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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
3 Root Causes of Pain Your Doctor Isn’t Talking About [Webinar]
Dec 10
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.

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.

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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Fertility Foundations: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Reproductive Health [Webinar]
Nov
26

Fertility Foundations: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Reproductive Health [Webinar]

  • Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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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]

  • Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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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]

  • Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Karma Class Yoga
Oct
22
Karma Class

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.

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Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach
Oct
16

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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Fertility Foundations: What Your Cycle Says About Your Reproductive Health
Oct
1

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.

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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

November 26

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3 Root Causes of Pain Your Doctor Isn’t Talking About

If you’re living with chronic pain, you already know how exhausting it is to try physio, medications, or lifestyle changes and still feel stuck. In this training, Dr. Ben breaks down the overlooked root causes that conventional care rarely investigates and shows you what might finally shift your pain in a meaningful way.

You’ll Learn About:

➝ The deeper drivers that keep pain signals “switched on”
➝ Why standard tests often miss what’s really going on
➝ Practical steps you can start using to support healing and reduce pain

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

December 10

4:30 pm · Virtual Webinar
Topic: Beyond Pain Program Webinar
Led by: Dr. Ben Snider, ND

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

REGISTER →

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.