ABOUT DR. CHIPPY
LET GO AND BEGIN AGAIN
Dr. Chippy Ajithan is a board-certified cardiologist with Heart Specialists of Sarasota. She heads the Dean Ornish and RENEW lifestyle medicine programs and was named Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s 2019 Physician of the Year.
From a young age, Chippy knew that she was going to be a doctor and chose a major in biochemistry - fascinated by the myriad chemical processes within the human body. The precision of cardiovascular medicine, research-based treatment protocols and immediate life-saving treatments attracted her to cardiology.
But after 20 years in practice, Dr. Chippy's focus on treating chronic disease has shifted towards lifestyle as the key to preventing, healing, and even reversing disease. disease. Meditation is the prescription for change and when combined with movement, nutrition and self love, real transformation of body, mind and spirit can occur.
For clients willing to put in the work, healing is not only possible, it is a life-altering reality; one which allows a person to reach his or her full potential.
Maritere Rochet, MD, MPH, DipABLM
Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Dr. Maritere Rochet is a board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician with extensive experience in healthcare. She collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, personalized care focused on six pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and the avoidance of risky substances.
With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, Dr. Rochet empowers individuals to uncover the root causes of chronic disease and make sustainable lifestyle changes. Her work helps patients prevent, address, and often reverse chronic conditions—enhancing their health, energy, and overall quality of life.
When she’s not guiding her patients toward long-term vitality, Dr. Rochet enjoys time with her husband and three boys, beach days in Sarasota, and nurturing meaningful connections.
Jordan Colbert, MPH, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Jordan Colbert is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in plant-based nutrition and gut health. She is passionate about helping clients navigate nutrition with clarity and feel aligned with their food choices. Embarking on a nutrition journey can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Jordan provides the tools, knowledge, and accountability to help you feel confident and focused every step of the way. We don’t always get to choose the path we’re on, but we can decide the next steps forward. And that’s where the magic happens. Healing begins when we show up for ourselves with patience, and self-compassion—one step at a time.
