Health & Wellness Nutrition Coaching and Functional & Adaptive Personal Training
Our Ancient Roots and Modern Challenges
We are hunter-gatherers and foragers by nature. As a species approximately 400,000 years old, our genome hasn’t had time to adapt to industrialized food and the decline of daily movement. Bone strength began decreasing around 7,000 years ago during the Neolithic period as rudimentary farming introduced grain-based diets. This decline persisted through the Roman period, about 2,000 years ago, leading to the sedentary lifestyles we see today.
To combat these imbalances, we coach clients on creating meal plans, shopping lists, and healthy recipes, restoring wellness impacted by industrialized food and inactivity.
The Impact of Diet on Metabolic Health
Two Drivers of Metabolic Disease
Based on evidence-based science, two major contributors to metabolic disease are:
Malnutrition: Insufficient or imbalanced nutrient intake.
Lack of Daily Physical Activities: Reduced movement contributes to health risks.
A 2023 study by NCBI found that 63.3% of the population has metabolic syndrome. Men were slightly more likely to be affected (52.5%) than women (47.5%), and the prevalence increases significantly with age.
Types of Malnutrition
Undernutrition
When essential nutrients are lacking or excreted too quickly, individuals may experience wasting, stunting, or underweight conditions. Deficiencies in iron, zinc, vitamin A, and iodine are common among the undernourished.
Overnutrition
Consuming too much food or the wrong types, combined with insufficient exercise, leads to overweight and obesity. Overnutrition can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Our Approach to Nutrition Intervention
Wellness Academy USA’s nutrition intervention program addresses chronic metabolic diseases by using data from anthropological studies, including:
Modern hunter-gatherer populations like the Tsimané
Blue Zone regions with high concentrations of centenarians
Clinical studies supporting the Mediterranean diet and Adventist Health Study 2
This approach focuses on a return to organic, pre-Neolithic diets and active lifestyles. Our program has successfully helped manage arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, type II diabetes, obesity, and cognitive diseases.
Functional & Adaptive Physical Activities
Our physical activities incorporate both simple and advanced movements to develop strength and flexibility. These include:
Bodyweight activities such as squatting, standing, and balancing
Advanced exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, climbing, swimming, and core work
Cross-brain activities using balls to improve coordination and cognitive function
We focus on training at your current ability level, gradually progressing over time. Clients learn to walk at “gate-speed” and engage in game-based activities to improve both physical and mental well-being without feeling overwhelmed.
Lifestyle Wellness Program: Integrated Coaching and Training
Our lifestyle wellness program combines:
Dynamic stretching for increased muscle flexibility
Cardiorespiratory conditioning to boost microcirculation
Strength training to improve muscle, tendon, and bone density
Fasting protocols to balance blood sugar levels
Healthy fat consumption (DHA, EPA, ALA) for brain and heart health
Measuring Health Outcomes
We track progress using the following biomarkers and metrics:
Total cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL/LDL ratio
Blood sugar (A1C) levels
Weight/BMI
Blood pressure
Waist-to-hip ratio
Physical activity levels (8k–10k steps daily)
Quality sleep (7–8 hours per night)
Positive mindset (Happiness Index)
Our Commitment to Positive Lifestyle Changes
Wellness Academy USA provides 1-on-1 in-person and remote coaching in Coronado Island, Marina District, Little Italy, and Solano Beach, California. We are dedicated to helping clients implement sustainable lifestyle changes, promoting happiness and well-being.
Cutting-Edge Research and Education
Our team is actively involved in research, clinical interventions, and education. By leveraging expertise in nutrition and physical activity, we promote all aspects of lifestyle wellness, helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
