Lifestyle Medicine Expert, Founder

Martin Morris is a highly respected Lifestyle Medicine expert with over 20 years of dedicated experience in transforming lives through integrated health practices.

As the founder of YogaSpace IPS, the pioneering Lifestyle Medicine clinic in Colombia established in 2012, Martin successfully guided more than 8700 individuals towards improved physical and mental well-being and earned the trust of over 200 medical professionals across various specialties, who sought to enhance their own health as well as that of their patients. 

Under his leadership, YogaSpace IPS evolved from a groundbreaking concept into a certified medical center recognized by the Colombian health authorities, employing over 50 team members and serving a diverse clientele exceeding 9,000.

Martin’s lifelong commitment to the principles of Lifestyle Medicine began at the age of 15 and encompasses nutrition, sleep medicine, meditation, breath training, functional exercise, therapeutic fasting, and multiple personal development and emotional healing modalities.

He has certified more than 300 yoga teachers in Latin America and trained countless educators in the United States through his collaboration with Baron Baptiste, the founder of Baptiste Yoga.

Martin’s personal journey has been marked by the triumph over severe anxiety and panic attacks at twenty-one, challenges from a herniated disc at thirty-five, knee surgery that brought on significant limitations, and burnout at forty-four.

With extensive experience mentoring individuals with chronic illnesses and working with executives, Martin fosters transformative change through his relatable storytelling, his humor and his deep knowledge of the scientific and practical aspects to achieving health, well-being and high performance.

Martin has been a sought-after international educator for the past fifteen years and resides in Bogota with his wife, Dr. Aminta Velez, a functional medicine physician, and their two young daughters.

His contributions have been featured in publications such as SOHO, FUSCIA, Femme, and Yoga Yogismo, and across platforms like Caracol Radio and Hogar TV.

Function Medicine, Anti-aging Medicine

With over 20 years of experience as a distinguished physician in the fields of Functional and Anti-aging medicine, Aminta is dedicated to empowering patients to achieve optimal health and well-being by meticulously identifying and addressing the root causes of their symptoms. 

Aminta’s philosophy centers on the premise that authentic medicine must facilitate individuals in unlocking their highest potential and attaining a harmonious equilibrium that fosters comprehensive wellness rather than merely alleviating symptoms. 

She ardently embraces innovative healthcare methodologies, specifically in the realms of functional medicine, lifestyle medicine, orthomolecular medicine, gut microbiome, homeopathy and anti-aging medicine, and is committed to applying these principles in a tailored approach for every patient. 

Her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning ensures that she remains at the forefront of the latest research and treatment modalities, thereby delivering an exceptional standard of care. 

On a personal level, Aminta integrates various holistic practices into her life, including yoga, meditation, proper nutrition, and therapeutic fasting, which serve to maintain her equilibrium and enable her to contribute her utmost to her family, community, and patients.

Dr Aminta’s qualifications include:

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery – University of Antioquia, Colombia (2003)
• Specialist in Functional Medicine – The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA
• Diploma in Functional Medicine – FUCS, Colombia
• Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine – ESI School of Integrative Health, Spain
• Advanced Studies in Microbiome and Environmental Medicine – ESI School of Integrative Health, Spain
• Homotoxicology and Bioregulatory Medicine – Forest University, Bogotá, Colombia
• Orthomolecular Medicine – Tutor: Efrain Olszewer, Brazil
• Clinical Homeopathy – Juan N. Corpas University Foundation, Bogotá, Colombia
• Specialist in Neural Therapy – Huneke University, Germany (endorsed in Colombia by FUCS)
• Instructor in Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Yoga Teachers – Yoga Alliance USA