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# [Health Coach Alvaro Matta on Holistic Wellness & Entrepreneurship](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/2011/07/wellness-warrior-alvaro-matta-a-holistic-force-to-be-reckoned-with)

 Written by [Integrative Nutrition](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/author/integrative-nutrition) | Jun 8, 2024 11:41:38 AM

****We recently caught up with one of our graduates of the Health Coach Training Program, Alvaro Matta, to hear about the amazing things that he is doing as a Health Coach. As it turns out, he is doing a lot! Alvaro, a Marine, is working hard to introduce health and wellness to others that are in the military and to veterans. Here is what he has to say about his Integrative Nutrition experience. 

**What were you doing before Integrative Nutrition?**

I am a Marine Corps Veteran that served in the first Gulf War & Somalia. After serving, I went to work for a wine, beer, spirits & new age beverage company. Staying true to the food and beverage industry I made a lateral move to the food side & went to work in sales for SYSCO Food Distributors.

**What led you to explore Integrative Nutrition's program? **

Listen to your body. This advice changed my life. That advice was given to me by an [Integrative Nutrition grad](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/alumni). I'm a Marine, so fitness is a must. It’s embedded into every Marine that "pain is weakness leaving the body". I had a problem that I ignored and almost paid a huge price for, if it was not for that piece of advice. I realized that R&R was needed, it was then I enrolled in the [Health Coach Training Program](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/curriculum) to learn how to take better care of my body.

**What has happened since you enrolled in Integrative Nutrition's program?**

I’ve created a [health coaching](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/career/healthcoaching) practice, [Semper Fidelis Health & Wellness](http://www.semperfidelishealthandwellness.org/). It is a community based non-profit organization founded by two US Marine Corps Veterans. We are proud to be the first and only integrative health and wellness solution providing holistic health & wellness education and programs to active duty & reserve military, veterans, first responders and their families. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all our members through health & wellness, with a special concern for those who suffer from wounds and injuries, post traumatic stress disorder and other combat related illnesses.

******What did you learn at Integrative Nutrition?**

I learned that with my life experience, work and Integrative [Nutrition education](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/curriculum/curriculum), I am going to be a holistic force to be reckoned with!

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****How has studying with an international Health Coach Training Program benefited you?**

I still compete at high levels in adventure racing with a better performance & recovery because of the holistic approach taken.

**Is there a need for Health Coaches where you live?**

Yes, I am surrounded with unhealthy people, as is every one else!

**What do you love about your work?**

The handshake when some one thanks me for improving their health and wellness.

 

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