Maternal and Women’s Health Initiative
Wellness. Equity. Empowerment.
The Maternal & Women’s Health Initiative is a powerful co-creation between Lindsay Gibson of Majestic Community Wellness and Katia Powell-Laurent of HUED Mamas Co—two women deeply rooted in community, culture, and care. Together, they are building a revolutionary wellness ecosystem designed to honor the lives and health of women, especially Black women, who are too often overlooked by traditional systems.
This initiative reclaims wellness as a birthright—not a luxury.
Whether facing fertility challenges, navigating postpartum recovery, living with chronic illness, or moving through the ups and downs of midlife and the elder years, women deserve access to healing that affirms their full humanity.
Through this movement, we offer free, culturally relevant, and trauma-informed wellness services, including:
• Prenatal, Fertility & Postnatal Yoga to restore balance and ease
• Movement & Mindfulness Support for cancer and chronic illness
• Menopause & Midlife Wellness rooted in dignity and self-love
• Community Circles where women are heard, seen, and supported
More than a program, the Maternal & Women’s Health Initiative is our promise—to our mothers, daughters, sisters, and caregivers—that you matter. You are not alone. We are with you.
When women are well, our whole community thrives.
— Majestic Community Wellness and HUED Mama Co.
Co- Creators Katia Lauren-Powell and Lindsay Gibson
Katia Powell-Laurent is an award-winning nutrition and wellness expert, a practicing Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher Trainee, Birth Doula, Maternal Health Researcher, Childbirth Educator (CBE), Lactation Counselor, and a policy strategist. As the founder of HUED Mamas Co., Katia is leading innovation in reproductive health by integrating culturally aligned nutrition, predictive health algorithms, and policy to improve fertility outcomes for Women of Color. She is a distinguished member of the MIT linQ Faculty, a Servant Leader at the Greater Boston Birth Equity Coalition, and a Co-Lead Member of the Massachusetts Doula Coalition.
To date, she has helped her current and past clients lose over 100,000 lbs. She has been featured in Essence Magazine, People Magazine, Boston Business Journal, NECN, WBUR, personally lost 200lbs, is a Robert Woods Johnson Scholar, completed five years of doctoral studies in nutrition/health policy and has 25+ years of expertise in nutrition, maternal health, health equity, food justice, public health and medicine.
Lindsay Gibson is a passionate advocate for maternal and women’s health, bringing years of experience in yoga, wellness, and coaching to support individuals through every stage of life. Her work integrates somatic movement, alignment-based practices, and holistic well-being, empowering women to cultivate trust in their bodies and navigate transitions—including pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond—with resilience and confidence.
With a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of women, Lindsay specializes in creating meaningful practices that foster connection, balance, and empowerment. She incorporates her philosophy of "expansion and trust" rather than perfection, helping individuals develop a sustainable and intuitive approach to well-being.
In addition to her work in yoga and coaching, Lindsay is a dedicated maternal health advocate, working to bridge the gap between medical care and holistic wellness. She is honored to serve on the boards where she contributes her expertise in wellness, advocacy, and somatic practices to support the development of innovative programs that improve maternal and women's health outcomes.