Most of our therapists study the science of behavior change and motivational interviewing as part of their academic programs or additional certifications. This allows them to best support clients in making long-term lifestyle changes that will benefit them in achieving their health and well-being goals.

Furthermore, each health therapist at MajaMayo Center undergoes extensive training during their integration into the team, regardless of their prior education.
This training includes:

• A 12-week clinical program with in-depth educational modules on topics such as the gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, autoimmunity, women’s hormone health and fertility, cardiometabolic health, and mental health, taught from both the physician and health therapist perspectives.

• Learning modules on how to understand the flow of client visits, case study observation, and independent case simulation under the guidance of a practitioner. They are evaluated on these cases and have live discussions with mentors about their performance.

• Thorough testing of their knowledge at the end of the training.

It’s long been known that what we eat impacts our physical health. Now there’s strong evidence showing that diet and mental health are also tightly connected. In fact, there’s a clear correlation between our diet and our mood.

Several studies have established a connection between what we eat and how we feel.

A meta-analysis examining 21 studies from 10 countries found that a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids was associated with a reduced risk of depression. A 2019 study investigating the diet of older adults found a link between anxiety and high sugar intake. A small yet significant 2017 study found that dietary counseling was more effective than social support when paired with depression treatment.

The advantages of our diet plan lie in its focus on long-term positive weight loss and maintenance results, achieved through a combination of quality nutrition, mandatory exercise, and changes in dietary and lifestyle habits.

A key advantage of weight loss at the Majamayo center is our encouragement of food intake and enjoyment, which differs from many other diets that emphasize deprivation. All types of foods are allowed, with an emphasis on preparing food with less fat, ensuring the intake of all necessary macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

Most of the foods used in this diet are available in larger supermarkets. Some items on the menu should be prepared using different recipes, but the calorie count is indicated, giving the person on the diet the flexibility to replace one food item with another of similar calorie content.

Disadvantages of the Majamayo diet are that it might create dissatisfaction among individuals looking to lose a significant amount of weight quickly, as is the case with restrictive diets, even though such diets typically yield short-term weight loss effects. Additionally, those who are not willing to change their dietary and lifestyle habits could also be unsatisfied.