The Gut - Brain Connection

Tuesday, March 24th: 10:15am-11:45am 
Marshall House
1301 Officer's Row Vancouver, 98660

Heal the Gut. Protect the Brain.

What if anxiety, brain fog, low mood, and even long-term cognitive decline weren’t just “in your head”…
but rooted in your gut?

In this powerful and eye-opening class, we’ll explore:

• Why “leaky gut = leaky brain”
  • How gut inflammation drives anxiety and depression
  • The microbiome’s role in neurotransmitters like serotonin & GABA
  • The connection between gut health and long-term brain preservation
  • Simple food and lifestyle shifts to protect your brain for decades to come

Your brain doesn’t exist in isolation.
It is deeply connected to your digestion, immune system, and daily food choices.

This class blends functional nutrition science with practical, chef-inspired strategies so you can:

Calm inflammation
Support your nervous system
Strengthen your microbiome
Build cognitive resilience for longevity

If you care about clear thinking, emotional steadiness, and protecting your brain as you age — this class is for you.

Cost is $75

 The Healing Kitchen Series: A Functional Nutrition Lunch & Learn

Join us for a unique, interactive experience that blends functional nutrition education with a live cooking demonstration—and finishes with a shared, nourishing meal.

Each week, you’ll gather around the table to learn the why behind your food, watch simple, approachable recipes come together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This is more than a class—it’s a space to slow down, connect, and experience how food can truly support your body.

Week 1: Foundations of Nourishment

Nourish your body!

We begin by simplifying nutrition in a way that finally makes sense. In our nutrition discussion, you’ll learn how to build balanced meals that support steady energy, reduce cravings, and keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day. Why calories in and calories out alone is outdates.

You’ll watch a live cooking demonstration focused on simple, balanced meals—highlighting protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbohydrates—and how to bring them together with ease.

We’ll then sit down together to enjoy the meal, giving you the opportunity to experience what a truly balanced plate feels like in your body.

Clarity, confidence, and a new relationship with your plate.
Cost is $85

Friday, April 3rd: 10:00am-12:30pm

Chuck's Produce Salmon Creek
2302 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686

 The Healing Kitchen Series: A Functional Nutrition Lunch & Learn

Join us for a unique, interactive experience that blends functional nutrition education with a live cooking demonstration—and finishes with a shared, nourishing meal.

Each week, you’ll gather around the table to learn the why behind your food, watch simple, approachable recipes come together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This is more than a class—it’s a space to slow down, connect, and experience how food can truly support your body.

Week 2: Gut Health & Digestion

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body

This week, we focus on the foundation of health: your gut. During our nutrition discussion, you’ll learn how digestion works, why symptoms like bloating or constipation occur, and how to support your microbiome through food.

In the cooking demonstration, you’ll see how to prepare gut-supportive meals using fiber-rich plants, digestive-supporting ingredients, and simple techniques that make a big difference.

We’ll gather around the table to enjoy a meal designed to nourish your digestive system—while discussing how these foods can fit into your everyday life.

When you support your gut, your whole body benefits.

Cost is $85

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Friday, April 17th: 10:00am-12:30pm

Chuck's Produce Salmon Creek
2302 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686

Note: All classes are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another person if you're unable to make it.

 The Healing Kitchen Series: A Functional Nutrition Lunch & Learn

Join us for a unique, interactive experience that blends functional nutrition education with a live cooking demonstration—and finishes with a shared, nourishing meal.

Each week, you’ll gather around the table to learn the why behind your food, watch simple, approachable recipes come together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This is more than a class—it’s a space to slow down, connect, and experience how food can truly support your body.

Week 3: Inflammation & Immune Support

Calm the Fire

In this class, we explore how chronic inflammation may be contributing to common symptoms like fatigue, joint discomfort, and brain fog—and what you can do about it.

You’ll learn which foods help calm inflammation and support your immune system, and which habits may be quietly fueling the fire.

During the cooking demo, we’ll prepare vibrant, anti-inflammatory dishes using herbs, spices, healthy fats, protein and colorful plant foods.

Then, we’ll sit down together to enjoy a meal that is both deeply nourishing and full of flavor.

Reducing inflammation doesn’t require restriction—just the right support.

Cost is $85

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Friday, May 1st: 10:00am-12:30pm

Chuck's Produce Salmon Creek
2302 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686

 The Healing Kitchen Series: A Functional Nutrition Lunch & Learn

Join us for a unique, interactive experience that blends functional nutrition education with a live cooking demonstration—and finishes with a shared, nourishing meal.

Each week, you’ll gather around the table to learn the why behind your food, watch simple, approachable recipes come together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This is more than a class—it’s a space to slow down, connect, and experience how food can truly support your body.

Week 4: Gut-Brain Connection

Food, Mood & Mental Clarity

This week connects what’s on your plate to how you feel. In our nutrition discussion, you’ll learn how blood sugar, gut health, and key nutrients influence mood, focus, and stress resilience.

We’ll explore how your gut and brain communicate—and how simple shifts in your meals can support calm, steady energy and mental clarity.

In the kitchen, you’ll watch the preparation of meals and snacks designed to support both your brain and your nervous system.

We’ll finish by sharing a meal together and reflecting on how food can truly influence how you feel.

A calm mind starts with a nourished body.

.Cost is $85

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Friday, May 15th: 10:00am-12:30pm

Chuck's Produce Salmon Creek
2302 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686

Melt, Move & Detox

Collaboration with Sabrina Wright LMT/MMLT - The Wright Balance 
website - The Wright Balance, LLC | Discover Relief Today

Saturday, May 16 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Academy
400 E Evergreen Blvd, Suite 218 (Second Floor)

Join us for a nourishing and restorative class designed to help your body release tension, improve circulation, and support its natural detoxification.

We’ll begin with gentle MELT-inspired movement and fascia work to hydrate connective tissue, stimulate lymphatic flow, and reduce stiffness. These simple techniques help the body move fluids more efficiently and calm the nervous system.

In the second half of the class, we’ll explore food-first ways to support detoxification through the liver, gut, lymphatic system, and kidneys. You’ll learn how everyday foods, hydration, and simple lifestyle habits can help your body naturally eliminate toxins and reduce inflammation.

This class focuses on supporting the body’s built-in detox systems — not restrictive diets or extreme cleanses.

What to bring:
• Water bottle
• Yoga mat (let us know if you need one — we have a few extras)
• Comfortable clothing you can move in

Light snacks will be provided.

Come melt tension, move your body, and learn how to nourish your body’s natural ability to restore and reset.

Cost is $55

 The Healing Kitchen Series: A Functional Nutrition Lunch & Learn

Join us for a unique, interactive experience that blends functional nutrition education with a live cooking demonstration—and finishes with a shared, nourishing meal.

Each week, you’ll gather around the table to learn the why behind your food, watch simple, approachable recipes come together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This is more than a class—it’s a space to slow down, connect, and experience how food can truly support your body.

Week 5: Metabolism, Hormones & Energy

Fuel Your Body, Don’t Fight It

In this session, we take a deeper look at metabolism, hormones, and energy—helping you understand why your body may feel out of balance and how to support it through nourishment.

You’ll learn how stress, under-eating, and blood sugar imbalances can impact metabolism, and why eating enough—especially protein—is essential for energy and hormone health.

The cooking demonstration will focus on satisfying, protein-forward meals that are easy to prepare and supportive of long-term health.

We’ll sit down together to enjoy a meal that fuels your body and leaves you feeling energized—not depleted.

Your body responds best when it’s supported, not restricted.

.Cost is $85

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Friday, May 29th: 10:00am-12:30pm

Chuck's Produce Salmon Creek
2302 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686

 The Healing Kitchen Series: A Functional Nutrition Lunch & Learn

Join us for a unique, interactive experience that blends functional nutrition education with a live cooking demonstration—and finishes with a shared, nourishing meal.

Each week, you’ll gather around the table to learn the why behind your food, watch simple, approachable recipes come together, and then sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This is more than a class—it’s a space to slow down, connect, and experience how food can truly support your body.

Week 6: Detox, Liver Support & Sustainable Living

Support Your Body’s Natural Detox Pathways

We close the series by focusing on how to support your body’s natural detoxification systems in a gentle, sustainable way.

In our nutrition discussion, you’ll learn how the liver and detox pathways work, and how everyday foods—like leafy greens, herbs, and fiber-rich plants—play a key role in this process.

During the cooking demo, we’ll prepare fresh, vibrant dishes that support detoxification while still feeling nourishing and satisfying.

We’ll end our final class gathered around the table, enjoying a meal together and reflecting on what you’ve learned—leaving you with simple, sustainable practices you can carry forward.

True detox is not a quick fix—it’s a way of living.

Cost is $85

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Friday, June 12th: 10:00am-12:30pm

Chuck's Produce Salmon Creek
2302 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686