MARILOU LAMY - Physiotherapist
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
ConnectTherapy™
Sports Injuries
Manual Therapy
Intra-muscular Stimulation (IMS)
Traditional Acupuncture
Myofascial Release
Visceral Manipulation
Emergency Care
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND & TRAINING?
I graduated from Laval university in Quebec City more than 25 years ago. I was young and initially not sure if physiotherapy was the best choice. But I loved the human body and loved learning so I realized quickly that this was a good fit for me. There have been tremendous leaps over the last 15-20 years in our knowledge and understanding of the human body and of human beings.
More than ever we can acknowledge that we are a complex entity with physical and emotional aspects that continue to be very interconnected. It is often referred as our biopsychosocial self…. when you think of “fixing” the body, it can be challenging. I have had the opportunity to learn a great deal from many inspirational colleagues from different realms of practice and backgrounds to whom I am grateful.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CHOOSE THIS PATH?
I have always liked sports. I would have liked to reach higher levels in sports myself but was never good enough to excel as a career. Not long after I started in physiotherapy school, I saw the opportunity to fulfill my dream of participation in high level sport. It was by becoming someone who can help others achieve their athletic goals. I saw the opportunity to travel which was another passion of mine.
My initial, ultimate goal was to make it on the Canadian Medical Team for the Sydney Olympics in 2000! I worked hard and did many volunteer hours to improve and get better. Once I did that, I had to think of my next goal…. It was not hard to do as I realized that I get my drive, energy and desire to learn working with athletes and helping them to push their bodies to higher limits without the set back of an injury. It is about “finding the root of the problem” but also about “performing”.
What I learned in the process helps me take care of all my clients regardless of their age and goals. It is a win/win situation. Everyone wants to be active and healthy. If I can help my clients achieve that, it makes me very happy.
WHAT DRIVES YOUR CURRENT WORK?
I would never have thought years ago that I would have been able to go to multiple Olympics and World Championships. But the pursuit of excellence can be difficult as it is an environment that has no forgiveness. There are moments of success but also moments where things don’t go the way you want. You have to reflect constantly on your role and your work. I have always tried to focus on doing my best. There is nothing more rewarding for me than helping someone return to what they love to do be it a sport, an activity or a job they had been unable to do.
WHAT ARE YOU PERSONALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT?
I love being active, running, hiking or just walking outside on a sunny day. I like crafts and get easily carried away with various projects with my kids; from creating a fairy garden, to painting, making costumes, or building a hockey puck rebounder! I like listening to podcasts or audiobooks which most often involve learning of some sort or books about self-reflection.