Who am I?

Dr. Jean-Baptiste Paolini

A medical doctor by training, I was fortunate to embark on my own healing journey after many years of unnecessary suffering. These experiences inspired me to pursue additional training, helping my patients find relief beyond the usual symptom-focused approaches. We all carry an innate capacity for well-being — it's simply a matter of rediscovering it.

After my medical studies in Marseille, I became a family physician in the Paris region. I then completed a residency in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Paul Sabatier University. I moved to Montreal, where I have practiced anesthesia at Jean-Talon Hospital since 2013.

Since 2023, I have offered a non-pharmacological approach to patients at the CIUSSS-NIM Pain Clinic — a chronic pain program integrating mindfulness, autonomic nervous system regulation through heart coherence, hypnosis, and slow-wave brain training (Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback).

“All the suffering, stress, and addiction comes from not realizing you already are what you are looking for.”

Jon Kabat-Zinn 

“After the first mindfulness meditation session, I received several hypnosis sessions with Dr. Paolini that helped me realize the connection between the traumas of my childhood and my chronic pain. Since then, I have been meditating daily, and the mental calm that meditation brings me has had a real impact on my pain. Thank you, Dr. Paolini, for your professionalism, your excellent care, and your trust.”

M.B.
A grateful patient

“Mindfulness meditation has brought me genuine relief, helped me see things from a more peaceful perspective, and inspired a renewed sense of hope within me. These benefits are precious in my daily life and truly deserve to be highlighted. Thank you, Dr. Paolini, for your dedication, the quality of your guidance, your compassionate approach, and your generous efforts that make a profound difference.”

M.G.
Patient

“Dr. Paolini, an anesthesiologist, uses a different and innovative approach to treating chronic pain. Dr. Paolini had previously hypnotized me on two occasions, and it had been beneficial for me. Thanks to learning self-hypnosis, I now have a new and effective way to manage my chronic pain. Dr. Paolini is highly effective and professional, but also pleasant, attentive, supportive, and encouraging. I am so grateful. He has truly changed my life for the better.”

M.C.
Patient

“Having suffered from fibromyalgia for 30 years, I was completely desperate when I met Dr. Paolini. Having tried various methods to improve my quality of life, unfortunately without success, I finally discovered an approach that works! My pain began to decrease and my depressive episodes to recede. This is an unexpected lifeline for fibromyalgia sufferers because there is a REAL need for this kind of support. Dr. Paolini's personality, knowledge, and experience give his care an undeniable and essential quality.”

G.D.
Patient