It all began with a simple question:
What are we missing in the healthcare industry?
In my second year of studying Clinical Nutrition, the conventional wisdom didn't seem to add up. Despite learning about the cellular impact of foods and the rise of chronic diseases, the solution offered was too simplistic – eat your veggies, proteins, and avoid alcohol and sugars. I questioned why, if it was so straightforward, the numbers of health issues persisted.
My interest in psychology, cultivated since age 15, became a turning point. I realized we were dealing with behavioral change, and the simplicity of dietary advice overlooked this crucial aspect. Combining psychology with clinical nutrition seemed logical, yet I found no one in my field sharing this perspective.
Owner of Sana Vita Nova
Nova Schiferli
Clinical Dietitian
Realising I was on my own, I delved into Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and researched the Science of Wellbeing at Yale University. Simultaneously, I worked for a doctor, crafting health plans based on lab work for three years.
Now, at 26, having assisted over 600 clients, I've observed what works and what doesn't. My practice aims to cut through the information overload. Health is simple, but understanding it in a society inundated with information isn't. To find what works for you, visualize your body's current state, arm yourself with impactful information and tools, and employ psychology and habit blocking for sustainable changes.
Sana Vita Nova (Latin for: Healthy New Life) is founded on some strong values, and dedicated to be a change maker in the Health Care Industry. For this reason we aim to inspire others by staying true to our core values.
Our values
Less is enough
We are driven by less is enough. We believe fewer choices make life easier. We are dedicated to translate the complex scientific research in to targeted and simple advice for daily life. We don’t believe in 10+ supplements on your shelves. Filtering in the information overload on what works best for you.
We truly believe in the earth is providing us with the best ingredients for our cells. We only work with clean supplement brands, that means no additives or fillers, it reflects in our nutrition advise on how to clean your food the best way, how to navigate in the food industry, organic or non-organic, and implement it in your daily life.
Natural sources
Certifications
We are clinically certified and registered in the Dutch Medical Health Care system, meaning we are able to screen red flags, refer you to a doctor or any other medical expert if you’re in need of it. We work with a clinical certified lab and care for the best education. The knowledge we speak is grounded from years of study and experience we had in the field.