My own journey began in the face of adversity.

Growing up with a serious medical condition and limited access to healthcare, I learned early on the value of health. That experience sparked a passion for healing through nutrition, beginning with small steps like cutting out salt and fatty foods to protect my heart.

After undergoing my first major surgery at 21, I committed fully to healthy living and felt called to help others facing similar challenges. That path led me into healthcare, where I’ve spent over 25 years supporting individuals with diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, and weight-related conditions.

But my understanding of healing deepened when I began living with chronic neck and back pain, alongside lifelong migraines. Despite my medical training, conventional treatments offered only short-term relief.

I arrived at a hard truth: I was treating symptoms, not root causes.

What began as professional frustration became personal desperation—and ultimately a turning point. Over the next decade, I immersed myself in the science of natural healing, studying nutrition, botanical medicine, and mind-body wellness. I discovered the profound link between lifestyle and the body’s innate ability to heal.

This transformation wasn't just academic—it was intensely lived.

Through Puraven Beauty and Wellness, I now integrate clinical expertise with holistic healing to guide others toward meaningful, lasting change. Having walked this path myself, I bring not just the science but deep compassion for the journey.

Founder & Director Leonilde A. Sloand