The Founders of Family Passages

Sue Dumais

Co-founder, Owner

Personal Trainer, Yoga Therapist, Mind Body Energetic Healer

With over 17 years experience Sue is a true pioneer in the field of personal training, yoga and mind body therapy. Her career has evolved along with her own life experiences. Through fertility, pregnancy and motherhood Sue has learned about self-care, love, acceptance, trust and community. Recognizing the need for more support for fertility clients all across Canada, Sue has developed a Fitness Fertility Specialist Certification and Yoga for Fertility Instructor Training course. The first of their kind in the world, Sue aspires to offer these courses internationally. She is the author of A Strong Core for Life and the Yoga for Fertility Handbook. Sue has written articles for many national magazines and contributes regularily to Creating Families Magazine for the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC). Sue is also the IAAC Support Group Chapter Leader for Vancouver. Her training as a Doula and experience with pre & post natal fitness inspired her to write a Pre & Post Natal Fitness Instructor Certification course as well as several online courses to provide continuing education opportunities for fitness professionals all over the world. Although the instructor training is something Sue believes is a vital part of her business, her passion is working with her clients. Her Mind Body Studio in Vancouver is the first in Canada to focus on fertility and pre & post natal health and fitness. The studio offers unique programs including Yoga for Fertility, Transforming your Fertility - Mind Body Program, Core Stability for Pregnancy, Yoga Therapy, Energetic Healing and Specialized Personal Training. Sue is fortunate to have many wonderful teachers throughout her career including world renowned physiotherapist Diane Lee. Together, Sue and Diane have created and  a Postpartum Diastasis Recti study to help discover more ways to support women through postpartum and beyond. Sue is also beginning a research study to look at how yoga and energetic healing affects stress levels, reproductive health and quality of life for women struggling with fertility challenges. Sue is passionate about her work and her life. Her passion is obvious in her teaching and her accomplishments. Sue has a gentle yet powerful way of helping others see their true potential.  She has helped many clients transform their life and reach for everything they ever dreamed of.

Lisa Windsor

Co-founder, Life Coach

Lisa is on an incredible journey through her own family passage. Lisa's experiences through fertility, pregnancy and into parenthood have opened her eyes to the joys and challenges of creating and raising a family. As a life coach and wellness counselor, she is passionate about working with women through fertility. On the path to conception, a healthy lifestyle and positive approach can greatly enhance a woman's experience. Lisa's wish is that every woman feels supported, nourished and connected with self as they move towards pregnancy. Lisa cares deeply about her clients and about their dreams of having a family.