Our team
Scientific approach, continuous development and research
Our team unites internationally renowned specialists who undergo continuous advanced training to remain leaders in their fields. Fluent in three languages, our doctors offer world-class expertise with personalized attention.
We go beyond treating symptoms — we uncover the root of the problem and design a refined, science-driven plan to restore balance and vitality. Each program is tailored to enhance longevity, elevate well-being, and ensure a life of sustained quality.
Discover medicine at its finest — where innovation meets timeless care.
Yuri Nikolsky Ph.D.
Co-founder of the clinic, Professor of Medicine at the University of Sharjah, UAE
Yuri is a molecular biologist, trained in military medicine (infectious diseases and epidemiology). He is a Professor of Medicine at University of Sharjah, the #1 university at United Arab Emirates. Yuri has twenty years of experience as an academic scientist and executive at biotech companies in the U.S. He is an expert in human genetics, genomics, microbiome, systems biology and translational medicine. He published over 70 peer-review scientific articles and two books on systems biology.
Yuri is a US-certified stem cells practitioner (ISSCA) and has a sertificate in Integrated Nutrition from University of California San Diego (UCSD).
Yuri is in charge of Santa Maria technology, health programs and blood microscopy.
Mariya Kurilina N.D.
Graduate of Moscow State University, Faculty of Public Administration, nutritionist, expert in Lyme disease
Mariya Kurilina is a healthcare entrepreneur, regenerative medicine and longevity specialist, and Lyme disease survivor. With over a decade of international experience in integrative and functional medicine, Mariya has dedicated her career to helping patients uncover root causes of chronic illness and restore vitality through a personalized, science-based approach.
Educated in nutrition, biochemistry, and functional medicine, and trained alongside leading experts in regenerative therapies in the United States, Mexico, and the UAE, Mariya brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to health optimization and disease reversal. Her personal battle with Lyme disease and chronic viral infections shaped her mission — to build a place where medicine meets empathy and innovation.
As the founder and CEO of Santa Maria, she developed the Santa Maria Method, an advanced system combining cellular regeneration, detoxification, immune modulation, and emotional restoration. Today, Mariya and her medical team help patients with complex conditions — from chronic fatigue and autoimmune disorders to metabolic and neuroinflammatory diseases — achieve lasting transformation and extend their healthspan.
Aracely Badillo M.D.
Aracely is a physician specializing in anti-aging, regenerative, and aesthetic medicine, with a strong focus on joint regeneration and pain management. She studied medicine at the Autonomous University of Baja California, graduating in 2020, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Aesthetic Medicine.
With 5 years of clinical experience, Aracely has worked in hospital care with critical patients, joint regeneration centers, and aesthetic medicine clinics. She also has experience in ergonomic evaluation for corporate patients. Her academic background includes teaching Anatomy and Neuroanatomy at the Autonomous University of Durango, as well as instructing aesthetic medicine workshops.
In addition, she is a certified Clinical Laboratory Technician, which provides her with a comprehensive understanding of diagnostics in patient care. Passionate about integrative approaches to health and wellness, Aracely combines clinical expertise with a human-centered vision of medicine.