What happens when a chiropractor - someone who has spent decades teaching the principles of health - is suddenly told he has less than two years to live?
In Episode 5 of Beyond the Adjustment, host Dr. Chad Mykietiuk sits down with Dr. Gilles LaMarche for one of the most powerful conversations in the series. Dr. LaMarche shares his remarkable personal journey from receiving a terminal diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and an enlarged heart to reclaiming his health and returning to competitive athletics later in life.
The conversation explores much more than his recovery. Dr. LaMarche reflects on the philosophy of chiropractic, servant leadership, purpose, resilience, education, and what it truly means to help people discover their potential.
Whether you're a chiropractor, chiropractic student, healthcare professional, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode is a powerful reminder of the body's incredible capacity to heal and the importance of living with purpose.
In This Episode
- Dr. LaMarche's early introduction to chiropractic
- Building one of Canada's successful chiropractic practices
- Receiving a life-changing terminal diagnosis
- The lessons learned from becoming a patient himself
- How chiropractic principles shaped his recovery
- Leadership, mentorship, and developing future chiropractors
- The philosophy of innate intelligence and personal responsibility
- Returning to competitive track and field in his late sixties
- Why purpose and service continue to drive his life today
Guest Bio
Gilles LaMarche is a chiropractor, educator, executive coach, author, and internationally respected speaker. After practicing chiropractic for more than 25 years in Timmins, Ontario, he transitioned into chiropractic education and leadership, serving in executive roles at both Parker University and Life University.
Today, Dr. LaMarche serves as Vice President of University Advancement at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where he helps advance the university's mission of educating principled leaders in chiropractic and natural health. Throughout his career, he has authored numerous books, spoken around the world on leadership and chiropractic philosophy, and mentored thousands of chiropractors. His personal story of overcoming a terminal diagnosis and returning to elite Masters athletics has inspired healthcare professionals and patients alike.
• Life University: https://www.life.edu/
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