Classes + events that help you move, learn, connect.
Whether it’s an educational webinar led by our practitioners, a movement class, or a guided breathwork session, FMU classes are designed to give you tools you can use and a community to grow with.
You want more than wellness trends—you want tools that truly support your body and mind.
That’s exactly what we’re here for.Upcoming classes.
Browse our upcoming classes and see what resonates. Our community space is always growing with workshops and gatherings designed to support your health and wellbeing.
We Believe Lasting Health is Built in Community
Our classes are perfect for you if…✓ You’re looking for ways to regulate your nervous system in a supportive environment.
✓ You want simple, effective practices to help your body feel calmer and more resilient.
✓ You’re tired of conflicting advice and want health information you can actually trust.
✓ You know your body feels better when you move, breathe, and make space for recovery.
✓ You’re craving a circle of people who get it and a community that lifts you up.
[In-Person Workshop] GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: A Metabolic Perspective
Join Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND for an in-person workshop exploring how GLP-1 medications work in the body, who may benefit, and how they fit into long-term metabolic health. This session offers a clear, physiology-based perspective to support informed decision-making around weight loss and metabolic health.
Release Stubborn Weight & Feel Like Yourself Again After 40 [Webinar]
Weight loss after 40 often feels frustrating, even when you’re doing all the “right” things.
In this free live masterclass, Functional Medicine Health Coach Gloria Vaughan reveals the hidden metabolic and hormonal shifts that make weight loss harder in midlife — and what you can do to support your body so it finally starts letting go of stubborn weight.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach. This guided small-group experience invites you to slow down, practice real listening, and explore meaningful conversation in a welcoming community setting. Over two hours, you’ll discover how presence, curiosity, and honest dialogue can create surprisingly deep connection.
Hidden Fertility Disruptors in Your Home & Everyday Products w/ Dr. Leizl Yance, ND
Hidden hormone disruptors are more common than most people realize.
In this live workshop, Dr. Leizl ND will explain how everyday chemicals in our homes, food, and personal care products can affect fertility and hormone health, and what you can realistically do about it.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach. This guided small-group experience invites you to slow down, practice real listening, and explore meaningful conversation in a welcoming community setting. Over two hours, you’ll discover how presence, curiosity, and honest dialogue can create surprisingly deep connection.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach. This guided small-group experience invites you to slow down, practice real listening, and explore meaningful conversation in a welcoming community setting. Over two hours, you’ll discover how presence, curiosity, and honest dialogue can create surprisingly deep connection.
GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: A Metabolic Perspective [Webinar]
Join Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND for a free live webinar exploring the role of GLP-1 medications in weight loss through a metabolic and lifestyle-based lens. This educational session will break down how GLP-1 medications work in the body, who may benefit, where caution is warranted, and how they compare with lifestyle-based approaches to long-term metabolic health. The focus is on physiology, context, and informed decision-making, not trends or quick fixes.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.
3 Overlooked Causes of Weight-Loss Resistance in Women Over 40 [Webinar]
Weight loss after 40 isn’t about discipline or trying harder — it’s about understanding how the body changes over time.
In this live masterclass, Functional Medicine Health Coach Gloria Vaughan explains the key drivers of weight-loss resistance in women over 40 and outlines a more supportive, whole-body approach to weight health that meets you where you are now.
GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: A Metabolic Perspective [Webinar]
Join Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND for a free live webinar exploring the role of GLP-1 medications in weight loss through a metabolic and lifestyle-based lens. This educational session will break down how GLP-1 medications work in the body, who may benefit, where caution is warranted, and how they compare with lifestyle-based approaches to long-term metabolic health. The focus is on physiology, context, and informed decision-making, not trends or quick fixes.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.
3 Root Causes of Pain Your Doctor Isn’t Talking About [Webinar]
If you’ve tried multiple treatments and still don’t have answers for your pain, this webinar is for you. Join Dr. Ben Snider, ND to learn the 3 overlooked root causes of chronic pain and what you can do right now to finally move toward real, lasting relief.
Fertility Foundations: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Reproductive Health [Webinar]
Learn how to prepare your body for conception through a functional medicine lens. In this live webinar, Dr. Leizl Yance, ND, and Functional Medicine Health Coach Roberta Hayes share how your cycle reflects fertility, hormone balance, and overall wellbeing and what to focus on before trying to conceive.
The Gut Renewal Blueprint: A Systems + Circadian Approach to Digestive Repair [Webinar]
Join Dr. Ben Snider, ND for a free live webinar that reframes digestive repair through a systems and circadian lens. You’ll learn how timing, light exposure, and structured daily habits influence motility, bile flow, and inflammation—and why food alone often isn’t the full answer. Dr. Ben will share a clear, evidence-based framework you can start applying right away to reduce symptoms and support long-term gut health.
KW Community Cleanse | Nov 3-12
The KW Community Cleanse is a 10-day guided program hosted by the FMU team to help you reset digestion, energy, and focus through structured daily support and functional medicine principles.
3 Overlooked Causes of Weight-Loss Resistance in Women Over 40 [Webinar]
You’re eating well and moving your body, yet the scale won’t budge… Join Functional Medicine Coach Gloria Vaughan for a virtual masterclass revealing the three real reasons women over 40 struggle to lose weight—and how to reset your metabolism without diets, extremes, or burnout. Proceeds support Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
Karma Class Yoga
Join us in FMU’s Community Space for an all-levels yoga practice. Guided by Christine Polak, this pay-what-you-can class teaches the essentials of yoga to support functional movement, reduce stress, and improve focus. Proceeds support OneRoof Youth Services, helping provide shelter, meals, and programs for youth in the Waterloo Region.
Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.
Fertility Foundations: What Your Cycle Says About Your Reproductive Health
Your menstrual cycle is more than a monthly rhythm, it’s a powerful window into your reproductive health. Join Dr. Leizl Yance, ND and Roberta Hayes, FMHC for an intimate workshop that will help you understand what your cycle is telling you about fertility, hormones, and overall wellbeing. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy now or simply want to support your reproductive health for the future, you’ll walk away with practical tools and deeper clarity.
3 Overlooked Causes of Weight Loss Resistance for Women Over 40
Weight loss after 40 isn’t about more willpower or stricter diets, it’s about understanding what’s really happening inside your body. In this masterclass, Functional Medicine Coach Gloria Vaughan will uncover the three most overlooked causes of weight loss resistance in women over 40, and share the simple, natural shifts that helped her lose over 30 pounds post-menopause and keep it off for 7 years.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Sat. March 28 · 1:00 PM
Fiddleheads Health & Nutrition
Bruce Street, Kitchener
$10 Donation
GLP-1 & Weight-Loss
In this in-person workshop, Dr. Rakic will walk through how GLP-1 medications work in the body, who may benefit, where caution is warranted, and how these medications compare with lifestyle-based approaches for long-term metabolic health.
You Will Learn:
• How GLP-1 medications work beyond appetite and weight loss
• What GLP-1 means for blood sugar regulation, metabolism, muscle, and gut health
• Who may benefit from GLP-1 medications — and when caution is important
• How GLP-1 fits alongside nutrition and lifestyle approaches for metabolic health
Weight Loss for
Women Over 40
Wed. April 8 · 6:30 PM
Virtual on Zoom
Free Registration
Many women notice that weight becomes harder to lose after 40, even with healthy habits. In this live webinar, Gloria will explain why metabolism often shifts in midlife and what actually helps women release stubborn weight while improving energy, mood, and overall metabolic health.
You Will Learn:
• The three most common reasons women struggle with weight loss after 40
• Why traditional dieting and exercising more often backfires for metabolism
• How hormones, stress, and inflammation contribute to belly fat and cravings
• Practical strategies for sustainable weight loss, steady energy, and better sleep
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Not at all. Our community space is open to everyone and you don’t need to be a patient to participate.
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Parking options vary depending on the date and time of your class:
Monday to Friday: Partial access to the FMU parking lot + street or Uptown city lot parking.
Wednesday & Thursday evenings: Pierce Family Vision spots are available after 7 pm. All other spots open after 6 pm.
Weekends: Full access to the FMU parking lot.
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Here’s what to expect when you join us:
Entrance: Head straight downstairs when you arrive to avoid congestion in the breezeway.
Footwear: Outdoor shoes aren’t permitted in the community space. Please remove them at the bottom of the stairs and use the shoe rack. (Indoor slip-on sandals are available if you need them.)
Washrooms: Washrooms are located on the lower level, adjacent to the community space.
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All class registration sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend after purchasing, please contact us at community@fmuptown.com to transfer your registration to a friend who can attend in your place.
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Yes. If you can’t make it, just email community@fmuptown.com and we’ll help transfer your spot to a friend.
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Yes! We love partnering with facilitators who align with our mission. Email us at community@fmuptown.com with a short description of your class, workshop, or event idea.