This will likely be the only extended pilot of its kind for now, making it a unique opportunity to experience a full month of transformation, growth, and healing. Future pilot programs will likely be shortened to just 1–2 days, so this four-week series is truly special.

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Overview

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‍🗓️ When: 11AM - 3PM, Saturdays in October: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

📍 Where: Dirigo Fitness

👤 Capacity: Space is limited to a max of 20 participants.

🔍 Focus: Post-Traumatic Growth training, nutrition education, physical fitness, breath work, yoga, and more — with incredible guest speakers each week

Program Components

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NUTRITION

Learn how to fight inflammation through food choices, decode nutrition labels, make smarter decisions when dining out, and build habits that support long-term health.

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BREATH WORK

Discover proper breathing techniques that can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help you power through workouts and high-pressure situations.

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FITNESS

Each week we’ll progress through functional strength and mobility training — giving you movements you can confidently practice at home to build lasting strength and flexibility.

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YOGA

Far from “just for hippies,” yoga can improve posture, activate smaller stabilizing muscles, and enhance mental clarity. This class will flip the stigma of yoga on its head — maybe literally.

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POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH

Post-traumatic growth is the positive change that can emerge from facing life’s challenges. Through mindful journaling, meditation, and supportive group communication, individuals can reframe adversity, discover new strengths, and deepen their sense of purpose. It’s about transforming struggle into meaningful growth and rising to a higher level of functioning.

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Our Goal

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By the end of this program, we aim to help participants restore not just physical health but also mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. This is whole-person wellness, designed to bring the healing process full circle.

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Weekly Guest Speakers

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WEEK 1: Dr. Sergey Terrio – Alchemy Chiropractic

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Explore how unresolved trauma affects the body and how zone chiropractic care goes beyond traditional adjustments to restore balance and healing.

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WEEK 2: Joe Cormier – Retired First Responder & Warrior PATHH Graduate

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Hear Joe’s powerful story of overcoming PTSD and depression, and how he turned his near-tragedy into a testimony of strength and hope.

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WEEK 3: Dr. Sasha Rose – Med Matrix, South Portland

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With over 20 years of experience in acupuncture and holistic medicine, Dr. Rose will share how acupuncture can aid in PTSD recovery and answer your questions about functional medicine as an alternative to traditional care.

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WEEK 4: Sarah Mildrum, LCSW – Guiding Light Behavioral Health
& Jason Mills – Owner of The Resilient Responder

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Maine’s first Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician (ERPSCC), Sarah is a leading voice in prevention and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Injury for first responders.

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Jason Mills brings a wealth of experience from his nearly 30-year career as a first responder, coupled with his expertise as a clinical mental health provider for first responders. He sheds light on the profound impact trauma has had on his professional and personal life, and offers strategies for developing personal resiliency plans to enhance overall wellness. 

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Registration

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Whether you can attend all four weekends or just one, we encourage you to sign up. Every session provides valuable tools and insights — and sometimes one class is all it takes to spark the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

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Join us and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier, and more resilient you.