic expects this service category to remain a key pillar of its business as demand continues to grow in the GTA and across Canada.
Autologous Exosome Therapy and the Expansion of Regenerative Aesthetics
The second major offering at Actual Body Toronto is autologous exosome therapy. Exosomes are naturally occurring messenger cells responsible for delivering regenerative signals within the body. At Actual Body, they are derived from a client’s own platelet-rich plasma, processed, stabilized, and then used in treatments related to hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and anti-aging.
These treatments complement the clinic’s regenerative focus by leveraging the body’s own cellular communication system. According to Fung, clients are looking for skincare and anti-aging solutions that feel more natural and deliver gradual, compounding improvements.
“This is a category with significant potential,” says Fung. “It gives clients a way to work with their biology, not against it.”
Exosome stabilization is a key differentiator. Once extracted from the body, exosomes typically lose efficacy quickly. Actual Body Toronto uses a laboratory process that encapsulates and preserves them, allowing for both microneedling treatments and topical applications that penetrate the skin barrier.
The clinic expects the exosome program to become an anchor for its broader expansion strategy.
A Design Strategy That Supports the Clinic’s Positioning
Actual Body Toronto also distinguishes itself through the design of its physical space. The 800-square-foot clinic was developed with VLC Studio and creative director Vanessa Cesario to create a calming, cocoon-like environment. Walls feature a warm limewash finish in Cardamom by Bauwerk, while a curved glass block wall offers visibility into the clinic’s lab.
Brushed steel millwork and a sculptural Concord Lighting installation composed of more than 100 hand-assembled fins contribute to a modern, wellness-forward aesthetic. A signature scent supplied by Saje, combined with a pre-treatment grounding session through a headset-based relaxation program, reinforces the clinic’s emphasis on sensory experience.
“We designed the clinic to be restorative from the moment a client walks in,” says Fung. “The treatments are technical, but the environment is built for comfort.”
Client Outcomes Illustrate Demand for Regenerative Care
Although the clinic is new, Fung says early client outcomes have reinforced the need for accessible regenerative treatments in Toronto. Clients with longstanding injuries, such as chronic back or shoulder pain, have reported improvements after only a few sessions. Others seeking greater sexual confidence or improved performance have sent feedback describing meaningful changes in daily life.
One client with severe pain following a motorcycle accident reported experiencing her first pain-free day in more than 18 years. Another, in his sixties, regained erectile function without the need for injections after completing a series of AWT sessions. A younger client shared that improvements in performance helped resolve long-standing confidence issues in intimate settings.
“These stories matter because they highlight the human impact,” says Fung. “People want treatments that work and that fit their lives.”
A Hybrid Business Model Positioned for Scale
While Actual Body Toronto offers a full range of in-clinic services today, Fung says the company will refine its approach as it prepares for expansion. The long-term model is hybrid, combining in-house services with a wholesale product distribution strategy.
The clinic will continue to offer sexual health treatments, including erectile dysfunction programs and performance-focused AWT sessions, as well as select pain-management services. These categories align with the clinic’s exclusive technology rights and deliver clear differentiation in the market.
The cosmetic and skincare components, particularly exosome-based products, will transition into a wholesale model aimed at medical spas, dermatology clinics, and cosmetic practices. Rather than competing with established providers, Actual Body Toronto intends to supply them.
“Thousands of clinics already have the clients,” says Fung. “We can complement what they do by providing the regenerative component.”
Fung notes that his previous experience running a wholesale body jewelry business gives the company an advantage in building a scalable distribution network.
Positioning in a Changing Toronto Wellness Landscape
Toronto has seen a significant rise in wellness concepts over the past decade, including IV therapy lounges, infrared studios, functional health clinics, and recovery centres. Consumers are increasingly seeking non-invasive treatments grounded in science, particularly those that focus on longevity and regenerative outcomes.
Actual Body Toronto is entering the market at a time when wellness is becoming a larger component of mixed-use retail environments. Neighbourhoods like Yonge and Sheppard, which combine high-density residential towers with transit accessibility and service-oriented retail, offer a strong environment for growth.
Fung says the location supports clients seeking privacy and convenience. “People want wellness services close to home,” he says. “This neighbourhood gives us access to a diverse and engaged client base.”
Actual Body Toronto is now open at 4773 Yonge Street, Unit 3D, in Toronto.
