20 years of Involvement in the Community.

Special newsletter.

Photo: Peter Zeeman.

On September 9th 2000, Dr Patrick Lepage, chiropractor, welcomed his first patients in his St-Lazare clinic, then located at the junction of Bédard Street and Sainte-Angélique Street. Freshly graduated from l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières he was in the 3rd cohort of chiropractors to complete their studies in a Quebec university. Originally from Rimouski, he chose Saint-Lazare because the city’s population reflected the clientele he wished to help.

Only a few months after the St-Lazare clinic’s opening, the young chiropractor opened a second location in Valleyfield. In 2003, he was a finalist for Vaudreuil’s chamber of commerce gala in the category “young entrepreneur of the year”. While growing his business in Saint-Lazare, Dr Lepage also worked at Pierrefond’s medical center from 2007 to 2011. In 2008, he bought the building on 2010 Chemin Sainte-Angélique where he moved his clinic and made it his main focus.

Involved from the Start

From the grand opening of the clinic, Dr Lepage got involved in the community on multiple levels: he is a member of sport leagues, he raises money for local charities (for example Guignolée), he acts as a medical aid in sport teams, etc. Since 2013, he organizes three fundraisers a year for Leucan Montérégie with the clinic. Over the years, Dr Lepage’s chiropractic center has raised over 27 000$ which was distributed to local and regional charities. The chiropractor’s team is also involved in the Brian Liew Race. Its 7^th edition will take place September 12^th 2021.

Team

Even though some changes occurred over the years, Dr Lepage has maintained a welcoming and dynamic team. The team is formed of two chiropractors, two assistants and a massage therapist. Élodie Desprez has been a part of the team for 18 years; she is greatly appreciated by her clientele and offers an exceptional service for many massage therapy needs.

2018 marks the arrival of a 2^nd chiropractor to the clinic, Dr Alexandra Occean. Her presence made for an easier access to a chiropractor and diversified the clinic’s services. Originally from Vaudreuil-Dorion, she is attentive to her patient’s needs and has already built a solid clientele. 

Dr Lepage’s chiropractic center’s team also includes two assistants, Camille and Geneviève, who welcome all patients warmly and efficiently.

Cutting Edge Technology

In august 2019, the chiropractic center swapped its conventional radiology equipment for an entirely numeric system. This technology presents many advantages such as: improved image resolution, the images can be instantly analyzed, greater precision for diagnosis, to only name a few. Furthermore, unlike the chemically developed images, this system doesn’t have a negative impact on the environment. The clinic also has the equipment to offer ultrasound therapy, which is especially useful when treating sport related injuries. Dr Lepage’s and Dr Occean’s clientele is increasingly focused on active individuals or athletes.

Future Projects

Dr Lepage’s chiropractic center has a constantly growing cliente. The building might get an extension in the next few years. This would allow for a third chiropractor to join the team and to have an additional room specifically for the diagnosis and treatment of sport related injuries.