We’re delighted to welcome back Gemma McGuigan to Lime Wood for a special three-part Longevity Workshop series, offering tools and insights to support everyday health and long-term vitality.
This three-part workshop series explores longevity through the lens of Functional Medicine, reframing ageing as a dynamic and adaptable process influenced by energy, metabolism, inflammation, nervous system health, nutrition, movement and connection. Rather than focusing on symptom management, it highlights how signs such as fatigue, brain fog and low vitality can be early signals to support deeper balance and resilience in the body. The focus is on “pro-ageing” - building long-term health, vitality and adaptability to support a more vibrant and energetic life for longer.
What to Expect
Workshop 1 – Monday 14th September – Reimagining Ageing: Why Ageing is More Malleable Than We Think
This workshop explores the emerging science behind longevity and how ageing is influenced by lifestyle, environment, metabolism and the nervous system, rather than time alone. Through a Functional Medicine lens, Gemma introduces the key drivers of ageing, from energy production and mitochondrial health to inflammation, stress physiology and immune balance, highlighting how modern life can accelerate the ageing process and how we can begin to address it through prevention.
Workshop 2 – Monday 21st September – Building the Biology of Longevity
This session focuses on the daily habits that shape how we age, exploring how food, movement, sleep and lifestyle act as biological signals that influence repair, resilience and long-term health. Through a Functional Medicine lens, Gemma looks at the role of nutrition and exercise in supporting metabolism, mitochondrial function, muscle mass, gut health and inflammation, alongside practical strategies to enhance cellular renewal and metabolic balance. The session also introduces key tools for longevity, including supportive testing, supplements and lifestyle approaches to promote healthy ageing.
Workshop 3 – Monday 28th September – The New Science of Ageing Well
This final workshop explores how longevity is shaped not only by physical health, but also by emotional wellbeing, nervous system balance and human connection. Gemma examines how chronic stress and modern overstimulation can keep the body in a prolonged state of survival, impacting repair, immunity and resilience, while also introducing the science behind rest, safety and recovery. The session highlights the importance of sleep, circadian health, purpose, joy and social connection as key drivers of healthy ageing, offering a holistic blueprint for long-term vitality and wellbeing.
The Details
Date: 14th, 21st & 28th September 2026
Location: Lime Wood, New Forest
Timings: 10am - 4:05pm (an optional Gong Bath session will be available from 3:05pm-4:05pm)
Attendees: Limited to 16 guests for an intimate experience
Price: £135 per guest per session - alternatively, if you would like to attend all three workshops, you can enjoy a discounted rate of £380 for all three when booking together
Included: The talks, welcome and break refreshments, a seasonal 2-course lunch, an optional movement class, plus a thoughtful gift to take home
Kindly note: To book the full series and to receive your discount, please contact our Spa Reception. Further discount is available for Herb House Members - please enquire with Spa Reception on +44 23 8028 6999
About Gemma
Gemma McGuigan is one of the UK’s leading IFM-certified Functional Medicine and Nutrition practitioners, with a reputation for translating complex science into practical, accessible insights. Her work focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic health concerns, with specialist expertise spanning gut health, hormones, autoimmunity, fatigue, and nutrigenomics. A respected educator and speaker, Gemma bridges cutting-edge functional medicine with a nature-led philosophy of wellbeing.
