Flo Lavallie

Flo Lavallie has been a self-advocate for people with disabilities, she lobbies governments on justice issues such as Section 745 of the Criminal Code, justice issues for people with disabilities, health related issues, and herbal medicine regulations. She is also active with the R.E.S.O.L.V.E. Steering Committee that supports solutions to violence and abuse.

Flo actively secured the land and funding to build Tamara’s House, a healing centre in Saskatoon, that is the first one of its kind in Canada. Tamara’s House provides complementary therapies and services to support the complete healing of female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Flo is instrumental in addressing the legacy of Residential School Abuses by supporting many community applications for project funding from the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. The many projects Flo has supported, celebrate the traditional spirituality of aboriginal people.

Flo’s accomplishments include a recently published book called ‘Sharing Health & Wellness: Creating Your Own Road to Recovery’ and a cookbook called ‘Good Health is Cooking in the Pot’. Flo was nominated for the Flare 2003 Volunteer and was honoured as a YWCA Women of Distinction 2003 Awards, and inducted to the Saskatoon’s Women’s Hall of Fame. Flo was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan October 26, 2005, Saskatchewan Health Excellence Award Finalist 2007. She was part of the team that participated in the creation of the movie ‘Home Game’ with Ken Dryden, from which a book was written to accompany the movie. In November of 2000 she participated in the production of ‘Beyond Medicine’ that was part of a television series that aired on the ‘Women’s Television Network’. She also participated in the creation of a radio show, ‘Let’s Talk Saskatchewan’ along with Christina Chernesky.

Flo is a much sought-after speaker, a frequent presenter at schools, churches, and professional conferences. Speaking to youth about drug and alcohol abuse is a priority.

Flo is married to Doug Lavallie and has four children, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her hobbies range from gardening, crocheting, knitting, writing and cooking to fiddling and collecting herbs. She has a passion for picking berries and walking in the bush.

In her work and in her life, Flo Lavallie exemplifies the spirit of natural healing, social justice, and a healthy community.

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Flo’s memberships include:

The Canadian Association of Reflexology

The Council for Canadians

The David Suzuki Foundation

The International Institute of Reflexology

The Canadian Association of Herbal Practitioners

The Iridology Association of Canada

A “fellow” member of The Canadian Association of Herbal Practitioners

The American Botanical Council

Saskatchewan Consultant Herbal Association Inc.

Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations