My journey in the world of health and food has been a lifelong adventure. With a Bachelor's degree in Science and a minor in Nutrition from CalPoly San Luis Obispo, I embarked on a path that eventually led me to become a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Natural Chef through Bauman College of Berkeley. Since then I have spent hundreds of hours learning more through  extensive courses, mainly in analyzing blood work and focusing on women's health, autoimmune diseases, the gut and  preventive living.

My personal health struggle opened my eyes to the world of holistic health and the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating the symptoms. My journey to recovery was challenging, but it gave me hope that I could heal and inspired me to help others find their own paths to wellness. During college, I spent my summers assisting in the opening of a cooking school and working at the world-renowned Rancho La Puerta Health Spa, where I now share my passion for nutrition and cooking through teaching in person classes and workshops.

My career took me to Scripps Hospital in San Diego, where I served as the head of Metabolic health for MD Revolution, a startup Personalized Medicine Practice led by a prominent cardiologist. I worked with patients dealing with various metabolic conditions, mainly obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome,learning a great deal about the impact of nutrition on health.

From there, I transitioned into consulting for healthcare practitioners, including MDs, NDs, chiropractors, and acupuncturists. In 2014, I founded my own wellness practice, The Vida Well, dedicated to one on one health optimization, offering consulting services to other companies, and creating delicious, health-focused recipes. Over the years my wellness practice has served thousands of clients around the US.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with leading food and health brands and serving as a wellness/recipe consultant for major companies such as LYFT headquarters, The Butcher's Daughter Group, Siete Foods, Chosen Foods, Rancho La Puerta Health Spa, Thrive Market, Butcher Box, and many others. My expertise has been featured in prestigious publications and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MindBodyGreen, Dr. Mark Hyman, CBS Morning Show, Bulletproof, Thrive Market, Tastemade, and leading blogs like The Skinny Confidential. I've also had the opportunity to share my knowledge on various podcasts.

I've come to understand the limitations of traditional Western medicine, which often treats symptoms without delving into root causes. While I have great respect for this approach, I've dedicated my career to helping people explore a holistic path to wellness, especially when they've been told their "blood work looks normal" despite facing a laundry list of concerning symptoms.

In 2019, I achieved a major milestone by publishing my first cookbook, "The Mexican Keto Cookbook." That same year, I got married .I had decided I was ready to become a mother. The difficult three-year fertility journey that followed led to the research that inspired this project. 

In 2020, I faced the heartbreaking experience of a miscarriage. This deeply emotional event prompted me to create Box for Loss, a miscarriage support company, to provide comfort and resources to others going through similar struggles. 

Now, in 2023, I'm a mother to a thriving baby boy, Cardon, and I'm expecting my second child, a baby girl. Balancing motherhood, my career, and my own well-being is a journey in itself, but it's one I'm embracing with enthusiasm and love sharing with people like you. Thank you for joining me on this incredible journey of health, healing, and discovery. My life goal is to bring knowledge, clarity, and good health to as many families as I can.