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A 12-week clinical program

Lose fat. Keep or gain muscle. What matters is the mirror, not the scale.

A 12-week program engineered around your routine, past experiences, metabolism, and goals. Not a generic PDF with DIY instructions and copy-paste recipes. Built by Botezelli PhD: Endocrine Physiology, 40+ peer-reviewed publications, 2,000+ clients coached since 2010.

Real client before and after a twelve-week program. Before: 135 lb at 34% body fat. After: 130 lb at 22% body fat. Five pounds down on the scale, twelve percent body fat down on the mirror.
Real client. Twelve weeks. The program made the difference. Five pounds on the scale. Twelve percent body fat in the mirror.
  • Your program is custom-built by a PhD — not a generic app. Every workout, every meal is engineered for your body, your schedule, your goals.
  • We measure what matters: body composition using clinical equipment, in person. Not just weight. You'll see the real transformation in the mirror.
  • You eat what you love. We adjust the formula to make it work. Perfect balance, zero restriction.
  • You're never alone. Weekly check-ins keep you accountable and on track. Real support from real people.
  • No crazy diets. No foods you hate. Just real, affordable meals you actually enjoy, structured to transform your body.
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The PhD behind the plan.

JD Botezelli holds a PhD in Endocrine Physiology and a Kinesiology degree, with six years of obesity and diabetes research published in top scientific journals. Forty peer-reviewed publications. Two postdoctoral positions. The work behind every program sits in those papers.

That research becomes a twelve-week plan. A bioimpedance baseline at week zero, personalized nutrition targets and training blocks written by Botezelli PhD, weekly check-ins through the private client portal, and a second assessment at week twelve to confirm the numbers moved. Plans adjust to the body in front of them, not the other way around.

The work is for adults who want a clinical answer instead of a generic template. Women and men, postpartum or peri-menopausal, returning after injury, training for a competition, or starting from zero after years of trying everything else. Over 2,000 clients have completed the program.

PhD
Endocrinology, Physiology & Metabolism · UBC · UNICAMP
20+
Years of research experience
2,000+
Clients coached since 2010
40+
Peer-reviewed publications
5.0
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Twelve weeks. Four clear steps. One body, measured.

Every client follows the same clinical sequence. The targets change. The structure does not.

  1. 1
    Step 01 / Baseline

    Assess the body in front of us.

    Bioimpedance, photo analysis, metabolic markers*, training history, and lifestyle. We start with data, not guesses.

  2. 2
    Step 02 / Build

    Build the 12-week plan.

    Personalized nutrition and training blocks. Materials delivered. Adaptation week to get you running.

  3. 3
    Step 03 / Execute

    Run the 12 weeks.

    Weekly check-ins, individual support, and one-to-one nutrition and exercise adjustments whenever the body asks for them*.

  4. 4
    Step 04 / Compound

    Re-measure and adjust.

    A second assessment closes the first cycle. Numbers move toward the goals. The next 12 weeks are built on what worked.

* Indirect calorimetry available as an add-on or included with Elite Premium.

Programs

Structured coaching for every stage.

Twelve-week programs. Personalized targets. Built around the body in front of us.

Weight management

Weight Well Essentials

Sustainable weight management for women who are done with crash diets. Twelve weeks of personalized targets, training, and a re-measurement at week twelve.

Hypertrophy & strength

Lean and Strong Essentials

Hypertrophy, strength, and performance, built on bioimpedance data and progressive training blocks. Twelve weeks, with the change confirmed at week twelve.

GLP-1 specialty coaching

GLP-1 Nutrition Coaching

For clients on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Twelve weeks of suppressed-appetite nutrition, lean-mass strength training, monthly bioimpedance or video assessments, and a maintenance plan for after the prescription ends.

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Premium one-on-one

Elite Premium 1:1 Coaching

Direct coaching with Botezelli PhD for clients who want a hands-on plan, faster cycles, and tighter check-ins. Personalized to the goal and the schedule.

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$10 CAD a day to find out why you've never been able to lose weight — and how you're going to do it now. No crazy diets. No guilt. No gimmicks.

The math, with nothing hidden.

Twelve weeks of personalized coaching written by Botezelli PhD, delivered through the private client portal. Every deliverable below has a value. Add them up. Then look at the package price.

Essentials

Weight Well & Lean and Strong

Same package, two paths. Choose the goal at enrollment.

  • Up to 6 highly personalized meal plans CAD 500
  • Up to 1 macros adjustment per program CAD 250
  • Support materials, equivalence table, recipe book, Freedom Matrix CAD 150
  • 12-week personalized exercise routine CAD 250
  • 2 bioimpedance + Bodymetrix assessments CAD 200
  • Mon-Thu online support via WhatsApp or email CAD 100
If purchased separately CAD 1,450
Essentials package CAD 849.90

You save CAD 600.10 vs buying each item separately (41% off)

About CAD 10 a day. The price of your daily Starbucks Egg Bites and coffee.

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Launching · 55% OFF
GLP-1 Coaching

GLP-1 Nutrition Coaching

For clients on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound.

  • Up to 6 highly personalized meal plans CAD 500
  • Up to 2 macros adjustments per program CAD 500
  • Support materials, equivalence table, recipe book, Freedom Matrix CAD 150
  • 12-week personalized exercise routine CAD 250
  • 4 bioimpedance + Bodymetrix assessments CAD 400
  • Mon-Thu online support via WhatsApp or email CAD 100
If purchased separately CAD 1,900
Regular package CAD 990
Launching offer CAD 849.99

You save CAD 1,050.01 vs buying each item separately (55% off)

About CAD 10 a day. The price of your daily Starbucks Egg Bites and coffee.

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Premium 1:1

Elite Premium 1:1 Coaching

Direct video calls with Botezelli PhD, in-person EMG-tracked sessions, and the full stack.

  • Up to 6 highly personalized meal plans CAD 500
  • 3 macros adjustments per program CAD 750
  • Support materials, equivalence table, optimization tips, recipe book CAD 150
  • 12-week personalized exercise routine CAD 250
  • 3 in-person workout sessions with EMG tracker CAD 750
  • 4 bioimpedance + Bodymetrix assessments CAD 400
  • 6 bi-weekly 30-min video calls with Botezelli PhD CAD 300
  • Mon-Thu online support via WhatsApp or email CAD 100
  • Botezelli Training T-shirt (gift) CAD 45
  • PVL 500g Whey Gourmet package CAD 40
If purchased separately CAD 3,285
Elite package CAD 1,990

You save CAD 1,295 vs buying each item separately (39% off)

About CAD 24 a day. A workout class or a sit-down lunch out.

Apply for Elite 1:1

Not sure yet? Book a free 20-min call.

Pay in full or split into up to 4 payments — no interest, no fees. No long-term contract. Re-measurement and a written progress review at week twelve are included in every program.

After enrollment, programs are delivered through the private client portal at freedom.drbotezelli.com.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Every program ships with the full stack below. No upsells once you are in.

Personalized nutrition plan

Daily calorie and macro targets, with food lists tuned to your routine and preferences.

Twelve-week training program

Progressive training blocks built around your goal, schedule, and current fitness level.

Bioimpedance body composition assessment

Baseline measurement at the start and a re-measurement at week twelve. Numbers, not feelings.

Private client portal

Your plan, workouts, and check-ins live at freedom.drbotezelli.com. Mobile and desktop.

Direct messaging with Botezelli PhD

Questions, adjustments, and weekly reviews. Replies from Botezelli PhD, not a content team.

Recipe vault and supplement guidance

Access to the full recipe library and evidence-based supplement protocols.

EMG-tracked workouts Elite / add-on

Electromyography during key lifts to confirm muscle recruitment and dial in technique. Exclusive to Elite Premium clients, available as an add-on for other tiers.

Basal metabolic rate assessment Elite / add-on

Indirect calorimetry to measure resting energy expenditure precisely — no more relying on formulas. Exclusive to Elite Premium clients, available as an add-on for other tiers.

Measure first. Then prescribe.

Two assessments anchor every program. The first sets the baseline. The second confirms the progress. Available as standalone services for clients who want the numbers before committing to a full program.

Botezelli PhD performing a Bodymetrix ultrasound body composition scan
Ultimate

Full Metabolic and Body Composition Assessment

A full body composition workup with bioimpedance, basal metabolism evaluation, and ultrasound (Bodymetrix) assessment, plus a written review from Botezelli PhD. The starting point for every personalized program.

Book assessment
Botezelli PhD performing a bioimpedance body composition assessment
Essential

Bioimpedance + Comments Assessment

A bioimpedance reading with a personalized written review from Botezelli PhD. A focused snapshot of lean mass, fat mass, and hydration.

Book assessment

Free tools and guides.

Three evidence-based resources that answer the questions clients ask most — creatine, magnesium, and protein. Built on the same research that powers every program.

Creatine guide

The weight-based creatine dose and the evidence behind it. Free PDF guide.

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Magnesium guide

Pick your goal and see the right magnesium form, dose and timing. Free.

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Protein calculator

The daily protein target for your body weight and activity level, split across four meals. Free.

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PDF library

All free guides

PDF library at guides.drbotezelli.com.

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The answers most people ask before choosing a program.

Still uncertain? The 20-minute call is free and there is no obligation to enroll.

Who is this program for?
Adults who want a precise, personalized plan instead of a generic template. Most clients arrive after years of trying programs that did not account for their physiology, schedule, or training history.
How is this different from a personal trainer or a nutritionist?
Botezelli PhD holds a doctorate in Endocrine Physiology and brings 20+ years of research on metabolism, nutrition, and exercise. Programs are written by me, not delegated, and every plan is anchored in body composition data rather than appearance.
How much does it cost?
Programs work out to about $10 CAD per day, and you can pay in full or split the total into up to 4 payments with no interest and no fees. The programs are based on a 12-week cycle. They include workouts, nutrition guidance, evaluations, and exclusive support.
How long until I see results?
Body composition shifts are measurable at the four-week checkpoint (pictures and measurements) for most clients. The twelve-week program is designed so the second assessment confirms the change in lean mass, fat mass, and the metabolic markers that matter for your goal.
Do I need a gym?
No. Training plans are written around your access (commercial gym, home setup, or bodyweight) and your schedule. Substitutions are part of the plan, not a workaround.
What if I am postpartum, peri-menopausal, or returning after an injury?
The Institute runs dedicated tracks for postpartum body reclamation, healthier-habits onboarding, and return-to-training after injury. The free 20-minute call is the right place to confirm fit.
How do I start?
You can purchase your package using one of the links, or, if you prefer, book the free 20-minute call. We confirm the right program for you, schedule the baseline assessment, and your plan is in the portal within a week.

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