Aleida has been a Registered Nurse since 1983 and has a wide range of nursing expereinces including Adult Medical/Surgical, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics, Home Health, School Health, Hospice, and Outpatient Oncology. Throughout her nursing experiences she felt that the allopathic model lacked caring for the "whole" person. Aleida became passionate about holistic care and began to incorporate holistic nursing principles and concepts into her healthcare practice.

She is certified in Healing Touch as a practitioner and an instructor. She is also board certified as an Advanced Holistic Nurse, and a Health and Wellness Nurse Coach through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA). Aleida uses a holistic approach with her clients and enjoys teaching Healing Touch. She believes in empowering the clients by providing them with the resources and tools needed for self-maintenance and self-healing.

Aleida combines her nursing experience, her holistic knowledge and practical applications of energy based concepts to offer her clients and students the opportunity for ultimate personal growth and healing. Aleida brings much enthusiasm, empowerment and creativity to her classes. She is kind, compassionate, and a caring healthcare provider and educator whose presence is both healing and inspiring. 

Aleida provides HT classes on an ongoing basis. She resides in Miami, FL with her husband and three grown children.