We strive to support individuals and their families in their efforts to live well by providing diversified coordinated care, guidance and education that encompasses body, mind and spirit. We promote compassion, collaboration and communication because care is "better together."
"My mission is for people’s experiences of care to become positive and humanizing. We are all connected in our humanity. What we all do matters. We must practice with purpose."
Dr. Maria Patriquin MD CCFP Founder of Living Well
It's that time again when we verge on the end of a year and envision a new and fresh start to another year to come. Dr. Patriquin's Stress Reduction Class has now run for 8 consecutive years. No diagnosis necessary merely that of being human. Learn how to cultivate more self awareness and identify unhealthy habitual thinking patterns that lead to unhealthy, avoidant and destructive choices. Le…
Grateful for the seat at a table of like minded advocates and change makers who share an unwavering desire to create meaningful movement to change mental health care in Canada. See www.sharedcare.ca and watch out for the 2020 Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference that I am hosting and co-chairing with Dr. Nadiya Sunerdji and Dr. Tara Sampalli here in Halifax. Collaboration …
Our practitioners are committed to a shared vision of collaboration in health care. Dr. Patriquin does not receive remuneration for owning, operating or collaborating from the providers, the province or private sector. Dr. Patriquin volunteers her time out of love for her profession and a vision for healthier practices in health care. Our providers include one family physician, a nurse practitioner, two certified counselors, a registered massage therapist, a clinical social worker, a physiotherapist one registered dietician, a registered music therapist, a trauma informed yoga therapist and one child psychiatrist. Dr. Patriquin shares obstetrical care with Dr. Shauna Archibald who is co-located at the Professional Center. Dr. Patriquin also collaborates and co-leads groups with the Community Health Teams, NSHA.
