Welcome to Maitano
Every year, more than millions of people of African descent die from complications related to stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure — and many of these deaths are preventable.
That’s why we exist.
At Maitano, we have seen too many people in our communities struggle — not because they did not care, but because the tools and information available did not always match their culture, their daily life, or their realities.
We exist for the person trying to eat better but unsure how to adjust traditional meals in a healthy way.
We exist for the person managing medications, but still feeling confused about what’s happening in their body.
We exist for anyone who wants to feel better — without giving up the foods, rhythms, and traditions they love.
Our mission is to make nutrition and lifestyle healing practical, culturally grounded, and empowering — so that every African household can feel supported, informed, and hopeful. Because your health journey should feel like home. And healing should never mean starting over — it should mean starting where you are.
Expert-led Coaching
1:1 consultation, enriching group classes or engaging self-paced courses, no matter your path, we will help you create a sustainable lifestyle path that honors your heritage and optimizes your health.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Access hours of amazing, in-depth courses, including step-by-step guides, African heritage meal plans and exercise suggestions from any device, any time at your convenience. Resume exactly where you left off. No limits on the number of times you can view video lessons.
Awesome Community
Join our community and connect with students from around the world who are just like you. Learn and share with the every growing community.
What sets us apart?
Culturally Inclusive
We honor the diversity of African cultures, recognizing that one size does not fit all, Our programs and services are personalized for your unique preferences and needs.
Holistic
Sometimes it's not the diet. Lifestyle matters so we incoporate the latest evidence in mind, body and soul to heal your whole self.
Expert Led. Tech Enabled
Our virtual platform allows you to receive personalized feedback from a professional with expertise in cultural health and nutrition, including between session guidance on your food and lifestyle habits recorded in your digital diary. ,
Convenient
Learn where you are and when you can from the conveneince of your phone or other data enabled device.
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
