Welcome to Maitano
Culturally Grounded Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine for People of African Descent
Every year, millions of people of African descent experience preventable complications from chronic or noncommunicable conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. These are not just statistics. They are our parents, our siblings, friends, our communities. They are us.
So many are doing their best, but still struggling. Not because they don’t care, but because most health advice doesn’t reflect their culture, their food, or their day-to-day realities.
That’s why we exist.
We provide practical, personalized support grounded in African heritage and powered by modern science. Whether you’re managing a chronic illness, trying to reduce medications, or simply working toward better health, Maitano is here to help you feel your best, at every stage of life.
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Our Mission
At Maitano, our mission is to support people of African descent in feeling their best at every stage of life.
We provide practical, culturally grounded nutrition and lifestyle guidance to help you thrive, prevent, manage and when possible put noncommunicable/chronic conditions into remission. We help you reduce or eliminate the need for medications and live with more energy, clarity, and ease. All without giving up the foods, traditions, and rhythms that make you who you are.
Expert-led Coaching
Get 1:1 support, join a group session, or learn independently. We help you build a sustainable lifestyle rooted in African heritage and backed by modern science.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Access flexible, in-depth courses with African heritage meal plans, culturally adapted behavior suggestions, and step-by-step guides. Learn at your pace, from any device, from anywhere in the world.
Awesome Community
Connect with others across the diaspora who understand your journey. Join discussions, share stories, and grow together.
Why Choose Maitano?
Maitano is not just another health program. We are a trusted partner for people of African descent who want practical, culturally grounded support on their journey to better health.
Here's why our community chooses Maitano:
Culturally Inclusive
We start with your culture, your food, and your story. You don’t have to give up your identity to feel better
Lifestyle as Medicine
Our approach is grounded in evidence-based lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management tailored to you
All Life Stages
Support for wherever you are, whether it is parenthood, menopause, or managing a condition.
Empowering, Not Prescriptive
We don’t hand you a list of rules. We guide you to take control—with care that adapts to you.
Expert Led. Tech Enabled
We start with your culture, your food, and your story. You don’t have to give up your identity to feel better
Convenient
We don’t hand you a list of rules. We guide you to take control—with care that adapts to you.
Work with us
Collaborate with an expert that understands your individual journey. Our 1:1 virtual sessions provide a supportive space to experience positive change, develop personalized strategies and achieve lasting well-being. .
Experience the power of collective learning. Our group sessions connect you with others who share similar aspirations, fostering encouraging and accountability as you work towards a healthier lifestyle.
Empower yourself with knowledge and achieve lasting well being. Learn at your own speed with our evidence based courses and nourish your body with delicious culturally inspired recipes and meal plans.
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" The program was highly beneficial, and it is not easy to describe it in a few words. Overall, exercise has become part of my daily routine and I feel so much better, I am more conscious of what I eat and getting accustomed to healthier choices. Sleep has become a priority and while I am not fully there yet in this department, I am more conscious of the effects, and I am making progress each week. It also occurred to me that I need to talk to somebody about issues that affect mental health and feel comfortable to do so even if I am a man and an African. I have also noticed a great effect when my diet has more vegetables."
Charles C.
Group Coaching Participant
