Lalita Salas (Co-director)
Born in Argentina and trained as a pharmacist, Lalita’s path has led her to beautiful Western Puerto Rico and her esteemed role in carrying on Dr. Ann Wigmore’s legacy in sharing and promoting the Living Foods Lifestyle®.

Lalita is a renowned yoga instructor, colonic hydrotherapist, teacher, and spiritual leader. She shares her extensive knowledge and seemingly unlimited love with all who visit the Institute.

Her teaching and learning have enabled her to travel extensively throughout the United States. She is married with four children and five grandchildren.

Leola Brooks (Co-director)
As one of the founders of the San Francisco Living Foods Support Group, Leola met Dr. Ann Wigmore in the late 1980s. A year after retiring with 35 years of service to the U.S. Federal Government, Leola came to work at the Institute in Puerto Rico at Dr. Ann’s request. She agreed to work for three months until someone else could be found; she has been here ever since. Leola studied under Dr. Ann and took over management of the Institute in 1994 when Dr. Ann died.

Leola was a lecturer for a leading weight loss organization for over ten years. She is known as a dynamic, inspirational speaker. She has a daughter in California.

Tao Hannah Becker (Co-director)
Tao, the institute's first employee, has filled many roles at the institute, from teacher to bookkeeper. "I came to Ann Wigmore Institute at age 25, not because I had a physical condition to heal, but because I found that the Living Foods Lifestyle® is a foundation to living a more joyous life. It brings me into greater harmony with the true nature of my own being and the environment. I am truly grateful to be part of this place, where people are supported in their process of self-healing on all levels of being.

Sandra Rodriguez (Administrative Director)