This gathering is more than just a deep dive into calcium and Vitamin D—it’s about connecting the dots between your whole-body health, vibrant aging, and resilience.
Nourish Your Bones
A One-Day Retreat for
Strength and Vitality
with Mary Sheila Gonnella
February 23rd, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Breathe Diversity Pilates Studio,
Santa Rosa California
Join us for a Transformative One-Day Retreat: Explore a Holistic & Ayurvedic Approach to Lifelong Bone Health. Whether you're addressing osteopenia, osteoporosis, or staying proactive, gain practical tools and strategies for every stage of life
Nourish Your Bones
A One Day Symposium for
Strength and Vitality
with Mary Sheila Gonnella
February 23rd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Breathe Diversity Pilates Studio,
Santa Rosa California
Join us for a Transformative One-Day Immersion: Explore a Holistic & Ayurvedic Approach to Lifelong Bone Health. Whether you're addressing osteopenia, osteoporosis, or staying proactive, gain practical tools and strategies for every stage of life
What You’ll Experience:
Food & Nutrition Insights:
Learn about dietary choices that supply the nutrient building blocks your body needs daily to keep forming healthy bones for a lifetime.
The B.O.N.E.S Framework:
Learn Mary Sheila’s comprehensive approach
to bone health, teaching you practical steps you can implement immediately.
Holistic Healing:
Understand how hormones, digestion, inflammation, and self-care influence your bone health.
During the day we'll engage in a guided practice to strengthen your
body and calm your mind.
Enjoy group conversation, time for Q&A, and space to connect with
others on the same journey.
This symposium is perfect for anyone looking to:
- Prevent or address osteopenia or osteoporosis.
- Learn about the key nutrients & common deficiencies + supplements vs. real food.
- Learn more about food preparation for absorption and optimal gut health.
- Learn practical, whole-body strategies for vibrant health and resilience.
- Ayurvedic perspectives on deep nourishment to fuel your bones.
- Gain confidence in taking daily action for bone health.
Meet Your Nourish Your Bones Host
"Mary Sheila's message is that food and lifestyle changes that can reverse health conditions don’t have to be extreme. Her approach is informative as well as fun - as all learning should be."
– Jennifer M.
With over 15 years of experience, Mary Sheila Gonnella, BCHN, was voted Best Nutritionist in Sonoma County five years in a row.
She blends Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science to deliver personalized, impactful guidance that empowers you to thrive.
Mary Sheila’s superpower lies in simplifying complex topics, making them easy to understand, inspiring actionable change. She specializes in optimizing hormone balance for better sleep, emergy, blood sugar management, and autoimmune support. Her passion for bone health was sparked by recognizing how heavily her clients relied on calcium supplementation, driving her to explore deeper, holistic solutions.
Mary Sheila was on the faculty of Bauman College Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts for over 7 years, and in addition to her private practice Occidental Nutrition, she consults and teaches classes for West County Health Centers.
What's included:
- Afternoon beverages and nourishing snacks.
- The B.O.N.E.S Framework workbook.
- A supportive, uplifting environment to prioritize your health.
(Please bring your own lunch and a notebook for notes.)
Space is limited to ensure a personalized experience—reserve your spot today and take the first step toward strong, healthy bones!
Nourish Your Bones Today!
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