Founder and Director

Whole-person learning. Conscious leadership. Transformative wellbeing.

Jolie Michelle Ow is a social entrepreneur, educator and founder of Canvass Mindfulness Centre. For over two decades, she has guided individuals, families, and organisations in cultivating presence, resilience, and authentic growth. Her work is rooted in the integration of mindfulness, movement, creative expression, and energy healing—offering a holistic path to wellbeing that supports the body, mind, and spirit.

Training & Approach

Jolie holds formal accreditations in psychology in business, social entrepreneurship, art therapy, yoga therapy, sound healing, and holistic education. Her lifelong learning journey also includes training in martial arts (Capoeira, Taekwondo, Taichigong), dance (jazz, flamenco, tap), and multiple energy healing modalities. These diverse disciplines inform her grounded yet intuitive teaching style—where ancient wisdom meets modern application.

At the heart of Jolie’s approach is the belief that education is a sacred bridge—a space where individuals are honored for their lived experiences and empowered to transform from within. She supports clients in cultivating self-trust, navigating life transitions, and building resilience through presence, compassion, and mindful awareness.

Signature Method: Aura Kinetics

Jolie’s signature modality, Aura Kinetics, is a mindfulness-based movement and energy practice designed to activate body awareness, emotional release, and energetic recalibration. By tuning into subtle patterns of tension and behavior, participants shift from reactivity to conscious response—restoring clarity, vitality, and inner harmony.

Leadership & Impact

Since founding Canvass in 2005, Jolie has partnered with global corporations, schools, NGOs, and cultural institutions to design and lead wellbeing programmes, retreats, and leadership trainings. Her clients include luxury hotels, international schools, global banks, and underserved communities reached through her nonprofit collaborations.

Whether working with professionals facing burnout, mentoring educators and facilitators, or supporting families in mindful communication, Jolie creates inclusive, trauma-aware environments where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

Vision & Recognition

Jolie’s work is guided by the principle of “Wisdom Within, Impact Beyond.” She believes mindful, heart-centered education is the key to personal and collective transformation—empowering individuals to lead with authenticity, compassion, and courage.

Recognised as one of Singapore’s Inspiring Women, Jolie has been featured in The Business Times, Channel NewsAsia, and Channel 8. Her vision remains rooted not in profit, but in purpose: to cultivate conscious leaders and resilient communities through mindful, embodied learning.