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Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien is passionate about Pilates and wishes to share its benefits with mothers worldwide. Her personal journey with her disabled son and her own physical and mental health have given her a unique perspective on the importance of self-care and the role of Pilates in achieving it. After the birth of her third child, she launched L♡VJOY Pilates, a mobile application to make Pilates accessible to everyone.

Sandra Woods grew up surrounded by creative family members in Montreal and with a strong tradition of military service. Struck with a rare disease in 2016, Sandra put her healthcare and military training experience to use as a volunteer Patient Partner in chronic pain research and training initiatives for healthcare professionals. Within three years this disease ended her bioethics career, and left her unable to work in healthcare – although she continues to volunteer to a more limited extent. Her current art practice, of painting and sketching, arose directly from her disability, chronic pain, and disease experience and advocacy.

Meet our May Client of the Month, Keera Sama! From her roots as a clothing designer and entrepreneur to her specialization in graphic design, Keera has always been known for her strong creativity, dedication, and analytical skills. Despite her impressive skillset, and sending out countless applications, she struggled to find meaningful work in her chosen field. She came to the WERQ (Women Employment Readiness Quebec) program after over four years away from the workforce, hoping to develop her communication and interview skills and improve her CV. Not only did she succeed in all of the above but she completed the program having regained her confidence and landed three job offers from sought-after employers!