A 12-Month Membership from The Immune Confident Institute
Stronger With Sjögren’s™:
A 12‑Month Membership To Help You Live With Confidence Again
Physician‑led education and community paired with a gentle, app‑based strength & mindset program for those living with Sjögren's who are tired of feeling fragile and afraid to move.
Bonus for Founders: 12 Months of Total Strength & Mindset ($600 Program) Included
Is This Right For You?
Built for Those Who Wants
to Move Without Fear
If you are living with Sjögren’s, you might feel like your body has turned against you. This membership was built for you if you:
Feel exhausted, achy, or inflamed most days.
Want more energy and confidence to move without triggering flares.
Worry that exercise will make your symptoms worse.
Are overwhelmed by conflicting advice online.
What this is:
Education & support, Community & accountability, Physician-led movement + mindset framework.
What this is not:
Individual medical care or diagnosis, A replacement for your personal clinicians, A one-size-fits-all "cure."
WITHOUT OVERPROMISING
Why Movement Matters In Sjögren’s
What the early research suggests:
Properly dosed resistance training and gentle aerobic exercise can improve fatigue, pain, aerobic capacity, and quality of life.
Structured exercise programs in Sjögren’s have not been shown to trigger flares in clinical trials.
Stronger With Sjögren’s™ is designed to help you:
Feel more confident moving your body.
Support energy and stability over time.
Reduce the fear of flares from “doing too much” by using a paced, physician‑curated approach.
We do not promise to cure, reverse, or treat Sjögren’s or any other condition. We provide evidence-informed education, community, and tools to help daily life feel more manageable.
What You Get
How Stronger With Sjögren’s™ Is Delivered
Stronger With Sjögren’s™ includes two pieces that work together to create a complete ecosystem for your health.
Access Membership Portal
Hosted on the Immune Confident Institute platform. This is your home base for education, replays, resources, and community connection.
The "Brain" & Support
Fitness & Mindset App
Delivered through Dr. Ali Novitsky’s separate app. This is your tool for action: all-abilities strength, mobility, yoga, and breathwork ($600 value).
The "Body" & Action
Unified Experience
You’ll receive logins for both, and we’ll help you tie them together into one realistic plan.
WITHOUT OVERPROMISING
Part 1: Access Membership (Your Foundation)
Your base membership provides calm, consistent education and community for a full year.
Monthly Live Educational Sessions
Interactive sessions with Dr. Kara Wada, her team, and guest experts on topics like nutrition, fatigue, nervous system regulation, and symptom tracking.
Resource Vault
A growing library of recordings and guides (builds over time), including select sessions from past Virtual Sjögren’s Summits as they become available.
Private Community
A moderated, off-social-media space to ask questions, share wins, and feel less alone.
Member Discounts
Savings on supplements, labs, and 10% off clinical visits if you choose to become an ICI patient.
Included With Your Founders Membership
Part 2: The "Total Strength & Mindset" Program
We have partnered with Dr. Ali Novitsky to provide a physician-led fitness & mindset program included in your plan ($600 value)
What it includes:
App & Web Platform: Follow along from home on any device.
Zero Equipment: Start with a chair and bodyweight.
Adaptive Workouts: 10, 20, and 30-minute sessions.
Variety: Strength, core + floor, yoga, mobility, mindfulness and meditation sessions.
All Levels: Beginner, seated, and bodyweight options—beginner is ideal for de-conditioned adults.
Structured Weekly Layouts: So you are never guessing what to do next.
The Dr. Kara Difference: The workouts are created by a physician-led team for all abilities. Inside Access, Dr. Wada and her team help you understand how to adapt and pace this program for life with Sjögren’s.
What Women Like You Are Saying
Real stories of safety, stability, and regained confidence.
I finally trust my body again.
"I used to be terrified that movement would trigger a flare. The pacing in this program helped me realize I can get stronger without crashing. I finally trust my body again."
— ICI Patient (Sjögren’s)
I don't live in fear of the ER.
"I can now walk without my walker, wash my own hair, chew and swallow without choking... I don’t live in fear of going to the ER and I’m able to camp and spend time with my family again. Overall, I can participate in my life in ways I couldn’t before."
— Ann B.
Significant progress.
"I was drowning, and Dr. Wada was the hand that pulled me out of the rapids. My joint pain has almost completely vanished... I have a complicated case, but have made significant progress across the board."
— Jill B.
A huge milestone.
"I went out to dinner with my partner for the first time in a year and have started embarking on some short walks in the neighborhood. Compared to when my perfect storm started, I couldn’t sit at the dinner table, so this is a huge milestone for me!"
— Camryn Y.
More capable than I expected.
"Starting with seated options helped me feel confident. As I progressed through the levels, I felt more capable than I expected."
— Program Participant, Age 68
Improvements in daily comfort.
"I’ve struggled to stay consistent with movement in the past. The 10-minute sessions felt approachable, and over time I’ve noticed improvements in my energy and day-to-day comfort."
— Program Participant, Age 54
I learned to pace myself.
"I’ve learned to pace myself to manage crashes and I am able to have really good days. I am no longer bedridden. My dry eye and mouth are no longer an issue, and brain fog has improved."
— Lori M.
More capable than I expected.
"Starting with seated options helped me feel confident. As I progressed through the levels, I felt more capable than I expected."
— Chris R.
I feel human again.
"I am actually feeling human again. I can accept invitations to dinner, sleep 7 hours and feel rested, and focus on self-care. I wasn’t even sure if I was going to live through 2024, and now I have hope."
— Bonnie S.
"Older adults in my practice have enjoyed having a structured, low-impact option to support their mobility and daily functioning. It is a thoughtful, accessible movement framework."
— Dr. Bernard Remakus, Geriatrics
Choose Your Path
Two Ways to Get 12 Months of Support
You receive 12 months of access to the Total Strength & Mindset Program no matter which payment option you choose.
Best Value
Pay In Full – Stronger With Sjögren’s™ Annual Pass
$600
/ year
12-months of Access Membership
Included Total Strength & Mindset Program 12-month access ($600 Value)
Saves $228 compared to monthly plan
This option is for you if you’re ready to commit to a year of support and want the complete fitness & mindset ecosystem bundled in and want the best value.
Start Monthly — Pay-Over-Time, Keep Full-Year Access
$69
/month
12-months of Access Membership
Included Total Strength & Mindset Program 12-month access ($600 value)
Same access, smaller monthly payments
6-month minimum commitment, designed as a 12-month journey
This option is for you if you want the same full year of support and complete fitness and mindset ecosystem bundled in, but prefer to spread the cost out monthly, with a 6-month minimum commitment.
Fit Check, Commitment & Refund Policy
We offer a 14-day “fit check” so you can make sure this feels right.
When you join, we immediately activate your 12‑month fitness app license and membership access. These are real up‑front costs.
If you decide Stronger With Sjögren’s isn’t a good fit within 14 days, email and we’ll refund your payment minus a $50 activation fee (covers the non‑refundable app license + onboarding).
After 14 days, all payments are non‑refundable.
Annual: $600 is non‑refundable; you keep 12 months of access to membership + app.
Monthly: past payments non‑refundable; you can cancel future payments any time after your 6th payment. You keep access through any paid month and app access for 12 months from signup.
Key Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a diagnosis of Sjögren's to join?
No. This membership is for folks who see themselves in the Sjögren's experience: fatigue, body pain, flares, dryness, and a "creative" immune system. Some members have a formal diagnosis, some are still in the evaluation stage, and some have related autoimmune conditions.
Is this safe if I have Sjögren's?
The movement program is designed for all abilities, with many seated, body weight strength, and beginner options. Research suggests that, when dosed correctly, resistance and gentle aerobic exercise can be beneficial without increasing disease activity. Always check with your own clinician.
What if I'm too tired to follow a full program?
You’ll have access to shorter (10‑minute), seated, and restorative options. The goal is not perfection; it’s having a compassionate, flexible plan so you can “do something” even on harder days.
Are you the one leading the workouts, Dr. Wada?
No. The workouts themselves are led through a separate physician‑run fitness platform designed for all abilities by Dr. Ali Novitsky. My role is to curate, contextualize, and support you as you use them while living with Sjögren’s.
Is this medical care?
No. Stronger With Sjögren’s™ is an education and support membership. It does not replace your personal medical care. If you choose to become an ICI patient, your membership gives you 10% off clinical visits plus discounts on labs and supplements.
I'm already a patient member of the Immune Confident Institute. Do I have to pay extra for Stronger with Sjögrens?
No. Active Foundation Team, Foundation MD, and Executive Health members can opt into Stronger With Sjögren’s™ at no additional membership fee.
When you opt in, we’ll:
-Add you to the Stronger With Sjögren’s™ portal and community
-Invite you to the Stronger live sessions
-Activate a 12‑month license to the Total Strength & Mindset app
Your existing Foundation or Executive rate stays the same.
Is Access Membership available on it own?
Not yet. We anticipate rolling out an education only program in the coming months.
Do you offer refunds or a trial period?
We offer a 14‑day “fit check” so you can make sure this feels right.
When you join, we immediately activate your 12‑month fitness app license and membership access. These are real up‑front costs.
If you decide Stronger With Sjögren’s™ isn’t a good fit within 14 days, email and we’ll refund your payment minus a $50 activation fee (covers the non‑refundable app license + onboarding).
After 14 days, all payments are non‑refundable.
-Annual: $600 is non‑refundable; you keep 12 months of access to membership + app.
-Monthly: past payments non‑refundable; you can cancel future payments any time after your 6th payment. You keep access through any paid month and app access for 12 months from signup.
Can I use HSA or FSA funds to pay for this program?
Stronger With Sjögren’s™ is a self‑pay wellness and education program and is not billed to insurance.
Some HSA/FSA plans may allow reimbursement for this type of expense, but policies vary. We cannot guarantee eligibility or give tax advice.
We recommend you check with your HSA/FSA administrator or speak with your tax advisor
and share the program details/receipt to see if it qualifies under your specific plan.
I have Hypermobility or EDS. Is this appropriate for me?
This program is strength-based, low load, short duration, and stability-focused, which is often exactly what hypermobile bodies need. It is not a flexibility program.
Ready To Feel Stronger Living With Sjögren’s Over The Next 12 Months?
You don’t need another 14‑day challenge.
You need one calm, consistent year of support: clear information, a safe community, and a realistic movement plan you can grow with.
