Lifestyle Medicine Expert, Founder

Martin Morris is a highly respected Lifestyle Medicine expert with over 20 years of dedicated experience in transforming lives through integrated health practices.

As the founder of YogaSpace IPS, the pioneering Lifestyle Medicine clinic in Colombia established in 2012, Martin successfully guided thousands of individuals towards improved physical and mental well-being and earned the trust of over 200 medical professionals across various specialties, who sought to enhance their own health as well as that of their patients. 

Under his leadership, YogaSpace IPS evolved from a groundbreaking concept into a certified medical center recognized by the Colombian health authorities, employing over 50 team members and serving a diverse clientele exceeding 9,000.

Martin’s lifelong commitment to the principles of Lifestyle Medicine began at the age of 15 and encompasses nutrition, sleep medicine, meditation, breath training, functional exercise, therapeutic fasting, and multiple personal development and emotional healing modalities.

Martin’s personal journey has been marked by the triumph over severe anxiety and panic attacks at twenty-one, challenges from a herniated disc at thirty-five, knee surgery that brought on significant limitations, and burnout at forty-four.

With extensive experience mentoring individuals with chronic illnesses and working with executives, Martin fosters transformative change through his relatable storytelling, his humor and his deep knowledge of the scientific and practical aspects to achieving health, well-being and high performance.

Martin has been a sought-after international educator for the past fifteen years and resides in Bogota with his wife, Dr. Aminta Velez, a functional medicine physician, and their two young daughters.

His contributions have been featured in publications such as SOHO, FUSCIA, Femme, and Yoga Yogismo, and across platforms like Caracol Radio and Hogar TV.

Function Medicine, Anti-aging Medicine

With over 20 years of experience as a distinguished physician in the fields of Functional and Anti-aging medicine, Aminta empowers patients to achieve optimal health and well-being by meticulously identifying and addressing the root causes of their symptoms. 

In each consultation Aminta focuses on helping her patients achieve comprehensive wellness rather than merely alleviating their symptoms. 

Her practice embraces innovative healthcare methodologies including functional medicine, lifestyle medicine, orthomolecular medicine, gut microbiome, homeopathy and anti-aging medicine,  which are tailored to the specific needs of each patient. 

Dr Aminta’s qualifications include:

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery – University of Antioquia, Colombia (2003)
• Specialist in Functional Medicine – The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA
• Diploma in Functional Medicine – FUCS, Colombia
• Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine – ESI School of Integrative Health, Spain
• Advanced Studies in Microbiome and Environmental Medicine – ESI School of Integrative Health, Spain
• Homotoxicology and Bioregulatory Medicine – Forest University, Bogotá, Colombia
• Orthomolecular Medicine – Tutor: Efrain Olszewer, Brazil
• Clinical Homeopathy – Juan N. Corpas University Foundation, Bogotá, Colombia
• Specialist in Neural Therapy – Huneke University, Germany (endorsed in Colombia by FUCS)
• Instructor in Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Therapeutic Yoga Teachers – Yoga Alliance USA