Gilles A. Lamarche, B.S., D.C., D.Ac.
2500 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX
75229 | 214-282-1500 | glamarche@parkercc.edu
Biography
and Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Gilles
Lamarche is a successful chiropractor, passionate healer, accomplished author,
professional speaker, and motivating certified personal development coach. He was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario,
Canada. Dr. Lamarche found his calling
as a healer when at the age of twelve; he was taken to a chiropractor after
years spent as an “unwell” child. His
only expectation was that a chiropractor might help him resume regular
activities without pain; little did he know that one meeting would change the
course of his life and he would soon discover the science, art and philosophy
of chiropractic which lead him to a vision for better health. This vision: to help the world discover the
importance and value of taking personal responsibility for overall health and
well-being naturally. Dr. Lamarche
continues to live this vision today some forty-plus years later.
Dr. Lamarche
enjoyed sharing this philosophy with his patients in private practice in
Northern Ontario from 1979-2004. He was
named Canadian Chiropractor of the Year for 2005-2006 by the readers of the Canadian
Chiropractor magazine. He has been a
member of the Parker College postgraduate faculty since 1990 and in October
2008, he accepted the position of Vice President of Seminars and Development. Through Parker Seminars, Dr. Lamarche has
continued to advance and unite the chiropractic profession while encouraging
people to take responsibility for the gift of health. For more than 25 years he
has studied the philosophy of success, a hobby which has supported his vision
to share the message of health and personal responsibility.
Gilles has
learned to balance his life, enjoying a successful professional career and a
wonderful personal life. His personal
philosophy encompasses mind, body and spirit.
He believes in the great importance of commitment and responsibility to
the world in which we live. He is a doctor, a teacher, a partner and a friend,
and most importantly Dad to three terrific young adults. His mission is to help all those he meets
achieve their potential. Gilles is a
little man with a big heart and open spirit who has pledged his life to loving
service for the benefit of all humanity.
EDUCATION
Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College
Doctor of
Chiropractic 1979
University of
Toronto
Bachelor of
Science 1975
Ecole
Secondaire Theriault 1972
Canadian
Institute of Biomechanics
1985
Certificate in Orthotic Therapy
American
Society of Acupuncture
1983
Certificate in Acupuncture
CMCC
1979
Certificate in Athletic Injury
Management
AWARDS
CLA
Chiropractor of the Year 2008
- 2009
Chiropractor
of the Year (Canadian Chiropractic Magazine) 2005
- 2006
Man of
the Year – Northern Ontario 2002
- 2003
Who’s
Who in Executives and Professionals 2001
- 2002
Toastmasters
International – “Competent Toast Master” 1996
- 1997
Parker
Management Consultant of the Year 1990
– 1991
Chiropractor
of the Year (Canada) 1988
- 1989
GTO
Awards – Parker College of Chiropractic 1982
- 1988
Pioneer
Partner – Parker College of Chiropractic 1982
- 1988
CMCC
Service Award 1979
– 1980
Northern
Ontario Athlete of the Year 1972
- 1973
EXPERIENCE
Vice
President of Seminars and Development
Parker
College of Chiropractic 2008-Present
Leader of a
team of individuals, who reach out to the chiropractic community, supporting
the growth of chiropractors and their assistants via seminars, alumni
relations, and Parker Share Products; host of the largest gathering of
chiropractic professionals with Parker Seminars; leader of the development team
involved in community relations and development
Director of
Parker Seminars
Parker
College of Chiropractic 2006-2008
Created and
implemented the vision for the revival of Parker Seminars; edited the Parker
System for Professional Success manual.
Personal Development Coach
Infinite
Solutions Coaching 2006-2008
Business and personal development coaching for chiropractors.
Certified Personal Development Coach
Six Advisors
Coaching Academy 2005-present
Certified
as a 6 Advisors Academy Coach, offering services to chiropractors and other
professionals in both French and English.
President
Chirocom
Group 2004-2008
Specialized
in creating communication products for the chiropractic profession in both
French and English. These products are still offered through Promo-Chiro.
Consultant
Straubury
Chiropractic 2003-2004
Supported
Straubury Chiropractic Publications, a UK based organization to bring their
products to America.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Private
Practice 1979-2004
From 1979
to 1984, developed one of Canada’s largest chiropractic clinics in the town of
Hearst, Ontario, with a satellite clinic in Longlac, Ontario. In 1984, sold
that practice and moved to his hometown of Timmins, On, where he established
Lamarche Chiropractic and Sports Injuries Clinic, for 20 years.
Lecturer 1984-Present
Travel and lecture
around the world teaching others the benefits of chiropractic and natural
health care for overall health and wellbeing; patient centered office
procedures; the philosophy of success; stress reduction; balancing work and
home; leadership skills; customer service.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
College of
Chiropractors of Ontario
President,
Committee Member, and Advocate 1993
- 2008
Several
positions held since 1993 including President, Council Vice President and Chair
of Complaints Committee. Served on
several committees including Executive, Patient Relations, Complaints, and
Fitness to Practice.
Government of
Ontario, Ministry of Transport – License Suspension Appeal Board
Presiding
Member 1996
- 2003
License
Appeal Tribunal Member.
Dr.
Lamarche has been qualified as an expert witness in the Province of Ontario and
has testified in numerous court proceedings.
American
Board of Disability Analysts
Senior
Disability Analyst and Diplomate 1990
– 2004
Parker
College of Chiropractic
Post Graduate
Faculty 1990
– Present
Has
lectured at numerous Parker Seminars on multiple subjects relating to patient
centered care, philosophy, patient-centric procedures, communication and
leadership.
Parker School
for Professional Success/Parker Seminars
Team
Teacher/Management Consultant 1988
- Present
Toastmasters
International
Received
his CTM and ATM, and supported the development of other speakers
Cochrane
District D.A.R.E.
Chairperson
and Board Member 1996
- 2004
Drug Abuse
Resistance Education – lead the committee to fundraise for the delivery of this
program, by the Timmins Police Force, to all grade 6 students in the area.
Rehab Plus
Founder,
Developer and Administrator 1996
- 2005
This 5000
square foot facility offered rehabilitation services with the assistance of
physiotherapists and kinesiologists, as well as fitness programs for members of
the community. Sold interest to partners in 2005.
Timmons
Fitness and Racquet Club
Co-Founder
and Director 1999-
2005
As an
expansion to Rehab Plus, this 10,000 square foot facility was converted form a
corporate fitness facility to a public facility. Sold in 2005.
Peak
Potential Seminars
President and
Presenter 1999
- 2004
Presented
personal development seminars, and also hosted other speakers such as Jack
Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen for the Timmins and surrounding communities.
South
Cochrane Child and Youth Services
Board Member 1992
- 1999
Involved in
supporting a team delivering child, youth and family programs.
Porcupine
United Way
Board Member 1989
- 1992
Fundraising
initiatives and direction for the administrative team.
Timmons
Family Counseling Centre
Board Member 1986
- 1989
Fundraising
initiatives and direction for the administrative team.
PUBLICATIONS
Multiple
Power Point presentations including “Chiropractic and your Wellbeing” 2005-present
“Tired
of Being Sick and Tired?” 2008
“Chiropractic
Pamphlet Series in English”
2006
“Chiropractic
Pamphlet Series in French” 2005
“Chiropractic
Excellence – The Library Forms (CD)” 2003
“Wake
Up….Live the Life You Love” 2004
“Say YES
to Chiropractic Success” 2003
“The
Sports Injury Symposium” 2002
“Chiropractic
from the Heart”
2001
“Steering
Your Ship Called Life” 1999
“The
Perfect Path to Practice Success” 1995
“Stress
Without Distress” 1994
“Awaken
the Healer Within” 1992
“The
Doctors Guide to Prescribing and Dispensing Orthotics” 1990
Dr. Lamarche is the
author of 10 books and has written many articles for a variety of chiropractic
and non-chiropractic magazines including The Canadian Chiropractor, Dynamic
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Wellness and Fitness Magazine, The College of
Chiropractors of Ontario, SHARE magazine, Anglo European Chiropractic College
newsletter, and Chiro 1 Source. Gilles
is also the author of a bi-monthly e-zine entitled “The One Minute Motivator.”
LANGUAGES
French
– speak and read/write fluently
English
– speak and read/write fluently
MEMBERSHIPS
Who’s
Who in Executives and Professionals
Ontario
Chiropractic Association
Canadian
Chiropractic Association
College
of Chiropractic of Ontario
Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College
Chiropractic
Awareness Council
Northern
Ontario Hockey Association Trainer
Physical
Medicine Research Foundation
American
Board of Disability Analysts
Toastmasters
International
Canadian
Association of Professional Speakers (NSA Canada)
Personal
Dr.
Lamarche has dedicated most of his life to helping others. He considers himself
privileged to be the father of three wonderful children. Through the years he
has been inspired to reach for the stars by many mentors, and in turn has
agreed to mentor many along his path. His personal mission statement reads; “I
hereby pledge my life to my greatest expression of love and service for the
benefit of humanity.” He has been involved in a healthy lifestyle via cub
scouts and athletics since childhood. He
is an avid runner, enjoys track and field, and staying fit. He regularly
participates in both water and alpine skiing and previously raced snow mobiles
in the semi-pro circuit. One of his passions is motor vehicles, especially the
sporty quick ones. Reading voraciously
for continued expansion of mind and spirit is a passion he holds dear to his
heart, second only to family.