Hike to Heal Program Overview

Reconnect. Reset. Reclaim your Health.

Led by: Makayla Beasley, Functional Nutrition Practitioner | Perspective Practice

Program Description: Hike to Heal is a 6-session self-paced biweekly hiking and nutrition series beginning Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 AM.

Each session includes a self-paced hike (1.5 hrs ) followed by a 30-minute group nutrition session at a local sponsor venue.

This series is ideal for those navigating chronic illness, unresolved symptoms, or high-stress roles—offering structured support in step with the season.

Session Flow:
Each session follows a simple 3 part flow:

1. Ground + Set Intention –  arrive, connect, introductions, orient to the day’s theme
2. Pause + Reflect – Hike at your own pace, take part in a Trailside Ritual
3. Reflect + Integrate -Regroup post-hike for a 30-minute nutrition session,  to weave together what we explored + takeaway resource

Weekly Schedule:

Locations, Themes, Sponsors

Week 1 – Nourish: Nutrition + Hydration June 28th
Focus: Foundations + Orientation

Pre-hike group meet-up at the trailhead to set intentions, sign movement & nutrition consent form, introduce the Trailside Ritual Card, and review the flow of the program before the first hike begins.

• Meet the group and review the six-week flow

• Learn how functional nutrition will guide the series

• Receive a Functional Nutrition Toolkit for weekly handouts

Hike: Settlers Bay Coastal Park

Sponsor Venue:

-Makayla Beasley , BCFNP,CFNC, Perspective Practice

-Emmy’s Lunchbox (Meal not included)

Week 2 – Restore: Sleep + Relaxation July12th
Focus: Sleep rhythms, rest recovery, and nervous system support

• Field trip + group nutrition session focused on sleep and relaxation

• Explore sleep through a functional nutrition lens

• Learn practical tools, questions to ask, and supportive practices

• Receive a special in-store discount

• Session open to walk-ins — chance to meet others in the community

Hike : Matanuska River Park

Sponsor Venue: All About Herbs

Week 3 – Align: Exercise + Movement July 26th
Focus: Fueling movement, digestion, 3 keys blood sugar balance

• Learn how to fuel the body before, during, and after movement
• Explore the connection between blood sugar, energy, and digestion
• Identify daily patterns that support recovery and endurance

Hike: The Butte

Sponsored Venue: Lulu’s Tents & Events

Week 4 – Regulate: Stress + Resilience August 9th
Focus: Gut-brain connection

• Learn how stress impacts digestion
• Explore gut-brain support through food
• Identify simple strategies to build resilience

Hike: Kin Win Trailhead

Sponsored Venue: Apex Chiropractic

Guest speaker pop in :

-Maria Wade, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Advanced Physical Therapy

-Dr. Ashlee , Steele , D.C, CPT, C.S.C.S , Apex Chiropractic

Week 5 – Connect: Relationships + Networks August 23rd

Focus: Hormone Support

• Learn about the liver’s role in hormone clearance and balance

• Identify supportive foods and rhythms that nourish hormonal resilience

• Reflect on communication patterns and their impact on your nervous system

Hike: Palmer Rail Trail

Sponsored Venue: Leeker Coffee & Pastries

Week 6 – Sustain: Integration + SustainabilitySeptember 6th
Focus: Pattern recognition, mindset support, and sustainable shifts

• Reflect on what’s working
• Choose one simple, sustainable next step
• Support energy, digestion, long-term resilience
• Final session + closing Functional Flow Practice to reset the nervous system, identify key organs, and connect the major systems that drive health

Hike : Blueberry Knoll

Guest pop in: Jenni Bonsall, Hatcher’s Pass Yoga  

Sponsored Venue:

-Hatcher Pass Yoga

-Carina’s at the Clocktower

Guest Feature:

-Maria Wade, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Advanced Physical Therapist

-Dr.Steele , D.C, CPT, C.S.C.S, Apex Chiropractic

-Jenni Boonsall , Yoga instructor & Owner, Hatcher Pass Yoga

-Kimi Pullen , Photographer, Gradient Media Design

What's Included:

- Small group format to support safety, connection, and meaningful interaction
- 6 biweekly self-paced hikes (hike-at-your-own-risk) 1.5 hrs
- 6 Nutrition Group sessions at a local sponsor venue  (30 minutes each)
- Functional nutrition education + printed takeaway tool

-30 min Functional Flow Practice @ Hatcher’s Pass Yoga

- Trailside Ritual Card to support intention and grounding
- Trail to Plate Guide for post hike support
- 1 Local Guest pop-up speaker
- Local sponsor offerings each week
- Closing Celebration at Carina’s at the Clocktower (Meal not included )

*Following our final hike we will gather at Hatcher’s Pass Yoga for a 30 min Functional Flow Practice.

All participants are invited to close out the series at Carina’s at the Clocktower for a celebratory lunch.( Meal not included )

This closing meal is more than a celebration—it’s a chance to apply everything we have explored over the six weeks:
– Blood sugar balance through intentional meal composition
– Digestive and liver support through seasonal, whole-food choices
– Hormone and immune nourishment through diverse nutrients
– Nervous system regulation through shared connection, rest, and joy

The menu will be thoughtfully curated to reflect the program’s principles:
gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and rich in essential fats, fiber, protein and colorful local foods.

It’s a full-circle moment to experience integration through food, shared space, and embodiment of the tools we’ve been practicing—together.

Pricing:

Standard Rate: $600

Early Bird: $525

Note on Value & Structure:

This series offers access to the same tools and frameworks I use in private functional nutrition sessions (normally $150/hour), within a small group experience created for connection, integration, and momentum over time.

To support depth and individual attention, space is limited to 10 participants.

Each hike is self-paced and not guided participants are encouraged to move in a way that feels safe and supportive for their body.

As a Functional Nutrition Practitioner, I do not diagnose, prescribe, treat or heal medical conditions. This series is educational and not a substitute for medical care.

Each week will include local sponsor offerings.

Bring any snacks and gear that support your comfort on the trail.

Suggested Packing List:

- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Gear specific to your needs
- Water + any preferred snacks
- Bug spray or SPF
- Layered clothing for seasonal changes
- Journal or notepad (optional)
- An open mind and willingness to unplug

Consent Required:
A Movement + Nutrition Consent Form is required before participating.

Sponsor Highlights:

- Perspective Practice

- Revel Trek & Tours

- All About Herbs

- Carina’s at the Clocktower

-Lekker Coffee & Baking Co.

-Hatcher’s Pass Yoga

-Maria Wade ,Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist , Advanced Physical Therapy

-Gradient Daisy Media

-Lulu’s Tents & Events

-Dr. Ashlee Steele, Apex Chiropractic

Additional local partners may rotate in as optional pop-ups throughout the series.

Hiking locations may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Stay connected. Move with intention. Heal from the inside out.