Dr. Patrick Freud, chiropractor (Montreal)
Dr. Freud holds a Bachelor of Science degree (High Honours) in Anatomy and Psychology from McGill University, a Doctor of Chiropractic degree (Highest Honours) from Parker University in Dallas, Texas, and a Chiropractic Neurology degree (Highest Honours) from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). He is board certified from the American National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and l’Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec and is a member of l’Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
In 2007, Dr. Freud obtained Diplomate status from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB) and became one of the first Canadian chiropractors to have this certification. He has since completed Functional Neurology training from the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies in the treatment of Concussion, Vestibular conditions, Movement disorders and Pediatric neurodevelopment problems. He has also been an examiner for the ACNB and has helped establish Chiropractic Neurology educational programs in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal.
In addition to being in private practice since 1996, Dr. Freud has been an Adjunct Professor of Anatomy for McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine since 1999. He has been lecturing internationally on concussion management and functional neurology applications through Adjusting the Brain seminars since 2010.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Freud, please contact us.
Dr. Martin Lafrenière, chiropractor (Montreal)
Dr. Lafrenière graduated from the first cohort of the Doctor of Chiropractic program at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (1998). He is certified by the American National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, from l’Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec and has obtained Diplomate status from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB). He is a member of l’Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
Having developed an early interest in sports chiropractic, Dr. Lafrenière has taken several continuing education courses to perfect his approach to the treatment of osteoarticular and soft tissue injuries, including Active Release Technique (ART), Graston technique, Fascial Distortion Model (FDM), Myomatrix Release 3D (MMR3d), Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR), Sports Chiropractic from l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Kinesiotaping (Functional Movement Taping), Functional Movement System (FMS), expert 2.0 running certification (The Running Clinic), Rehab-U certification and Corrective Exercise Specialist (from the National Academy of sports medicine). His expertise has allowed him to treat a sports clientele including high level athletes (football, boxing, hockey, bodybuilding, Olympics, etc.).
He has also completed the Complete Concussions management certification (CCMI), the clinical neuroscience program and the chronic pain (Pain Reset) program at the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies and the Functional Neurology Seminars program accredited by the National University of Health Science.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lafrenière, please contact us.
Dr. Roxanne Godard, chiropractor (Montreal)
Dr. Roxanne Godard completed her doctorate degree in chiropractic at l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). She is board certified from l’Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec and is a member of l’Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
Having herself received chiropractic care as an athlete, Dr. Godard has a special interest for the sports world. She is currently pursuing a certificate in Sports Chiropractic from l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). She advocates the benefits of good lifestyle habits in multiple aspects of health and she approaches neuro-musculoskeletal conditions with a holistic perspective.
Passionate about travel and constantly looking for new challenges, Dr. Godard participated in a humanitarian mission in Haiti in 2019 aimed at making chiropractic care accessible to a more disadvantaged population.
Her mission is to help young and old achieve their goals in terms of health, well-being and performance.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Godard, please contact us.
Ève Catherine Lapierre, D.O., osteopath (Montreal)
Ève Catherine Lapierre holds a degree in osteopathy from the Collège d’Études Ostéopathique as well as a certification in Graded Motor Imagery from the Neuro Orthopedic Institute. She is trained as a perinatal bereavement and pregnancy termination companion by Les Passeuses and offers this service in addition to her osteopathic practice. She is also a member of the Québec Osteopathy Association.
With a passion for providing the most up-to-date, quality care for her patients, she continually updates her knowledge through post-graduate training. While Ève Catherine has a special interest in neuroscience, chronic pain, pregnancy and newborn care, she maintains a general practice for all ages and backgrounds.
Her approach is gentle, precise and soothing. She encourages her patients to play an active role in their healing process in order to become autonomous. She values thoroughness, kindness and empathy.
For more information or to make an appointment with Ève Catherine Lapierre, please contact us.
Audreia Fagan, registered massage therapist
Massotherapy
Audreia Fagan entered the world of massage therapy in 2016, graduating from Avalon Massage Academy. She is a registered member of the Association Québécoise des Thérapeutes Naturels.
Audreia approaches each person with an interest in the cause of their discomfort, combining Swedish Massage with Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and various techniques from Sports Massage. She works within her clients’ comfort level to help them release their tension and achieve deep relaxation.
She also provides pre-natal massage and massage for children.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Audreia Fagan, please call 514-914-4328 or click here to book online.
Julie Filiatrault, Social work technician, certified RMT consultant
Rhythmic Movement Training
Passionate about childhood development, Julie developed the Koala approach for children after more than 30 years of accompanying them professionally. She worked first as a social worker, then developed and ran an eco-friendly kindergarten focused on free movement for 15 years (Le Jardin de Julie). In addition to being mother of 4, Julie has been a home school teacher, lecturer, trainer in natural pedagogy, yoga teacher and educational advisor for the first large forest daycare service in Quebec.
During her career, she observed the crucial importance of movement for the development of children’s brains and became one of the first RMTI (Rhythmic Movement Training International) Certified Consultant in Canada. This Swedish therapeutic program is recognized worldwide and allows targetted stimulation of the brain through neurological reflexes and rhythmic movements. Performed in a gentle and playful way both in the clinic and at home with parents, this stimulation has been found to improve fine and gross motor skills, attention, concentration, behaviour, language, coordination, emotional regulation, cognitive abilities and help reduce anxiety.
The Koala Approach offers cutting-edge holistic therapy to support small and big challenges for children. Do not hesitate to contact her for more information or to make an appointment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Julie Filiatrault, please email approchekoala@gmail.com.