Our team

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.

Dr. Elena Tkachenko

General Practitioner, Cardiologist, Integrative Medicine Specialist

Dr. Elena Tkachenko is a general practitioner and cardiologist with over 16 years of clinical experience.

Her medical background includes extensive work in both outpatient care and hospital settings, where she managed patients recovering from surgeries, medical interventions, and long-term chronic conditions. This experience has given her a deep understanding of the body’s recovery processes and the importance of a comprehensive, systems-based approach to healing.

Currently based in Mexico, Dr. Tkachenko holds an official Mexican medical license and continues to expand her practice by integrating conventional medicine with advanced integrative therapies.

At Santa Maria, she focuses on:

• comprehensive health diagnostics (check-ups)
• internal medicine and therapeutic care
• cardiovascular support and monitoring
• post-surgical and chronic disease recovery
• management of chronic inflammatory and infectious conditions, including Lyme disease
• treatment of joint disorders, degenerative conditions, and chronic pain

She also utilizes live blood microscopy as part of a deeper diagnostic approach to better understand each patient’s condition and create personalized treatment protocols.

Her approach combines evidence-based medicine, clinical expertise, and integrative strategies aimed at restoring function, reducing inflammation, and improving overall quality of life.

Dr. Tkachenko is dedicated to guiding patients through their journey of diagnosis, recovery, and long-term health optimization at Santa Maria