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About Us
Our Story
Lived experience is at the core of everything we do.
- August 2017 - Body Brave was founded
- JANUARY 2018 - FIRST ED ORGANIZATION TO OFFER VIRTUAL TREATMENT IN CANADA
- OCTOBER 2019 - RAN A FIRST OF ITS KIND VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, BODY PEACE
- MARCH 2020 - PIVOTED TO FULLY VIRTUAL TREATMENT IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS
- SEPTEMBER 2020 - ONE OF 7 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS CANADA TO THE WIN THE PRIORITY HEALTH CHALLENGE FOR AN INNOVATIVE E-PLATFORM
- OCTOBER 2020 - 2ND BODY PEACE CONFERENCE ATTRACTS OVER 400 PEOPLE
- DECEMBER 2020 - OFFERED SERVICES TO OVER 600 PEOPLE DURING THE PANDEMIC DESPITE A SMALL TEAM AND BUDGET
Body Brave was founded by mother-daughter duo Sonia Kumar-Seguin and Dr. Karen Trollope. In her late teens and early twenties, Sonia struggled with a severe eating disorder. Karen and Sonia quickly discovered the immense barriers that exist for those navigating the healthcare system in search of help. Everything from stigma, long-waitlists, lack of healthcare provider support and training as well as a lack of eating disorder awareness or funding. Karen became a caregiver of Sonia but was often left in the dark, without coping tools or concrete information.
Sonia was lucky enough to able to access treatment and finally recover, however, she lost almost a decade of her life. Sonia and Karen decided to found Body Brave in hopes that no one would have to go through what they did. They soon found that their experiences were not unique. The Body Brave community has grown quickly and is a thriving beacon of hope for people struggling with eating disorders as well as their families and friends.
OUR VISION
Recovery from eating disorders for Every Body.
OUR MISSION
As a leader driving change, Body Brave is a charity providing accessible eating disorder treatment and support, as well as advancing community training and education.
