Dr. Shawna Darou, ND

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

Something has shifted for me this past year - in how I see what’s possible.How I train.
What I expect.
What I’m still bu...
02/21/2026

Something has shifted for me this past year - in how I see what’s possible.
How I train.
What I expect.
What I’m still building.
I don’t see this time of life as maintenance. I see it as momentum and possibility.
And I’m constantly inspired by what other women are continuing to build.

Who inspires you to move and challenge yourself?

I work with women who are ready to stop fighting their bodies
and start understanding them.This stage of life isn’t a pr...
02/19/2026

I work with women who are ready to stop fighting their bodies
and start understanding them.
This stage of life isn’t a problem to fix —
it’s a transition that requires a different strategy.
If this resonated, you’re exactly who I work with.





This isn’t just another program.
It’s an invitation.An invitation to stop navigating perimenopause or post-menopause on ...
02/10/2026

This isn’t just another program.
It’s an invitation.

An invitation to stop navigating perimenopause or post-menopause on your own.

To be supported - physiologically and emotionally, during a transition that asks a lot of women and rarely gives them enough guidance.

Next month, I’m opening the doors to something deeply intentional.
A small, curated group of women who are ready for real support, real education, and real community.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

If this speaks to you, book a no-pressure call with me.
We’ll talk about where you’re at, what you need right now, and whether this is the right next step.

Let this be the year you choose yourself.
- Shawna ✨

One woman said it perfectly last night:“I’m tired of being tired.”And here’s the part nobody talks about:
When metabolic...
01/21/2026

One woman said it perfectly last night:
“I’m tired of being tired.”

And here’s the part nobody talks about:

When metabolic health is off, it’s not just fatigue…
It’s:
* waking up already depleted
* crashing mid-afternoon
* second-guessing every meal
* feeling older than you are
* losing trust in your body

This is why I teach metabolism through the lens of:
energy + hormones + prevention + longevity (not just weight).

Because the goal isn’t “try harder.”

The goal is work with your biology.
Metabolic Mastery is the strategy + support piece most women are missing.

DM METABOLIC and I’ll send you the info. (Last time live.)

It’s about:
• steady energy instead of crashing
• clear thinking instead of brain fog
• sleeping through the night
• few...
01/18/2026

It’s about:
• steady energy instead of crashing
• clear thinking instead of brain fog
• sleeping through the night
• fewer cravings and less food noise
• feeling in control of your body again

These are the results women told me they want most.
And they come from fixing the foundation — metabolic health — not from trying harder.

This is exactly why I created Metabolic Mastery.
And it’s the last time I’m running it live.

If you’re ready for results that actually change how you feel day to day - claim your spot now

Link in bio for more details.

👉DOORS ARE OPENIf you’re new here, or wondering what Metabolic Mastery actually is, this post is for you.Metabolic Maste...
01/14/2026

👉DOORS ARE OPEN
If you’re new here, or wondering what Metabolic Mastery actually is, this post is for you.

Metabolic Mastery is my signature program for women 40+ who feel like their body has changed — even though their habits haven’t.

Women who are:
• tired or tired and wired
• gaining weight around the middle
• dealing with brain fog, cravings, poor sleep
• “doing everything right” with little to show for it
• confused about food, fasting, hormones, or exercise
This is not a weight-loss challenge.
And it’s not about trying harder.
It’s about understanding what’s actually happening in your body — and learning how to work with your biology through perimenopause and menopause.

Inside Metabolic Mastery, we focus on:
✔️ Blood sugar & metabolic health (the foundation)
✔️ Protein, carbs, movement & timing — personalized
✔️ Reducing cravings, food noise & energy crashes
✔️ Supporting hormones through metabolism
✔️ Prevention: heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cognitive decline
✔️ Simple, sustainable habits you can actually maintain
You’ll learn my 3 non-negotiables for metabolic health, plus how to implement them with support, structure, and clarity — not perfection.

✨ This program is taught LIVE
✨ Includes coaching, education, and real-life application
✨ Designed for busy, smart women who want strategy — not trends

⚠️ Important:
This is the LAST time I’m running Metabolic Mastery live.
If you’ve been thinking:
“Something has to change.”
“I want my energy back.”
“I want to feel confident in my body again.”
This is your starting point.

Link in bio to sign up or send me a dm if you have any questions. ✨

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.

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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