Maya Furuta

Chef and Therapist in Montreal, Québec, Canada

Maya Furuta

Chef and Therapist in Montreal, Québec, Canada

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Maya's passion for holistic healing stemmed from a personal requirement. Diagnosed at age 2 with eczema covering most of her body, her parents resorted to strong medicinal creams for treatment, which eventually created a dependency lasting more than 20 years.

Frustrated and yearning to find an alternate solution, Maya surfed her way through intensive studies in macrobiotics and vegetarianism, which then led to her certification as Raw Food Meister in Japan.

Presently living a healthy lifestyle on clean, plant-based cuisine. She used to work as a Creator/Chef at the head office of Crudessence, a Quebec leader in living foods. On a daily basis, Maya witnesses firsthand people's excitement with food, and observes the tangible joys and healing benefits of clean eating.

On her spare time, Maya also runs her own dessert catering business of organic, gluten-free, allergy friendly, plant-based sweets and snacks.

When Maya hangs up her apron as an integrated Mind & Body Chef, you can find her either practicing and sharing her passion for yoga, or eating her way through the diverse gastronomical cities she adores travelling to. Maya has been working as a Certified Yoga Therapist since April, 2016. And she aims to explore the deeper healing and holistic connections between dietary lifestyle and yoga.

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    • Raw Food Meister, Japan