I’m Walter Zernis

My Wellness Journey

My interest in health and wellness began at an early age. I often joke that I used my paper route money to buy vitamin supplements, and I spent much of my teens and twenties dedicated to healthy eating and weight training.

After attending a vocational high school, I landed a job at Fairchild Republic in Long Island, New York, where I worked on building defense planes like the A-10 Warthog.

However, my true passion lay elsewhere.

Halfway through my time at Fairchild, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a massage therapist by enrolling in the Swedish Institute’s program in New York City. At the time, I was one of only a few men in the field.

While attending school full-time, I continued working at Fairchild, balancing both commitments. After 10 years, I made the bold move to leave my job at Fairchild, relocate to Brooklyn, and establish my own massage therapy practice in a brownstone I bought and renovated.

In 1994, I married my wife, Miriam, and a few years later, we moved to Connecticut for a quieter life. Although I slowed down a bit, I continued my work in massage therapy and also ventured into selling nutritional supplements.

My career took another upturn when I joined Designs for Health, where I helped doctors introduce cutting-edge, pharmaceutical-grade supplements to their patients as an alternative to synthetic medications. I worked with the company until 2020 and still dedicate myself to researching the best products on the market to promote longevity.

My true passion lies in educating others about the power of natural supplements through personalized recommendations. A strong believer in the healing power of prayer, I am committed to helping others achieve better health—body, mind, and spirit.