Gut Feeling Demystifying the Gut-Mind Connection

Step away from the pace of life and reconnect with your body through calm, practical gut mind support. Led by Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) and a Life Coach. Beginner friendly. Limited seating.

If you’ve been feeling stressed, bloated, tired, or out of rhythm, this day is designed to help you reset.

Step away from the pace of everyday life and join us for a supportive, small group experience that blends light education, guided practices, and meaningful reflection.

• Nervous system regulation practices (breath, stillness, grounding)
• Gentle movement designed to support calm and digestion
• Practical gut mind education you can apply immediately
• Mindful eating coaching + a gut supportive lunch
• Time for reflection, journaling, and Q&A
• Experiential demo stations (small group rotations)

This retreat is beginner friendly and supportive. Come as you are.
You’ll love it if you want practical tools for stress, digestion, energy, sleep, and overall balance.

• A simple nervous system reset routine you can repeat at home
• Clear next step habits for gut mind support (food + daily rhythm)
• A grounded, refreshed feeling — and a plan you can actually follow

• Dr. Michael Rahman, PhD, ND
• Dr. Banafsheh Kazerani, ND
• Dr. Ana Nozari, BSc, ND
• Dr. Audrey Sasson, BSc, ND
• David Ensuncho, Life Coach ICF

591 Sheppard Ave East (Ground Floor), Toronto, ON
Bayview Village neighbourhood

No prior experience necessary
Come as you are—leave feeling grounded and refreshed
Limited seating to preserve a calm, supportive experience.

Important note: This event is for general wellness education and does not provide medical diagnosis or individualized treatment.

Highlights (what the day may include)

• Guided moments of stillness, breath, and nervous system regulation practices
• Gentle movement designed to support calm and digestion
• A nourishing, gut-supportive lunch shared mindfully
• Clear, practical education on the gut–mind connection
• Reflection on habits that influence stress and balance (including technology use)
• Energy field readings
• Time for integration, journaling, and Q&A

What to know

· Format: Small-group, supportive, and interactive (not a medical appointment)

· What to bring: Water bottle, a notebook/journal, comfortable layers

· Dietary needs: Please indicate any dietary restrictions during registration

Driving Directions

• If coming from Hwy 401: take Bayview Ave south, then turn left (east) onto Sheppard Ave East toward the building.
• From anywhere else: set your GPS to “591 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto, ON.”

TTC Public Transit - Conveniently located
Subway

• Bayview Station (Line 4 – Sheppard) is the closest subway stop and is a short walk away.

Bus

• TTC stops are located on Sheppard Ave East near Rean Dr, served by 85 / 385 Sheppard East routes.

Note: Bayview Station does not have a dedicated TTC commuter parking lot.

Info: Arrival + refreshments, introductions, intention setting, gentle opening circle

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Info: Breathwork + meditation, reflection, closing circle

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

591 Sheppard Ave E, 591 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

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