Our Story
A long personal healing journey
Our journey to Santa Maria was a deeply personal path of healing from chronic Lyme
disease. It led us through more than 40 clinics, medical resorts, and doctors across the
U.S., Germany, Switzerland, and Russia, as well as numerous international
conferences. Along the way, we tried the Western methods (prolonged courses of
antibiotics) and nearly every integrative care procedure available—from the whole-body
hyperthermia to photodynamic laser protocols,electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF),
intravenous ozone therapy , and stem cells. We met fellow patients experiencing both
mild and severe chronic symptoms, many of whom had been misdiagnosed.
Yuri, a distinguished life scientist, meticulously studied peer-reviewed research on each
treatment method and its potential combinations. This wealth of experience and
knowledge is what we are excited to share with Santa Maria’s guests.
Most importantly, we came to a profound realization: there is no such thing as isolated
conditions like «knee arthritis,» «chronic headaches,» «low thyroid hormone,» or «bad
teeth.» The human body is an incredibly complex supersystem, composed of more than
100 trillion cells (along with ten times that number in microbial organisms), all
interconnected by over 90,000 miles of electrical pathways within the nervous system.
Every cell, tissue, and organ is linked to the rest of the body through biochemical,
thermodynamic, and quantum processes. Therefore, any localized symptom is merely a
reflection of a larger systemic imbalance—meaning true healing requires addressing the
body and mind as a whole.
This holistic principle is best embodied in the concept of P4 Medicine, an advanced
healthcare model based on four key pillars: Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and
Participatory. Unlike conventional Western medicine, which primarily focuses on
treating acute conditions with pharmaceuticals and interventions, the P4 model
emphasizes early detection, root-cause treatment, and lifelong strategies for
disease prevention and longevity.
P4 Medicine integrates comprehensive functional diagnostics, personalized treatment
programs, and long-term health support plans for every patient. This is the model we
implement at Santa Maria.
Although relatively new in the U.S., the P4 approach has been successfully practiced in European medical resorts for years. These integrative healthcare centers are renowned for their exceptional preventive care and long-lasting effects on chronic conditions. By combining cutting-edge holistic therapies, restorative treatments, IV infusions, and clinical-grade nutrition, these resorts create customized health programs that promote deep healing. Their effectiveness is further enhanced by educational workshops, nutrition master classes and physical activities. Unsurprisingly, many guests return year after year, choosing to invest in proactive wellness rather than costly hospital treatments. Studies suggest that regular preventive care in such medical resorts is one of the key reasons why Europeans live three to seven years longer than Americans.
At Santa Maria, we have adapted this successful model to fit the unique challenges of the U.S. healthcare system, as well as the evolving landscape of remote work and the gig economy. We have carefully selected the most effective treatments for health restoration, relaxation, and chronic condition relief, creating high-impact programs designed by a leading preventive care doctor in Russia. Additionally, we offer customized à la carte treatment packages, allowing each guest to tailor their experience to their specific health needs.
