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Wellness Workshops in Calistoga CA

Wellness goes deeper than a mud bath at Dr. Wilkinson's. The Better You! Workshop Series invites Calistoga locals and resort guests alike to explore the science and joy of living well — one Thursday evening at a time. Each monthly masterclass is led by Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist Mary Sheila Gonnella, NC, BCHN, of Occidental Nutrition, LLC, and is held at House of Better from 6–7 PM. 

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Quiet the fire that accelerates aging.

Anti-Inflammatory Living for Lifelong Health

June 11

Chronic low-grade inflammation, known as "inflammaging" is a major driver of disease and accelerated aging. This session focuses on how food, lifestyle, and daily rhythms influence inflammation, and how simple dietary shifts can calm the immune system and support long-term vitality.

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Care for the heart that carries you forward

Heart Health, Metabolism & Living a Vibrant Life

July 9

Heart health is about far more than cholesterol numbers. This whole-body session explores how nutrition influences blood sugar, lipids, inflammation, and vascular health over time — with practical strategies to support a strong heart, steady energy, and vibrant living for decades to come.

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Protect your brain and preserve your clarity.

A Sharp Mind at Any Age: Nutrition for Brain Longevity

August 6

Cognitive health is deeply connected to how we eat and live. This class covers the nutritional foundations of brain longevity — blood sugar balance, healthy fats, micronutrients, and the gut-brain connection — with actionable guidance to support memory, focus, and mood while reducing cognitive decline risk factors. 

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Hormones, energy, and aging with grace.

Navigating Hormones Through Decades of Your Life

September 10

Hormonal shifts affect nearly every system in the body. This session explores how nutrition and lifestyle support hormonal balance across life's changing decades, offering practical tools for managing energy, metabolism, mood, and long-term vitality as your body naturally evolves over time.

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Strong bones, free movement, a longer active life.

Built to Last: Nutrition for Strong Bones & Mobility

October 8

Bone density and mobility are foundational to independence as we age. This class explores the nutritional strategies that protect skeletal strength, support joint health, and keep you moving freely with guidance on key nutrients, food sources, and daily habits that build a body built to last.

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Build immune strength without burnout.

Strong Immune System Resilience for Lifelong Vitality

November 12

A resilient immune system isn't about constant boosting — it's about balance. This session explores how nutrition, stress, sleep, and seasonal rhythms influence immune health as we age, with practical strategies to support immune resilience, reduce chronic inflammation, and protect year-round vitality.

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Nourishing the whole self for a longer life.

Mind, Mood & the Art of Aging Well

December 10

Longevity is emotional and neurological as much as it is physical. This closing session of the year explores the relationship between food, mood, stress, and the mind-body connection with guidance on mindful eating, nervous system regulation, and supportive rituals that enhance emotional resilience and joy as you age.