A liver cleanse is beneficial for those dealing with high-stress loads, thyroid problems, trouble sleeping, difficulty with memory and focus, chemical and food sensitivities, digestion problems, sugar and carbohydrate cravings, hormone imbalances, weight gain around the middle, and lack of energy. If this describes you, join us for this round of RENEWAL. If it doesn't describe you, but you also have a liver? Welp, come on in! Even healthy livers like some lovin'!

We deliver RENEWAL content in a few different ways.

• Main Lessons
  • Pre-recorded video and PDF guides are found in your RENEWAL program portal.
  • Released weekly on Fridays, with notification via email.
• Three Main Workshops
  
  • Workshops are LIVE via Zoom w/ a PDF workbook.
• Support from Dr. Rosario
  • In addition to the Live support in the workshops, there is a form in your program portal where you can easily submit any questions you have to Dr. Rosario.
  • Mondays and Fridays, Dr. R will answer all RENEWAL-related questions on a running Google doc, which you’ll find linked in your email and in the Community.
• Community Support Page
  Access to a Private Facebook Group for current RENEWAL participants
• Bonus! Two Co-Resourcing Classes
  
  • Two weeknight gatherings held via Zoom.
• Bonus! Three Block Therapy Classes
  
  • Three 30-minute classes incorporated within our 3 Live workshops, held on Zoom

Yes, Live events are recorded for later replay and housed in your RENEWAL portal. We highly encourage you to attend the workshops Live when possible, as you will get more immediate feedback on the clues you’ve collected and how to customize your game plan accordingly. People who view the replay can submit their questions for the Monday and Friday Dr. R Q&A.

It is non-dogmatic. While we have a structure to this program and clear recommendations, Dr. Rosario believes that every body is unique and life circumstances must be considered and respected. Arming you with information and guidance, YOU get to CHOOSE which tools and approaches make the most sense for you in this season of your life. And we support the heck out of you, whatever level of intensity of challenge you choose.

Make no mistake. This IS a challenge - one we all choose to buckle down and do together for 6 weeks. Because you are demanding something of yourself, you need to be enveloped in support, tools, and resources to make your journey as smooth, joyful, and effective as possible. That’s what we do in RENEWAL and that’s why most participants come back each season to seriously love up on their body for a few weeks. What they know (and you’ll find out soon!) is that deepening the relationship with, and understanding of, your unicorn-of-a-body rewards you far beyond the 6 weeks of RENEWAL.

I am here to help guide you, but every decision in RENEWAL is yours. Our traditional RENEWAL diet is an anti-inflammatory, elimination diet consisting of meat, fruit, heavy vegetables, and lots of spices and flavors.

That said, we have healthy-food rookies who may only want to learn to cook healthy meals at home or eliminate a single ingredient. We also have chronically ill participants who need to be on a totally different diet and know what works best for them.

RENEWAL isn't a dogmatic place. It's a place to explore with honesty and openness, as we all do something a little challenging in service to our body while ALSO being well-resourced with support and tools to make it as gentle as possible.

You're so welcome here, no matter what these 6 weeks look like for you.

RENEWAL is kind of a “build your adventure” program based on your individual health, personal preferences, and budget, with me as your guide on the side, helping you decide which would be most beneficial to you. 

Besides the cost of the food you will be eating, if you choose to go the supplement route, all supplements needed for the whole program total just under $200. If you choose this option, I will provide you with a list and link for these supplements.

There will also be a cost associated with any essential oils you may choose to purchase that you don't already have on hand. 

(Please keep in mind that you do not need the supplements or the essential oils to have success with RENEWAL.)

Finally, if you fall in love with the Block Therapy Bonus and want to upgrade from your starter tool to the ideal tool - a hand-crafted 100% bamboo block - there will be an opportunity to buy that in the near future, but it is also completely optional.

No, the addition of supplements will be completely OPTIONAL. Taking nutraceutical supplements is not appropriate for everyone, but it is a great tool to shift biochemistry and create quickly motivating results. Within RENEWAL, we will guide you to making the best decisions for you.

Even without using the supplements, you will receive a list of real-food options that support your RENEWAL goals, which can easily be found and purchased at your local grocery store. Dr. Rosario will also teach you a manual therapy to improve blood flow (therefore, nutrient and oxygen delivery) to your liver so that no livers are ignored.

No. Again, RENEWAL is non-dogmatic; the choice is always yours for what you want to incorporate into your program. I will, however, teach you how essential oils can support you during RENEWAL. We will discuss safety, blending, and application methods, as well as brain, gut, liver, and lymph supportive essential oils. The essential oils are not provided to you as part of the cost of RENEWAL, but I will hook you up with links to my favorites, should you want to add in the oily layer of healing!

When we meet for the RENEWAL Kick-Off Workshop, we will explore your options and help you match your goals and life circumstances to the best choices for you, your life, and your body. Dr. Rosario will be there to answer your questions, guide you in customizing your RENEWAL experience, and make sure you leave the workshop comfortable and excited about your game plan!

If you’re feeling too busy or exhausted, in general, you probably need to say NO to more things than you currently do. Renewal may be one of those things you need to say no to, but consider that you may need to say YES to yourself more than you currently are, as well.

No lie: if you’re eating homemade, whole foods, which we encourage in Renewal, you definitely spend more time in the kitchen. However, we have many time-saving suggestions, store-bought finds, batch cooking recipes for easier weeknights, and so much more. The first week is likely the toughest to push through, but as you start feeling better, you will have more energy to do all the things. Energy momentum will build.

First, let me say that I am really sorry you have tried so hard and not seen the results you want for yourself. I know firsthand how incredibly disheartening that can be. But, friend, you cannot give up. What’s your alternative? If you don’t find YOUR path out of a health hole, things only tend to get worse, not better. Neither of us wants that for you.

Don't lose hope if you feel like you did everything right in the past and still nothing worked. Even great programs and doctors can fail to give you the results you’re seeking. It just means you’re still missing a piece of the puzzle. It’s there for you to find, but you have to keep looking. I know it’s exhausting, but it’s worth the effort. By a lot. The answers will come when you experiment and become a clue collector (“When I do this, my body does that.”). Now, sorting through those clues and decoding what your body is trying to tell you? That’s, like, my very favorite thing to do. And, teach YOU how to do! We can start in Renewal if you’d like to give it a try. I will help you customize your program and regain better communication with your body, beginning at the Renewal Kick-Off Workshop!

On the other hand, if your hang up has been that you tend to “poop out” on programs, that is not a personality flaw, my dear. That is biochemistry. When you are demanding big things of yourself but are under-resourced and working beyond your capacity, your biochemistry will set you up for what looks like failure but is actually a clue. Lack of nervous system resilience is a common challenge we begin addressing in Renewal BEFORE we demand anything of ourselves. When we fuel up first, we have much better capacity to meet the demands of any program.

IF you decide that Renewal is not the path you will choose for yourself this season, that’s okay! Please just choose *something* to create change in a positive direction. A daily 5+ minute walk. Regular dates with a friend that fills your soul. Pack your lunch. Try one healthy recipe per week. Anything you do will add up. Do NOT give up on living a high quality of life! It’s there for you once you find the right combination. Keep exploring!

Health challenges create global dysfunction in your life—affecting relationships, work, hobbies, and your ability to share your unique light with the world. And yes, they absolutely impact finances. It’s a vicious cycle—you need tests, tools, and guidance to heal, but they’re expensive. And without healing, it’s hard to earn enough to afford them. I’ve been there. A lot.
That’s why I’m committed to keeping my programs reasonably priced while also allowing for growth—so our team can support you in even deeper ways. To help ease the financial burden, we’ve adopted a sliding scale pricing model, made possible by the generosity of our community.
Another option? Our affiliate program. You earn 50% of the RENEWAL enrollment fee for each person you refer. Payments take 30 days, but just two referrals cover your own enrollment! From there, you can keep earning—putting it toward supplements, testing, tools, or anything else to support your health. And when you start feeling and looking better, people will notice… and ask YOU how to join next time! True story.

Sure. In the world of those struggling with their health, financial disparities within the community are significant.
Some have more financial blessings—a working and supportive spouse, generational wealth, or exposure to savvy financial skills.
Others may have had to scale back work hours due to physical limitations, struggle to think clearly enough to earn a promotion, or are even more deeply “stuck” as a single parent surviving on a poverty-level disability check, like my mom was when I was a kid.
This sliding scale is the model used at The Embody Lab, where I’ve done a lot of learning. It feels beautiful to me because it’s about both giving and receiving—our community supporting those who need a hand up to regain their footing in their own health journey.
Please do what feels right to you. We are trusting, not policing.

In 2005, I earned my Doctor of Chiropractic degree after completing a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. I loved working on the musculoskeletal system, but my hands did not. Thanks to hypermobile ligaments, I blew through them in just five years. Big bummer.
At the same time, I was battling a raging autoimmune thyroid flare. My brain was so foggy that I couldn’t finish a sentence without forgetting what I was saying. So, even if my hands had held up, my health was calling the shots.
Desperate for answers, I dove into functional medicine—not as a career move, but because I was sliding downhill fast, and no one was helping me. I had to help myself. And I did. I can’t imagine where I’d be today if I hadn’t trained under the best functional medicine teacher on the planet, Dr. Datis Kharrazian.
The turnaround in my brain was insane. I got a little cocky about what it was capable of, so I decided to earn my diplomate in Functional Neurology to rehabilitate other brains, too! It’s meant to be a three-year program beyond your doctorate, but I completed it in under two years. My brain was a sponge. After years of feeling brain-dead, it was wildly cool.
In 2013, I founded the Functional Longevity Institute and specialized in helping (mostly) women unravel their chronic, complicated health struggles. It was medical detective work, and I loved it. Watching patients transform and seeing the ripple effect in their families fueled my soul.
But, as autoimmune issues do, another flare-up hit—this time triggered by living in a moldy house. I toughed it out in practice longer than I should have, getting sicker every month. Finally, when I knew my patients would be in good hands with other practitioners in my community, I stepped back to focus on my own healing.
Yes, if you’re counting, that’s the second incredible practice lost to my health struggles. But I believe everything happens for my greater good. I love my patients, and I still needed that fire of helping people crack their health puzzles. So, I shifted gears—creating online programs where I could heal alongside my community. And now YOU, if you’d like to join in the fun!
So, what kind of doctor am I? A doctor who obsesses over the interconnectedness of the brain, body, and biology. A doctor who walks the walk—who knows what it takes to fight for your health and win. (Even if I’m still a work in progress!)

I’m a science snob. One of the reasons I loved training in Functional Medicine under Dr. Datis Kharrazian is because he’s a science snob, too. EVERY recommendation he made had solid research backing it. This is not some snake oil, pseudo-science bologna.
That said, to some people, I might be a little woo-woo because I believe the laws of physics apply to the impact of planetary movement on our collective experience. In other words, I dig REAL astrology. I’m a pattern seeker, and I can’t help but notice these connections with curiosity. I mean, we’re 70% water, and the moon controls the tides. That doesn’t seem woo-woo to me, but, hey, if that’s off-putting enough for you to throw the baby out with the bathwater, no hard feelings.
Oh, and one more thing—I believe in energy fields because I can feel them. Also, Bigfoot is real, and aliens exist. There. I think we’ve covered everything.

Ultimately, I am a teacher at heart and a pattern-finder by brain. I get my kicks helping people learn how their UNIQUE body works and how to best care for it. I am a guide on the side, helping you decode the clues you collect about your body and helping you remember how to speak the very first language you ever knew but may have lost- the language of your body. Once you learn the skills you need to care for your beautiful unicorn of a body, you become your own health expert. Nobody can ever take that away from you. Autonomously healthy. 

Now, all that said, no one doctor is a fit for every person. Here are some make-or-break considerations:

• If you’re looking for a hard-ass who is going to ride your butt to success, I am probably not your girl. I’m a softy, flowy, gentle doctor who works in shades of gray, not black and white. If something isn’t working for you, the plan needs to shift, and you’re not to blame. Ever. Even if you screwed up, you were simply missing support. Let’s fill the gap.  
• If you’re looking to be inspired by a ripped physique and biohacking for elite athletic performance, my fluffy booty ain’t it either. But, if you’re looking to be guided by a doctor who has had lifelong health challenges and biohacks her body not for elite performance but for daily functionability - hey there! That’s me! I know how to be realistic and efficient with health practices because we only have so much energy to work with sometimes. 
• If you want a traditional, serious, stiff doctor to fill a more authority-figure role, I’ll probably fail you. I tried to play that role (because I was taught to) and it really sucked and made me sick. I am a Saggitarius, and I think *everything* should be fun, including challenging things like the healing process. I can be a little cussy when talking about the healthcare system and living with chronic disease. And my trauma humor is on point, which can be very comforting for those who have had lousy doctor and health-related experiences. No white coat, for better or worse.  

If any of those considerations sound like deal breakers for you, that’s 100% okay! It’s incredibly important that you feel a strong YES to any person you decide to partner up with to do the most sacred work of caring for your body. Keep looking! Your healthcare allies are out there!

Although it is very common for people to lose weight when they are working through RENEWAL, 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 as simple as “Calories in, Calories Out,” as most of us have been taught. It can be due to imbalanced neurotransmitters, microbiome issues, toxicity storage, hormone dysregulation, and much more. Your weight can be 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.

Although it’s not our focus, some mechanisms of weight gain that we will be improving within RENEWAL include a high body burden of toxins, lymphatic drainage roadblocks/fluid retention, inflammation, unstable blood sugar, hormone conversion issues, and nutrient deficiencies.

Mostly. One might consider Dr. Rosario an “earbud listen” if you have sensitive ears around. Mainly because the shit-show that is chronic health struggles just deserves a friggin cuss word or two sometimes. There are no other adequate words in the English language to describe the experience.

It also wouldn’t be unusual for Dr. Rosario to say something like, “An orgasm a day keeps the neurologist away!” because it’s funny and true. (Orgasms fire up all areas of your brain!)

In summary, if a bit of cursing and some adult talk is highly offensive to you, maybe skip the Dr. Rosario train.

You can absolutely safely participate in Renewal, but perhaps without the supplement portion, depending on your prescription medications. Blood thinners and anti-seizure medications are “red line” medications generally contraindicated with herbal supplements. Other medications should be considered on a case-by-case basis. All supplements recommended within Renewal come with safety considerations clearly explained. We also share resources and suggestions for further ensuring safety in case you are as safety-obsessed as Dr. Rosario.

Dr. Rosario believes everyone deserves good healthcare, and in line with that belief, all genders are welcome to join us in Renewal.

With 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 who are dragging themselves through their daily lives 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, and we can all learn from each other, as long as we are leading with respect and kindness.

Many of Renewal’s recommended supplements and the traditional Renewal diet are not appropriate for most kids, even WITH the direct 1-on-1 guidance of a skilled clinician. Special care needs to be taken with dosing and monitoring labs to supplement safely. In addition, the topic of diet must be approached mindfully to avoid creating a misbelief about food, their body, and their wellness (or lack thereof), sparking a lifelong challenge of body dysmorphia and/or disordered eating. Very delicate.

On the other hand, you can use Renewal as an opportunity to bring healthier items into your home and MODEL healthy behavior. They watch what you do. They'll absorb the lesson as they see you improving and becoming a healthier, happier version of yourself. Teens may act annoyed by it, but then they emerge as adults with a huge head start with health knowledge and tools that most of us were not privy to.

The supplements and some essential oils will not be appropriate during pregnancy or lactation. You would need to be under the direct supervision of a highly skilled practitioner to manage that safely, which is the most important thing. However, you can benefit from many aspects of the RENEWAL program, including optimizing your diet, learning nervous system calming techniques (which will seriously benefit the baby's nervous system!), keeping your lymph and fluids flowing healthfully, and much more.

On the whole, we do not offer refunds on our RENEWAL program. This is because we will mail you a package upon enrollment that contains tools to support your success. A full refund would put us “in the red.” You may appeal for a partial refund by the first Monday of the RENEWAL season, which is 2 days after the Kick-Off Workshop Live event.

We would be happy to answer any further questions you may have. It’s important to feel like it’s a definite YES for you when entering any health-oriented endeavor. Reach out to us at [email protected], and we will respond as soon as possible.