Five years ago, Ekinox Physiothérapie et bien-être was founded with a simple yet ambitious idea: to offer a unique approach to interdisciplinary care in Vaudreuil, centered on global well-being.

Over the years, it’s the choices we’ve made that have shaped who we are today. These were guided by the same intention: providing a more compassionate, comprehensive, and sustainable healthcare experience.

We are celebrating these five years with a themed week (from June 15 to 19, 2026), highlighting the decisions that continue to define our approach.

Here are those five choices.

Choosing to be Ekinox

From the very beginning, we chose to be more than a clinic. By leaving the banner under which we grew as a franchise for 21 years, we gave wings to a project that was close to our hearts.

Being Ekinox means creating an environment where every person, clients and professionals alike, feels welcomed, heard and respected. We are committed to a human, collaborative, and accessible approach.

“Ekinox means balance. At its core, it refers to the balance between day and night, but for us, it’s the balance between physical and mental health, between work and personal life, and between performing well and being well.”
— Maxime Besner, co-founder and physiotherapist

Today, this identity is reflected in every interaction, every treatment, and every conversation.

Choosing to commit to climate action

We believe that health goes beyond the walls of our clinic.

That’s why, in 2021, we chose to reduce our environmental impact and commit to more sustainable practices, particularly by promoting active transportation and encouraging small, concrete actions in our daily lives.

In just one year, we have reduced our GHG emissions by 34%, our waste by 25%, and our paper usage by 75%. Since 2021, our active transportation initiative has replaced 12,600 km of car travel with cycling, walking, or carpooling, resulting in 2,268 kg of CO2 avoided.

Because taking care of your health also means taking care of the environment.

Choosing to prioritize mental health as much as physical health

From the beginning, one thing was clear: we cannot separate the body from the mind.

Making mental health a part of our service offerings was an essential decision. Today, our interdisciplinary approach in physical and mental health allows us to support people in all aspects of their well-being.

Because feeling better physically often also depends on mental balance.

Choosing to inspire healthy lifestyle habits

We’ve always wanted to go beyond treatment.

Our mission to inspire healthy lifestyle habits is to empower, educate and support each person on their journey toward lasting autonomy. It’s about encouraging simple, realistic changes adapted to each individual’s reality.

Within our community, we aim to be a driving force for healthy lifestyle habits in Vaudreuil-Soulanges: by setting an example and supporting you.

Because small, daily actions can transform your long-term well-being and help you reach your full potential.

Choosing to be well.

At the heart of everything is one idea: being well.

Being well also means allowing yourself to slow down, take care of yourself, and find a realistic balance in your daily life.

This global vision of well-being guides everything we do.

What’s next?

These first five years have been shaped by important choices. But this is only the beginning.

We will continue to grow, learn, and evolve, always with the same intention: to support you in achieving lasting well-being.

Thank you for being part of this journey!