Chiropractic for people and animals
At Optimum Chiropractie in Amsterdam, I help people live healthier, more energetic lives through gentle, specific chiropractic care. Through Chiro4Pets, I also work with animals, supporting their health and wellbeing with the same natural approach.
My approach is always holistic and vitalistic, with deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence. Whether it’s a human or an animal, I believe every body has the ability to heal. My role is simply to help unlock that potential.
About Me – Francis Durocher
I was lucky to grow up in a small town in northern Canada. As a child, I loved swimming and fishing in the lake and walking in the forest for hours. That early closeness to nature taught me how deeply we’re connected to the world around us – and how important it is to care for that connection.
When my father was diagnosed with MS, I was still young, but it had a big impact on me. I realised how precious our health is, and that we should never take it for granted. At the same time, I began to question the limits of modern medicine – especially when it came to chronic conditions. Managing symptoms with medication just didn’t feel like enough. There had to be a better way.
That search led me to chiropractic. I was looking for a healthcare approach aligned with my values: natural, preventive and focused on the root cause. Chiropractic felt like the perfect match from day one. Since then, it has been part of my daily life – just like healthy food, movement, and meditation. Weekly adjustments help me stay balanced and function at my best.
That connection with nature is still part of who I am. In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking outdoors, or spending time on the water with my paddleboard. These moments help me stay grounded – physically and mentally.
Education and Experience
I graduated from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in 2003 and gained experience in both Canada and France before settling in the Netherlands. Along the way, I pursued postgraduate studies in Functional Neurology at the Carrick Institute.
In 2023, I completed my certification in animal chiropractic at the IAVC in Germany—a natural next step, given my lifelong connection with animals and their wellbeing. I’m grateful for the opportunity to care for both people and animals, and to see how chiropractic can enhance life across species.
Amsterdam has been my home since 2007—a city I’m proud to live and work in.
Why I Do What I Do
I believe that everyone deserves a life of movement, freedom, and fulfillment. Children deserve a loving and safe start. Adults should be able to keep growing, stay active, and live meaningful lives—for as long as possible.
Every day, I’m grateful for what chiropractic has done for my own health—and even more grateful that I get to help others experience the same.
"My favorite approach to the continuous improvement of our health is a holistic, vitalistic and natural approach. This approach respects the body and increases the body's regenerative capacity, which each of us has."