Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea Vasquez
Andrea, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was born in Medellin, Colombia, and graduated from medical school in 2009. I worked as a primary care physician until 2017. At the time, I also did Botox and fillers. But it didn’t feel right. Most of my patients came in just for prescriptions, and there wasn’t enough time to really help them understand and improve their health. To be honest, I don’t think they even thought about it much because the culture around prevention and education just wasn’t there yet.
For me and my family, food was always important—family reunions, gatherings, celebrations—there was always centered around food. But we didn’t always make the best choices. When my grandparents were diagnosed with diabetes, it was hard for them to control their condition, and it was a shock for them to stop eating what they always loved. On the other hand, I noticed some friends with very restrictive diets, and sometimes I found myself snacking more when feeling anxious, even though I wasn’t hungry. This inspired me to take an online course in nutrition and dietetics in 2016 at Universidad Europea del Atlántico in Spain, which fueled my interest even more.
After I moved to the United States in 2017, it was a huge challenge for me because. I couldn’t practice medicine without a medical license from the U.S., I worked various jobs as I was trying to figure out whether it made sence to go back to medical school or start over doing something else. That’s when I remembered my nutrition class and how it changed the way I
approach my own eating habits. I found functional nutrition, where you look for the root cause of health conditions and try to correct what led you to that point, rather than just treating symptoms and expecting them to go away. It brought together my medical background with my passion for healthy eating. I wanted to approach health and wellness from a holistic perspective, focusing on education instead of just prescriptions. I believe that when people understand what’s happening in their bodies and why, they can make changes that really stick and improve their lives.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been smooth at all! Switching careers and starting an entirely new path to learn how to coach and approach clients differently has been quite a challenge. I had to learn how the business side of things works, especially in the U.S., which was a big adjustment. Building a business from scratch and experimenting with it to figure out what I like—whether it’s private consultations, workshops, or webinars—has been a continuous learning process.
The language barrier has been challenging too. Since my first language is Spanish, trying to fully communicate in English has been an adjustment. Meeting people hasn’t been easy either. Finding clients and people to collaborate with has taken a lot of effort. Every step of the way has been a learning experience, but it’s all been worth it to pursue
my passion for holistic health and wellness
We’ve been impressed with Andrea Vasquez Wellness, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business offers a variety of services designed to promote holistic health and wellness. I specialize in online nutrition coaching, where I work closely with clients to improve their nutrition, manage stress, optimize sleep routines, and incorporate exercise into their daily lives. I provide personalized strategies to improve these areas and empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes.
I also host online and in person workshops and webinars covering a range of nutrition topics, helping participants achieve healthier and more balanced routines while also giving them easy and practical strategies to implement at home.
I’ve authored two ebooks: “The Sweet Escape”; a 16-day challenge to break the sugar habit and improve overall health, available in both Spanish and English. This guide provides specific strategies to balance meals, understand how to identify added sugar in food labels, manage cravings, and includes a variety of recipes and more. I’ve also written an elimination diet guide tailored for surgery patients to reduce inflammation and support recovery.
For those looking for hands-on guidance, I offer personalized grocery shopping sessions, teaching clients how to identify nutritious ingredients and organize their pantries effectively.
Most recently, I created “The Green Cube” ; which is a mix of organic vegetables blended and frozen into a cube, perfect for daily juicing. People struggle to eat enough vegetables, and they are such an important source of nutrients supporting so much of how our body operates. I wanted to create something easy for them to incorporate into their daily lives. They simply keep them in their freezer and drop it into their water. It’s great for anyone but especially people with busy schedules to gradually increase their vegetable intake.
All my services are available in Spanish and English.
What sets me apart and what I’m most proud of is my unique blend of medical expertise and functional nutrition knowledge. My background in medicine gives me a deeper understanding of how the body functions and leveraging that knowledge
with functional nutrition has allowed me to understand the broader impact on our health —from food choices and stress to
sleep patterns, environmental toxins, and even relationships. It’s all connected.
I also relate to some of the struggles my clients experience because of my own health challenges. I’ve had
chronic pain for the last 4 years, which has affected my sleep patterns and my food choices. This has made me even more empathetic towards understanding that building a healthy lifestyle is not a linear process; it involves both good and challenging days, with persistence being key.
I want readers to know that I meet my clients where they are, without judgment, and I work with them to create a plan that works specifically for them. It may not have all the answers immediately but through collaboration and sometimes bringing in needed experts, we can make important changes, one step at a time.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I’ve been very fortunate to meet great people along the way who support me and have helped me in different aspects of my life and business. Their encouragement and assistance have been invaluable. However, more than luck, I would say my progress has been due to hard work, persistence, and believing in what I do. I truly believe that our habits, whether good or bad, can have a major impact on our lives. But I also understand that changing habits is not something you can do overnight; It takes education and patience and support to make lasting changes.
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