Functional Medicine Group Classes
BC Health Care (MSP) Covered
Dr Botros has organized 3 series of online Functional Medicine group classes accessible to anyone with an appropriate medical condition and BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage - at no cost! It is her belief that the Functional Medicine approach to nutrition, movement, and mindfulness are foundational for everyone to achieve the highest quality of life, and lowest burden of disease. Each topic (Nutrition, Movement, and Mindfulness) has a 6-week series that will regularly repeat, for which the schedule can be found below. By attending these series you will learn how to relax mentally and physically, increase joy, decrease anxiety, improve digestion and nutrition, and be more comfortable in your own body! See class descriptions below for more information
Class Descriptions
Functional Movement Series
6 week progressive series designed to improve physical function and mobility through mindful movement, somatic experience, and attention to strength and flexibility. Drawing from multiple modalities (trauma sensitive yoga, osteofit, pelvic floor rehab, and somatic therapy) Brenna Jacobson leads us through a practice that includes but is not limited to: basic movements (integration of shoulders, hips, legs and feet), breath work, extension/release techniques, maintenance of bone health, exploration of functional movements, and visualization/mindfulness exercises. Together these practices will help you to increase relaxation, mobility, and quality of life. This is not an "exercise" class but rather a mindful movement experience. You are encouraged to sign up for the entire 6 weeks for maximum benefit as the classes are progressive. Movements can be modified for any physical limitations. This class is appropriate for those of all abilities. Covered by MSP for those with a medical indication eg) chronic pain, balance problems, anxiety, depression, physical immobility/restriction, insomnia etc.
6 week progressive series designed to improve physical function and mobility through mindful movement, somatic experience, and attention to strength and flexibility. Drawing from multiple modalities (trauma sensitive yoga, osteofit, pelvic floor rehab, and somatic therapy) Brenna Jacobson leads us through a practice that includes but is not limited to: basic movements (integration of shoulders, hips, legs and feet), breath work, extension/release techniques, maintenance of bone health, exploration of functional movements, and visualization/mindfulness exercises. Together these practices will help you to increase relaxation, mobility, and quality of life. This is not an "exercise" class but rather a mindful movement experience. You are encouraged to sign up for the entire 6 weeks for maximum benefit as the classes are progressive. Movements can be modified for any physical limitations. This class is appropriate for those of all abilities. Covered by MSP for those with a medical indication eg) chronic pain, balance problems, anxiety, depression, physical immobility/restriction, insomnia etc.
Functional Mindfulness Series
MSP covered series led by Dr Botros +/- honoured guest . Each class will include an educational component and a practical component designed to integrate knowledge through experience, often in the form of guided meditations, breath-work, or other mindful practices. You will learn about positive psychology, mindfulness based cognitive behavioural therapy, flow state psychology, heart rate variability, brain waves, altered states of consciousness, and eastern medicine philosophy. Classes are designed to help you learn how to lower the physiologic burden of stress in your mind and body while increasing resiliency. This can help you find ease in your experience of pain, and/or better manage anxiety/depression/stress. Whether you are surviving or thriving, these mindful practices will improve your quality of life and assist you on your journey towards becoming your best self. The series is progressive and so you are encouraged to sign up for each class in the series. These are covered by MSP for those with a medical indication eg) anxiety, depression, chronic pain, attention deficit disorder, chronic respiratory issues (COPD/asthma), insomnia etc.
Online Meditation Sessions
Online mediation Sessions are one-time sessions led by Dr Botros and/or honoured guest for 90 minutes These are covered by MSP for those with a medical indication eg) anxiety, depression, chronic pain, attention deficit disorder, chronic respiratory issues (COPD/asthma), insomnia etc.
Functional Nutrition Series
6 week progressive series held by Dr Botros and Nutritionist Steve Fazzari. Classes will be an interactive educational series that focuses on different topics weekly. Knowing what to eat (or what NOT to eat), and how food affects us, has become a confusing topic in modern society. Let us clarify the mystery around diet and teach you what the latest up to date research is showing. We want to empower you to take control of your digestive and nutritional health. Topics included will be digestion/absorption, intestinal permeability, gut microbiota/dysbiosis, inflammation and immune activity in the GI tract, and macro/micronutrients. The series is progressive and so you are encouraged to sign up for each class in the series. Covered by MSP for those with a medical indication eg) abdominal pain/bloating, celiac disease, chronic pain, IBS, chronic constipation, functional dyspepsia, GERD etc.
HOW TO ATTEND
These virtual group sessions are covered by MSP, and NO charges will be applied to you.
To book online visit: Euphoria Natural Health and pick the appropriate class you want to attend.
You will be sent a confirmation email after booking that contains an intake form to fill out.
IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INTAKE FORM.
Once this is confirmed a ZOOM link will be delivered to you ONE HOUR before the class time.
You can have access to it via smart phone or computer.
Instructions on the Day of your appointment:
1. ***Since this is MSP-covered, please sign in the zoom app with your CareCard NAME****
2. Be advised that you won't be able to join the group after 10 minutes of the beginning of the session.
3. Some sessions may have web links to handouts or workbooks.
To book online visit: Euphoria Natural Health and pick the appropriate class you want to attend.
You will be sent a confirmation email after booking that contains an intake form to fill out.
IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INTAKE FORM.
Once this is confirmed a ZOOM link will be delivered to you ONE HOUR before the class time.
You can have access to it via smart phone or computer.
Instructions on the Day of your appointment:
1. ***Since this is MSP-covered, please sign in the zoom app with your CareCard NAME****
2. Be advised that you won't be able to join the group after 10 minutes of the beginning of the session.
3. Some sessions may have web links to handouts or workbooks.
Privacy
Patient confidentiality is always a top priority for the Peak Flow Medicine team and Euphoria Natural Health.
With the rapid expansion of our virtual services, updates on the confidentiality and information privacy policies are available here.
With the rapid expansion of our virtual services, updates on the confidentiality and information privacy policies are available here.
