About Dodjivi

What does Dodjivi mean and how on Earth do you say it?! Pronounced as doe-(d)jee-vee; the name Dodjivi holds significant meaning. My name is Komlanvi Dodji Dodjro, I am a native of the small but mighty country, Togo in West Africa. In my mother tongue, Ewe, the word Dodji means courage, fortitude, hope, and perseverance. Vi means to start small. They say that one who moves a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones, or as the French say “petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid”. We truly believe in having faith in the small steps, and in living a life of perseverance and courage. Courage to make the necessary choices for a fruitful and holistic lifestyle. Our journey began in 2013. My spouse, Claudine, and I are salsa dance teachers in Quebec; it’s certainly a way to warm up the Canadian winters. Dodjivi came to life as a by-product of my love for Claudine and our journey towards health together. After sustaining multiple injuries and health complications, dancing became difficult for Claudine. As her pain and sleepless nights continued, I knew I had to do something, so paso a paso, I searched tirelessly for a solution. Through extensive research, I dove heart-first into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where I learned about the remedial properties of Ganoderma Reishi and other healing adaptogens. The solution dawned on me, just as the sunrise, and I was beginning to feel the warmth of hope in a new day. Read their story