Neilawattie Merna Timaul

N. Merna Timaul is a Research Scientist, Holistic Nutritionist, and a certified Health & Wellness Life Coach, who has been in the science field for over twenty-five years and is now integrating her science background and her degrees in Holistic Nutrition and in Complementary Alternative Medicine to help individuals, the community and also implementing wellness solutions in health practices. She is also the former Bronx Chapter President for Health & Wellness Network of Commerce. Merna has a passion for education and preventative medicine. Her journey developed through personal experience with her own health and the health of family members and wanted to provide the community with a more comprehensive option for obtaining health and wellness through individualized consulting and community outreach.

I have always had a passion for science, nature and learning why and how the world functions. My curiosity led me to become a Research Scientist at an early age. While working in research laboratories and obtaining my bachelor's degree at night, I gained valuable experience and knowledge in several scientific areas. My experience as a researcher in the areas of infectious diseases, cancer medicine, biochemistry and cell biology provided me with valuable insight while working over 20 years in the field. As a research scientist, I believed that something was missing in our healthcare system. Traditional medicine focuses on the symptoms rather than the root causes of diseases. This became very evident while caring for my mother who had severe complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes. This experience along with my own struggles with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) led me on the path to study preventive & holistic medicine; I since obtained my certification as a Holistic Nutritionist and my Master’s in Complementary Alternative Medicine. My passion and mission are to help individuals live healthier lives through integrative and holistic medicine.