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Meet the Luminaries Behind Lumati
We are proud to introduce our dedicated team of executives and medical professionals. United by a vision of pioneering wellness and longevity, they combine cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom to deliver transformative health experiences. Each member brings expertise and a passion for enhancing well-being.
David Perez
Co-Founder and CEO
David Perez is a successful entrepreneur who spent a decade researching global medical treatments for his son’s unique conditions. Driven by a passion for helping others live longer and healthier lives, David opened Hydrate Wellness (now Lumati) in 2022, a holistic care oasis in Encinitas, CA. By combining cutting-edge technology and world-class protocols, Lumati has successfully guided hundreds of clients to overcome health challenges and significantly improve their quality of life and health spans.
Geylin Castillo
Co-Founder and Ops Director
Over the past 10 years, Geylin Castillo has built a diverse portfolio of professional experiences and humanitarian efforts in North America and the EU. Combining her passion for wellness and entrepreneurship, she co-founded Hydrate Wellness in 2022. Geylin is deeply committed to social causes, working closely with the Seventh-day Adventist Church to feed the homeless and support women’s shelters.
Ashley John Heather
Co-Founder, President and COO
An entrepreneur for the past 25 years, Ashley Heather has founded multiple award-winning and successful health tech companies. In 2014, he founded OffTheScale, focusing on reversing lifestyle chronic diseases, which was licensed by two of the largest hospital systems in the world. In 2020, he oversaw the exponential growth of CLEARED4 from an idea to a $100m+ company in under three years, managing millions of health records for consumers through its clients in over 50 countries, including Netflix, T-Mobile, and CISCO.
Darrell L. Edwards
General Manager
With 43 years of wide-ranging entrepreneurial business background, Darrell ultimately led to his passion for integrative healthcare. In 2019, a loved one was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. As her advocate at the largest integrative clinic in North America, he found there was much lacking in prevention and treatment. The constant pressing of the doctors against the status quo ultimately led the Medical Director to hire Darrell as Director of Operations. This experience exposed him to wellness treatments from across the globe.
Samuel Whiting
VP Business Development
Samuel Whiting is a leading human potential specialist focused on breathing, cold exposure, and nervous system optimization. As a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor and Breathe Coach, he integrates his expertise with cutting-edge research. He consults with the WHOOP Performance Science team and UCLA Sports Medicine on cold exposure studies, drawing insights from mentors like Dr. Jack Feldman, Kristen Holmes, and Dr. Andrew Huberman. Sam’s mission is to empower individuals with a practical and engaging approach to health, well-being, and longevity.
Business Leadership Team
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We had a fantastic annual retreat filled with insightful presentations, team-building activities, and goal-setting discussions. It was a great opportunity to connect and align for a successful year ahead.
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Medical Leadership Team
Dr. Richie Striano
(D.C. RMSK)
Regenerative Ortho-Biologics Director
Dr. Striano, with over 25 years of experience, brings advanced expertise in image-guided non-surgical biological and stem cell orthopedics, specializing in high-definition diagnostic and interventional ultrasound imaging, to Lumati.
Dr. Christos Stavropoulos
(MD)
Medical Director (US)
Dr. Christos is a double board-Certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years experience. He is serves on the medical board of a number of tri-state hospitals. Dr Christos has a keen interest in oncology given his surgical patients are often suffering from cancer. Dr Christos was formerly a medical director of OffTheScale, a platform to slow, stop and reverse chronic diseases with precision medicine.
Dr. Greg Lane
(DACM, LAc)
Longevity Director
As Clinical Director of Lumati, Dr. Lane is dedicated to developing the most advanced and effective quantum healing science. He employs technologies and therapeutics for energetic balancing, aiming to reverse biological age and significantly enhance clients' quality of life.
Laura Richitelli
(Nurse)
Director, BioRegen
Laura, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, served as an LVN and combat medic with specialized training in various medical fields. Before joining Lumati, she worked with Kroma Superfoods, lululemon, and Restore Hyperwellness in management and marketing. With over thirty years of experience in fitness and consumer products, she has led numerous large teams globally. At Lumati, Laura combines her medical and business expertise to offer clients innovative regenerative medicine and wellness services.
Dr. Ilka Tamar Candelario
Telehealth Holistic Specialist
Dr. Ilka Tamar Candelario is a distinguished Holistic Practitioner, Wellness Advocate, and Empowerment Coach with over 16 years of medical expertise. She holds a tri-doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, Natural and Holistic Medicine, and is pursuing a post-doctorate in Functional Medicine. Additionally, she is certified in Clinical Herbology, Clinical Homeopathy, Holistic Nutrition, Bioenergetics, and Nutrigenomics and is a Health and Wellness Coach. With a Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences with a Pre-Med focus, Dr. Ilka seamlessly integrates scientific precision with holistic healing. Passionate about natural and holistic wellness, she specializes in anti-aging and longevity, women's health, and bioenergetic medicine, empowering individuals to achieve optimal health and vitality through innovative, evidence-based holistic approaches.
Medical Advisory Team
Dr. David Minkoff
Senior Advisor - Clinical Data
Dr. Minkoff is an alternative healthcare expert, guest lecturer, writer, and guest on TV and radio shows. He also authors two weekly newsletters: the BodyHealth Fitness Newsletter and the Optimum Health Report. He is board certified and has completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of California, San Diego, which included research in developing new medicines to fight viral disease.
Dr. Gonzalo Orci
Longevity Director
Dr. Gonzalo Jiménez Orci completed his specialization at the prestigious National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER) in the field of Otorhinolaryngological Surgery. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine A.C., as well as the Mexican Council of Stem Cells for Therapeutic and Investigative Purposes.
Senior Advisors
Celina Belizan
Corporate Development
Celina Belizan is an entrepreneur, professional speaker, Tony Robbins Master Coach, and Conscious Parenting Coach with expertise in mindset, ego, performance, life, and business. She is recognized as a "brilliant strategist" for her talent in translating the latest neuroscience and psychology research into easily understandable and actionable strategies. Her approach drives mindset shifts and behavioral changes systematically.
Wylie Aronow
Client Experience
Wylie Aronow, also known by his pseudonym "Gordon Goner," is a co-founder of Yuga Labs, the $4 billion-plus company responsible for creating the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), a platform for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Yuga Labs has expanded into the metaverse by releasing their first MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) called Otherside. This game integrates not only their own NFTs but also other NFTs from the entire crypto space.
Dr Marcel Reichart
International Development
Dr Marcel Reichart is an expert in global corporate development and partnerships across consumer, media, and technology industries. Formerly, a top-executive at Bertelsmann leading global media, services, and education group, as co-founder of the acclaimed international DLD Innovation Conferences. Dr Reichart has been associated with the World Economic Forum, as YGL and delegate, and other international leadership and innovation networks.
David Kasteler
Product Development
David has personally developed over 30 different health supplements with total revenue of over $175 million dollars. David has traveled to over 50 countries, actively seeking insight from doctors of the world in four languages.David embodies the belief that true well being is more than just not being sick. It is the presence of vitality in every aspect of life. He lives a kaizen life–a life of constant progress and improvement that shapes his personal routines, family life, and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Steve Anapoell
Legal Affairs
Steve Anapoell is an experienced business transactional, securities, and tax lawyer whose practice focuses on private equity, fund formation, joint ventures, private securities offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. He has served as lead corporate and securities counsel in the design, structure, or documentation of some of the largest private real estate securities offerings in the United States. His experience also includes a wide range of other industries, including technology, software, and entertainment.
Our Values
At Lumati, our commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes, fostering connections, promoting learning, acting swiftly, sparking creativity, giving back to our community, and upholding integrity in all that we do.. Lumati is dedicated to fostering a community centered on optimal health and wellness.