Discover Marie-Annick's inspiring life story and
how her resilience and passion for helping others achieve well-being have shaped her career.
About Marie-Annick
I grew up in the charming shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
My childhood was marked by challenges due to dyslexia and personal violations; experiences
that helped me built the resilience and discipline that still guide me to this day.
The support of my family and the wisdom of Vietnamese Zen Master Nguyen Tien have
given me the deep roots that continue to shape and sustain the legacy I am building today.
After becoming a French and European Table Tennis Champion and shortly working
in the metal industry, I returned to sports coaching (Tennis and Table Tennis).
I then transitioned into health and wellness, launching my coaching business January 2000.
I developed The Healthy Chef Program, certifying thousands across wellness, fitness,
and culinary sectors. I’ve collaborated with medical and scientific leaders, authored dozens
of books on nutrition and chronic disease management while supporting organizations
in building effective nutrition and wellness programs.
In 2010, I introduced my 3D Method to provide a structured approach to mental, physical,
and emotional health and wellbeing. This self-created method is rooted in Buddhism
principles and has been central to my coaching success, as well as the lasting impact
it continues to have on my clients.
Early 2026, I am launching "Present Legacy", a space that offers personalized coaching
and supportive community for women to nurture their health, elevate their wellness,
and intentionally design a life they love by grounding everything in
the power of the present moment.
MY MISSION
To Illuminate The Path
Reduce suffering, foster well-being, promote self-empowerment,
and personal responsability.
Deep Sisterhood
Trusted connections, education, growth, and leadership.
Alignment
Health, wellness, love, compassion, serenity, joy, and happiness.
My Core Values
Love, Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Service, and Excellence.
Marie-Annick Courtier has been endorsed and trusted by:
The Trusted Voice Behind Transformational Coaching!
Marie-Annick has been endorsed by scientists, Doctors, Registered Dietitians, Nurses, Wellness & Healthy Lifestyle Experts, Executives, Child Nutrition Programs, Educational & Nonprofit Organizations, Youth & Sports Programs, Lawyers, Teachers, Religious Leaders, Chefs, Coaches, Farmers, and more.
With over hundreds of testimonials, Coach Marie-Annick is recognized as a trusted expert whose guidance consistently leads to meaningful, lasting change. She is the go-to mentor for anyone ready to grow, evolve, and thrive!
MARIE-ANNICK'S AWARDS
- 2015 to 2025 - Spectrum Award For Excellence in Customer Service for 11 years in a row!
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 - Kid Healthy OC Volunteer Recognition Award
- 2011, 2012, 2013 - Outstanding Service Award - ACF OC/LA
- 2012 - Santa Ana Certificate of Recognition - ACF Chef & Child Foundation.
- 2012 - OC Fair Excellence in Culinary Arts and in Culinary Judging.
- 2011 - Santa Ana Proclamation for Recognizing Childhood Nutrition and Hunger Day, Malnutrition, and Obesity.
- 2010 to 2012 - IIChef - Emeritus CEO of USA and France - Creation of specific formulation for school and college cafeterias dietary programs.
MARIE-ANNICK'S AWARDS
- 2015 to 2025 - Spectrum Award For Excellence in Customer Service for 10 years in a row!
- 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 - Kid Healthy OC Volunteer Recognition Award
- 2011, 2012, 2013 - Outstanding Service Award - ACF OC/LA
- 2012 - Santa Ana Certificate of Recognition - ACF Chef & Child Foundation.
- 2012 - OC Fair Excellence in Culinary Arts and in Culinary Judging.
- 2011 - Santa Ana Proclamation for Recognizing Childhood Nutrition and Hunger Day, Malnutrition, and Obesity.
- 2010 to 2012 - IIChef - Emeritus CEO of USA and France - Creation of specific formulation for school and college cafeterias dietary programs.
Marie-Annick Appeared In
Proud Moments
I am honored and grateful to be featured in various media outlets over the last decades.
Thank you for the recognition of my work and your support.
ENDLESS COMMITMENT TO MASTERY
Marie-Annick's Credentials
- French & European Table Tennis Champion (FFTT/FSCF) in the 70s
- Top-ranked Tennis Player in United States
- Sports Psychology Certificate - INS FFTT
- Certified Club, State, and National Coach - FFTT
- Certified Club, State, and National Coach - USTTA
- Certified PTR Tennis Coach - USTA Accredited
- Certified Soccer Coach - CYSA
- Certified Nutrition Specialist Coach - Exercise & Nutrition Works
- Certified Train the Trainer - Peak Potentials
- Certified through Nesta in
- -Nutrition, Sport Nutrition
- -Master Health & Wellness coach
- -Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP),
- -Sports Performance & Sports Hypnosis
- - Master Health and Wellness Coaching
- -Online Life Coaching
- Certified for Good Brain, Bad Brain, and Brain Function - University of Birmingham
- Certified Mindfulness for Well-Being and Peak Performance - Monash University
- Certified Food as Medicine - Monash University
- Certified Cognitive-Emotional Re-Alignment with Hemispheric Integration - Success Design International
- Trained in physical, mental, and spiritual health through mindfulness, cognitive behavioral modifications and stress relief (similar to CBT and MSBR), science-based nutrition, mindful lifestyle, and multiple relaxation techniques
- University of Dyslexic Thinking 2 courses: 1. Entrepreneurs & Start-up Mentality. 2. Changemakers & Activism
- Creator and Instructor of the "Healthy Chef Program since 2000, a certification syllabus that promotes healthy eating and wellness. Imitated but never equaled in various industries.
- Creator and Instructor of "The 3D Method" since 2010, an inspiring Buddhist-based practice for the right development of the mind, body, soul/heart, and wellness.
- Business and Commerce Management Certificate - CCI Paris, France.
- Culinary Arts Diploma - Century Business College
- ACF and IACF Accredited World Pastry Training
- Certified Level I, II, and III Wilton Cake School
- Certified A to Z Guide Wines & Winemaker
- Certified Ecole des Vins de France: Viniculture & Oenology
- Certified WSET - Level 2 Wines and Spirits
- Master Creator of The Personal Fitness Chef Certification Program - Nesta
- Buddhist Master - Transmitted Mahayana Teachings with more than 40 years of practice. I received the authority to teach from my longtime teacher, Master Nguyen Tien.
- Master of Buddhism Studies - ULC Modesto Seminary
- Ordained Minister - ULC Modesto Seminary
And let's not forget the lessons learned, the knowledge acquired,
and the skills developed through all my life experiences!
PROVEN AND EFFECTIVE COACHING
Marie-Annick's Expertise Benefited
Kid Healthy- Cooking Up Change - St. Vincent de Paul - Mercy House - CareMore Medical Health Care Group - Diabetic Association - Multiple Sclerosis Association/Foundation - Nesta - Dr. Apostolos Pappas - Dr. Stuart Fisher, Park Avenue diet Center - Lucho Crisalle, R.D. - James Villepigue, Fitness Guru - Hugo Rivera, Fitness Expert - D. Dunn, Football Professional - McDermott-Will & Emery Law Office - Prudential California Realty - Farmers Insurance - MLC Solutions - ii Chef International Association - Ben's Original, Mars Company - French Gourmet - Food Power, Inc. - Paris Bistro - Century Business College - Coronado Yacht Club - France Organics - Girl Scouts of America - Allstate Insurance Company - Community Senior Services, Inc. - Premium Gold Flax/Miller Family - LMDT French Organic Products - Crispa Crepes - Hatherleigh Press - Kum Ng with his Parkinson Disease Book - OCSA - OC High Schools - ACF - Local Colleges - World-Class Athletes - Thousands of Individuals.
The Elles Collective, Network Ambassador, to support and empower French Women Entrepreneurs in the USA and France.
I honor and appreciate the trust and confidence that many have placed in me these past decades, especially when sharing some of their deepest, often difficult, personal issues with me.
TESTIMONIALS
Marie-Annick is a professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, and skillful individual who brings undeniable human progress. She is a joy to work with and very supportive. I highly recommend her services. Her inspiring coaching finally made me make the changes I needed in my life. I could not be happier. Thank you, Coach Marie.
Thank you, Coach Marie-Annick, for all your coaching tips. My table tennis game has improved and I feel more confident about my abilities.
Marie-Annick's healthy recipes will open your eyes to how easy and fun it can be to maintain a balanced diet. With the fresh healthy ingredients in her appetizing meals, you will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to keep you healthy.
Enjoy Some of My Healthier Recipes!
Over the last two decades,
I, Marie-Annick, have created more than 1000 recipes to promote healthier cooking and eating.
Many have been published
and have been used in various
educational outlets or blogs.
Enjoy a few of my recipes
by downloading
them below.
My books are available at
GOODREADS and AMAZON.
