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I used to feel like that. My teenage years were riddled with yo-yo dieting, anxiety, and a deep disconnect from my body.
Like you and me, millions of people struggle with body image, eating disorders, and the pressure to follow a “perfect” diet.
Through my own journey, I discovered the power of orthomolecular nutrition and the crucial connection between mind and body.
“What started as a weight loss chase, became a self-discovery, self-acceptance, and living a fulfilling life-incredible journey!”
BULIMIA at age 15: not being able to sustain fasting I tried solving my binge eating by self provoking drug-induced diarrhea weekly (that didn’t give me any results and it became a huge gut health bill to pay later).
COMPULSIVE EATING at age 16: I gave up on dieting and gained over 30 lbs in 5 months due to anxious eating.
Desperate for a quick fix, I tried a doctor-prescribed weight-loss drug with negative side effects. It became clear that restrictive diets and magic solutions weren’t the answer as I was still obsessed with what I shouldn’t eat. This experience fueled my commitment to find a sustainable approach to health.
From 2008 to 2010 I battled with the yo-yo effect and tried the craziest diets possible at the time: “the moon diet”, “the meditation diet”, “the points diet” and so on… I once blended ¼ cup of raw white beans with orange juice because a magazine said so!
It clearly didn’t work, but I’ll never forget that awful taste, and that later I learned raw beans are so toxic it could even kill you!
My Bachelor in Nutrition helped me understand the importance of each nutrient and why restrictive diets are not efficient.
My Master in Sports Nutrition was essential to understand why exercising is so important not only for weight loss but wellbeing, immunity, longevity and mental health.
Both degrees showed me it is impossible to seek performance with a deficient body, which birthed my business name Holistic HEALTH (first) and (then) PERFORMANCE.
By 2018, I’d finally achieved a healthy relationship with food. However, new challenges arose: acne and burnout.
But that’s when another 2 strikes came: ACNE and BURNOUT.
Imagine that! Acne in adult life??
My first acne signs started back in 2015 but they worsen every year. Back to drug prescriptions: tetracyclines twice (an antibiotic taken for consecutive months), accutane (over 13 months of treatment, awful side effects, and when I stopped taking it, acne came back), spironolactone (also twice, minimal results).
None of them were a long lasting solution for me because none were looking at the root cause of the problem.
Wow.
Now let’s go back and analyze: I haven’t given my gut much love until that point (as mentioned in 2007). Between 2015 and 2018 I experienced a huge growth in my career, worked excessive hours and was now feeling disconnected from it (burnout symptoms). And, I was struggling with acne.
I understood the crucial connection between mind and body and started focusing my work on a more holistic approach and not only numbers and segmented science.
My approach focuses on addressing the root causes of imbalances for long-term health. This includes:
Knowing the outcome of each choice gives you clarity to make well informed decisions and live a balanced life free of guilt.
It connects you with your body in such a joyful way that following a healthy lifestyle is light and fun and not just about being disciplined.
My goal is to break old nutrition paradigms that can only lead to anxiety and frustration and show that consistency is more important than perfection, and to spread this knowledge to as many people as I possibly can.
Vision: To empower individuals to achieve optimal health and well-being through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle education.
Mission: To provide accessible, science-based, and transformative wellness content that foster sustainable behavior changes, leading to increased energy, vitality, and overall quality of life.
I’d love to invite you to learn more by exploring my curriculum, blog articles, and online courses to dive deeper into my approach.
Ready to work with me? I invite you to check my group programs and 1:1 coaching to support your transformative journey.
2012 – Nutrition Diploma (UNICAMP)
2014 – Master Diploma in Applied Nutrition for Sports (VP Consultoria)
2019 – Master Diploma in Orthomolecular Science and Nutraceuticals (Hi Nutrition Institute)
2020 – Specialization in Triathlon Training (UNICAMP – FEF)
2021 – Specialization in Genetic Testing and Interpretation (Dietitians of Canada)
2023 – Celebrating 10 years of experience with clinical practice.
2024 – Certified Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner (CANNP)
