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Dr. Maribel Santa Cruz was born in Cuba, where she began her career in the field of Nutrition. She graduated from Trinity College of Natural Health and is a licensed Nutritionist, Master Herbalist and Doctor in Naturopathy.

Also a philanthropist, Dr. Santa Cruz in the founder of the Dr. Maribel Santa Cruz Foundation which focuses on aiding less fortunate children suffering from health and social problems. In January 2007 she launched Tiempo de Vivir Magazine, a monthly magazine to provide her community with a new informative tool on health issues, and a source of hope to those seeking a better lifestyle. All the proceeds from the sales of Tiempo de Vivir Magazine go to the Dr. Maribel Santa Cruz Foundation.

Dr. Santa Cruz is the recipient of many awards and recognitions including the 2002 Most Dynamic Woman by the American Cancer Society, Honorary Chairperson of the National Republican Congressional Committee, 2001 VIP Iberoamerican Award, the 2001 American Golden Sun Award and the Miami Buena Vista Lions Club "Woman Accomplishment Recognition." In addition, Dr. Santa Cruz was invited to be a U.S. representative and speaker for the 12th symposium of Science and Technology of EXPOLIVA. She also served as a member for the National Nutritional Foods Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving human health through natural foods, supplements, and health aids.

In May of 2002, Dr. Santa Cruz inaugurated the Instituto de Nutrición in Miami, New Jersey, and New York, where her innovative products seek to improve Nutritional values and habits for human health. Dr. Santa Cruz has published a book on Nutrition and also conducts her own radio program on WQBA 1140, WADO 1280, and Radio Mambí 710. Dr. Santa Cruz acts as Editor-in-Chief for her two magazines Tiempo de Vivir and H&H, published both on-line and in print. She has also been a guest columnist in El Nuevo Herald, Eventos, Selecta and Ocean Drive magazines, and have been interviewed for special issues of Vogue Mexico and Latin America.

EN ESPAÑOL

La Dra. Maribel Santa Cruz es una reconocida profesional de probadas credenciales en el campo de la medicina natural. Su vasta experiencia se une al hecho de haber cursado estudios en prestigiosas universidades y academias alrededor del mundo.

En Mayo de 1992 la Dra. Santa Cruz fundó el “Instituto de Nutrición: que cuenta hoy con tiendas en Miami, Florida; Queens y Manhattan en Nueva York; y en New Jersey. Su línea de productos (aprobada por los laboratorios de la Universidad de Trinity en Indiana), es el fruto de un serio estudio, una exhaustiva investigación y un trabajo incansable encaminado a resaltar y aplicar las ventajas de la medicina natural para la salud.

La Dra. Santa Cruz es la creadora de más de cuarenta productos naturales que ayudan el buen funcionamiento del organismo y han demostrado su efectividad como tratamientos alternativos para diversas dolencias y condiciones que afectan a muchas personas.

Su libro “Aprendiendo a Comer” ha sido muy exitoso y tiene gran demanda popular. El Business Advisory Council en Washington D.C. la ha invitado para ofrecer recomendaciones e ideas en seguridad social, la crisis del costo de la energía e inmigración. La Dra Santa Cruz es receptora del premio del NRCC (Comité Nacional del Congreso Republicano) como Mujer de Negocios.

Su prestigio como profesional la ha llevado a participar en importantes eventos. La Dra. Santa Cruz ha representado al Gobierno de Estados Unidos en el Simposio Científico-Técnico de EXPOLIVA 2005 como expositora, en Jaén, España. Igualmente ha participado en el Congreso Equidad en Salud, Progreso de Naciones, la Alianza Panamericana de Mujeres Médicas.

La Dra. Santa Cruz es conductora de sus programas radiales en Univision WQBA 1140 y Univision WADO 1280 de Domingo a Viernes, y en Radio Mambi 710 AM cada domingo. Igualmente, participa habitualmente en espacios televisivos, y dirige sus revistas Tiempo De Vivir Magazine y H&H, en sus versiones impresas y on-line. Las dos publicaciones están diseñadas para informar a la comunidad sobre temas de salud y problemáticas sociales. Asimismo, la revista Vogue Latinoamérica ha usado su consejería en ediciones especiales dedicadas a la salud y el bienestar.

El tiempo de esta profesional de la salud natural y activista comunitaria tiene también un espacio importante para labores caritativas que canaliza a través de la Fundación Dra. Maribel Santa Cruz para ayudar a los niños menos afortunados en nuestras comunidades. La Dra. Santa Cruz colabora también con la Jackson Memorial Foundation y con Misión Child, de Colombia.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS


 * National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA).
 * American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM).
 * American College of Iridology.
 * Honorary Chairman of the NRCC’s Business Advisory Council.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


 * Hialeah and Miami, declare May 7, 1997 as Dr. Maribel Santa Cruz day.
 * Dade County declares May 8,1997 as Dr. Maribel Santa Cruz day.
 * Hispanic Parade in New Jersey. Awarded Business Person of the Year.
 * Awarded by Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, WQBA, Radio Mambí.
 * Personalidad Iberoamericana of the Year, 2001.
 * American Golden Sun 2001.
 * Most Dynamic Women 2002 por American Cancer Society.
 * Mayor Raúl Martínez declares December 14 2002 as “El día del 10mo Aniversario Professional de la Dra. Maribel Santa Cruz” in Hialeah.


 * Mayor and County Commissioner in Miami-Dade awards Dr. Maribel Santa Cruz as “Best Radio Host in Health Related Issues”.
 * Woman of the Year, 2003 de La Feria de la Mujer y la Familia by HBC.
 * Acknowledgement by Dr. José Rigoberto Pérez for her services to New York’s Community. November 10 2003.
 * MDA Studios for her support February 27 2004.
 * Cuban Women’s Club 2004.
 * Miami Buena Vista Lions Club “Woman Accomplishment Recognition”, January 2005.
 * Manchester Who’s Who (02-02-2005) Achievement Recognition Honor.
 * Honorary Chairman of the NRCC’s Business Advisory Council from Florida (National Republican Congressional Committee) Special invitation to 2005, President’s Dinner & NRCC’S Council Annual Board Meeting.
 * “Luminaire Award 2010” granted by Life Alliance Recovery Agency and Miami University to Healthcare professionals with an outstanding work in improving the quality of life and save patients through organ and tissue donations.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS


 * 2002 Trinity College of Natural Health. Winona Lake, Indiana - Natural Health Counselor.
 * 2001 Trinity College of Natural Health. Winona Lake, Indiana - Master Herbalist.
 * 1999 Council on Naturopathic Registration and Accreditation, Inc of Miami - Registered Naturopath.
 * 1997 Trinity College of Natural Health. Winona Lake, Indiana - Doctor of Naturopathy.
 * 1993 National Association of Certified Health Professionals of Miami - Natural Health Professional.
 * 1992 Nutritionist License from Florida State Tampa, Florida.
 * 1992 Iridology. Tampa, Florida.
 * 1986 Natural Medicine Seminar.
 * 1972 Physical Therapy Degree. Havana, Cuba.