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Dr. Gilles Lapointe

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The Stress Doctor

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“Dr. Gilles Lapointe capped off the two day Conference with a wild sense of humour, and helped us all laugh at ourselves and the way we deal with stress...Dr. Lapointe shared some very helpful insights about how we can effect change in our personal lives and make a tremendous difference in our health.”

Canadian Employee Relocation Council

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Doctor Gilles Lapointe graduated from Laval Medical School in 1974, and is a member of the Professional Corporation of Medical Doctor of the Province of Quebec.

From 1989 to 1992, as host of his own television show Gilles Lapointe, MD on the TVA network, he rapidly won over the public and became a favourite television personality. His work was recognized by the Mtrostar trophy he received in 1990, and by his nomination for the same award in 1991 in the category of “Public Service Programs.”

His knowledge and engaging personality led him to co-host the Children’s Network Telethon from 1990 to 1995. Since 1989, he has been host of the Info Cancer Telethon (Eastern Quebec) in Rimouski.

He was also health columnist for the magazine 7 jours (1989-1992) and for the Quebec newspaper Le Soleil (1990-1996). For the past fifteen years, he has been a regular participant in radio and television programs the latest being his weekly appearance on the television show Louvain la carte.

He was also honorary president of the Quebec Heart Foundation from 1992 – 1994.

Dr. Gilles Lapointe is a general practitioner and a physician, member of the Medical Board of Laval Hospital, and of the American Institute of Sports Medicine.

He is particularly interested by sports, stress and by the quest of a better lifestyle. Since 1981, through his lectures throughout Canada, the United States and even Europe, Dr. Lapointe has been pursuing his goal, which is to make people aware that health is life.

In March 1995, he published his first book entitled Docteur, aidez-moi (Doctor, please help me) a best-seller. Over twenty thousand copies have already been sold. He is also the author of two video cassettes. Le succs par la sant and Savoir produire sans se dtruire (French only).

He is currently the host of a daily TV show on Canal Vie network, entitled, All Docteur.

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Dr. Lapointe's key messages will help you maintain your physical and mental health in this period of rapid change. Competing against one another as the world continues to change faster and faster is one thing that leads to stress. It is critical for people to understand and seek win-win situations. Dr. Lapointe will offer strategies to help reduce the stress we all deal with daily. Learn about the Health Molecule, consisting of such elements as relaxation, health, satisfying work, fitness and family. His highly energetic, animated style and use of humour makes presentation enjoyable for all.