Dr. Jose Vega
Dr. Jose Vega is an Integrative Functional Manual Therapist, Herbalist, Movement Educator, and Nutritionist dedicated to advancing holistic health practices. He is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and a Certified Nutrition Specialist®, and he holds a Master of Science in Integrative Health and Human Clinical Nutrition. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s in Applied Science in Manual Therapy and two associate degrees in Health, Wellness, and Fitness Education and Therapeutic Massage.
With over 10,000 hours of clinical practice since 2011 and an additional 1,000 hours of advanced manual therapy training, Jose possesses extensive practical expertise. His scholarly interests include herbal medicine—which he has studied for nearly two decades, focusing on traditional Western herbalism—and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Jose advocates for the accessibility of natural remedies, emphasizing the importance of local bioregions and their specific plants in health care and health sovereignty.
His integrative approach highlights food as a pivotal component of health, incorporating personalized nutrition, manual therapy, herbal medicine, movement, and lifestyle modifications to facilitate optimal client outcomes. Additionally, Jose has dedicated significant time to studying movement education in various capacities, having practiced Chinese Martial Arts for 20 years and taught for over 17 years. His work reflects a commitment to empowering individuals through a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, movement, herbal medicine, and lifestyle as it applies to health and wellness.
In addition to his clinical and educational work, Jose has spent over a decade working in the natural products industry, serving in various capacities. For more than eight years, he worked as a Category Manager for a regional organic market chain spanning the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. In this role, he specialized in curating high quality, affordable supplement selections, overseeing private label development, and managing contract manufacturing initiatives aiming to bridge the gap between clinical insight and accessible retail wellness solutions. He is now expanding his work through consulting, formulation, and scientific advisory services for industry brands, manufacturers, and wellness-focused organizations.