Julissa Cruz
Biography
I am Julissa Cruz Gómez, a Dominican doctor who decided to break barriers, challenge expectations and live a life of impact. Born and raised in Santo Domingo, since I was a child I showed a penchant for questioning norms and looking for ways to improve my environment. My curious and determined spirit, which can sometimes be as overwhelming as a hurricane, has led me to bravely face challenges, but also to firmly defend my principles when I have encountered injustices.
Based in the Netherlands (where a Dutchman stole my heart), I have dedicated my career to integrating science, creativity and spirituality to transform lives. My purpose goes beyond healing: I want to inspire, educate and support those seeking comprehensive well-being.
From founding an association for foreign doctors in the Netherlands to leading a medical mission in the Dominican Republic, my journey is marked by resilience and commitment to positive change. My book, Why Does Granny Forget Things?, is an example of how I approach complex issues with sensitivity, creativity and love, connecting families with the knowledge necessary to understand and care.
I deeply believe in resilience, empathy and creativity as fundamental pillars of my life and work. I am inspired by the possibility of impacting not only seniors and caregivers, but also (foreign) doctors and students looking to advance their careers.
I dream of transforming the way seniors live through a holistic approach that takes care of the body, mind and spirit, thus contributing to their self-realization. Innovating in technology for the well-being of seniors and creating spaces that promote active and meaningful aging are part of my vision for the future. If you share this mission and believe in the power of transformative ideas, perhaps you are the business angel I am looking for… Are you? Don't hesitate to contact me here.
This is how those who know me define me:
Ability to address challenges with passion, creativity, integrity and resilience. A health professional who transforms the care of older adults with humanity and innovation, and who, when necessary, stands up for what she believes is right, showing firmness, character, and the ability to set clear boundaries in every circumstance.
In short: visionary, creative, fighter, fair, multifaceted, sparkling and assertive.
If anything defines my life, it is my desire to live authentically, breaking molds and challenging expectations. I aspire to be remembered as an international Dominican who dared to dream big, impacting others with passion, vision and a firm commitment to contribute to a better world, using the gifts I have received with purpose.
