INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN 35+
June 13 from 9:00 AM –1:00 PM
Why Your Body Isn't responding & How to Work With It
Connect the dots between your gut, hormones, and metabolism - so you can understand what’s happening in your body and create the conditions for long-term, sustainable results.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
A Smarter Approach - From Both Sides of the Equation
This workshop brings together how you train and how you support your body through nutrition - so they can actually work together.
Led by Alex, owner of Juniper Nutrition and a nutritionist specializing in genetic nutrition, and Natalie, owner of Project Arete and expert strength coach, you’ll learn how to take a more informed, personalized approach that works for your body.
What you'll walk away with
This is about understanding your body in a way that leads to real “aha” moments - and knowing what to do next.
How gut health, hormones, and stress are connected: Learn how these systems influence your energy, digestion, recovery, and body composition.
Why results feel slower now: Understand what’s changing in your body - and why what used to work doesn’t work the same way anymore.
Your own patterns (the “aha” moments): Start connecting your day-to-day symptoms - Like low energy, bloating, or plateaus - to what’s happening internally.
How to support your body more effectively: Learn how nutrition and training work together through the Metabolic Response Framework - so you can support your body based on where it’s at now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect during the workshop?
Before the workshop, you’ll complete a short intake form and a 7-day body awareness journal so we can start identifying patterns related to your energy, digestion, stress, recovery, and metabolism.
The workshop will be broken into two parts (with breaks for yummy treats and specialty teas, and connection):
— In Part 1, we’ll dive into the connection between gut health, hormones, stress, and metabolic health - creating awareness of what may be happening in your body. You’ll also complete a guided self-assessment to help connect what you’re learning to your own experience.
— In Part 2, we’ll build on the insights from your journal and introduce the Metabolic Response Framework, helping you understand how your internal environment, nutrition, and training all work together - so you can take a more informed, personalized approach to supporting your body and start to see more consistent results.
Where and when is this workshop?
This is an in-person workshop hosted at Project Arete Gym (116 Gourlay Ln, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0).
Sessions will take place on Saturday 13 from 9:00 AM –1:00 PM.
Weather permitting, the workshop will be held in a beautiful setting, with a light brunch and specialty teas - each selected for their unique health benefits - so you can relax, connect, and fully enjoy the experience.
What will I get out of the workshop?
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how your gut, metabolism, and overall body systems are connected - and how that’s influencing how you feel day to day.
Through guided exercises and your pre-workshop journal, you’ll start connecting the dots between your energy, digestion, stress, and results - leading to those moments where things finally start to make sense.
You’ll also receive a workbook with a self-assessment and take-home exercises to help you continue building awareness and identifying your own patterns.
During the second half of the session, we'll introduce the Metabolic Response Framework - so you can take a more informed, personalized approach to supporting your body and start to see more consistent results.
Is this workshop for me?
If you’re a woman in your 30s, 40s, or beyond and feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to - or something just feels off - this is for you.Whether you’re already working out and trying to eat well, or simply want to better understand the connection between your gut, hormones, and metabolism, you’ll walk away with a clearer, more effective approach.
What makes this different from other wellness workshops?
Most workshops focus on either nutrition or training. This workshop brings both together - while also looking at your body through a systems-based lens - so you can understand how it actually responds as a whole. That’s often the missing piece when results feel inconsistent or slower than expected.
Will you be talking about gut health and hormones like perimenopause or menopause?
Yes! While we’ll primarily be diving into the connection between gut health and metabolism, we’ll also cover how hormonal shifts - like those in perimenopause and menopause - impact your energy, recovery, and body composition, and how to support your body through these changes in a practical way.
Do I need a background in fitness or nutrition?
Not at all. Everything is explained clearly and simply, so whether you’re just getting started or already consistent, you’ll be able to apply what you learn right away.
Will this be relevant if I’m already working out regularly?
Yes - especially. Many women at this stage are already putting in the effort, but their body is responding differently. This workshop helps you understand why - and how to adjust so your efforts actually translate into results.
Is it focused on weight loss?
The focus is on helping your body function and respond better - improving energy, recovery, AND body composition. For many women, that naturally leads to more sustainable fat loss without needing extreme approaches.
Will there be anything I can apply right away?
Yes. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your own patterns and simple ways to start supporting your body more effectively right away.
Will there be an opportunity to work with you after?
Yes. If you’re interested in going deeper, we’ll share how you can continue working with us - the workshop itself is designed to be valuable on its own.
Are there a limited number of spots?
Yes - there are 20 spots available to keep the experience interactive and personal.
Spots are limited, and once they’re filled, registration will close. We do expect spots to fill quickly.
Testimonials
Project Arete has truly been a game changer for me. The workouts, the community, and the energy are next level. Natalie is incredible - she meets you exactly where you are, but somehow still knows how to push you to your best. I feel stronger, more confident, and genuinely look forward to every session. Couldn’t recommend this gym enough!
Jen S
Amazing! Astonishing! Incredible! Extraordinary! Marvelous! Alex at Juniper Nutrition is all this & more but no one is going to read on & on, so I HIGHLY recommend you just get yourself booked in to work with her. Program to program, fads, quick fixes, pills, injections, Iridology, gyms, diets & herbal medicines, and teas didn't come CLOSE to where Alex, in 6 weeks, got me. I am forever indebted to her & her patience, genuine care & attention to detail.
Jessica B
Workshop Location:
116 Gourlay Ln, Ottawa, ON