I’m the owner/operator of Embrace Yourself Wellness, which provides virtual wellness coaching and education services to individuals and families around the world so that they can experience a fuller, healthier life.

I began in healthcare in 2004 when on the technical side of the spectrum working for medical billing and data authentication for hospitals around the US. Eventually went into the service industry as a personal trainer and massage therapist. However, there were some aspects of those professions that often went unanswered. Ultimately causing me to seek out higher education. After enrolling in a doctorate program seeking my answers, I became seriously ill, and no one had a solution for the possible cause. From personal experience, I can tell you that not having coordination, and losing control of your ligaments is no fun. They titled the challenges via many medical terms and added idiopathically occurring, which means no known reason, and left me to sort the issues. Once I was able to tape myself back together enough, I began to dig into the sciences of exercise, meditation, and movement, eventually earning my Masters in Science.

After years of studying under some of the best teachers, I could find in eastern medicine; I have been able to make a recovery. Which has allowed me to live a fulfilling and satisfying quality of life, helping others find balance too.

When I’m not working with clients or building content, I like to hike, meditate and spend time with my family, my significantly large Maine Coon cat who is now 3.25 feet long and about 16.5 pounds. (I didn’t know she would be this big, but I did hope she would eventually stop growing.)

Lastly, I’d like you to consider three things that could set you up for success today. The first is to learn what makes you happy. That means to approach life with playful curiosity as much as possible. It can be hard for you as an individual to get out of the rat race, but when you are playful and curious, you will be able to open doors that you didn’t know existed.

The second would be learning to take a step back. Learning to take action away from sensations, situations, or even relationships will give you a better view and allow you to have space to respond instead of reacting.

Lastly, remember that you are the one who was born and you are the one who will die, so cherish every moment along the ride of life. At the end of the day you cannot take anything with you but the memories you have made. My life has been an exciting one. Having to learn mechanics to make life simpler has been a challenge, but as I have developed over the years, I have found some guiding principles to help me keep moving forward. My practice is biblical in faith and focused on lasting results.

Here are some bible verses that guide our sessions:

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

James 4:6 ESV
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Ephesians 5:17 ESV
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Galatians 5:17 ESV
For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility, count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.

Proverbs 12:15 ESV
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

I look forward to helping you reach a better quality of life when we speak. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

With love always,
Luis