Zen-Origine gathered members, family and partners on Friday to celebrate the opening of their

brand new location in Gatineau.

Djeneba Dosso

LJI Reporter

Launched in 2020, Zen-Origine is a health and wellness space that offers services ranging from

massage therapy and yoga to semi-private gyms for women. The studio, which recently relocated

to 381 Boulevard Maloney Est, hosted an opening party on April 19 to celebrate the milestone.

“A year ago, we decided to expand, and we found this space,” explained Emma Brazeau-Legault,

who founded Zen-Origine alongside her husband Samuel Brazeau. “We went from 1,500 to

10,000 square feet and it’s [the transition] been great.”

Formerly a massage therapist at a spa, Emma decided to go out on her own in order to “offer the

customer experience that I want.” Zen-Origine blends relaxation and therapeutic massage

therapy while also offering fitness and yoga classes.

“Our approach to yoga really ranges from beginner to advanced. While there is autonomy in

practice, we want our beginners to feel comfortable,” she said. “Our clientele is mainly women,

in their 30s with kids, so yoga is their time to de-stress, relieve pain and reinforce muscles.”

The studio is equipped with instructors and registered massage therapists who all specialize in an

area of wellness and/or health. Throughout the month, group classes ranging from Pilates, cardio

training, prenatal fitness, and postnatal yoga are offered. Unlike other gyms, these classes are

exclusively offered to women.

“Creating a community for women is highly beneficial because it is something that is no longer

present in our current society, especially in the Outaouais. Here women feel at ease and

comfortable both while training and when relaxing on their own or with their kids.”

As Zen-Origine excitedly steps into this new, bigger chapter, they strive to continue prioritizing

quality customer service to offer the best experience to women in Gatineau.

“We’ve drawn a beautiful clientele and we’re starting to receive resumes as well,” Emma said.

“We’re continuing to grow and expand.”

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Photo #1: Emma Brazeau-Legault and Samuel Brazeau are the founders of wellness and health

studio Zen-Origine. The couple obtained the keys to their new space a day after the birth of their

firstborn. For this reason, the new location at 381 Boulevard Maloney Est has been dubbed their

“second baby.” (DD) Photo: Djeneba Dosso