Jessica El Haj is a Canadian Muslim, a mother of 4, a Registered Nurse and the founder of Rumanah Wellness.
She was born and raised beneath the wide skies and Rocky Mountain vistas of Western Canada, growing up between three cultures and three kitchens—where perogies, tulips, and poutine all had a place at the table. Her upbringing was shaped by immigrant grit, old-country cures, and lively Sunday brunches. This eclectic exposure sparked a lifelong curiosity about how people heal, what they carry, and how faith, food, and tradition shape the body and the soul.
She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2007 and has since practiced as a Registered Nurse across diverse clinical settings, including surgical oncology and public health. Her clinical work, combined with a deep commitment to lifelong learning, has led her to pursue additional training in childbirth education, lactation counselling, nutritional therapy, and holistic health coaching.
Alongside her clinical and coaching work, Jessica continues to deepen her studies in traditional medical models, Maliki jurisprudence, and Islamic medical fiqh with teachers in North America and the United Kingdom. Her approach integrates trauma informed evidence-based care with cultural literacy, spiritual grounding, and a nuanced understanding of the lived realities of Muslim women and families.
Through Rumanah Wellness, Jessica’s mission is to empower Muslim women and their families with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to navigate health and wellness with clarity—across pregnancy, motherhood, and every season of life.
