Congratulations to our Leadership in Health Coaching Award recipients for the August 2019 Spanish class! Integrative Nutrition believes in, supports, and celebrates all our incredible graduates for spreading the ripple effect of health and happiness in the world. The Leadership in Health Coaching Award was created to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our graduates, specifically those doing outstanding work that aligns with Integrative Nutrition’s core mission. Learn more about the winners below!

Maria Alejandra Godoy Villoria

Caracas, Venezuela

What were you doing prior to enrolling at Integrative Nutrition?

Marketing management – most experience in the health area, training and coaching sales force

How did your life change after enrolling?

It completely changed for my family and myself – the way we live our lives with awareness.

Never give up on your dreams! I wanted to do this for so long. Now I want to share my experience with the world.

Karina Hernández Castellanos

Mexico City, Mexico  

What were you doing prior to enrolling at Integrative Nutrition?

I have a real estate agency, but I’ve dedicated all my life to it, always under stress, little connection with myself or my family.

How did your life change after enrolling?

After enrolling, I had a strong connection with myself. I started to see my life through my soul, and I’ve never felt this peace or joy.

Maria Isabel Ardura Gelosi 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

What were you doing prior to enrolling at Integrative Nutrition?

Studying at the Institute Argentino de terapias naturales (IATENA), researching fermented foods and their health benefits, and fighting my psoriatic arthritis to keep up with my family activity.

How did your life change after enrolling?

My life changed radically. IIN gave me tools to deploy a constant improvement in my way of thinking, which extends also to my children's education and how to better understand the people around me.

Jenny Zárate

Bogota, Colombia  

What were you doing prior to enrolling at Integrative Nutrition?

-Owner of Bodylife Pilates Studio since 2011

-Certified Pilates instructor from The McEntire International School

-Social media influencer about Pilates and health

How did your life change after enrolling?

It transformed my life and allowed me to see physical exercise as primary food. It also taught me so many things about nutrition and healthy habits that will be very helpful to my life.

Andreina Oropeza

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

What were you doing prior to enrolling at Integrative Nutrition?

I was working as a gastroenterologist. 

How did your life change after enrolling?

I’ve learned to have a more comprehensive vision of my care function, which not only results in greater personal and professional growth, but what’s most important for the benefit of my patients.

Valerie Pérez Pou

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

What were you doing prior to enrolling at Integrative Nutrition?

I was overworking, over-stressing, and struggling with my health at all levels. Living very far from what my true passion is. I was immersed in a comfort zone that wasn’t comfortable at all.

How did your life change after enrolling?

My life took a 180-degree turn. I started deeply healing my physical, mental, and emotional health. I got the tools to change the direction of my life, both on a personal and professional level.