Meet Amara Crevatin | Integrative Nutrition Coach & Dancer.
We had the good fortune of connecting with Amara Crevatin and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Amara, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
I was born in Spain, but both of my parents are from Argentina, so I hold dual nationality and have always felt deeply connected to both cultures. Throughout my childhood, I moved from country to country every 3 to 5 years due to my dad’s job. I had the chance to live in Spain, Panama, France, Brazil, and Argentina. Constantly uprooting and adapting to new environments forced me to step out of my comfort zone from a very young age. It taught me to be open-minded, adaptable, and curious. I became fluent in four languages and learned to embrace different cultures as part of who I am.
Moving around so much wasn’t always easy, especially in places where I didn’t speak the language or felt like I didn’t belong at first. But those early challenges taught me to be resilient, adaptable, and disciplined. When I was living in France, I discovered my first real passion at the age of 9: dance on ice (figure skating with choreography). I competed nationally until I was 14 years old. That experience taught me that achieving results requires consistent effort, structure, and mental strength. It was my first real understanding that movement and discipline go hand in hand. That same sense of drive and dedication resurfaced years later when I fell in love with street dance, especially popping.
Today, I live in Los Angeles, California, where I work as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and as a professional dancer. As a dancer, I’ve always been deeply interested in movement and nutrition.
My journey into health coaching began when, despite being told by multiple dietitians that I was already healthy, I kept experiencing unexplained health issues like cold sores, hives, rashes, gut and skin issues… No doctor could pinpoint what was wrong and I was often told it was due to stress or an autoimmune condition.
Determined to heal myself I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. I studied Health coaching and Integrative nutrition at the Institute for Integrative nutrition (IIN), where I also specialized in hormones and nutrition. At the same time I started a 5 year Bachelor degree in Sciences of Nutrition which I will be graduating next year.
Through my own experience, I realized the importance of treating the mind and body as one interconnected organism. Today, I feel empowered about my health and understand that health is a journey not a destination. This realization has shaped my approach to coaching.
I’m passionate about helping my clients experience their own transformational process, guiding them to enjoy the journey without frustration. My mission is to provide the support and information people need to reach their goals and become who they truly want to be, just as I have.
My upbringing has shaped every part of my life. It gave me the courage to question traditional approaches to health and nutrition and to forge my own path by starting my own business and working as a freelancer, something that requires a lot of resilience and risk-taking. That same courage helped me take one of the biggest steps of my life: moving to the United States two and a half years ago to pursue my dreams as a professional dancer but also having the opportunity to immerse myself in the culture around popping and learn from some of the best dancers in the world. It wasn’t easy to start from scratch in a new country, but having moved so much during my childhood made it easier in some ways to take that first step, adapt to a new culture once again, and rebuild my life from the ground up.
As for dance, California, is the birthplace of the dance style I fell in love with: Popping. It is a dance form from the 70s that originated from funk music. It’s deeply connected to the culture, and the community.
I grew up with dance as part of my culture, or rather, the blend of cultures I was constantly integrating. In addition to that, I was also exposed to technically trained styles in studios like contemporary and jazz. Each place I lived in had its own rhythm, music, and movement, and I would naturally absorb and adapt to each of them. That diversity shaped not just my style, but my perspective on dance and life. It gave me a deep respect for new and different cultures, not just as an observer, but as someone who learns to interpret them through lived experience integrating them in a way that feels authentic to my own journey.
As a child, I used to feel like I didn’t fully belong to any one place. I thought not having a single culture to identify with was a disadvantage. But over time, I came to realize that it’s actually a blessing. My culture is a blend of all the places, people, and experiences that raised me. That mix made me empathize more with different people’s experiences, develop respect for cultural traditions, and allow me to remain open to learning.
Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
As a professional dancer and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I combine two passions that have defined my life: dance and holistic well-being. What sets me apart is not just my training or skills, but the life I’ve lived, growing up across five countries, speaking four languages, and constantly adapting to new cultures. That multicultural upbringing gave me a unique lens on the world, and it shows up in everything I do, especially in how I move and how I connect with others through dance and coaching.
Regarding dance, what I love most about it, is how deeply rooted it is in culture, history, music, and self-expression. I approach dance with deep respect and always aim to understand its roots, not just replicate its movements. I grew up immersed in different musical and dance traditions both cultural and technical which gave me the ability to interpret and blend styles in a way that feels authentic to who I am. My dance is not about imitating; it’s about integrating, honoring, and expressing.
Getting to where I am today hasn’t been easy. I changed careers multiple times and went through over a year of health challenges that left me feeling lost, frustrated, and without clear answers from the traditional medical system. That experience is what ultimately led me to the world of holistic nutrition and well-being. I truly believe that sometimes you have to go through something hard to discover something that brings you purpose. That period of struggle helped me find a path that felt aligned, and it lit a fire in me to help others the way I wish someone had helped me. I now work to provide people with natural, root-cause-based solutions so they no longer feel alone in their symptoms or dependent on band-aid fixes. Instead, I want them to feel empowered, informed, and in control of their health.
I also took one of the biggest leaps of my life: moving to the U.S. to pursue my dreams as a dancer. Starting over in a new country, with no family and rebuilding everything from scratch, was incredibly challenging. But my childhood, moving every few years and learning to adapt I think prepared me in some ways. It taught me resilience, discipline, and how to find opportunity in the unknown.
One of the lessons I’ve learned is that growth doesn’t come from comfort. You have to be willing to take risks, be vulnerable, and show up fully. Another important lesson is that your path doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. What matters is that it feels true to you.
What I want people to know about my story is that it’s okay to reinvent yourself, to take your time finding your path, and to mix different parts of who you are into something new. My brand is rooted in authenticity, cultural respect, and transformation. Whether I’m dancing or coaching someone through their health journey, my goal is to help others feel empowered to express themselves, take care of themselves, and fully step into the life they want to create.
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend came to visit me in LA for a week, I’d make sure they experienced the perfect mix of nature, culture, movement, and food…basically, everything I love about this city.
We’d start with a morning hike in the mountains. There’s something so special about being surrounded by nature, with views of the ocean or a hidden waterfall at the end of the trail. I think having access to this kind of landscape so close to the city is one of LA’s biggest privileges.
Of course, we’d spend time at the beach maybe an afternoon in Venice Beach, to watch the sunset.
Food-wise, this city is a dream. One thing that really stood out to me when I moved here is the incredible diversity of cultural cuisine especially Asian food. I’m a big fan of Asian flavors, and I’ve loved discovering places to eat Japanese, Korean,Thai, Vietnamese food etc . I’d definitely take my friend on a little “food tour” through LA.
We’d also go to a dance event or battle one night, so they could see the raw energy of the LA dance scene and the incredible talent this city holds. Even if someone’s not a dancer, it’s inspiring just to watch and feel the vibe. The dance community here is not only insanely talented, but also incredibly welcoming. There’s a real sense of mutual respect and support that makes you feel like you belong, no matter where you’re from or how long you’ve been dancing.
LA is such a rich place where you can find peace in nature, stimulation in the city, and connection through food, art, and people.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate my shoutout first to my parents. They’ve supported me unconditionally through every twist and turn of my journey, even when I changed career paths multiple times. I studied architecture for three years, then moved into medical school for a year, then shifted to a dance school where I graduated in 2021, and finally all my studies regarding Nutrition. Not everyone would stand by you through that kind of uncertainty, but they always believed in me and encouraged me to follow what felt true in my heart. They also supported one of the biggest decisions of my life: moving to the USA to pursue my dreams as a dancer. For that, I’m endlessly grateful.
I also want to recognize the people who shaped me as a dancer. From my very first teachers in Argentina, like Lu Basterrica, who introduced me to popping, and Vovô Uantpi, who left a strong imprint on my early journey, to my main mentors today like Kid Boogie, Stockos, and Tabo, who continue to inspire and guide me. And of course, a big thank you to all the friends, dancers, and members of the community who have taught me, supported me, or simply believed in me along the way.
Lastly, a very special shoutout to my partner, he made it possible for me to move to Los Angeles and chase my dreams. Without his love, support, and belief in me, none of this would’ve been possible.
Instagram: @amaracrevatin (dance & lifestyle instagram) @amara.health (nutrition & health instagram)
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