About us
About us
Eric’s Story
My name is Eric Boyer, a proud father of three, an almost perfect husband, a fabulous son, and a loyal friend to many.
On January 3rd, 2019, my life, which had been relatively ordinary until then, was entirely turned upside down by a serious alpine skiing accident. The impact broke my back, punctured my lungs, damaged my aorta, and left me in a coma for over a week…
I survived, but my new reality was vastly different.
– However, I was alive!
Today, I am paralyzed T7/8 with an incomplete spinal cord injury.
Over the past two years, I have regained several functions as well as much of my mobility-related sensations. I have even started walking again with the help of my therapists and mobility devices. These improvements became possible shortly after I made the conscious decision to do everything in my power to achieve them. As my late step-father used to say when I was a child: “It’s up to you to choose what comes next.” This phrase, much more than a nostalgic memory, is now the foundation’s motto.
– If it’s gonna to be, it’s up to me!
I am deeply grateful for the love and support I have received throughout my rehabilitation journey, a support that continues to this day. However, I have become more aware than ever of the lack of accessibility and disparities that exist in the healthcare system and in society after a neurological injury. I am determined to continue doing everything I can to help address and alleviate these challenges through the Neuro-Efficiency Foundation and the N-EFF Centers.
Thank you for all your support,
With love from Eric, his family, and friends
Our Mission
The Neuro-Efficiency Foundation and N-EFF Rehabilitation Centers are committed to making neurological physiotherapy, mental health support, technical services, and advocacy programs accessible and affordable for individuals with neurological injuries. Our services are available to members for an annual fee of just $80.
We understand the value of your time. In the rehabilitation journey, every moment should be optimized to achieve your goals. Once they are defined, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring that every step brings you closer to success. Even after a life-changing event, you remain in control of your life and body. With your determination and our support, together, we will achieve your objectives.
At the Neuro-Efficiency Foundation and in all our N-EFF Rehabilitation Centers, we are committed to supporting you and your loved ones throughout your journey. By adopting a holistic approach that considers all aspects of your well-being, we firmly believe that with our services and support, you will be able to proclaim, just as our motto and slogan state: «If it’s gonna be, it’s up to me!»
Neuro-Efficiency Foundation (N-EFF)
Executive Committee
The executive committee of the Neuro-Efficiency Foundation and N-EFF Rehabilitation Centers is composed of dedicated individuals passionate about improving the well-being of those affected by neurological injuries. Each member brings unique expertise and unwavering commitment to guiding the foundation’s mission, promoting accessibility to care, and providing comprehensive support to those in need.
*Chairman of the board of directors
Eric Boyer
Founder, president and CEO
Bernard Labelle*
President, Belgarde Property Management
Adam Turner
President, Divco
Judson Majdell
President, Majco
Francis Rouleau
Lawyer, Delegatus
Jean-Pierre Morier
CPA, Retired from Manulife
Shawn Zarbatany
President, Zardev Resort Development
Marc Pepin
President, VMP Gestion
Eric Lacharite
Vice-president, Men's Contemporary at Manhattan International Trade Inc.
Our team
Ilan Elbaz
Executive Director
Ilan brings 15 years of fundraising, partnership, and project management leadership to N-EFF, anchored by a nine-year career in Advancement at McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he forged collaborations with institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, UCSF, and MAPS. He has also driven fundraising and partnerships at Age of Union, championed patient rights at TheraPsil, and serves on the board of the Friendship Circle of Montreal.
His connection to the mission is personal. A snowboarding accident left him with a neurological injury, and a glimpse of the road N-EFF members travel every day. It also left him with an idea, one that reflects the foundation’s motto: If it’s gonna be, it’s up to me!
As Executive Director, he channels that determination into N-EFF’s growth: funding partnerships, strategic planning, and adapted programming. For Ilan, N-EFF is that idea he’s been building toward all along.
Charles Davidson
Technical Services Director
Charles Davidson is a family man who places great importance on human values, mutual support, and the well-being of others. A father of three, he strives to balance his family life and professional commitment with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives. At the Fondation Neuro-Efficacité Québec, he devotes his energy, creativity, and practical sense to projects that improve the daily lives of people living with neurological injuries. An entrepreneur at heart, he enjoys finding solutions, taking on challenges, and turning ideas into reality. For him, success is measured not only by the projects completed, but above all by the positive impact they have on others.
Marie-Claude Carpentier
Office Manager
MC, as everyone calls her, brings heart, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping others in her role as Office Manager at the Neuro-Efficiency Foundation. After a successful career as a golf professional and several years in the financial industry, she joined N-EFF two years ago and quickly became a trusted and valued member of the team. Her passion for supporting people and creating positive experiences helps ensure the Foundation’s programs and services can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. Outside of work, MC is a proud mother of two and an avid competitive golfer. The resilience, discipline, and positive spirit she brings to the golf course are qualities she carries into every aspect of her life, including her commitment to supporting others and contributing to the Foundation’s important work.
Van Phung
Physiotherapy technologist
He has been with the Fondation Neuro-Efficacité since August 2025. He worked in home-based rehabilitation for more than 20 years and in an outpatient clinic for 5 years. He has a particular interest in rehabilitation and neurology, a field with a different and less traditional approach to physiotherapy. Working with people who have significant neurological conditions is a very rewarding challenge: each patient brings their own set of challenges, and interventions must be constantly adapted to each person’s needs.
What he enjoys most about his work is, above all, the human side: supporting people through their rehabilitation journey, encouraging them, acknowledging their progress, and helping them reach their full potential. For him, physiotherapy is much more than a treatment: it is a human partnership built on listening, trust, and self-improvement.
Léa Pelletier
Kinesiologist
As a graduate in kinesiology from the Université de Montréal, Léa is a dynamic person who is passionate about physical activity in all its forms. Her career has led her to explore a variety of settings, including adapted sport, where she has been involved in activities such as wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby.
In her role as a kinesiologist, she enjoys helping people reach their goals by suggesting exercises suited to their needs and abilities. For her, human connection is at the heart of her practice. She is committed to creating a warm and caring atmosphere where everyone feels at ease and progresses at their own pace.
Jeremy Deguire
Technical and Administrative Services Assistant
Jeremy joined the Fondation Neuro-Efficacité team in 2024, bringing a diverse range of skills. A architecture student at Collège Montmorency with training in carpentry and joinery, he manages the website, writes newsletters, maintains the donor database, and researches financial aid. He also contributes to our technical services: wheelchair repair, adaptation of exercise machines, 3D printing, and more. In addition, Jeremy is involved in our advocacy pillar, notably by following up with public transit authorities, submitting constructive complaints, and staying continually informed about legislative changes. Beyond his administrative role, Jeremy is a regular presence in the training room and actively supports members with their mobility, drawing on his own experience as a person with reduced mobility.
Eliane Blondin
Member services attendant
Eliane is a kinesiology student at McGill University who aspires to become a physiotherapist. She will soon begin a master’s degree in physiotherapy to work toward that goal. At the N-EFF Foundation, she supports our members as they build independence and confidence in the gym. Her role is to guide members, answer their questions, and encourage them as they pursue their fitness goals. She helps make the N-EFF gym a welcoming and motivating environment. This role allows her to help members develop the knowledge and confidence they need to train independently, while improving their strength, health, and overall well-being.