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. Carlos Alberto Bay Chaparro, MD

Medical Director & Integrative Medicine Physician

Dr. Carlos Bay is a licensed physician dedicated to comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare that combines evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach to wellness and longevity.

He graduated from the University of Sonora and has extensive clinical experience within the Mexican healthcare system, including hospital medicine, primary care, emergency care, and multidisciplinary patient management. Throughout his career, he has worked with patients facing complex chronic health conditions, metabolic disorders, chronic inflammation, autoimmune challenges, fatigue syndromes, and lifestyle-related diseases.

At Santa Maria Longevity Clinic, Dr. Carlos develops individualized treatment plans that address the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms. His approach integrates advanced diagnostics, nutritional medicine, detoxification strategies, lifestyle optimization, regenerative therapies, and personalized wellness programs.

Dr. Carlos is committed to helping patients improve energy, metabolic health, immune function, cognitive performance, and overall quality of life through comprehensive, science-based care.

Areas of Focus

• Longevity and healthy aging
• Chronic fatigue and low energy
• Metabolic health and weight management
• Prediabetes and diabetes support
• Chronic inflammation
• Immune system optimization
• Digestive health and detoxification
• Lifestyle and preventive medicine
• Personalized wellness programs
• Integrative and functional medicine approaches

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Sonora
• Clinical Training – Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
• Advanced postgraduate medical training and continuing medical education

Philosophy

“Our goal is not only to help patients feel better today, but to create a foundation for long-term health, vitality, and longevity.”