About Grounded Movement
An integrative therapy clinic and school in Ottawa, rooted in nervous system regulation, resilient grounding, and inner peace.
Who we are
Grounded Movement began with a simple belief: real change happens when we work with both the mind and the body.
We are an integrative therapy clinic and school based in our Holistic Wellness Space in Ottawa. Through private sessions, group experiences, retreats, and practitioner trainings, we help people understand their nervous systems, feel more at home in their bodies, and build tools they can carry into everyday life.
Whether you come to us for your own healing or to learn how to guide others, you will find the same thing here: depth over hype, and practices that are lived, not just taught.
THE PHILOSOPHY
A top-down and bottom-up approach to nervous system regulation.
Mindset. Affirmations. Awareness. These matter, but stress doesn’t only live in the mind, it lives in the body too. In the tissue. In the patterns of how we breathe, how we hold ourselves, how we respond before we’ve even had a chance to think.
MINDFULLNESS · MEDITATION · AWARENESS
The top-down approach
The top-down approach works with the mind first.
Through mindfulness, meditation, and awareness practices, Imad teaches clients to understand the nature of the mind, to observe their thoughts without being consumed by them, to calm reactivity, and to build genuine tools for regulation in daily life.
YIN YOGA · BREATHWORK · SOMATIC MOVEMENT · REIKI
The bottom-up approach
The bottom-up approach works with what the body holds.
Yin Yoga, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and meridian theory, creates long, sustained holds that access the deeper layers of the body that more active practices can’t reach. Breathwork shifts the nervous system out of survival mode. Somatic movement releases tension stored physically, often for years. Reiki works with the body’s energy systems, supporting emotional release at a level that goes beyond the physical.
YIN YOGA · BREATHWORK · SOMATIC MOVEMENT · REIKI
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Our Integrative Therapy Clinic
Our home is the integrative Therapy Clinic in Ottawa, a calm, welcoming place designed for rest, movement, and connection. It is where our sessions, workshops, and trainings come to life.
Meet the Team
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Imad
OWNER & FOUNDER
Somatic Yin Educator · Reiki Master · E-RYT 300 · Breath Cultivation Specialist · Acupressure & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner . Tui Na Bodywork PractitionerImad is the founder of Grounded Movement. His work brings together traditional practices and contemporary somatic approaches to support meaningful change through the relationship between the mind and body.
His approach is built around three pillars: nervous system regulation and resilience, grounding and clarity, and cultivating inner peace. Through these foundations, he helps individuals develop greater awareness of their patterns, build capacity to navigate life's challenges, and reconnect with themselves.
Whether guiding private sessions, hosting group therapy sessions, facilitating retreats, or educating future practitioners, Imad's intention is to make these practices accessible and practical, offering tools that extend beyond the session and into everyday life.
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Aimee Anderson
MSW, RSW, SEP™
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™)
Aimee Anderson is a Registered Social Worker, psychotherapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner whose work brings a steady, grounded presence to the healing environment at Grounded Movement. With extensive experience supporting adults and youth. Aimee offers a therapeutic approach that is both gentle and deeply attuned to the nervous system.
Her practice blends trauma‑informed psychotherapy with Somatic Experiencing, helping clients reconnect with inner stability, resilience, and a felt sense of safety. At Grounded Movement, Aimee’s psychotherapy and SEP™ sessions are offered through a partnership that enhances and supports the work clients already engage in within the Clinic.
Clients describe Aimee’s style as warm, grounded, and deeply respectful of each person’s pace. Whether through psychotherapy or somatic education, she offers a calm invitation to slow down, listen inward, and build capacity for life’s challenges with clarity and compassion.
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Maryse Ramage
Yin Yoga Teacher · Reiki Practitioner · Grounded Movement Graduate
Maryse brings together a background in science, education, and a deep interest in mind-body practices and energy work. Originally from Montréal, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Concordia University and recently retired from a career in teaching, where she introduced meditation practices to her high school students.
After completing her Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Reiki training through Grounded Movement, Maryse continues to deepen her knowledge and practice. Her journey reflects a growing commitment to mindfulness, personal development, and supporting others.
At Grounded Movement, Maryse brings a warm and compassionate presence to her work. She looks forward to sharing her passion for Yin Yoga, Reiki, and mindfulness, creating space for individuals to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate greater balance.
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Find Your Path
Whether you are looking for support or feeling called to deepen your practice, we would love to help you find the right place to begin.