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A black and white image of Pierre Paris & Sons on West Hastings Vancouver circa 1950's
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OUR STORY

OUR HANDS FOR YOUR FEET

Experience the legacy of personalized care at Paris everyBODY, where our journey began with the iconic Pierre Paris & Sons. From our beginnings as a beloved Vancouver institution to serving the Lower Mainland today, our dedication to helping people has stood the test of time. Whether you need custom orthotics or an injury solution, we remain committed to ensuring you move with confidence!

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PARIS ORTHOTICS HISTORY

VANCOUVER

BASED 3RD

GENERATION

FAMILY BUSINESS

Pierre Paris' first shoe repair store in Mt Pleasant

1907

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It all began when Piere Paris, grandfather of founder Stephen Paris,

opened his first shoe business.

1950

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Pierre passes down his knowledge of Podiatry

to his sons, George & Roger, who continue the family business. 

Pierre Paris custom shoe display at the Vancouver PNE early 1900's
Stephen Paris as a boy learning about custom boots from his uncle

1959

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Stephen Paris', Roger’s eldest son, fascination with the family business and people’s biomechanics started at a very young age.

1979

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With the help of his family, Stephen takes over day to day management of Pierre Paris and Sons.

A pair of custom made logging boots from Pierre Paris & Sons
Stephen Paris at Paris Orthotics at Wth and fir

1986

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With decades of knowledge, Stephen
opens his own store: Paris Orthotics Ltd.

on West 4th.

1987

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Paul Paris and Renee Paris, Stephen's brother and sister, join the family business helping the ongoing success of Paris Orthotics.

Stephen, Paul, Renee Paris & Janice the original Paris Orthotics employees
The staff of Paris Orthotics at the manufacturing lab

1989 

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Stephen and Paul Paris expand the business to include an orthotic manufacturing lab, providing orthotics to Health Care Professionals globally.

1994

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Paris Orthotics expands and opens a location in Port Coquitlam led by Stephen and Paul's sister, Martha Paris.

Paris Orthotics staff outside the original location in Vancouver on W4th
SportMed Oak street location

1999 

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Paris Orthotics joins forces with Dale Harris, of the Sports Medicine Shop, expanding locations once again to open a clinic in  Langley.

2015​

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Paris Orthotics acquires SportMed Retail Group to become a one-stop-shop for orthotics, rehab products and  braces & supports.

New Paris logo unveiled
An orthotic assessment area inside Paris everyBODY on Broadway in Vancouver

2016​

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After 30 years Paris Orthotics moves from W4th to its flagship space on Broadway.

2018​

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Paris Orthotics divides into two divisions. Re-branding its clinical retail stores to Paris everyBODY. Offering all the same services under a new name.

New logo for the retail division of Paris Orthotics is now Paris everyBODY
Someone sanitizing their hands inside the Vancouver location of Paris everyBODY during the pandemic

2019​

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Paris everyBODY rebrands, giving all its stores a face lift and creating an online store to help people during the global pandemic.

2020​

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Paris everyBODY opens a new location at the renowned Footbridge Centre of Orthopaedic Care.

The exterior of the Paris everyBODY location at Footbridge in downtown Vancouver
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2021​

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Paris everyBODY continues to support the Greater Vancouver community offering our world class orthotics made by the Paris Orthotics Lab and the legacy of SportMed bracing and supports.

Fun Fact: Pierre Paris

and Sons was one of the original vendors at the PNE.

Fun Fact: Paris supported many athletes during the  2010 Vancouver  Olympics

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