RESET: An Immersive Experience For Men (18-40)

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RESET: A Retreat for Young Men (18-40)

A Science2Perform × Nature’s Elements Wellness Collaboration

Nature’s Elements Wellness, Mallorytown, Ontario

March 13-15, 2026

Device-Free | Substance-Free

Why RESET Exists:

Many young men today are struggling with low energy, poor sleep, lack of motivation, emotional and physiological dysregulation, and increasing reliance on short-term coping behaviors such as excessive screen use, processed food, alcohol, or substances.

These challenges are rarely about laziness, weakness, or lack of discipline. They are increasingly understood as the result of chronic nervous system stress, disrupted dopamine signaling, declining metabolic health, hormonal imbalance, and a broader socio-cultural environment that disconnects young men from their bodies, from purpose, and from one another. RESET exists to intervene early and intelligently before these patterns harden into long-term dysfunction.

RESET IS:

A science-informed, evidence-based retreat

Device-free and substance-free

Structured, supervised, and intentionally paced

Focused on education, embodiment, and self-regulation

Designed to build agency, responsibility, and grounded confidence

RESET is NOT:

Therapy, group counseling, or life coaching

A bootcamp or “toughen up” experience

A motivational seminar

A medical or diagnostic program

The Science2Perform Approach

At Science2Perform, our work centers on improving physiological and neurocognitive literacy- helping individuals understand how the brain, body, and their behavior interact under stress, and how to regulate those systems effectively. RESET bridges science with real-world application in a structured, embodied environment where participants can:

Learn how their nervous system actually works

Understand motivation, habit formation, and fatigue through a biological lens

Experience regulation, recovery, and healthy challenges

Build connection through shared experiences

The Facilitation Model

Science • Strength • Somatic Regulation

RESET is guided by a multidisciplinary facilitation team that integrates:

• Human performance science (brain and nervous system function, stress adaptation, sleep, nutrition, metabolic health, exposure to the elements)
• Somatic and embodied practices (breathwork, yoga, nature immersion, health and cold exposure)

• Real-world operational experience (discipline, responsibility, resilience under pressure)

Together, this team creates an environment that is safe, structured, and deeply practical- bridging understanding with lived experience.

What Participants Will Experience

Over the weekend, participants engage in:

• Educational sessions on nervous system regulation, stress, sleep, motivation, and habits
• Breathwork, gentle movement, yoga, and embodiment practices
• Nature immersion, sauna, cold exposure, and outdoor fires
• Structured group discussions and reflection
• Intentional “flow time” for rest, integration, and self-directed activities
• Shared meals and community living in a log cabin setting

The environment is designed to be calm, grounded, and supportive- not intense oroverwhelming.

Food as Performance

Food is treated as a core pillar of performance and wellbeing, not an afterthought. All meals are prepared by a private chef using whole, nutrient-dense foods. Meals support stable energy, cognitive function, hormonal balance, and recovery.

Participants will learn:

• How food choices affect energy, mood, and motivation
• Why ultra-processed foods disrupt metabolism and nervous system regulation
• Simple, realistic meals they can prepare independently
• Cooking together builds competence, responsibility, and contribution- key developmental experiences for young men.

Baseline Assessments (Education-Focused)

Participants complete a suite of baseline physiological and neurocognitive assessments to make the science personal and actionable. These are not diagnostic and not competitive.

Included Baselines:

• NeuroCatch® – brain function related to attention, processing speed, and cognitive workload
• InBody Body Composition – muscle mass, fat mass, hydration, and overall body composition
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – objective insight into nervous system balance and stress load
• Cortisol Levels – insight into chronic stress physiology
• Shiftwave – neurofeedback-supported nervous system regulation and recovery

These tools help participants understand how stress, sleep, habits, and recovery directly influence performance and regulation.

All results are:

• Used for education and personal context, not diagnosis
• Interpreted conservatively and contextually
• Never shared or ranked

Device-Free & Substance-Free Environment

RESET is intentionally device-free and substance-free.

Why this matters:

• Phones and substances disrupt nervous system regulation and sleep
• Removing them supports presence, emotional awareness, and recovery
• Most participants experience relief rather than deprivation
• Devices are collected securely upon arrival and returned at the end of the retreat.

Parents receive a direct emergency contact for the facilitation team.

Core Intentions:

• Regulation before ambition.
• Discipline before dopamine.
• Identity before achievement.

RESET helps young men move from:

Chaos → Control

Stimulation → Strength

Reactivity → Regulation

Disconnection → Embodied self-trust

This is about grounded masculinity: calm, responsible, regulated, and self-directed.

Who RESET Is For:

RESET is well-suited for young men who:

• Feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
• Want to better understand their body, mind, and habits
• Benefit from structure, education, and community
• Are open to learning and self-reflection

*It may not be appropriate for individuals in acute crisis or requiring clinical intervention.

Final Note to Parents & Stakeholders

RESET is not about fixing young men.

It is about equipping them with understanding, skills, discipline, and agency.

RESET’S FACILITATION TEAM

Elizabeth Ionita

Elizabeth is the Head of Strategy and Market Development for Science2Perform, where she leads the design, marketing, and delivery of science-informed, trauma-aware retreats and training programs focused on education, building agency and resilience, and connecting the mind and body. With a background spanning psychology, human capital strategy and organizational development, Elizabeth translates complex scientific research into practical, immersive experiences that support real change. Her work bridges science, application, and lived experiences, creating spaces where participants feel both challenged and supported. Elizabeth is deeply committed to building environments rooted in safety, clarity, and connection- where individuals can step out of survival mode, reconnect with themselves, and begin the work of sustainable regulation and recovery.

Dr. François Haman, PhD

François is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa and a leading researcher in human physiology, specializing in stress biology, thermoregulation, and human performance under extreme conditions. At Science2Perform, Dr. Haman serves in a voluntary capacity, contributing the scientific foundation that informs the design of evidence-based, applied training and retreat experiences. With decades of laboratory and field research, François bridges fundamental science and real-world application, helping participants understand how physiology directly influences stress, decision-making, recovery, and long-term health. His approach emphasizes clarity over complexity and science over trends. François is committed to restoring science as a reliable guide- empowering individuals to make informed, sustainable lifestyle choices rooted in how the human body actually works.

Alain Guimond

Alain is a mentor and advisor with Science2Perform, bringing deep lived experience from a nearly 20-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces and JTF2, and a personal journey through recovery, resilience, and reintegration. He plays a key role in supporting participants through grounded mentorship and peer-based guidance. He is also the founder of a veterans and first responder peer-support initiative ELEVATE (NCR). Drawing from both operational experience and long-term healing work, Alain helps translate concepts of regulation, accountability, and resilience into realities participants can relate to and embody. His presence bridges science with human experience, fostering trust and authenticity within the group. Alain is deeply committed to creating spaces where men feel safe to show up honestly, reconnect with themselves, and rebuild strength through community, responsibility, and shared understanding.

Dan de Luis

Dan is a movement, breathwork, and mindfulness facilitator with Science2Perform, supporting participants in developing embodied awareness and practical regulation skills. His work focuses on reconnecting individuals to their nervous systems through breath, movement, and stillness. He is also the co-founder of Nature’s Elements Wellness - an outdoor Scandinavian spa rooted in nature-based therapies and holistic practices. With experience guiding diverse populations, Dan blends evidence-based practices with intuitive facilitation, helping participants access tools that support presence, recovery, and self-regulation. His sessions emphasize simplicity, safety, and direct experience over performance or perfection. Dan is dedicated to creating grounded, restorative spaces where participants can slow down, listen to their bodies, and cultivate resilience through conscious movement and breath.

ABOUT SCIENCE2PERFORM (S2P)

“Where Science Becomes Performance”

Science2Perform is an organization dedicated to human performance and resilience training, helping individuals and teams operate effectively under pressure- physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We exist at the intersection of science, lived experience, and real-world application.

Our work is grounded in human physiology, stress biology, and neurocognitive sciences, translating decades of research into practical tools that can be applied in demanding professions and everyday life. S2P delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed immersive experiences designed to improve stress tolerance, decision-making, recovery, and long-term wellbeing. Our programs serve high-performance, high-stress populations, including military personnel, veterans, first responders, corporate leaders, and athletes.

Our Philosophy

At Science2Perform, we believe performance is not about doing more, but about regulating better and more efficiently. Modern life demands that humans function in ways our biology was never designed for: chronic stress, constant stimulation, and limited recovery. Our approach restores what modern systems often remove:

● Embodiment: Reconnecting people to how their bodies actually function

● Self-Awareness: Understanding stress responses before they become problems

● Physiological Literacy: Learning to regulate signals rather than ignore them

● Challenge + Recovery: Using stress as a tool, not a threat

Resilience is not about suppressing emotions- it is the capacity to adapt, recover, and respond effectively, again and again.

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