Reversing Autoimmune Disorders With a Proven Anti-Inflammatory Protocol
Your body is not attacking you. It's asking for something.
A 4-week workshop, available both in person and online, led by Dr. Nicolette Richer, DSocSci. Learn the food, juicing, liver detoxification, and supplement protocols designed to help calm autoimmune flares at the source.
Starts September 3.
In-person capacity is limited to 25 participants.
The body caught in a loop.
Auto-immune conditions are the body caught in a loop of inflammation and depletion. You were told the plan is to suppress your immune system, manage the flares, and accept the unpredictability as the new normal. Nobody sat down and explained why your body started doing this in the first place.
Here is what rarely gets explained: around 80% of your immune cells live in your gut, and a damaged gut lining, often called "leaky gut," is one of the most consistently identified mechanisms behind autoimmune onset and flares. The way out is not to suppress the immune system further. It is to feed and clear the body until the loop can break.
"This is slow, real work, and it is the work that holds. You leave with a daily practice that meets your body where it is."
IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?Sound familiar?
You have an autoimmune condition and want to learn how to reverse it, not just manage it for the rest of your life.
You are tired of treating symptoms instead of the terrain underneath them.
Your flares feel unpredictable, and no one has walked you through what triggers them or why.
You have been told the only path forward is further immune suppression, and you want to know if there is another way.
You want a sustainable lifestyle that meets your body where it actually is, not another generic wellness plan.
YOU DO NOT NEED A DIAGNOSIS TO JOIN.
Maybe it is not you living with the condition. Maybe it is a partner, a child, or a parent navigating an autoimmune diagnosis, and you want to understand what is actually happening in their body so you can support them well. This workshop welcomes family members and caregivers just as fully as it welcomes the person carrying the diagnosis.
This is not a fad.
It's immunology.
Autoimmune disease is one of the fastest-growing categories of chronic illness, and one where the gut-immune connection is now well documented in peer-reviewed research.
80M
Americans live with an autoimmune disease, roughly 20% of the population
80%
of your immune cells are located in your gut, linking digestion directly to immune regulation
80%
of people living with autoimmune disease are women
100+
distinct autoimmune conditions have been identified, affecting nearly every system of the body
— HOW NUTRITION CHANGES THE LOOPMechanisms worth understanding
Leaky gut and immune activation
Explore the current science on the link between diet, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease, and learn evidence-based strategies for lowering both numbers naturally and for preventing the condition from progressing further.
THE GUT CONNECTIONRemoving triggers before reintroducing
The autoimmune protocol (AIP), a structured elimination diet, is designed to identify and remove inflammatory food triggers, then carefully reintroduce foods to map an individual's specific sensitivities.
THE APPROACHDiet shapes the bacteria that shape your immunity
Diets rich in fruits, legumes, and fibre support healthier gut bacteria and reduced disease activity.
THE MICROBIOME LINK— CONDITIONS THIS APPROACH ADDRESSESOne terrain. Many diagnoses.
Different conditions, same underlying loop of inflammation, gut permeability, and depletion. This workshop is built around the mechanisms shared across all of them.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Multiple Sclerosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Celiac Disease
Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
Type 1 Diabetes
Crohn's Disease
Graves' Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
+ 90 more identified conditions
Do not see your specific diagnosis listed? Email us, we are happy to discuss whether this workshop is the right fit for your situation.
— WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITHIn this 4-week workshop, you will...
Learn the Latest Research
Explore the gut-immune connection and evidence-based strategies for calming autoimmune activity at the source.
Understand the Root Cause
Go beneath the flare to understand the loop of inflammation, depletion, and gut permeability.
Learn the Proven Method
Food, juicing, liver detoxification, and targeted supplementation, the complete protocol.
Sustainable Lifestyle
A lifestyle that meets your body where it is, and how to work with your doctor as symptoms shift.
Discover Real Results
How our clients have calmed symptoms after years of unpredictable flares and medication reliance.
Connect with People who Understand
Walk this path with people who understand what you're going through and are also doing the work to reverse their disease.
— WEEK BY WEEKHow the four weeks unfold.
WEEK 1: THE LOOP: INFLAMMATION & DEPLETION
The gut-immune connection and why your body is caught in a cycle of flare and exhaustion.
WEEK 2: METABOLIC NUTRITION & JUICING
Anti-inflammatory foods and juicing protocols that reduce gut permeability and immune overactivation.
WEEK 3: DETOXIFICATION
Why a congested liver perpetuates systemic inflammation, and the best detoxification approach used to relieve it.
WEEK 4: SUPPLEMENTATION AND BUILDING THE LIFESTYLE
Targeted supplements and a sustainable daily plan.
Real people, real results
"I was struggling with my mobility and my mental health was in disarray. I feel like a completely different person, and I owe so much to the Alinker Bike and Nicolette’s program. I had been housebound for years, but now I’m going to concerts, grocery shopping, and exploring with my family. Before, these activities would leave me recovering for days — now they don’t. Changing my diet transformed my mental state and helped me begin healing. My husband is amazed by my continued improvement. This program has completely changed my life."
CHERYL MUMM, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
"I experienced a remarkable transformation with the program. Within weeks, I felt more energized than I had in years, witnessed a reduction in Graves’ disease symptoms, and saw my thyroid issues improve significantly. This has provided me with numerous benefits, including better sleep, stronger muscles, clearer skin, and a newfound freedom in my relationship with food. I'm grateful for lifetime access to the materials and excited to share my enthusiasm with my 79-year-old dad, who's also experiencing amazing results, with his arthritis reversing, increased vitality, and newfound passion for daily walks and playing the piano again! Eat Real to Heal is truly life-changing."
AMELIA, GRAVE'S DISEASEStock photo used to protect client privacy. Testimonial used with consent.
“As a 62-year-old man I was forced into retirement and had to stop playing all sports I loved to do due to an autoimmune condition that ravaged all my joints, leaving me in chronic pain. My doctor told me that I’d have to be on strong medication for the rest of my life and would most likely never work again. I’m happy to say that after working with Nicolette for only 3 short months, my doctors have taken me off my medications, I have returned to work, I am playing back on my sports team, which I never thought would happen, and I’m feeling more alive and energized than I have my entire life. If you are doubting the power of food as medicine to heal you, rest assured Nicolette will show you how it’s done. Work with her immediately.”
MIGUEL, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISStock photo used to protect client privacy. Testimonial used with consent.DETAILS & PRICEReserve your seat.
SCHEDULEEvery Thursday 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM PST. 4 consecutive weeks, starting September 3, 2026.
FORMAT & CAPACITYIn-person capacity is limited to 25 participants. 2 hours per session, 8 hours total.
LOCATIONIn person: The Root Chronic Disease Reversal Centre (23 Kenneth Street, Duncan, BC)
Online: The workshop will be held via Zoom.
WHAT'S INCLUDEDLight snacks will be provided. Take-home materials and resources are included.
For online participants, a replay of each session will be provided.
ONE-TIME FEE, FULL 4-WEEK PROGRAM
$300 CAD (+ GST 5%)
Only 25 in-person seats available. Once they're filled, registration for the next workshop series will open next month.
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For many people, yes, to a meaningful degree. Gut health and inflammation are heavily influenced by diet, and addressing intestinal permeability and inflammatory triggers can reduce flare frequency and severity. This workshop teaches the specific protocol and the research behind it.
We have worked with thousands of clients around the world who've successfully and permanently reversed their condition, including people diagnosed with:
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Multiple Sclerosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Celiac Disease
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Type 1 Diabetes
Crohn's Disease
Graves' Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
If your specific diagnosis isn't listed here, contact us at info@therootcafe.ca, we've likely worked with it too and can let you know what to expect.
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No. Never stop or adjust prescribed medication without guidance from your physician. This workshop teaches you the protocol and how to track your progress so you can have an informed conversation with your doctor as your numbers change.
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Just yourself and a willingness to participate. Light snacks are provided at every session.
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The Reversing Autoimmune Disorders runs monthly throughout the year.
Email us at info@therootcafe.ca to join the waitlist for the next available session.
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Because the program builds week by week, we strongly recommend attending all four sessions. Contact us before registering if you know you will miss one.
Common questions.
Your body is not broken, it has been asking for something for a long time, and this is where you finally get the answer.
You've spent years managing the symptom. Now learn how to reverse the cause. Four weeks. One proven protocol. A body that finally gets to heal.
In-person capacity is limited to 25 participants. Starts September 3. Thursdays, 11 AM to 1 PM PST.
You can register to attend either online or in person.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this workshop, on this page, and in all related materials is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. The nutrition, juicing, detoxification, and supplement information shared in this workshop is intended to complement, not replace, the care you receive from your healthcare team. Individual results vary. The statistics, studies, and testimonials referenced on this page reflect outcomes from clinical research and past participants, and are not a guarantee of any specific result for any individual. Participation in this workshop is voluntary and at your own discretion.