In this powerful episode of BFR U, Dr. Mike DeBord sits down with Dr. Gilles LaMarche for a conversation that blends Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, chiropractic philosophy, longevity, and the body's innate ability to heal.
Dr. Gilles LaMarche is an accomplished chiropractor, educator, author of The ART of BEING HEALTHY, and a lifelong advocate for natural health. Originally from Northern Canada, he practiced chiropractic for 25 years in Timmins, Ontario, and currently serves as Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment at Life University in Marietta, Georgia.
In this episode, Dr. LaMarche shares his extraordinary personal health journey—overcoming a devastating diagnosis of primary pulmonary hypertension and cardiomegaly after being told he had just two years to live without invasive surgery. Instead of following that path, he chose to fully trust chiropractic principles and the body's innate healing intelligence, defying medical expectations and restoring his health.
Now in his late sixties, Dr. LaMarche has returned to competitive athletics, offering a living example of longevity in action. Together, Dr. Mike and Dr. Gilles discuss how smart training, chiropractic care, and emerging tools like BFR can support strength, recovery, and vitality across the lifespan.
This episode is an inspiring listen for health professionals, athletes, and anyone interested in longevity, natural healing, and training smarter, not harder.