Uyen Chu, MD, FACS, has made an extraordinary transition from celebrated surgeon to longevity medicine pioneer. At Chu Precision Health Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dr. Chu applies two decades of surgical precision to preventive medicine, offering Bio Blueprint Analysis and personalized protocols that address root causes before surgery becomes necessary.
After performing over 1,000 surgeries, Dr. Chu realized she was “treating consequences, not causes.” Her current practice specializes in weight management, hormone optimization, brain health preservation, and performance medicine—utilizing advanced biomarker testing and 60-minute consultations that contrast sharply with traditional medicine’s time constraints.
Surgical Foundation Dr. Chu’s preventive expertise is anchored by distinguished surgical training. She earned her Medical Degree from the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine in 1993, completed a General Surgery Residency at the University of Florida Health Science Center, and pursued fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Since moving to Acadiana in 2001, Dr. Chu has pioneered surgical innovations, becoming the first surgeon in Louisiana to perform robotic weight loss surgery in 2013. Since, she has completed over 700 robotic procedures while maintaining an annual caseload of 400+ surgeries, establishing herself as a pivotal figure in regional healthcare.
The Prevention Evolution Throughout two decades as a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Chu gained profound insights into obesity’s complexities and weight management challenges. This experience revealed surgical intervention’s limitations and inspired her transition to precision medicine. Today, she combines surgical expertise with longevity medicine, creating personalized protocols that optimize health span and prevent the conditions she once treated surgically.

Bonjour! I’m Guylaine, a 30+ year marketing professional with a passion for food knowledge and sharing it with people around me.

My love affair with food transformed in 2016 when documentaries inspired me to embrace a plant-based lifestyle for my health, the planet, the animals—and because life is too short for bland food! I discovered that food truly is medicine, and after mastering new foundations, I was back to freestyling in the kitchen, creating vibrant meals that delighted my family and friends. My approach: bold flavours, rich colours, and eating well 85% of the time. Inspiration, not perfection.

As a certified plant-based coach from The Food Revolution, I guide your delicious journey one meal at a time—following recipes or freestyling as you choose. You’ll learn incredible cooking techniques and discover what makes each ingredient wonderful for you. I’ll support you at your own pace with practical tips and smiles. Together, we’ll prove plant-based eating is about progress, flavour, and nourishing yourself beautifully. I will meet you where you are. Let’s cook! Let’s have fun!

I am a retired corporate executive, on a quest to guide others to peace and happiness in their life by achieving health and wellness goals. These goals could be related to diet, sleep hygiene, stress management, or exercise.

I am a certified yoga instructor, reiki healer, sound therapist, plant based chef, and certified health and wellness coach. I have been plant based for over 40 years.

If you feel stuck in your ability to reach your goals, I am ready to meet you where you are and guide and coach you on a path that will ensure you reach your goals.

I help Baby Boomers who are tired of fad diets and conflicting nutrition advice find practical, sustainable ways to improve their health.

From my work with Baby Boomers, I know that a few simple changes can mean more energy, greater mobility, and enjoyment in their retirement.
My evidence-based nutritional principles ensure you receive solid recommendations and proven techniques for achieving your optimal lifestyle.
With personal guidance and online materials, you’ll also learn how to overcome obstacles and challenges that stop so many.

I am busy, but I offer a limited number of free consultations each month.

Lifestyle medicine focus for adult patients.

As the founder of Empowered Lifestyle Solutions, LLC and a proud FRN Certified Plant-Based Health & Wellness Coach, I am committed to helping individuals reclaim their health naturally – through food, lifestyle, and a return to the healing wisdom of plants. My journey began as a personal exploration to heal myself and my family using natural remedies and plant-based nutrition. What I discovered was life-changing: the profound impact of whole foods, self-awareness, and empowered daily choices.

With a deep respect for science and the uniqueness of every individual, I offer client-centered coaching that honors each person’s current stage on their journey. My approach is rooted in empathy, cultural awareness, and holistic care. I believe that real transformation is about more than just what’s on your plate—it includes sleep, movement, stress management, financial wellness, and cultivating a nurturing environment at home. In my practice, I help clients navigate challenges, celebrate their wins, and build lasting habits. I offer evidence-based guidance on how to transition to (or deepen) a plant-powered lifestyle, and I focus on sustainable change—not perfection. My work also integrates my passion for natural wellness through herbal support and toxin-free living, helping clients make nourishing choices inside and out. Whether you’re taking your first steps toward plant-based living or looking for support in deepening your wellness journey, I’m here to walk beside you—offering insight, support, and empowerment every step of the way. My mission is simple: to help you feel your best, live with purpose, and thrive.

Nicole Merges is a Certified Plant-Based Health Coach through the Food Revolution Network and the creator of Root to Rise: Nourish and Thrive — a program designed to help individuals heal their relationship with food, release limiting patterns, and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle. Her own transformative journey — uncovering the root causes of unhealthy eating and embracing a plant-powered diet — fuels her passion for helping others create vibrant, lasting change.

With over 15 years of experience as a minister, coach, and healing practitioner, Nicole works with her clients remotely and blends evidence-based nutrition with compassionate coaching and mindset work to create lasting transformation. She empowers her clients to build confidence in their food choices, create sustainable habits, and live a healthier, more authentic life through the power of plant-based nutrition.

With over 35 years of experience in nursing, including three decades in cancer services and 20 years in leadership, I’ve dedicated my career and life to supporting others through some of their most challenging times. After experiencing a serious health event myself, I shifted my focus from clinical care to prevention and lifestyle medicine, becoming a health and wellness coach.

Today, I combine my clinical background with a passion for whole food, plant-based nutrition, mindset, and movement to help individuals create sustainable habits that improve and optimize their overall health and happiness. My mission and passion is to guide and empower people on their journey toward living healthier, fuller lives—one small, meaningful step at a time.

Biochemical Pharmacist (National Autonomous University of Mexico), MS. Biology (Georgia State University, USA), Health and Wellness Coach Whole Foods Plant-Based Certified, bilingual (Spanish/English). 28 years experience in plant-based nutrition and cooking, international and Mexican cuisine; pilates and meditation. Holistic approach to improve and reverse chronic conditions and prevent disease. Conscious eating without sacrifice.

Registered Dietitian working for Nudj Health. At Nudj Health, we are committed to whole-person care and our nutrition program focuses on behavioral change and disease reversal through whole-food, plant-based meal patterns. As a dietitian, I am passionate about helping people reach their health goals and establish a healthier relationship with food through education and coaching.

Simplify your life with delicious, whole-food, nutritarian cuisine from the ground up. You choose your time frame, 52-weeks, 2-weeks at a time. Expert culinary methods, and fitness for life, certified health coach, Holly J. Greenhalgh, helps individuals who desire to walk the path of better health and wellness. Arm your day with a confetti of plant-powered, wholesome ingredients, ‘good’ carbs and hydration. Leave behind the excess, the salt, the sugar, the regret, and abandon the over processed and non-nutritive toxins. Live your best life and let’s celebrate you!

Holly currently resides and coaches in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, and is a devout recipe developer, and teaches cooking classes, including how to prepare prickly pear cactus. She has developed recipes utilizing her culinary expertise for five leading health books in the industry including Get the Salt Out; Get the Sugar Out; Why Am I Always So Tired; Going Against the Grain; and Syndrome X.

Dr. Zachary Brewer is a leading cardiac surgeon based in the Central valley of California, dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiac care. His expertise encompasses all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including complex and high-risk surgery. He uses minimally-invasive, catheter-based techniques whenever possible. Dr. Brewer prioritizes patient comfort and outcomes, offering complex surgical solutions, second opinions for peace of mind, and guidance on plant-based nutrition for overall health. Dr. Brewer is passionate about advancing cardiac care and is known for his commitment to excellence, ensuring each patient receives personalized attention.

As a passionate health and wellness coach trained through the Food Revolution Network, I specialize in empowering individuals to unlock vibrant health through the transformative power of plant-based nutrition. I believe that everyone deserves to feel energized, balanced, and confident in their body, and I love helping clients discover personalized, sustainable habits that truly resonate with their lives.

With a compassionate, supportive approach, I guide clients to break through barriers and embrace a lifestyle that nurtures both their well-being and the planet. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your plant-based journey, I’m here to inspire, motivate, and help you achieve lasting health and happiness.

I am a 2025 graduate of the Food Revolution Network and excited to begin my journey as a Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition Coach. I’m a highly organized, reliable, and compassionate individual seeking to join an organization that shares my values.

My goal is to provide exceptional service through a continued commitment to learning, growing, and sharing the principles of health and wellness—always meeting people where they are.