I'm thrilled to have you here with me. Have you ever wondered why we eat? When I was just 15 years old, I rebelled against my mum's attempts to control what I ate. I knew what I needed and wanted to eat, and I've always had a happy relationship with food. In fact, one of my passions in life is eating! I eat to live, to learn, to explore, to nourish, and to understand the world around me. For me, food is the answer to everything.

This is a special moment for me. Since graduating from university, I've worked in various fields, including restaurants, high-end shops, and nonprofit organizations. I'm passionate about learning and grateful for all the opportunities I've had. In 2012, I opened De temporada, a farm-to-table restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The restaurant gained a lot of attention for its fresh, creative menu and eco-friendly practices. After De temporada, I spent a year in the Dominican Republic before returning home bankrupt and in debt. But I found solace in photography, writing, and teaching, and became a certified health coach. Over the years, I've developed essential skills like communication, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and adaptability through my education and life experience.

My good and bad experiences have taught me to be resourceful and patient. This site offers information about my work, retreats, and other adventures. During the summer of 2023, I saw a friend going through health strugles, my friend is 70+ years old. That got me thinking, How do I want to grow old? If I want to be heatlhy and independent I need to start taking my health serious TODAY! and how can I help other stay and enjoy life even in an old age. It was the first time I think of this, I have the priviledge to have healthy parents and have had older friends that are healthy. My mom is in her late 60's and my step dad is in his mid 80's still going strong, working, going on really long road trips across the USA, and loving each other.

Food and well-being are an integral part of my life. I've always been passionate about taking care of myself and nature because I believe that we are all connected to nature and, therefore, must respect it and nurture ourselves from the kindness that it gives us.
With love,
Iliana