Florence Paradis-Laroche, known to her clients as Flo, is a compassionate, experienced practitioner in Squamish, serving the Sea to Sky corridor. With over two decades in health and wellness, she brings together occupational therapy, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help clients feel more balanced, resilient and at ease in their bodies. She offers care in English, French and Spanish.

Meet Flo - Integrative Practitioner & Healer

Holistic Practitioner · Acupuncturist · Occupational Therapist

Florence is a holistic practitioner in Squamish, BC specializing in acupuncture and occupational therapy for physical, emotional, and energetic balance.”
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In 2017, Flo returned to school to expand her clinical toolkit and deepen her understanding of the mind-body connection. Through her studies in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she found new ways to support harmony within the body's systems, helping both physical and emotional well-being.

Your body, mind, nervous system and daily life are all connected. That's why Flo looks beyond a single symptom to understand the whole person. Whether you are recovering from an injury or concussion, living with chronic pain, navigating hormonal changes or simply wanting to feel more balanced and energized, you'll work together on practical strategies that support your health and quality of life.

Her work focuses on:

  • Reducing pain and discomfort

  • Restoring balance to the nervous system

  • Promoting natural healing and inner calm

  • Empowering clients with tools they can use in daily life

Flo believes healing is a partnership. Every treatment is customized to meet you where you are, helping you reconnect with your body's natural capacity for wellness.

A Holistic Approach to Healing

Flo works with people at every stage of life, including:

  • Adults managing acute or chronic pain, muscle tension, or recovery from injury, including sports injuries

  • People recovering from concussion or brain injury

  • People experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety or nervous system dysregulation

  • People who feel stuck or overwhelmed and want a gentle, trauma-informed approach to emotional well-being

  • Women looking for support with fertility, PMS, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause or menopause

  • Anyone wanting better sleep, more energy and practical tools for daily vitality

  • Children and teens, with gentle, age-appropriate acupuncture

  • People interested in prevention and self-care, even without a specific diagnosis

Clients also often come to Flo for headaches and migraines, digestive concerns, insomnia and everyday aches and pains. Every plan is built around the individual, never a one-size-fits-all routine.

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Flo's Training & Approach to Care

Flo is a licensed acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and a licensed occupational therapist (OT) in British Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University in 2001 and has worked as an OT ever since, later adding acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to her practice. This combination lets her look at your care from several angles: the rehabilitation and daily function focus of occupational therapy, alongside acupuncture, Tui Na and TCM principles.

Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It works with specific points along the body's meridians, from the hands and feet to the scalp. In TCM, health is seen as a state of balance, and symptoms are often a sign that balance has shifted. Using fine needles and hands-on techniques, Flo looks beneath the surface of what's affecting you, not just the symptoms you notice day to day.

Depending on your goals, sessions may include acupuncture, Tui Na massage, TCM principles, occupational therapy techniques, or mind-body practices such as sound healing.

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Visit Flo in Squamish

Flo is a licensed acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and a licensed occupational therapist (OT) in British Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University in 2001 and has worked as an OT ever since, later adding acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to her practice. This combination lets her look at your care from several angles: the rehabilitation and daily function focus of occupational therapy, alongside acupuncture, Tui Na and TCM principles.

Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It works with specific points along the body's meridians, from the hands and feet to the scalp. In TCM, health is seen as a state of balance, and symptoms are often a sign that balance has shifted. Using fine needles and hands-on techniques, Flo looks beneath the surface of what's affecting you, not just the symptoms you notice day to day.

Depending on your goals, sessions may include acupuncture, Tui Na massage, TCM principles, occupational therapy techniques, or mind-body practices such as sound healing.

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It is always a fabulous experience seeing Florence.
She takes the time to deeply understand what is going on and tailors a unique treatment to you.

- L.T.

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Begin Your Healing Journey

If you’re ready to experience greater balance, ease, and vitality, Florence offers a space of calm and compassionate care. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to your individual needs — supporting your body’s natural ability to heal and restore harmony from within.

OFFERINGS & SERVICES

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your first visit includes an initial assessment so Flo can understand your health history and goals before starting treatment. This helps her build a plan suited to you rather than a standard routine.

  • Acupuncture needles are very fine, and most people describe the sensation as light pressure or tingling rather than pain. Flo checks in with you throughout your session to make sure you're comfortable.

  • This varies from person to person and depends on what you're looking to address. After your initial assessment, Flo will suggest a treatment plan with you, and you're always welcome to ask questions along the way.

  • Acupuncture uses fine needles placed at specific points along the body's meridians to support balance and natural healing, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Occupational therapy focuses on practical skills and strategies for daily life, whether you're recovering from an injury or concussion, managing energy and stress, or returning to work. Many clients benefit from both, and Flo can combine them in one plan.

  • Yes. Flo offers gentle, age-appropriate acupuncture for children and teens. Occupational therapy is available for teens and adults.

  • Yes. Receipts are provided for acupuncture and occupational therapy sessions so you can submit them to your extended health plan. Please check with your provider to confirm your coverage.

  • Flo sees clients at the Acuflo Therapy clinic in Garibaldi Highlands and at Sea to Sky Physio in downtown Squamish. Current hours and online booking for both are on the Locations & Booking page.