About Me.

Lawrence DeSantis, CFMP, ND, WD is the founder of the New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies. He has been working in the health and nutrition field for years.     

He has been a practicing Natural Health Practitioner for decades and has helped many clients achieve optimal wellness.

EDUCATION

• Attended the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus.
• Completed Paramedic School at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.
• Certified Nutritionist (CN) through NINES, National Institute of Nutritional Education.
• Chartered Herbalist (CH) through the well-known Dominion Herbal College of Canada.

• Completed Ministerial Training through LWCC School of Ministry, Forest Park, IL.
• Graduated from the Joseph School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Forest Park, IL. See: jbs.edu/
• Doctor of Naturopathy in Original Medicine through The International Institute of Original Medicine (IIOM)
• Completed training in Functional Medicine (CFMP) through Functional Medicine University (FMU)

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EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Worked for years as a Paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department.
• Worked for many years at Nowfoods in the Nutrition Science division as a Certified Nutritionist to give technical support to customers, retailers, and practitioners. www.nowfoods.com
• Has operated and worked in Wellness Centers for decades. 
• Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner (AAMA)
• Registered Traditional Naturopath (RTN) with the IANHP
• Founder of Wholiopathy, a wholistic approach to wellness

• 1979 National Collegiate Powerlifting Champion (60Kg weight class), Pensacola, Florida.
• 2022 APF National Masters Deadlift Champion in the 75Kg Weight Class (Age group 60-64)
• 2022 WPC World Championship master's 5 Deadlift, First Place (Gold Medal) in the 82.2 Kg Weight Class.
• 2024 ADFPF National Deadlift Champion (Masters 60-64 age group / 82.2 Kg class ).

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