Embrace your health in our community.
From trauma-informed therapy to culturally inspired fitness, we provide accessible, inclusive programs that transform lives and reduce stigma.
Our approach
Genesiis is a non-for-profit community wellness initiative dedicated to empowering marginalized youth in Ottawa through culturally competent programs that holistically address wellbeing through the biopsychosocial model. Focused on addressing physical, mental, and social well-being, we offers low-cost Pilates classes, trauma-informed group therapy, and mentorship programs tailored to BIPOC youth, women, immigrants, and other equity-deserving groups.
Providing you with a safe space to heal
Our pilates classes and group therapy will take place in our soothing communal environment with complimentary tea and water, and individualized care.
From marginalized to empowered
Genesiis strives to help BIPOC youth accomplish their dreams and thrive through their academic journey. We offer application support for underrepresented fields such as medicine, through the Black Med Collective.
Our programs
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Pilates
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Therapy
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Mentorship
Meet our team
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Samie Philippeau
Pilates instructor
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Anne-Raijy Moreau, JD
Pilates instructor
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Dr. Johanne Mathieu, MD
Clinical coordinator
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Patricia Burhunduli, MD/PhD(c)
Mentorship coordinator
Genesiis conducts its work on the unceded and surrendered traditional territories of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People. We are extremely grateful for the privilege to pursue this work on these lands.