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Functional Medicine Uptown is a true collaboration of East meets West empowering you to take greater agency for your health.

02/23/2026

I see women every week who are eating well, exercising, trying the things that used to work… and feeling frustrated when nothing shifts.

GLP-1 medications are getting a lot of attention right now. Some women feel hopeful, some feel hesitant, many feel confused.

This workshop is to help you make an informed decision.

We’ll talk about what these medications actually do in the body, what happens to muscle and metabolism, and where lifestyle medicine matters long term.

We’re live at 4:30 pm on Wednesday Feb 25. We will send the recording to those who register.

If this has been on your mind, please bring your questions and join the conversation.

🔗 Link in bio

Topics covered: GLP-1 medications, weight loss after 40, muscle preservation, menopause metabolism.

02/21/2026

Consistency over perfection is crucial because it fosters sustainable, long-term progress, whereas the pursuit of perfection often leads to paralysis, burnout, and quitting.

As Winston Churchill noted, “Perfection is the enemy of progress.” Embracing consistency allows you to accept imperfections as part of the journey, making the process more enjoyable and leading to greater success in the long run.

No matter which health habits you are working on, staying consistent builds lasting habits. Here are 10 tips to be consistent:

* Regularly assess your priorities
* Make it a part of your regular routine
* Learn from who things go wrong
* Stay flexible to change
* Don’t be hard on yourself
* Tackle the task when you’re in the right mindset
* Check in frequently with how you’re feeling
* Do a little bit each day no matter how small
* If it goes wrong, start again tomorrow
* Find joy in the process

Share your best consistency tips with us below!

02/19/2026

The conversation on GLP-1 has become mainstream.

There’s a lot of marketing and a lot of promise.

And while these medications can be helpful tools for the right person, the bigger questions matter:

• What happens to your metabolism long term?
• How does it compare to lifestyle medicine?
• What happens when you stop?
• Who is it actually appropriate for?

Before deciding whether it belongs in your plan, it’s important to understand the full picture.

Join me February 25 at 4:30 pm ET for a live online conversation.
If you can’t attend live, register anyway and you’ll receive the recording.

🔗 Link in bio

02/15/2026

After our last workshop, it was clear this topic requires nuance. Not hype, not fear, not oversimplified answers.

If you’re considering GLP-1s, here’s what actually matters:

• What is it doing to your metabolism beyond appetite suppression?
• What happens to muscle, hormones, gut health, and long-term metabolic resilience?
• How do you decide confidently without feeling pressured either way?

Dr. K has spent the last decade working with weight loss resistance, especially in women 40+. This workshop is not pro or anti medication. It’s about informed decisions rooted in physiology.

If you’ve been curious to learn more, join the webinar on Wed. February 25 or register to receive the recording.

Register through the link in bio.

Comment “GLP” and we’ll send you the details directly.

02/09/2026

Bodyglow is a gentle, guided reset designed to help you restore energy, balance hormones, and feel radiant from the inside out - without restriction or overwhelm.

What we’ve seen in real outcomes:
• Improved body composition, not just weight loss
• Increased or preserved muscle mass
• Reduced visceral fat
• Improved fasting insulin and blood sugar- within 6 weeks
• Lower inflammatory markers
• Better sleep, energy and mood
• Their GLOW is back!
• Renewed confidence, freedom and enthusiasm for life

The Bodyglow Program helps you reconnect with your body through nourishment, not deprivation. It’s a functional, holistic approach to help you feel steady, clear and energized again.

For a free consultation to see if Bodyglow is the right fit for you, book here:

https://app.outsmartemr.com/online-booking/1029

01/26/2026

The Vagus Nerve is the primary parasympathetic nerve to the body. It connects the brain to the heart, lungs, gut, immune system and inflammation pathways.
Over 80% of its fibres send information from the body to the brain, not the other way around.
This is your rest, repair and regulate system.
Under active vagus nerve symptoms include chronic anxiety, poor stress tolerance, digestive issues, shallow breathing, poor sleep, cold hands and feet, emotional reactivity or shutdown, and low heart rate variability.
This is not a mindset issue, it’s a neurophysiological issue.
Activate the vagus nerve with slow nasal breathing, humming or singing, cold exposure to the face, gargling, meditation, slow rhythmic movement and gentle diaphragm work.

01/20/2026

You don’t have to be “for” or “against” medication to ask better questions about your health. Lifestyle medicine still matters. Nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress support are foundational. Always.

And for some people, GLP-1 can also be part of the picture.

In this live webinar, Dr. K will walk through how GLP-1 works, who it may support, where it can fall short, and how it compares with lifestyle-based care.

🗓 Wednesday, Jan 21
⏰ 4:30 pm ET
📍 Live only. There will be no recording.

Final reminder to register. Link in bio.

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01/16/2026

This Wednesday, Dr. K is hosting a live conversation for anyone feeling stuck with weight loss and hearing more and more about GLP-1.

This will be a clinical, grounded discussion that moves past polarized opinions and focuses on context, physiology, and informed decision-making.

This is a live webinar and will not be recorded.

If you’ve been curious about GLP-1, this is the space to explore it thoughtfully.

🔗 Join Dr. K Wed. January 21: https://functional-medicine-uptown.mykajabi.com/weightloss-webinar

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01/11/2026

Is GLP-1 a miracle drug, or is that the wrong question?

The conversation around GLP-1 has become increasingly polarized. On one side, it’s framed as a quick fix. On the other, it’s dismissed outright.

The reality is more nuanced.

In this live webinar, Dr. K will walk through:
• who GLP-1 may be appropriate for
• when caution is warranted
• how lifestyle medicine remains foundational
• and how to think through your options with clarity, not pressure

Join us Wednesday, January 21 at 4:30 pm ET
Live on Zoom (no recording)

🔗 TO REGISTER: https://functional-medicine-uptown.mykajabi.com/weightloss-webinar

07/08/2025

Low mood. Irritability. Brain fog. Trouble focusing.
These are real symptoms of hormonal change in perimenopause and menopause – and there are ways to support your brain through them.

Join us for an in-person workshop with Dr. Tina Sestan, ND focused on mental health and mood in the menopause transition. You’ll learn:

• How hormone shifts affect mood, memory & mental clarity
• Tools for stress and nervous system regulation
• Nutrition and therapies that support emotional wellbeing
• What labs can reveal what’s going on beneath the surface

Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 PM
In-Person at Functional Medicine Uptown, Uptown Waterloo
Proceeds support Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

💛 Limited seating — register here: https://functional-medicine-uptown.mykajabi.com/offers/yoFFU7qy/checkout?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLaBDNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1gD4jXc6NR3zdFNmpu1x9S1xmtpxhcW6wmD1V-jtPbZdfPK5msVjai7OqpC_aem_wJBgY20ZRr6xodD_4FEmpA

06/26/2025

Authentic connection is powerful medicine.

Have you attended an Authentic Relating session?

This immersive evening invites you to slow down, connect in real time with others, and be seen—just as you are—in a supportive, facilitated group setting.

🕕 Friday, July 4 | 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 109 Erb St. W, Uptown Waterloo
💛 Pay-What-You-Can

Spots are limited.

👉 SAVE YOUR SPOT: https://functional-medicine-uptown.mykajabi.com/offers/hnQSTrM3/checkout

06/12/2025

REGISTER HERE: https://functional-medicine-uptown.mykajabi.com/offers/KcTaLzGm/checkout

Thinking about starting a family—or struggling to get there?

Your menstrual cycle holds important clues about your fertility, and understanding your cycle can make all the difference 🌿

Join Dr. Leizl Yance, ND for a supportive in-person workshop that breaks down how to identify hormonal imbalances, support ovulation, and create the conditions for healthy conception—naturally.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 24
📍 Functional Medicine Uptown, Waterloo
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
🎟 $10 | 100% of proceeds go to , supporting young mothers and mothers to-be in our community

You’ll learn:
• How to know if your cycle is working for or against your fertility
• Key lifestyle shifts to support ovulation and hormone balance
• The link between stress, gut health, and your cycle
• Natural options for testing and support

✨ Open to anyone planning to conceive in the near future.

REGISTER HERE: https://functional-medicine-uptown.mykajabi.com/offers/KcTaLzGm/checkout

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