Dr. Sánchez

In May of 1995, a car accident changed the course of my life. With blood on my face and multiple broken bones, including my back, I found myself bedridden in a hospital for several months. The physical and emotional traumas of my paralyzed body became my harsh reality. The accident became a pivotal moment in my life, initiating a transformation from within.

Over the next three years, my mobility fluctuated from a wheelchair to walkers, crutches, and finally a cane. The subsequent eight years were marked by the metallic echoes of implanted metals in my back and lower extremities setting off airport detectors. This period of recovery unfolded as a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation.

In the crucible of physical rehabilitation, I encountered individuals and immigrants like myself facing challenges as severe as or worse than mine. This shared suffering expanded my sense of compassion for all people and reshaped my worldview. Post-recovery, I made a life-altering decision to leave my career as a web software programmer. Instead, I pursued a master’s degree in mental health counseling, followed by a PhD in counseling and human development.

This transformative process illuminated the importance of being of service and rediscovering our core values. These values, I realized, act as the driving force toward resilience and harmony. My journey of recovery taught me that we are all one family, interconnected and obligated to care for each other. It underscored the need to stay connected to our sources of power and high values.

With Eagle Condor Center, I aim to help others navigate their own transformative journeys, drawing upon the lessons learned from my own profound experience of recovery and adaptation to a new "normal."