Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Celebrating 2 years with Latitude Wellness
Latitude Wellness is thrilled to celebrate our second anniversary at our clinic in beautiful downtown Vancouver! Over the past two years, we’ve grown from a passionate idea into a vibrant community dedicated to physical, mental, and holistic well-being. As we reflect on our journey, we are filled with gratitude for our incredible team, loyal clients, and the supportive community that has been with us every step of the way. Join us as we take a look back at the highlights, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Latitude Wellness into what it is today.
Lat·i·tude (n) scope for freedom of thought or action
Forged on five pivotal values: Authenticity, Trust, Empowerment, Collaboration and Hope— Lauren Legere, RCC & Dr. Sereena Uppal founded Latitude Wellness with a clear vision: to create a sanctuary where individuals from all walks of life can find comprehensive support for their mental health and wellness needs. The goal was to create a calm inclusive space for humans from all walks of life to lean into the best versions of themselves through preventative care addressing the mind, body and spirit.
Resilience and Growth: Humble Beginnings & Overcoming Challenges
In 2020 Lauren Legere, RCC started her counselling practice in a small office space in downtown Vancouver. With a clear vision and a corporate background, Lauren knew she wanted to use her counselling expertise to connect and support individuals in high pressure professions, folks struggling with depression, anxiety, and burnout, and humans with trauma. However- Like any journey, the path has not been without challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented obstacles, forcing Lauren to adapt and pivot. After being connected with Dr. Sereena Uppal in 2021, Lauren and Dr. Sereena realized they both wanted the same thing in a clinic- a safe and inclusive space for humans to find support. Inspired by the gaps in mainstream healthcare, they established a haven dedicated entirely to mental health, physical health, and well-being. Latitude Wellness, a women owned and founded clinic, was built on the foundation that every human should have access to premium, research-backed holistic healthcare.
What started as a counselling and chiropractic clinic, quickly evolved into so much more. After taking over the office space next door (see the video below for the renovation process!) Lauren and Dr. Sereena were able to scale the clinic to include acupuncture, registered massage therapy, naturopathy, reiki, and so much more! With a belief that true wellness encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well being- they put together an incredible team comprised of both wellness practitioners and counsellors.
2 years later Latitude Wellness is a health and wellness hub- a one stop shop for folks from all walks of life to find support while on their wellness journey. Now the clinic is proud to offer the following services;
in Person & Virtual Counselling
Low Cost Counselling
EMDR
Acupuncture & Cupping
Ayurvedic Head Massage
Chiropractic & Orthotics
Registered Massage Therapy
Naturopathic Medicine & Iron IV’s
Drip Lounge: Vitamin IV’s
Aesthetics
Reiki
…And more!
Latitude also offers direct billing for both Wellness & Counselling services through Telus E-Claims and other major insurance providers. Let us take care of the paperwork so you can focus on your wellness journey!
Gratitude for Latitude
None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our community. We are deeply grateful to our clients who have trusted us with their health and well-being. Your faith in Latitude Wellness fuels our passion and drives us to provide the best care possible. We are also thankful for our dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to make this vision a reality. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment to support their humans is what makes Latitude a truly special place. See below for some thoughts from some members of our amazing team on how the last 2 years have been—
“I have been part of the Latitude Wellness team since its inception and, truly, what a dream team. It is such a supportive, positive and collaborative environment to work in, and every day patients tell me how they feel it as well. The beautiful, bright, plant-filled space is just a cherry on top. I feel so fortunate to have found my work home here.”
— Elise Greaves, Acupuncturist
“As an intern, I found that Latitude brought forth a wealth of knowledge to help me harness and grow my skills as a counsellor. Being able to connect with the supervisory team, get insight, and alleviate anxieties as a new counsellor was beneficial to my own growth in counselling. Now, as a junior therapist at Latitude, I feel more prepared to support my humans and that is in thanks to the support I got in Latitudes internship program. I still receive the support I need, and I can confidently work with my humans on their journey”
— Vanessa Simonetta, Jr. Therapist
“I have had the privilege to be part of the Latitude Wellness team for the past year; and the administrative support, the interest in collaborative care for patients, the friendships, mentorship, authenticity and passion of the entire Latitude team for the well-being of our clients; is inspiring and infectious. I have definitely learned a lot over the past year: from the clinic’s trainings, their online courses, collaborative care meetings, and the mentorship from senior practitioners, which has lead to growth in my skills and passion as a Massage Therapist.”
— Morgan Gaffney, RMT
Celebrating Success Stories
Over the past two years, we have had the privilege of witnessing numerous success stories. From clients finding relief from chronic pain to individuals achieving their wellness goals, these stories inspire us to continue our mission. See below for what our amazing community has to say—
“This place is unbelievable! Everyone here is just the best at what they do.. It’s really a dream team – Chiro, RMT, Naturopath and Acupuncture – you name it – is all just the best I have experienced and I have tried a lot over the years believe me. On top of this everyone is so kind, friendly and helpful. I use all my benefits here and then keep coming back for more! This place is amazing book now you will not be disappointed !” — PG
“I am grateful to be able to have access to some of the best practitioners and colleagues at Latitude Wellness. A very calming and comfortable experience from start to finish. I felt great after my session” —TM
“Latitude is one of the most welcoming spaces I have been to in Vancouver. Incredible staff and incredible services here. Highly recommend this space to wind down, relax, and feel valued as a patient. Thanks Latitude team!” —KW
“The best, tranquil place. You feel the good vibes the minute you walk in. Thanks for always making me feel welcome” — TB
A Message from Lauren & Sereena—
“Since opening Latitude Wellness, We’ve always known we had something special. We’re incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our amazing community we have the privilege of caring for. The counselling folks really embraced us as we expanded into Wellness and for that we will always be eternally grateful. We have some of the best humans in our community!
Over the past two years as a multidisciplinary clinic, we’ve embodied a vision of health and wellness that goes beyond symptom management. It’s about embracing the health of the mind, body, and soul, with a focus on preventative care to enrich lives.
This is Wellness Redefined. This is just the beginning for Latitude. Sereena and I have ambitious plans to expand our care teams to include Western medicine and extend our reach across communities in BC, making access to care seamless and comprehensive. Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for all health and wellness needs. First, BC, then beyond!”
-With so much gratitude, Lauren & Sereena
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