i-Thrive Events:
Thriving As You Age
In the UK, the average lifespan is around 81 years — but the average healthspan (years lived in good health) is just 63 years. That means many people are spending nearly two decades in poor health, managing chronic conditions instead of living fully.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
i-Thrive Clinic
Puttenham, Surrey
Wednesday 18 Oct.
19:00 - 20:30
15 Seats Only
£10 / person
All proceeds donated to charity
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About the event
Aging well isn’t about luck — it’s about understanding what’s really happening in your body and making informed changes that count.
At this intimate event, our multi-disciplinary team will cut through the noise of apps, fads, and conflicting advice. Using I-Thrive’s evidence-based *Model of Thriving*, we’ll show you how sleep, resilience, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle interconnect — and how personalised insights such as your **metabolic age** can reveal more about your health than birthdays ever could.
You’ll discover:
- Why energy and vitality often shift after 40 — and how lifestyle choices can positively influence your metabolic age.
- How menopause and andropause affect long-term health, and practical steps to adapt with confidence.
- What shapes your metabolic age — from body composition and visceral fat to blood sugar control, strength, and fitness levels.
- Why measuring factors like bone density, muscle mass, and resting metabolism provides valuable insights into how well you’re really aging.
- Simple, actionable strategies you can apply straight away to feel stronger, sharper, and more resilient.
This isn’t another talk full of generic advice. It’s a chance to de-mystify health misinformation and leave with practical, evidence-based changes you can start the very next day.
Spaces are strictly limited to 15 for an interactive, personal experience at our CQC-regulated clinic between Farnham and Guildford.
AGENDA
18:30 – 19:00 Welcome Reception
Arrive, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed start to the evening.
19:00 – 19:15 A View of Longevity & Healthspan
An introduction to I-Thrive’s 5-Dimensional Model of Thriving — and why personal data matters more than fads or guesswork.
19:15 – 19:35 Dimension 1: Healthful Nutrition
How what you eat influences energy, resilience, and metabolic age — with simple, practical shifts you can make right away.
19:35 – 19:55 Dimension 2: Exercise & Movement
Beyond “getting fit” — how strength, cardiovascular fitness, and everyday movement shape your long-term vitality.
19:55 – 20:15 The Remaining Dimensions
Discover the often-overlooked drivers of thriving:
Sleep & Restoration — why recovery fuels resilience
Psychological Well-being & Resilience — the mind-body link to thriving
Purpose & Lifestyle — how living with intention supports lasting health
20:15 – 20:30 Q&A
Your chance to ask questions and explore how the principles apply to you.
20:30 Adjournment
Event closes — but your journey to thriving continues.
our speakers
Mark Zirbser, MBA, MSc, ACC(ICF)
Co-founder & Coaching Director
Mark has over 25 years experience coaching individuals and teams through transformation — from the boardroom to personal life. His approach combines neuroscience, psychology, and behaviour change to help people understand what drives them, break through barriers, and achieve meaningful goals. At this event, Mark will focus on the psychological and lifestyle dimensions of thriving, including mindset, resilience, and purpose. He’ll share how the same principles that support thriving in everyday life also underpin executive performance and, for those who want it, athletic success. His passion is helping people progress from simply coping to thriving — at every stage of life.
Jodi Crawford, BSc (Hons), MChiro
Co-founder & Clinical Director
With over 15 years of clinical experience, Jodi has seen firsthand how modern lifestyles — high stress, poor nutrition, inactivity — drive many of today’s chronic health challenges. As I-Thrive’s Clinical Director, she is passionate about using objective data such as bone density, body composition, and metabolic testing to help people understand their true health status. At this event, Jodi will share how lifestyle choices can protect healthspan, reduce reliance on medical intervention, and create the right environment for the body to thrive.
Nicola (Niki) Method, BSc (Hons),
Regsitered Dietician
Niki is a registered dietitian with a passion for helping people make nutrition practical and sustainable. As a mum of three, she understands the real-life barriers that can get in the way of healthy eating. At this event, she’ll share how food choices influence energy, resilience, menopause, and metabolic age — and how small, evidence-based changes can make a big difference. Niki’s approach is flexible, compassionate, and realistic, giving you the tools to build long-term habits that fit your life.
Barnaby Rudd, MSc
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Barnaby is a strength and conditioning coach with an MSc from St Mary’s University and over a decade of experience helping people improve their fitness, strength, and confidence. He works with a wide range of clients — from runners and swimmers to those simply wanting to feel stronger and move better in everyday life. At this event, Barnaby will explain why strength and movement matter more than ever after 40, how they influence metabolic age, and the simple steps you can take to maintain energy, independence, and resilience for the long term.