ABOUT MARIE-ANNICK

I grew up in the charming shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, carrying both the beauty of my French roots and the weight of early challenges. Dyslexia and personal violations shaped my childhood,
but they also forged the resilience, discipline, and compassion that define my work today.
The unwavering support of my family and the wisdom of Vietnamese Zen Master Nguyen Tien grounded me in Buddhist wisdom and somatic presence, foundations that continue to shape the legacy I am building.

Before becoming a health and wellness coach, I was a French and European Table Tennis Champion and briefly worked in sales for the metal industry. I eventually returned to my true calling: coaching. After years of sports coaching in tennis and table tennis, I transitioned fully into the wellness field and launched my coaching business in January 2000.

I created The Healthy Chef Program, which has certified thousands of professionals across the wellness, fitness, and culinary industries. My work has included collaborations with medical and scientific leaders, authoring dozens of books on nutrition and chronic disease management, and helping organizations build effective, science‑based wellness programs.

In 2010, I introduced My 3D Method which is a structured, holistic approach to mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Rooted in Buddhist principles and somatic practices, this method has become central to my coaching success and continues to transform the lives of the women I serve.  

In early 2026, I am launching Present Legacy, a dedicated space for women seeking personalized coaching, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and a supportive community. Present Legacy helps women nurture their health, elevate their wellness, and intentionally design a life they love, all grounded in the power of the present moment.

MY MISSION
My mission is to support women in creating health, clarity,
and a life rooted in presence, compassion, and empowered living.


TO ILLUMINATE THE PATH
I am devoted to reducing suffering, and fostering wellbeing 
through somatic, Buddhist-inspired coaching.
My mission is to share the path, promote self-empowerment, personal responsibility,
and the inner safety required for deep healing and lasting transformation.

DEEP SISTERHOOD
I cultivate trusted connections and supportive community where women can learn, grow,
and rise into their leadership. Through education, embodiment, and shared wisdom,
every woman is invited to feel seen, held, and strengthened.

ALIGNMENT
My work is grounded in health, wellness, compassion, clarity, serenity, joy, and love.
I guide women to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems,
and live from presence so they can create a life aligned with their deepest truth.

MY CORE VALUES
Rooted in Buddhist wisdom and embodied coaching, my core values guide
how I serve, support, and uplift the women I work with.

Love 
Compassion-centered coaching that nurtures healing, presence, and physical-emotional wellbeing.

Respect
Honoring each woman's body, story, and cultural experience with mindful awareness.

Integrity
Leading with honesty, alignment, and trust in all wellness and coaching practices.

Responsibility
Empowering women to take ownership of their health, growth, and personal evolution.

Service
Offering somatic, Buddhist-inspired guidance rooted in holistic health and nervous system support.

Excellence
Delivering high-quality programs and transformative methods that elevate women's wellness.