Christine L'Abbé

CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC ANAT BANIEL METHOD® (ABM) NEUROMOVEMENT® PRACTITIONER & 

CERTIFIED CONSCIOUS PARENTING COACH

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Private ABM Lessons in Ottawa & Montreal

  • 30 Minute ABM NeuroMovement Lesson - $85
  • 45 Minute ABM NeuroMovement Lesson - $105
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  • 60 Minute Virtual Conscious Parenting Coaching - $120
  • 60 Minute Virtual Coaching to become a Conscious Practitioner, Therapist, or Educator - $120
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FOR PARENTS :

Workshops for parents and caregivers are offered in-person or virtually and can be tailored to the needs of those participating. 

In these workshops, you’ll learn conscious parenting techniques and tools for your own healing journey while also learning how to create an optimal learning environment for your child.


FOR PROFESSIONALS:

Infuse your practice or classroom with a more conscious and holistic approach. Your staff or team will learn how to get better results with their pediatric clients.

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ABOUT CHRISTINE

As a mother to a child on the severe end of Rett syndrome, Christine L'Abbé fiercely advocates for families with children diagnosed with a neurodiversity, who experience learning differences, and/or who suffer from complex health needs. 

Christine is the CEO of Evolve Movement, a collective of conscious professionals from across North America in service to families with differently-abled children. Her work is bringing to life an alternative model of care called Integrated, Conscious and Holistic Family Healing. 

As part of Evolve and On the Ball Pediatric, she supports children as a certified Pediatric Anat Baniel Method® (ABM) NeuroMovement® practitioner. Certified in the Conscious Parenting Method™ Certification Program, Christine also offers conscious parenting coaching services and workshops for parents and caregivers and teaches professionals in service to neurodiverse children how to consciously connect with pediatric clients for optimal outcomes.

Christine was a featured speaker on Dr. Shefali Tsabary's Parenting Mastery summit 2023, she has also made appearances on CTV, TVA, Global News, Canal Vie, Rogers TV, among other media sources, conferences and podcasts where she speaks of her transformational journey as a parent to a differently-abled child and shares her expertise about what it truly means to connect with and show up for our neurodivergent children.

How can Conscious Parenting Coaching help me?

Leaning on her personal and professional experience, Christine empowers you to consciously connect with your child's essence so that you can support them in a way that is in alignment with the child's needs with clear intention. By expanding your beliefs and understanding of one's innate potential and focusing on possibilities rather than limitations, you can more easily unlock the potential within you both.

Our work together includes deconstructing beliefs and everything you have taken on as cultural messaging about who you and your children should be, while guiding you to your true self through self-understanding and self-compassion.

To know yourself on the deepest of levels is to create space to truly know your child so that you can guide them towards the support and help they actually need.

What is the Anat Baniel Method® (ABM) NeuroMovement® and how can it help my child?

The Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement® uses movement in ways that awaken the capacity of the brain to create new neural pathways and possibilities. I guide your child through gentle movement lessons to rewire your child's brain to improve their learning potency. 

Benefits include:

  • Improved fine/gross motor skills
  • Improved speech
  • Improved cognitive, physical, and creative performance
  • Increased strength and flexibility
  • Improved balance, coordination and posture
  • More ease of movement in activities of daily living, sporting activities and pain relief
  • Heightened awareness of the body, the inner world of feelings, and of the senses
  • Enhanced emotional awareness and expression
  • Improved ability to connect with themselves and others
  • A sense of mental stillness similar to meditation, mental clarity, reduced anxiety, a decrease in stress levels, and improved sleep
  • A heightened ability to focus

This method is co-created with your child, giving them the freedom to integrate and apply whatever aspects of the work is in alignment with them. This practice offers children an opportunity to learn about themselves and connect more deeply with who they are on the inside and out.

What is the bravest thing you've ever done?

The bravest thing I have ever done is to show up for my daughter Gabi in the face of my greatest fear - death. 

In the summer of 2023, Gabi experienced two near death experiences, the last of which had me lying beside her in her hospital bed. As the doctor came over and said, “she’s dying”, I faced Gabi, looked deeply into her eyes and said “focus on my energy, mama is peaceful, you’re safe".

It was as though a bubble came over us at that moment. It was only us. I could hear or feel nothing other than peace and unconditional love. We gazed into each other’s eyes as I reminded her who she was, an infinite being, a soul. I told her that wherever she chose to go would be beautiful, and that if she chose to stay she had the power to heal, that all she had to do was remember who she is and why she’s here. I told her about her eyes, a mirror reflecting back to us all, the highest level of beauty uplifting everyone who crosses her path. Within an hour of being with her this way, her saturation came up, she stabilized. Months later, Gabi is the best we've seen in years, seizure free and without the need for oxygen.

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Certifications

  • Certified Conscious Parenting Coach, Conscious Parenting Method™ Certification Program - Conscious Coaching Institute
  • Certified Anat Baniel Method® (ABM) NeuroMovement® Practitioner, basic training, for Children, for Anti-Aging and Vitality, and for High Performers - The Anat Baniel Method® International of NeuroMovement®
  • Certified Transformational Movement Lesson Instructor - The Anat Baniel Method® International of NeuroMovement®
  • NeuroMovement® Coach (Level A) - The Anat Baniel Method® International of NeuroMovement®
  • Certified Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness Coach for Special Needs Children - Angeli Yoga Teaching Academy 
  • Psycho-Bio Acupressure practitioner (Level 1) - Institute Delatte
  • Certified Teacher of Presence - The Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening
  • Certified Reiki Master - Usui Reiki

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CONTACT CHRISTINE

CONTACT INFO

In-person sessions in Ottawa & Montreal

Virtual services globally

EMAIL:

christine@evolvemovement.ca

https://www.christinelabbe.com

oursuperpowersbook.com

PHONE NUMBER:

613.325.6113

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for coming Christine! Parents loved you and between myself and Mari, we had a flood of emails afterwards asking to make this an annual event and have you over and over with us. Kids and parents felt an instant comfort and connection with you. And that speaks volumes."

Jessy, Educational EXPO for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

Testimonials

"Something happened the other day when we were with you, or perhaps it was thanks to your words that I could reconnect with the essence of Amelia, she can definitely feel it. We have a much better atmosphere at home now, it is wonderful and I am really grateful for this."

Emily, Parent

Testimonials

"Thanks so much for making this amazing session available to us. The speaker was great. It's not easy to speak to a bunch of blank screens, but she expertly and passionately spoke about the topic. Although I was just listening, I was fully engaged, such an interesting way to think of things. The personal examples and stories helped explain things in a way that was relatable and memorable. Definitely something to consciously think about going forward. Thanks again."

Parent attending a Virtual Workshop

Testimonials

"Christine is a miracle worker and an angel. Of all the many, many health practitioners that my son has seen throughout his life, none have generated such immediate, tangible and dramatic improvements. Having

multiple diagnoses including cerebral palsy, autism, IBS, dystonia, paranoia and OCD-like traits, my son has several physical and emotional challenges. After a single treatment with Christine, my son stopped a habit of constant drooling, and, for the first time in his life his t-shirt stayed squarely on his shoulders! I see practical improvements in my son after virtually every appointment including, improved posture, improved hand-eye coordination and improved mobility skills. He has started walking in excess of an hour a day, doing yoga stretches and even practicing the occasional interpretive dance. On the emotional level, Christine has earned her wings many times over. By offering her special brand of patience, kindness, and understanding, she helped to guide my son through many challenging appointments with a rare combination of dignity and grace. I totally and completely recommend Christine to everyone, whatever their ails, and am eternally grateful for her and her knowledge, compassion and wisdom."

Andrew, Parent

Testimonials

"Yesterday, my son blurted out 'I like myself mom, yup, I really do'.

Thank you so much for your kindness with him and shedding light on his gifts and personality so he can learn to see it and so I can learn to love every part of this little human being. I've learned a lot through our interactions."

Arlene, Parent

Testimonials

"After years and years of therapies and specialists. My son has thrived most in his lessons with you. It is easy to see why. You are filled with knowledge and experience, but most importantly, you see and accept him for who he is, helping personalize his lessons. This allows him to feel happy and accepted as he is, creating a safe space for him to learn and progress. Connection is everything! We were isolated for two years during the pandemic and you were the only 'educator' he spoke of asked to see. "

Samantha, Parent

Testimonials

"Mon mari et moi avons décidé de faire confiance à une connaissance qui nous avait parlé des bienfaits de la méthode Anat Baniel exercé par Mme Christine L’Abbé. À notre grand étonnement, dès la première séance, un grand calme s'est installé en nous, car on savait que notre fille de 3 ans était en bonne main. Mme L’Abbé est tout d’abord une personne formidable, passionnée par ce qu’elle fait et à l’écoute des parents et de l’enfant, ce qui est très rare de nos jours. Avec ses conseils, elle nous guide afin de continuer à avancer d'une toute nouvelle façon avec beaucoup d'espoir et de sérénité. Si quelqu’un désire obtenir du coaching, un guide, aider son enfant avec des besoins particuliers et ne sait pas par ou commencer, Christine est LA PERSONNE qui vous faut. De plus, avec son équipe de spécialistes/experts, elle saura vous guider afin d’obtenir une piste éclairée et tout le soutient possible."

P.R., Parent

Testimonials

"We turned to ABM and Christine in hopes of it helping our daughter Luna be the best version of herself as she lives with cerebral palsy. After only a few sessions, her alertness, enhanced posture and improved range of motion were noticeable to all, including family and doctors. Christine is patient, caring and passionate. You can truly see the love she has for these kids and the urgency to help them. Following Anat’s techniques she truly helped our daughter achieve new goals we had been working on for weeks. Her ability to be guided by the child, using ABM to awaken parts of our daughter's brain was not only fascinating but miraculous. She often told us Luna has an “amazing brain” with such excitement. At first, we were taken back, as parents of a child with severe brain damage, “amazing brain” is not something that crosses our mind when describing our daughter but as she would move Luna, limb by limb, vertebrae by vertebrae, her body responded, and with Christine’s guidance her abilities improved. Our views on our daughters' brain damage has changed. She indeed has an “amazing brain” and we will keep learning new skills and push neuroplasticity through ABM. We are forever grateful to Christine for our sessions and hope she can use her technique, compassion and skill to aide as many children and adults with special needs."

Melissa & Corey, Parents

Testimonials

"We had four intensive sessions in Montreal with Christine for my daughter (7 years, for her language, fine motor and attention difficulties) on May, July, September, November 2018.


Christine has been an amazing therapist during her lessons and my child has been motivated to participate during the lessons; she willingly did all the exercises Christine was giving; has become conscious about her breath, about the way she feels her body, her movements and has become much more precise with her motricity (which reflected in her writing in school as well); distinguishing and self - managing fast and slow movements. The slow way of learning (which has been taught also by Christine) helped a lot my child in her learning process in school and in the speech process itself - pronunciation, articulation, sentences structure. We have been doing therapies for years - occupational, speech, ABA; nevertheless the Anat Baniel Method we have discovered this year had an amazing new positive impact global development, self- improvement and motivation for my daughter.


Christine is not only very professional, but she engages and truly communicates with the child. She addresses with the child the challenges by listening and being completely present for my child and her individual needs.

My daughter loves her so much! Thank you, Christine, we are looking forward for the new intensive sessions in Montreal in the new year.

Milena, Parent

Testimonials

"Christine was a guest speaker at our virtual parent support group (Tourette Ottawa Chapter) and offered our parents a different way of looking at our children and hence understand them better. She captivated the audience with real and common examples that allowed us to put her suggestions in practice. It was an eye opener for many. Thank you Christine."


Tourette Syndrome Parent Group

Ottawa, ON

Testimonials

"We were very excited to have Christine do a workshop on making time for self-care with families from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Navigator program. The session was insightful and deeply meaningful for our families. Christine was the right person to do this workshop for our families, because she is also walking in similar shoes of raising a child with special needs. She “gets it” and families could relate to her not only on a professional level but also on a personal level. Christine understands each of us are on a similar but very unique journey. She did a great job on giving us tips on how we can cultivate time and create self-care habits in our busy lives. The one big take away from her session was simply making time to “be” with our children. We look forward to working with Christine again". 

Lillian Kitcher

Parent Navigator

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Navigator Program

Ottawa, ON

Testimonials

"As a coach, Christine took the time to fully understand my struggles and had the ability to take me on a journey of understanding, calmness and clear vision. Her gentleness in explaining everything was remarkable. She has truly helped me be at peace with whatever chaos is happening around me."

Jo-Anne, Parent

Testimonials

"My sessions with Christine began with an intention to explore a different career, but instead, turned into a journey of self-exploration. She quickly identified how consumed I was with the external world; with people's thoughts of me, and the stories I was creating in my head around situations. I never realized how burdened I was by guilt, negative self-talk and self-judgement, until now. There were a lot of 'ah ha' moments in our chats... as I began to redirect my attention inwards. Our meetings always felt like a safe space for me to express myself, and never once did I feel like Christine was judging me. She listened attentively as I rambled on about situations I had encountered and the negative feelings they brought on. I knew she was paying attention because she would often bring up comments I had shared in previous sessions, to show me how my insecurities were all interconnected. The weekly homework she provided was realistic and achievable. She forced me to become more aware of my thoughts, by asking me to write them down in a journal, (every day if possible). That end-of-day reflection helped me look inwards for answers, triggers and linkages to my past. We also integrated a 5-minute meditation every day. Writing about situations that make me feel good inside, and repeating positive affirmations throughout the day, also helped focus my thoughts, and practice self-love and self-growth. Overall, Christine's sessions made me accept that healing, loving yourself, and becoming more authentically 'you'... is not something you check off a list; it's a practice. I used to think I could read a book and then poof, I would be a changed woman. But when that didn't happen, I was left feeling disappointed and unfulfilled. Now, the pressure's off. I understand that this is a process; it's something you have to work at, over months and years. That being said, it's incredible how much progress I made, in such a short time. I can honestly say that I feel lighter and happier. The coaching sessions have brought much more balance into my life, and have sent me on a really positive path". 

Caroline G., Parent

Testimonials

"In just a short amount of time, it was clear that Christine's work was effectively decreasing my son`s high muscle tone caused by cerebral palsy. This provided him with much more freedom in his movements and much more freedom to explore movement possibilities. We frequently see him ''do something new'' and gain in his gross motor skills following ABM lessons. Christine`s ability to connect with the children she works with is remarkable. In just two short series of lessons, my son developed a bond with her and is extremely fond of her. We have now been seeing Christine L'Abbé for over a year and they continue to have a lovely, trusting, warm relationship.


It is beautiful to see my son have such a beautiful relationship with someone who is helping him make connections with what his body can do. Christine L'Abbé is a calm, kind and compassionate soul and a very competent practitioner and we are very lucky to have her in Ottawa.


I encourage anyone who has a child with special needs, a loved one who is recovering from a neuromuscular disorder or anyone who just wants a better mind body connection to see Christine and discover the ABM method."

Michelle, Parent

Testimonials

"I felt it was important to write a testimonial to describe the life transforming coaching sessions I experienced with Christine L’Abbe.

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Christine is kind and compassionate and I immediately felt very comfortable sharing with her. She intuitively knew when to provide guidance and when to simply listen. Her sessions were flexible and met the needs of my current situation and sometimes they naturally flowed in different directions as needed. I personally learned a lot about myself during these sessions and solved some challenges in my life. Christine was generous with her time and I always felt fully supported and understood.

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Without hesitation I highly recommend Christine’s coaching sessions".

B, Holt, Parent

Testimonials

"My daughter has a rare genetic syndrome and we started seeing Christine in January 2018. Not only is she a great therapist but she also has this ability to build a great relationship with kids.​No one is capable of getting my daughter in those positions without her crying, but Christine can do almost anything to Elia. She plays with her, she sings to her and Elia doesn't even realize that she is working.


Elia has made TREMENDOUS progress since we have started and I can't wait until our next intensive session. Christine also has a lot of knowledge in anything related to child development. She is really professional, full of resources, and has a huge heart.


We are really lucky to have her as our therapist. We will never thank you enough Christine."

Pinar, Parent

Testimonials

"Christine couldn't be more loving and passionate for what she does.​My son has quad CP. He's 21 months and we've been seeing Christine for ABM intensives for almost 1 year now. We had nothing but good experiences with her. Already in the first intensive, Ethan, who had stopped babbling for a couple of months, restarted to babble and was using new sounds for the first time. He has only improved since then and every intensive brought some other positive changes.​Even when Ethan is not very collaborative, Christine comes up with ideas on how to work with him in different positions and get him engaged in his lessons. Her creativity is great. ​Thanks for all the great work you do, Christine! We are so fortunate to have you in Montreal!"

Tania, Parent

Testimonials

"Christine is amazing with my son and I cannot say enough wonderful words about her. The first time we met her, I was shocked that she immediately focused on HIM and was able to attune to him and build a powerful connection. All other therapists we have ever met, always talk to me (instead of him) and focus on his limitations or pity him (and me) for his delays.​ Christine is the only person (outside our little family) who can connect with him in a very deep and meaningful way, which is truly priceless to me, as his mother. Not only she is a great ABM practitioner who helps my son so much, she is also a truly authentic and deep person. When I see her working with Demir, I feel so happy and touched that my son has someone else who cares about him, respects him, sees him in a very authentic way, and appreciates his whole being.​

I highly recommend her as an ABM practitioner and/or a conscious parenting & special needs family coach. I also highly recommend subscribing to her YouTube channel and following her blog Becoming Butterflies Inc. She consistently posts about what it is like to be a special needs parent, how to support our special needs kids, and how we, as parents, can change and transform ourselves to have a bigger impact on our children’s progress and development in a very powerful way."

Anastassia, Parent

Testimonials

"I am so thankful for Christine's presence in our lives, and here's why. She popped up on Facebook at a time where I was finally ready to let the type of light she shines in! I think my son Simon was always ready for her, but I had my own journey as a parent right? I was ready to stop fighting, to stop being a warrior and to finally just BE! Be the mom I wanted to be, accept the help WE wanted to accept, be still, and start seeing the challenges we were facing as opportunities to grow, to see Simon as he is - a beautiful boy full of life and with beautiful gifts (as Christine would say).​From the first moment we met, it's like Christine could read between the lines of our lives. She offered us a safe space to speak freely, to heal from our misadventures and learn from them. She changed our language, speaking of different abilities, rather than disabilities. She listened without judgment. She helped by taking us where we were on our journey and moving us forward, and she cares deeply.


Christine always takes Simon where he is, listens and respects his boundaries. And that, is a gift of its own - her gift!​Every single time we leave a session, Simon and I sing in the car and I come home with the desire to move forward more and more and more... as a parent, as a mental health practitioner, and as a person. The fact that Christine's work not only influences the person she is working with, but also that person's surrounding is huge.​There is something about how Christine views things without blaming or shaming, something I find inspirational as well. It's something I thrive to do - no matter what the emotions, there is no need for shame or blame."

Antoinette, Parent

Testimonials

"Christine came to Kingston and worked with my daughter for four days, 2 sessions a day. I am absolutely amazed at the connection she had with my daughter, Faith will let you know if she likes you or not. She loved Christine. Since Faith's surgery and cardiac arrests we have never seen her move so much with so much range of motion than we did in the past four days.


Faith is usually very high tone (high spasticity and dystonia). We definitely cannot wait to work with her again and I am so excited to she how far she comes with her. I would definitely recommend this approach after what we witnessed as opposed to daily forced exercises with your child. So happy we found her (thanks Linda xo). Can't wait until next time.​"

Maureen, Parent

Testimonials

"We have been bringing our son, who has Down Syndrome, to see Christine for lessons in Montreal for nearly 8-9 months. Christine is very warm and calming presence, and she has developed a very good relationship with our

son who is almost 3 years old.


Over the course of that period, the changes and progress we have seen are truly amazing. We feel that with ABNM he is more and more able to tap into his full potential, with movement, gross and fine motor skills, as well as with his cognitive abilities. Every time he has lessons, he immediately can manifest new things and shows new learning!


Christine is very patient, and very skilled with children and our son immediately trusted her. She explains everything very well, and is always open to questions and discussions. We are truly grateful to have found someone like Christine!"

Joana, Parent