Gerald Lopez
Gerald was born in 1959 in Malacca, Malaysia; and for much of his early life he lived close to the jungle.
In 1983 Gerald gained a Law Degree from the University of London. In 1985, he became an architectural photographer; for architects, interior designers, superyacht designers, resorts, magazines and books.
Gerald also started practising Aikido in London, and eventually set up his own Aikido school for six years. At that time he also studied massage with David Reade and started practising.
Gerald emigrated to New Zealand in 1999. He continued his photography career here, getting published in magazines like Trends, Urbis, NZ Homes & Gardens, and Cuisine. For two years, he was vice-president of the professional photographers’ association, AIPA, during which he campaigned for retention of photographers’ copyright in New Zealand.
In the mid-90′s Gerald started practising Yoga, and took several teacher training courses. He now teaches Community Education classes, and private and corporate groups.
In 2003 Gerald took the 3-year Diploma of Ayurvedic Medicine course at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, Auckland. He is current president of The New Zealand Ayurvedic Association.
He has written articles on Ayurveda and Yoga for Light on Ayurveda Journal, for BeautyNZ magazine, and for Its My Life! ezine.
As current chairman of the Natural Health Council (NZ) Inc, Gerald is campaigning for the expansion of Integrated Medicine in the New Zealand health system. He has a vision of conventional medicine having a place alongside natural, traditional medicine; exploring and encouraging ultimate health and wellbeing for the whole society.
Mei Lin Wong-Lopez
Mei Lin was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She became a renowned Public Relations consultant for high-profile international companies in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
In New Zealand she has worked in retail, for fashion designers such as Carole Hutchinson (The Cupboard) and Trelise Cooper.
She brings a profound background in sales, advertising, public relations, resorts and retreats, interior and event styling, and customer relations. Her passion for quality will no doubt bring Science of Life to the forefront of natural health services.