A journey of hope

Dr. Sandra Piedad Cardona

Atuvera Co- founder

The Birth of a Purpose-Driven Venture: How Personalized Nutrition Changed My Life

Starting a new adventure often comes from unexpected moments of clarity. For me, it happened one afternoon while sitting on the patio of my home, deep in conversation with Frank, my husband. We were talking about the purpose of life, reflecting on the many wonderful things we had accomplished, and recognizing that, despite our success, we still longed for a higher purpose—a mission that would truly inspired us.

Frank has a sharp mind with strong technological, political, and social insights, while I, as a doctor, had dedicated myself to the practice of rejuvenation and healthy aging. We were both successful in our respective fields, financially stable, and surrounded by a beautiful family, including two amazing children who were already well-established professionals. Yet, despite all this, we felt the need for a greater purpose—something that would ignite passion in our hearts.

As our conversation continued, I recalled something that had changed my life—something that could potentially help thousands of others. I realized that the key to our new mission could be found in my own personal experience: the transformation I had undergone through personalized nutrition.

For years, I had struggled with a chronic inflammatory condition that left me physically debilitated. Despite trying various medications and diets, nothing seemed to bring relief. Then, I discovered personalized nutrition. By tailoring my diet to address my specific needs, I began to experience profound changes. The pain and inflammation that had once ruled my life started to fade, my energy levels soared, and I was able to lose weight—something that had always eluded me, no matter how hard I tried. I had finally regained control of my health and my life.

During that conversation with Frank, I knew this journey could become our life's purpose—helping others achieve the same results I had found through personalized nutrition. Frank’s response was immediate: “I can help you. We can develop an app to guide people on what to eat, and you can share your story with the world.” His words resonated deeply with me. It was at that moment that we decided to take the leap.

From that day forward, Frank reached out to his network of engineers, and I connected with my nutrition teacher and fellow doctors to help bring this vision to life. We knew we were onto something important—something that could make a real difference in people's lives.

And so, a journey of hope began.

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