Dr. Rosario teaches from what she knows best. In her clinical practice, 95% of her patients were women. Women's biology and real life demands are her strength. However, Dr. R also believes everyone deserves healthcare and in line with that belief, all genders are welcome to join us in Nurtured Rhythms.

While everyone will learn about their body in Nurtured Rhythms, men and people on gender-affirming care have biological considerations that may be better served by a functional medicine doctor that specializes in their unique needs. There may be a limit to how far this program will be able to take these communities on their health journey, but everyone is welcome here to gain as much as you can from Teach Them Well & Dr. Rosario's offerings.

With all that said, there is going to be a LOT of Estrogen in this group and there’s likely to be real talk directed toward women, specifically. This is important because women-centered care is severely lacking in our healthcare system and it shows in the number of women in our society that are dragging themselves through their daily life without any true help.

Women who struggle with their health often carry medical-trauma, amongst the other types of trauma that we are statistically more likely to experience. For this reason, regardless of your gender, it is a requirement that you are mindful of the energy you bring into our safe community. Everyone is welcome & we can all learn from each other, as long as we are leading with respect & kindness.

Severely tech-challenged. Because the delivery of this content occurs online, general technology know-how will be required to access the benefits of Nurtured Rhythms. This includes tasks such as downloading and printing pdfs, logging into live zoom meetings with video and sound, and accessing your Nurtured Rhythms hub on your computer, or on a phone app. We are not staffed to troubleshoot your individual computer challenges.

Opinion intolerant. Dr. Rosario will share the pros and cons of ideas and approaches that some people feel very passionately about. Pissing people off while presenting rational considerations is not unheard of, so if that’s something you cannot tolerate without getting heated, Nurtured Rhythms may not be the best fit. Remember that you are responsible for the energy you bring into our safe community. Take what fits & flush the rest. 

People intolerant. In this group, you will meet people from all backgrounds and beliefs. It is good exercise for your brain to stay flexible. It is good exercise for your relationships to practice listening deeply. It is good for your soul to learn people’s stories. When people are not well, it presents itself in different ways. Dr. Rosario once had an entire office write a thank you card for improving their lives by "fixing" their boss’ health issues that were making her a wee bit unbearable. It was her biochemistry. Biochemistry, trauma, societal pressures- people are going through a lot. A safe environment means giving people grace & expecting it in return. Grace is how we roll in Nurtured Rhythms. 

Cursing and Woo intolerant. Although she tries to use it judiciously, Dr Rosario is not without the occasional curse word. There are only certain words that can adequately describe the shit-show that health challenges can be, so it's a necessary emphasis at times. If you have sensitive ears in your presence, earbuds should be considered standard when listening to Dr R. If you find cursing to be a deal breaker, that's ok. We wish you the best in surviving life without curse words (Just kidding, of course.)

As far as "the woo" is concerned, Dr R is a lover of patterns and nature. Despite being a science snob, she finds herself exploring how we, as natural beings, are energetically dancing with our environment, from our immediate surroundings, to the entire universe. If you don't take interest in that, just pass by that information. Only take what fits. BUT, if you cannot feel comfortable being guided by someone exploring those ideas, you may not have found your home here. We wish you well! Keep looking, friend!

No, there is not. There are guides and recommendations for various healing diets; there are very basic healthy eating tips for those starting from scratch with their nourishment education; there are rhythmic eating guidelines for those who want to sync your diet with your hormone cycles. There are a million ways to leap forward with your health and we are happy to meet you where you are!  

Although it is very common for people to lose weight when they are working through the programs included in Nurtured Rhythms, weight loss is not our focus. Being overweight is a symptom of dysfunction occurring within your system. Nothing more, nothing less. Weight gain is multifactorial and it IS NOT “Calories in, Calories Out,” as most of us have been told. It can be due to imbalanced neurotransmitters, microbiome issues, toxicity storage, hormone dysregulation, and much more. Your weight can be used as a clue that tells us when we are going in the right or wrong direction. A nice side-benefit to healing your system occurs when your weight normalizes with ease. If you’re still struggling, you haven’t found it yet & more exploration is needed. Practicing patience is sometimes required, but it’s every bit worth the effort.

Supplements remain one of Dr Rosario’s favorite tools for experimenting with your body, but it must be utilized in a safe manner. Using supplements is often a quick way to test a health hypothesis- with a targeted nutraceutical. Unfortunately, some people are too sensitive, are on medications that can’t mix with certain supplements, or have other barriers to accessing supplementation. Don’t worry! Experimentation is not off limits for those who won’t use supplements! There is a ton of good work that can be done with food, lifestyle shifts, tools, and more. Healing is for everyone, supplements or no, and it’s all waiting for you in Nurtured Rhythms

Good news! After working nearly exclusively with busy women for the past decade plus, Dr Rosario values your time & has designed Nurtured Rhythms to be flexible in its intensity in order to meet you in the chapter you are in, with the amount of fuel you have in your tank! Some seasons are just rough and sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do. This is not a “crank you through the system” type of program. We just want to be that steady drumbeat of loving reminders to look after your health, to get curious about what makes you feel good, and to empower you with action steps to move you toward your goals. 

The amount of time you dedicate to Nurtured Rhythms explorations is up to you. We hold 3-5 live events each 3-month season. These are usually workshops where you are accomplishing an exploration reflection, health assessment, game planning, etc. They are typically 1-3 hours long each. There are education videos to introduce each topic, but how deep you go depends solely on you. If you’re ready to go “ovaries to the wall” then we have enough to keep you exploring! If you want a gentler approach or a pause, that is 100% acceptable too. 

*The exception to this is if you do full participation in RENEWAL. That program is where we do the most challenging explorations together & the time spent on your health is more intense during that 6 week, twice annual session.

Yes! Live events will be recorded and posted in your Nurtured Rhythms Hub within 24 hours. We strongly encourage you to attend live whenever possible, for the best “workshop” experience.

Within your Nurtured Rhythms hub, you can submit a question for Dr. Rosario and your Team Them Well Team. Dr R answers content related clinical questions weekly during the community focus portion of the season, and monthly during the self-exploration portion of the season. You also have constant support available to you within our private Facebook group page. Many veterans to our program are knowledgeable, wise & ever so helpful!