Dr. Shawna Darou, ND

Dr. Shawna Darou, ND Dr. Shawna Darou is a Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on Hormonal Health & Cognitive Wellness.

Most women think perimenopause symptoms - brain fog, exhaustion, cravings, weight gain - are just part of aging. ❌ They’...
01/08/2026

Most women think perimenopause symptoms - brain fog, exhaustion, cravings, weight gain - are just part of aging. ❌ They’re actually early signs of METABOLIC CHANGES.
Here’s what happens:
⚡ Blood sugar spikes & dips more often
⚡ Insulin sensitivity declines as estrogen drops
⚡ Muscle loss lowers metabolism
⚡ Hunger and cravings increase
🚨 Metabolic health is NOT about weight loss. It’s about keeping your brain sharp, your energy high, and your body strong. And if you want to feel in control of your health through perimenopause and beyond, THIS is where to start.
Join me Monday night for my FREE Masterclass:
💡 Metabolic Health: The Foundation of Energy, Hormones, Weight & Longevity
🗓 January 12
⏰ 7pm EST
Link in bio to sign up! ⬆️

I don’t chase health.
I engineer it.Because chasing is reactive.
Engineering is intentional.I don’t guess what my body n...
01/06/2026

I don’t chase health.
I engineer it.
Because chasing is reactive.
Engineering is intentional.
I don’t guess what my body needs.
I don’t punish it into submission.
And I definitely don’t follow advice that ignores biology.

I manage:
• blood sugar like it matters (because it does)
• muscle like it’s an asset (because it is)
• recovery like it’s part of the plan (because it is)

That’s why my energy is stable.
My training keeps improving.
And my body responds.

This isn’t discipline.
It’s metabolic literacy.
And it’s exactly what I teach inside Metabolic Mastery.

Start with my free masterclass. 👉 link in bio.

Learn the system.
Then stop chasing — and start building.





Not because I got lucky.
Not because I have “good genes.”Because I stopped following advice
meant for younger bodies.
I ...
01/05/2026

Not because I got lucky.
Not because I have “good genes.”
Because I stopped following advice
meant for younger bodies.
I train differently.
I fuel differently.
I respect recovery differently.

This is what happens when you stop fighting your biology
and start mastering it.

That’s what I teach inside Metabolic Mastery.

Start with my FREE upcoming Masterclass “Metabolic Health: The Foundation of Energy, Hormones, Weight & Longevity 🧬

🗓 January 12
⏰ 7pm EST

👉Link in Bio or Comment METABOLIC for the link.

🚨 IF YOUR ENERGY, WEIGHT, OR HORMONES FEEL “OFF”… THIS IS WHY.You’re doing “all the right things.”
Eating clean. Working...
12/31/2025

🚨 IF YOUR ENERGY, WEIGHT, OR HORMONES FEEL “OFF”… THIS IS WHY.
You’re doing “all the right things.”
Eating clean. Working out. Taking supplements.
And yet…
❌ The scale won’t budge
❌ Your energy crashes by 2pm
❌ Your hormones feel unpredictable
❌ Your body doesn’t respond like it used to
Here’s the truth most women are never told 👇
This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a metabolic one.
🧬 Metabolic health is the foundation of EVERYTHING:
• Sustainable energy
• Balanced hormones
• Fat loss + muscle preservation
• Brain clarity
• Long-term longevity
And in midlife? It changes the game.
✨ Imagine this instead:
• Waking up with steady energy
• Feeling strong and clear instead of inflamed and foggy
• Understanding why your body is responding the way it is
• Having a science-backed roadmap — not guesses
That’s exactly what I’m breaking down in my FREE masterclass:
🔥 Metabolic Health: The Foundation of Energy, Hormones, Weight & Longevity
🗓 January 12
⏰ 7pm EST
No fads.
No extremes.
No “just eat less and move more” nonsense.
Just real physiology — explained in a way that finally makes sense.

👇 COMMENT “METABOLIC” BELOW and I’ll send you the free registration link.

This is where clarity begins.
And honestly? It’s about time. ✨

Most women are trying to optimize their health without any biological feedback.Start with clarity → Metabolic Edge Quiz ...
12/27/2025

Most women are trying to optimize their health without any biological feedback.

Start with clarity → Metabolic Edge Quiz in bio.

If you’re 40+ and still blaming yourself for “slipping,” please stop.Your biology changed. Your habits didn’t.Midlife is...
12/20/2025

If you’re 40+ and still blaming yourself for “slipping,” please stop.

Your biology changed. Your habits didn’t.
Midlife is a metabolic transition — not a personal failure.
Want to see where the shift happened?

✨ Take the Metabolic Edge Quiz ↓ Comment QUIZ or Find my link in bio.

You’re disciplined. You’re consistent. You’re doing the things.So why does your body still feel off?Because most midlife...
12/16/2025

You’re disciplined. You’re consistent. You’re doing the things.
So why does your body still feel off?

Because most midlife women are running on incomplete biological data.

It’s not your age.
It’s not your willpower.
It’s not a character flaw.
It’s hidden metabolic shifts — insulin resistance, cortisol disruption, nighttime glucose dips, and genetic factors that change how you respond to food, stress, and exercise.
You can’t solve a data problem with more supplements or stricter routines.

NEXT LEVEL HEALTH brings your entire biology into focus with:
✔ comprehensive bloodwork
✔ personal genetics
✔ hormone mapping
✔ continuous glucose monitoring
✔ a plan built exclusively for your body

Stop guessing. Start measuring.

Your next step:
Take the Metabolic Edge Quiz → Then book your Alignment Call.

If you keep waking at 3 a.m. with anxiety…it’s not random, and it’s not “just hormones.”For so many women, it’s a blood ...
12/13/2025

If you keep waking at 3 a.m. with anxiety…
it’s not random, and it’s not “just hormones.”
For so many women, it’s a blood sugar crash.

In my own data, I discovered a clear pattern:
💥 nighttime glucose dips → adrenaline spike → brain snaps awake.

You don’t wake up hungry — you wake up wired.
Once you understand your metabolic patterns, you can change them:
✓ protein-forward dinner
✓ strategic carbs on stressful/training days
✓ a balanced bedtime snack (for some women)
✓ an earlier dinner cutoff

Midlife metabolism requires a new fueling strategy — one that works with your physiology, not against it.
Inside NEXT LEVEL HEALTH, we use CGM data to eliminate your triggers and restore deep, predictable sleep.

Start with understanding your metabolic health:
Take the quiz → Book your Alignment Call.

What if menopause isn’t the beginning of decline…but the beginning of precision?Most women are told to expect less from ...
12/09/2025

What if menopause isn’t the beginning of decline…
but the beginning of precision?

Most women are told to expect less from their bodies as they age.

Less energy. Less clarity. Less strength.
But physiologically? That’s not the truth.

Menopause is a metabolic redesign, not a collapse.

Your biology is upgrading — hormones, blood sugar, and your nervous system are shifting into a new operating system.

If you keep following your old rules (eat less, train harder, push through)
you’ll continue to feel worse… not because you’re failing,
but because the rules of your biology have changed.

When you finally see your hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and genetics in high-definition, your entire midlife experience transforms.

✨ That’s why I built NEXT LEVEL HEALTH —
a 12-week precision medicine intensive for women ready to stop guessing and start knowing.

Start here:
→ Take the Metabolic Edge Quiz (link in bio or comment “QUIZ”

Let’s do a re-introduction - because so much of my work has evolved, and so have I. 💕1) I don’t see menopause as a decli...
11/29/2025

Let’s do a re-introduction - because so much of my work has evolved, and so have I. 💕

1) I don’t see menopause as a decline. I see it as the moment women stop living by everyone else’s expectations and finally claim their power.
2) At 53, I’m the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been. Not because I push harder, but because I finally understand what my body needs in midlife.
3) I regularly wear a CGM even though I’m not diabetic. It’s one of the most valuable tools I’ve ever used for metabolic health, and has been a game-changer in how I fuel my body for performance.
4) My real strength as a clinician is making complicated health information simple. Women don’t need more overwhelm - they need clarity and a plan.
5) After 20+ years in practice, I can say this with confidence: metabolic health is at the root of almost everything women struggle with in their 40s and 50s.
6) I track things like VO₂ max, muscle mass, and continuous glucose because longevity isn’t luck - it’s built, and data helps us see where we need support.
7) I don’t want you to settle for “normal for your age.” You can feel alert, energized, focused, and strong at any age.
8) Perimenopause is misunderstood, under-diagnosed, and too often brushed off. My mission is to change the way women are supported through this transition.
9) Symptoms are information. Your body isn’t malfunctioning - it’s communicating. Once we understand the message, everything shifts.
10) I’m endlessly interested in how mindset and physiology work together. You can have the perfect plan, but if you’re running on stress and depletion, nothing sticks.
11) I’m committed to giving women something they rarely receive in healthcare: personalized, evidence-based support that treats them like the intelligent, capable people they are.
12) I believe women are capable of extraordinary health in their 40s, 50s, and beyond - often better than they had in their 20s.

Like I said at the start - health and healthcare are always evolving just as we are personally.

How has your view about your body and health evolved? 🫶

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Address

822 Richmond Street W
Toronto, ON
M6J1C9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+14162149251

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