FLORENCE PARADIS-LAROCHE
Occupational Therapist and Acupuncture (OT, R.Ac.)
Born in Quebec, she knew from a young age she would work in the medical field as she was passionate about helping people and fascinated by science. She graduated from McGill University in 2001 with a Bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy (OT). She worked as an OT for the last 20 years developing her expertise in many different fields such as neuro, musculoskeletal, palliative care, geriatrics, rheumatology and general med. She has worked in Montréal, London-Reading (UK) & Squamish-Vancouver in multiple settings such as acute care, rehab care, home care, private rehab and return to work programs. Florence went back to school in 2017 full of illusion to add new tools to her clinical tool box. Her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine opened her eyes to new horizons. She learned so many practical self-help skills that can be applied to someone’s daily routine. Her focus in therapy is helping clients reach their goals, reduce their discomfort, promote harmony within their different systems and improve their quality of life. She has a special interest for treating concussion, mental health and woman’s health.
Florence is a mother of two teenagers. Who is fluent in French, English and Spanish. She loves meditation, yoga, hiking, biking, water sports & cross-country skiing. She is a book worm and an avid traveller.