Jess Messias

Jess Messias, MSc, Pht. is a physiotherapist and director of Dynamix, a fitness club and physiotherapy clinic in Montreal where he provides honest, empathetic care to help others build and sustain a healthy lifestyle and achieve their wellness-related goals.

Jess was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 22, just prior to a move to Melbourne, Australia. Following a year of visits to unbelievable gastroenterology teams in Montreal and Melbourne, he was put on a biologic treatment and has fortunately been in good health ever since. Supporting his community has always been important to Jess; he has served in volunteer roles for local Montreal organizations including Federation Community Jewish Appeal, Israel Cancer Research Fund, West Island College Alumni Foundation, and Beth Tikvah Congregation.

Since 2015, Jess has supported Montreal’s Generation C initiatives, chairing fundraising events focused on 18-to-30-year-olds: Slashing Crohn’s & Colitis, a two-day hockey tournament; and Bottoms Up, a casual gala event.