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Readers' Endorsements...
I trust Transform Your Life. It’s that simple.
Dr. Oliva’s expertise runs deep. With his down-to-earth sensibilities and his caring voice, I always come away with a strong sense of direction for my physical, mental and spiritual health. But it’s his clear interpretation of the scientific research that helps me most.
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Invite Dr. Oliva into your life. You will be better for it.
--Pat Willard, Writer
I have been a fan of Dr. Robert Oliva’s blog Transform Your Life for some time. His most recent post “Survivor’s Guide to Reducing Stress during the Coronavirus Pandemic” is especially timely.
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I am impressed by the broad scope of his articles. The most recent one includes seven different topics: exercise, experiencing nature, meditation, relaxation, diet, relationships, and sleep. Another virtue is the inclusion of links that make searching for additional information extremely easy.
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-- Dr. Eric Steinberg, Associate Provost Emeritus, Brooklyn College
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Transform Your Life is an informative, thought provoking, and timely website dedicated to holistic health and healing. With the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Oliva’s site is a beacon of physical and mental hope in a time of crisis. If you wish to stay healthy, you must set your attention to this site!
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-- Mike Sarrao, Assistant Director, Magner Career Center
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The humanistic approach of Transform Your Life sets it apart from other health and wellness websites. Dr. Oliva’s articles are thoroughly researched and well-written. He gives us the tools and therapeutic practices to empower our minds and bodies, and to heal us as human beings living in an interconnected world. Dr. Oliva wants his readers to thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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-- Loretta Chin, Flatlands Independent News
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About Me
Mission: This website reflects my long standing commitment to fostering personal, community and global health. I'm continuously educating myself and others about taking control of our health while offering lifestyle strategies that can be personally and socially transformative.
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My prescription for health includes five Therapeutic Healing Actions (THA): diet, fitness, stress management nurturing relationships, and spiritual realization.
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All five of these elements must be present for individual and group health to prosper. On this web-site, I explore how the five areas interact and create a transformative, synergistic effect on our bodies, minds, and society.
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Credentials: I'm the author of over 30 health and research articles available at Collective Evolution.com, Helpyouthru.com, and Sivana East, as well as ebooks for caregivers entitled The Caregiver's Survival Guide and Caregiving and Depression.
I'm a New York State licensed Master Social Worker, a traditional Naturopath, a certified Holistic Health Practitioner in addition to being a health and fitness writer.
I hold membership in the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the National Association of Social Workers, as well as being a former Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology at Brooklyn College (CUNY).
I possess a certificate in Mindfulness meditation from Molloy College.
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I received Zen meditation and Hatha Yoga training at the Ruah Institute as well as tutelage in Chinese Chan meditation under Master Sheng-Yen.
Personal: I live with my wife, have two adult children and two wonderful grandsons. You can email me at and follow me on Twitter @mroliva7092.
IInformation on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose medical conditions.
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