Our Story
Granville Biomedical specializes in the design of life-like anatomical pelvic health models to enhance healthcare training and advance patient education.
In response to direct feedback from our international pelvic health community, we developed our flagship "Venus" model in response to a lack of anatomically accurate teaching tools used for device and procedural demonstrations during in-clinic and virtual appointments. Our Venus model is currently distributed throughout 11 countries (spanning 5 continents) and used by pelvic floor physiotherapists, gynecologists, doulas, midwives, and sexual wellness educators.
Our Granville team has recently expanded research and development efforts to include the design of medical devices, addressing the overall lack of innovation within women’s health. Most recently, our team has been researching, developing, and validating a series of biocompatible medical grade swabs, which includes the design of a novel pelvic exam device to replace traditional procedural tools in the collection of cervical cells.
Our Team
Christine Goudie, Ph.D. Student, M.Des.
Co-Founder + CEO
Crystal Northcott, M.N., RN
Co-Founder + COO
Heather Roberts
R&D Project Manager
Taylor Wilson, M.Sc., B.Eng.
Healthcare Engineering Specialist
Jumana Joury, M.Sc., B.Eng.
Medical Device Engineering Designer
Aaron Hull
Business Intern
Granville Biomedical Inc.
Genesis Centre (HQ)
100 Signal Hill Road, Suite #0100
St. John's, NL A1A 1B3
Volta Labs
1505 Barrington Street, Suite #100
Halifax, NS B3J 3K5
Our Supporters
Our Testimonials
Planned Parenthood NL
Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador received the Venus model in early 2022. This model has drastically improved sexual health education in both virtual and in-person settings. Further, Venus is great for making demonstration videos that help younger folks learn about tampons, menstrual cups, and pap testing. Along with this, Venus allows participants to understand anatomy at a deeper level and enables people to feel empowered in their healthcare decisions. Thanks, Granville Biomedical!
Jaclyn Seebach, PT
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
I adore my Venus model from Granville Biomedical! I use it on a daily basis to provide a more realistic visual for patients struggling with vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, vaginismus, painful intercourse, and more. I couldn't do without it to teach perineal massage to moms-to-be so they are more confident in their upcoming birth. I HIGHLY recommend this as a staple education tool for all pelvic health educators.
Angelique Montano-Bresolin
Pelvic Physiotherapist
The Venus vulva model makes teaching so easy! Thanks Granville Biomedical for creating it!
Victoria B.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
I ordered Granville’s Venus model for my Physiotherapy practice, and when it arrived, my daughter asked how to insert a tampon. After using Venus to demonstrate the process, and having her practice with the model as well, she successfully used a tampon on the first try! Thank you for creating these multipurpose models as well as representing different skin tones.
Serena Haines
Sexual Health Educator
This product is the main event at my shows and clients just adore how easy it is for me to explain their anatomy with it. I’ve taught young women to insert tampons and clean themselves and 40-year old women how to become orgasmic! I’ve also taught men all the sex-ed they wish they knew for partnered pleasure. I can’t love this enough!!!
Markham Pelvic Health
Love these vulvar models! One of the best teaching tools for perineal stretching!
Kelsey Drew
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Granville Biomedical’s attention to detail with respect to anatomical accuracy and quality is unmatched. The pelvic health model is a staple in my practice and has been an incredible asset in terms of technique demonstration and client education/engagement. If you are a women's health practitioner or educator, I strongly recommend adding one of Granville Biomedical's products to your toolbox!
Omotara Johnson
Founder, Freedom Tree
Our team used various anatomical models designed by Granville Biomedical during our recent educational program implementation in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The models provided an incredible tool for teaching, learning and collaboration. They also enabled our team to deliver quality education within our outreach program.
Robert Orr
President + CEO, Life360 Innovations
Granville Biomedical designed a custom anatomical model that allowed our incontinence specialists to simulate product use, which eased patient anxiety and improved training outcomes. We currently use the models in all of our clinic partner locations, which is a key training demonstration tool that has resulted in improved product uptake.
Anjelica Abarra
Co-Founder, Alt Med Creative Inc.
Christine and Granville Biomedical have been instrumental in helping expand Alt Med Creative's patient education offering. Christine's ideas are fresh and innovative, which have proven to be very valuable to our company. In collaboration with Christine's team, healthcare providers who wish to work with Alt Med Creative will now have access to their simulation solutions that are designed to improve patient retention and education.
Nicole Ranger
VP Engineering, Life360 Innovations
The custom anatomical models that Granville Biomedical designed exceeded our expectations in terms of quality, functionality, and accuracy. The models provide advanced patient education, instilling confidence in product use resulting in an improved quality of life.