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.

Michael Pollack (Executive Chef)
Michael is an award winning Raw Food Chef. Before coming to Puerto Rico Michael owned and operated East Coast Vegan, a raw vegan restaurant in the Jersey area. When asked about Mike’s creations Lalita Salas stated, “I have been eating raw food for over a decade and I have never tasted anything as superior as the dishes Mike has been preparing, even the Energy Soup has taken on a new exquisite taste. Mike stays within our Living Foods Lifestyle guidelines and adds his personal touch. The results are unbelievable!”

Sandra Rodriguez (Administrative Director)