Salud en Cuerpo y Alma

Productos Dr. Rico Perez

A Legacy of Health, Trust, and Family

A Pioneer in Natural Health

Dr. Manuel Rico-Perez pioneered the natural supplement and vitamin products movement in the United States Spanish-speaking market. Long before wellness became a mainstream conversation, Dr. Rico-Perez was on the airwaves, bringing trusted health guidance to Hispanic families across the country. His daily radio program, Salud en Cuerpo y Alma, became a cornerstone of health education for an entire community, reaching listeners who found in him not just a doctor, but a friend they could count on.

He gave health and wellness advice to his "radio pacientes" with loads of encouragement, inspiring his listeners to live each day mindfully and positively. His voice carried warmth, authority, and an unwavering belief that every person deserved access to honest, practical health information.

The Story of Our Founder

Dr. Rico-Perez was born in Havana, Cuba, on November 8th, 1940, to parents who were teachers. As a child, he was fascinated by the functions of the human body and devoted countless hours to researching scientific topics. His passion led him to pursue a medical degree at the University of Havana. But as political instability gripped Cuba and the University closed its doors, he was forced to flee the country he loved, carrying with him nothing but his determination and his dream.

Years later, Dr. Rico-Perez received a scholarship to complete his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. He graduated with honors in 1978 and began practicing as a physician in Miami. From there, he dedicated himself to serving communities across the United States and internationally, performing countless hours of service and shining a light on the health issues that mattered most to underserved populations.

The Legacy Continues

When Dr. Rico-Perez passed, he left behind more than a company. He left behind a mission. A mission his family refused to let fade.

His son, Dr. Manuel Rico, stepped forward to carry the torch. Trained as a physician at the same university as his father, and having worked closely alongside him for decades, Dr. Manuel Rico understood the brand, the values, and the deep trust that had been built with the Hispanic community over more than four decades. He didn't just inherit a business. He inherited a responsibility.

Under his leadership, Salud en Cuerpo y Alma did not simply survive. It thrived. The company expanded into new markets across the United States, bringing its premium products and unparalleled health guidance from coast to coast. What began as a local voice on the airwaves has grown into a nationally syndicated program, now heard on AM radio stations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Orlando, and available in podcast format for a new generation of listeners.

Today, Salud en Cuerpo y Alma stands as a testament to what happens when a family commits to a purpose greater than themselves. With over 40 years of history behind us and a future full of possibility ahead, we continue to do what Dr. Rico-Perez always believed in: giving every person the tools, the knowledge, and the support they need to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.

Salud en Cuerpo y Alma.

Health in Body and Soul. For over 40 years, and counting.