Maria Villella on Holistic Health Welcome to Life On Earth Podcast. Episode 115 covers many aspects of functional medicine. Nathalie & Maria met while working at YogaWorks in Los Angeles, CA a few years back. About Maria... Maria is a Board certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Eastern medicine and a member of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine.  She has taught yoga for nearly 20 years with the highest level of national teacher certification ERYT 500. She has been on the teaching team for Loyola Marymount University teacher training program for over 10 years.  Maria has been on the cover of Yoga Journal multiple times and created for Yoga Journal, Yogic Life, and Yoga Anytime.  You can find her primary and second series videos HERE. You can register for Maria’s online classes at yogaanytime.com  BONUS: receive 1 month FREE using the code MARIA. Behind the scenes extra bonus: Maria shared her favorite hypnosis / meditation Youtube Channel which she uses to fall asleep and to relax deeply. I have now, since her suggestion, been also using it and I love it! The channel is @JasonStephensonMeditation In this episode we cover... acupuncture yoga nutrition hormones epigenetics herbs holistic facial aesthetics thyroids (hypo - hyper) hormone panels hypnosis journaling holistic health functional medicine Maria sees patients online, as well as in person in her clinic in Florida.  Maria finds inspiration to do the work of healing when connecting with women and cultivating authenticity in her care and support. She lives in Sarasota County, FL, and travels monthly to see her clients and community in Santa Monica, CA. When she is not teaching yoga or practicing medicine she enjoys spending time with her daughter, exercising, meditating, spending time in nature, reading, cooking, and attending seminars. Book a consultation with Maria Villella via her website MariaVillella.com Follow Maria on IG @Maria_Villella Stay Connected  @RelaxationNation111  new YouTube Channel @TheRiverRetreatHouse ShantiYogaPlus.com new New Orleans space @NathalieCroix @ShantiYogaTrainingSchool This episode is brought to you by Shanti Yoga Training School, offering both 200 hr and 300 hr online and in person training. And now: Yoga Nidra certification course. Share this episode with someone you love and follow Life On Earth Podcast. I hope this episode enhances your life! Nathalie and Life On Earth Podcast Team