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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.

EXPLORE THE SCHEDULE

You want more than wellness trends—you want tools that truly support your body and mind. 

That’s exactly what we’re here for.
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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.

Featured Classes
Karma Class Yoga
Oct 22
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.

3 Overlooked Causes of Weight-Loss Resistance in Women Over 40 [Webinar]
Oct 29
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.

KW Community Cleanse | Nov 3-12
Nov 3
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.

The Gut Renewal Blueprint: A Systems + Circadian Approach to Digestive Repair [Webinar]
Nov 12
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.

Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Nov 20
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
Dec 11
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.

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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.

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3 Overlooked Causes of Weight Loss Resistance for Women Over 40
Sep
25
Menopause

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.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

UPCOMING WEBINARS

October 29

7:00 pm · Virtual Webinar
Topic: Weight Loss Resistance After 40
Led by: Gloria Vaughan, FMHC

3 Overlooked Causes of Weight Loss Resistance

In this webinar, Functional Medicine Health Coach Gloria Vaughan breaks down what’s really behind stubborn weight gain in midlife, and what actually works.

You’ll learn:

→ Why your body’s changing (and how to work with it)
→ The simple shifts that helped Gloria lose 30+ pounds post-menopause
→ How to support long-term weight loss, naturally

REGISTER →

November 12

4:30 pm · Virtual Webinar
Topic: Gut Renewal Blueprint
Led by: Dr. Ben Snider, ND

The Gut Renewal Blueprint: A Systems + Circadian Approach to Digestive Repair

Digestive health is deeply influenced by rhythm—when you eat, sleep, move, and get light exposure all shape how your gut functions. Join Dr. Ben for a practical, science-based webinar on how circadian timing and structured daily habits can reduce bloating, reflux, and IBS-type symptoms while rebuilding long-term digestive resilience.

Learn how to:

→ The connection between circadian timing, motility, bile flow, and inflammation
→ The seven SELF-LED pillars and their role in gut repair
→ Simple strategies to restore digestive balance and long-term resilience

REGISTER →

7:00 pm · Virtual Webinar
Topic: Fertility Foundations
Led by: Dr. Leizl Yance, ND and Roberta Hayes, FMHC

November 26

Fertility Foundations: Your Cycle & Your Reproductive Health

Planning to start a family—or finding it harder than expected? Join Dr. Leizl Yance, Naturopathic Doctor, and Roberta Hayes, Functional Medicine Health Coach, for a supportive, eye-opening webinar on how your menstrual cycle can guide your fertility journey.

Learn how to:

→ Spot hormonal imbalances early
→ Optimise ovulation
→ Support your body naturally for healthy conception

COMING SOON

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Not at all. Our community space is open to everyone and you don’t need to be a patient to participate.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes. If you can’t make it, just email community@fmuptown.com and we’ll help transfer your spot to a friend.

  • 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.