Our team

Yuri Nikolsky Ph.D.

Co-founder of the clinic, Medical Professor 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 on Lyme disease

Mariya Kurilina graduated with top honors from Lomonosov Moscow University, the highest-ranked university in Russia. After graduation, she held management positions at several international corporations. As a chronic Lyme disease survivor, Maria co-founded the Santa Maria Holistic Health & Longevity Center to assist fellow patients with modern holistic and biophysics-based therapies. With a decade of experience in individualized protocols, Mariya has developed an extensive knowledge base in integrative medicine. Mariya also owns a therapeutic cuisine restaurant and has created an herbal pharmacy with 165 herbs. Mariya is a certified yoga and fitness instructor with seven years of experience, as well as a certified nutritionist, health coach, and naturopath.

Olga Borisova M.D., Ph.D.

medical and holistic ultrasound specialist, gynecologist

Dr. Olga Borisova medical and holistic ultrasound specialist. Graduating with honors from high school in 1989, she pursued a degree in General Medicine at Rostov State Medical University, followed by a Clinical Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Clinical Postgraduate Studies at the same institution. She brings over 28 years of experience in gynecology to her practice, now focusing on holistic care for all individuals. Known for a holistic approach that combines conventional and integrative therapies, Dr. Borisova offers personalized, patient-centered care. At Santa Maria Integrative Medicine Clinic, where she is available once a week, she is committed to promoting health through a blend of traditional and holistic treatments, ensuring the highest standard of care tailored to each patient's needs.

Asmik Atanyan M.D.

Endocrinologist, nutritionist, anti-aging therapist.

Dr. Asmik Atanyan is an endocrinologist, dietitian, nutritionist, integrative medicine practitioner, anti-aging therapist and intravenous nutrient support specialist with over 7 years of experience. Her primary focus is on preventing endocrine and metabolic diseases by identifying early molecular changes, restoring vitamin and mineral balance, weight correction, addressing energy deficits, and preserving youth and beauty using natural resources within the body.

Olga Postnikova

Psychologist, CBT therapist

Olga Postnikova is a psychologist and CBT therapist. Olga’s work is based on the principles of CBT, which helps people change their thoughts, behavior, and emotions to achieve desired results. She specializes in working with various issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, and others.

Elena Tkachenko

is a physicianspecializing in internal medicine, cardiology, and functional diagnostics, holding the highest medical qualification category with 16 years of experience.

Specialization: cardiology, functional diagnostics, hirudotherapy,anti-aging medicine, and treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of Krasnoyarsk State Medical Academy (2006).
• Residency at the Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North (2006–2008).
• Experience as a general practitioner in a polyclinic and as a hospital physician at Federal Hospital No. 1 of the Federal PenitentiaryService of Russia (2011–2024), where she served as head of the day hospital.
• Lecturer at the Department of Internal Medicine, author of methodological manuals and articles.

Aleksandr Bregidov

is a physician with over 25 years of medical experience, skilled in an integrative approach to patient treatment and recovery.

Specialization: pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology, manual therapy, andacupuncture.

Experience:

• Served as a neuropsychiatrist in a military hospital and as a psychiatrist in a children’s clinic.
• Managed and developed a SPA center from the ground up, introducingtherapeutic and wellness procedures.
• Proficient in a wide range of techniques, including massage,osteopathic and gentle manual methods, acupuncture, hardware-based therapies, and hydrotherapy.

Additional Training: courses and specializations in osteopathy, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, acupuncture, thalassotherapy, phytotherapy, andtherapeutic massage.

In his work, he combines medical diagnostics with restorative andrehabilitative methods, paying attention to both the physical and psycho-emotional well-being of his patients.