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Our ecosystem

The IntentionnELLES Space

Your health.
Your strength.
Your life.

An integrative health ecosystem designed by women, for women.

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For too long, women's health has been approached through systems designed mainly to treat symptoms rather than to support the whole person.

Women live unique realities that directly affect their physical, mental, hormonal and social health. Yet all too often, they still have to navigate alone between different professionals, different resources and different recommendations.

At IntentionnELLES, we chose to do things differently.

We created an ecosystem where movement, professional care, education and community work together to support women at every stage of their lives.

The training room at the IntentionnELLES studio in Longueuil, under the “Good Vibes Only” sign

OUR MISSION

Supporting women at every stage of their lives
with a holistic, human and specialized approach.

Because taking care of yourself transforms your life.

MOVEwith joy

Functional training adapted to all ages.

BALANCEbody and mind

Yoga & Pilates

SUPPORTevery stage

Perimenopause / Menopause

IMPROVEquality of life

Support for sleep disorders

The studio

A place designed for feeling good

Pilates room with Merrithew reformers, IntentionnELLES in Longueuil Consultation lounge for professional care Functional training and HIIT boxing area The studio's Merrithew reformers

The women who support you

The team

Nadège, owner at IntentionnELLES
Nadège Owner
Functional training coach and Pilates instructor (STOTT)
Danna, certified trainer and life coach at IntentionnELLES
Danna Certified trainer and life coach
Isabelle, naturopath at IntentionnELLES
Isabelle Naturopath
Maude, Pilates instructor | massage therapist at IntentionnELLES
Maude Pilates instructor | Massage therapist
Paula, nurse practitioner at IntentionnELLES
Paula Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Elena, counsellor at IntentionnELLES
Elena Counsellor
Sabrina, flexibility instructor at IntentionnELLES
Sabrina Flexibility instructor
Tania, yoga instructor at IntentionnELLES
Tania Yoga instructor
Fanny, mat Pilates instructor at IntentionnELLES
Fanny Mat Pilates instructor
Mélanie, sports kinesiotherapist, orthotherapist and massage therapist at IntentionnELLES
Mélanie Sports kinesiotherapist, orthotherapist, massage therapist and strength training coach
Zennira, Pilates Reformer instructor at IntentionnELLES
Zennira Pilates Reformer instructor

Movement belongs to every woman

Our classes for women

All our classes are taught in small groups, by certified instructors, at the studio in Longueuil or online. Moms and babies are welcome in every class, at no extra cost.

Reformer and mat Pilates

Our Pilates classes are taught on Merrithew reformers or on the mat. The reformer is a spring-based machine: the resistance adjusts to your level, from your very first class to more demanding sessions. We also offer cardio trampoline Pilates. All levels, 45-minute classes.

See the Pilates schedule

Postnatal and mom-and-baby

After giving birth, get moving again at your own pace, with your baby. Mom-and-baby Pilates classes are offered, and baby is welcome in all other classes. Any return to exercise should be cleared with a health professional.

NEWMom-and-child class, Saturdays at noon.

See the mom-and-baby schedule

Yoga and Shake and Flow

Four practices, all levels.

  • Yin Yoga: a gentle practice focused on relaxation
  • Morning Flow Yoga: a fluid sequence of postures and breathing
  • Reformer yoga
  • Shake and Flow
See the yoga schedule

Functional training and HIIT boxing

Move and build muscle mass in a careful, supervised way. HIIT boxing adds intense boxing-inspired intervals. All levels.

See the schedule

Online

Classes and services offered online

  1. 01Mat Pilates
  2. 02Flow Yoga
  3. 03Yin Yoga
  4. 04Mobility and stretching
  5. 05Dance (coming soon)
  6. 06Private functional training
  7. 07All professional services (except massage therapy and lymphatic drainage)
A group of women of all ages gathered at the IntentionnELLES studio

The community

A multidisciplinary team at your service to create a personalized integrated health plan for you.

Our unique ecosystem puts women's health at the heart of every stage of life.

No woman should have to go through certain stages alone

Motherhood

Pregnancy and postnatal: supervised return to movement, mental health support, mom-and-baby classes. Baby is welcome in every class.

Hormonal changes

Perimenopause, cycles, sleep, energy: consultation with the NP, health assessments, naturopathy and adapted training.

Student life

Mental load, stress, lifestyle habits and a tight budget: a rate for students aged 25 and under and a setting that takes the rest of your life into account.

Aging with strength

Muscle mass, mobility, balance and prevention: careful, supervised progression, at your own pace.

Four pillars, one health journey

IntentionnELLES ecosystem: functional training, yoga, Pilates, naturopathy, nurse practitioner, mental health.

Everything under one roof

You no longer have to repeat your story at every new door: the professionals talk to each other and work from the same plan.

A holistic approach. Complete support. You.

Movement

Merrithew reformer Pilates, yoga, mobility, functional training and HIIT boxing.

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Professional care

NP, kinesiotherapy, orthotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathy, mental health, lifestyle habits.

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Education

Understanding your body, your cycle, your sleep and your energy so you can make informed decisions.

The community

A place where you are welcomed, supported and understood. Because together, we are stronger.

You are not alone, we are here for you.

The simplest way to start: come try an activity of your choice, free and with no commitment.

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Nadège Gousse, MBA, MSc., founder of IntentionnELLES

A word from the founder

Some businesses are born from an idea. Others are born from a deep conviction.

IntentionnELLES was born from a sincere desire to create a space where women can finally take care of themselves in all their complexity, uniqueness and strength.

Nadège Gousse MBA, MSc. | Founder, IntentionnELLES

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After more than twenty years devoted to health and wellness, Nadège Gousse chose in 2025 to leave the corporate world and devote herself entirely to a cause very close to her heart: women's overall health.

For more than fifteen years, she held leadership positions in organizations working in mental health, well-being and organizational health. As a senior executive, she led large teams of consultants supporting some of the largest companies in North America in developing their health and wellness strategies. Long before that, she had advised these organizations directly in the field for many years.

But her journey began elsewhere.

With a master's degree in psychoeducation from the Université de Montréal, Nadège first worked in private practice. There she met hundreds of women with different stories, but often facing similar challenges: mental load, exhaustion, self-doubt, the pressure of having to manage everything and the persistent feeling of being alone in facing these difficulties.

Over the years, one reality became clear to her: women don't lack willpower. They often lack support, safe spaces and approaches truly suited to their reality.

Driven by this conviction, she continued her path by completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with the idea that one day she would bring together every facet of her experience to build something that reflects who she is.

IntentionnELLES is the result of that vision. A place designed by women, for women.

A place where training, movement, mental health, hormonal health, nutrition, sleep, rehabilitation, financial health and a sense of belonging are no longer treated separately, but as parts of one health journey.

At IntentionnELLES, every woman is welcomed as a unique person. Because every story is different. Every body is different. Every goal is different.

That is why Nadège surrounded herself with a team of qualified, passionate professionals who share the same vision: offering an integrative, human and personalized approach to women's health.

But beyond her professional background, Nadège is also a woman who has lived many of the realities she now hopes to support others through.

She was that young single mother juggling studies, career ambitions, financial worries, the children's activities, homework, meals to prepare, hospital visits, household chores and everyday responsibilities.

She knows the days when you give everything to others before thinking of yourself. She knows the moments of doubt. She knows the fatigue, the guilt and the pressure of trying to be everything to everyone.

And she also knows how much a caring community can transform a life.

Because in the end, it is the people who reached out to her, who trusted her, who reminded her of her worth and who offered her opportunities who helped shape the woman she has become today.

To all of you: you will recognize yourselves. Thank you. I love you deeply and will always be grateful to you.

With IntentionnELLES, her wish is simple: that every woman who walks through our doors feels welcomed, supported, understood and able to become the strongest, most fulfilled and healthiest version of herself.

Because together, we are stronger.

« Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women. »

« Chaque fois qu'une femme se défend, peut-être sans le savoir, sans le revendiquer, elle défend toutes les femmes. »

Maya Angelou

Frequently asked questions

Questions about our classes

Reformer Pilates

What is reformer Pilates?

The reformer is a machine with a sliding carriage and springs that supports your movement. You work your deep muscles, posture and core stability with very little impact on the joints, because your body is supported by the machine rather than by gravity alone. That is the main difference from mat Pilates, where only your body weight provides resistance.

Where can I do reformer Pilates in Longueuil?

At IntentionnELLES, at A-460, rue Saint-Charles Ouest, in a women-only studio.

Do I need an introductory class before starting?

No. Your first session is guided: the instructor shows you how to adjust the carriage and springs, the starting position and the safety cues, then adapts the exercises to your level throughout the class.

Is reformer Pilates suitable after giving birth?

Yes, that is one of the reasons we offer it. Progressive core and pelvic floor work is done with a controlled load. Moms and babies are welcome in every class, and some Pilates classes are designed for the mom-and-baby duo.

Functional training and HIIT boxing

What is functional training?

It is training built around everyday movements: pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, getting up, moving around. Instead of isolating one muscle on a machine, you work complete movement chains with kettlebells, dumbbells, body weight and cardio. The result: more useful strength, better balance and fewer injuries in daily life.

How is it different from a traditional gym?

You are never left alone in front of a machine. Sessions are supervised, the program takes your history into account — pregnancy, postpartum, injury, perimenopause — and the centre's health professionals work from the same plan as your trainer.

Who is HIIT boxing for?

For women who want intensity and cardio without an endless class. Intervals are short, technique is taught, and every exercise has a gentler or more demanding variation depending on your day.

Yoga

What yoga classes do you offer?

Four practices: Yin Yoga, a gentle practice focused on relaxation that promotes activation of the parasympathetic nervous system; morning Flow Yoga, a traditional practice that links postures fluidly with the breath; reformer yoga; and Shake and Flow.

Do I need experience to start yoga?

No, none. Classes are taught in small groups, postures are explained and each one is offered with variations. The first class is free, so you can try before committing.