DreamHour Speaker Series: Amira Abdelkader

Amira Abdelkader was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. She immigrated to New York with her family in 1974, where she completed high school and further education at SUNY Utica.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), Amira has over 40 years of experience in the healthcare field, covering areas such as ICU, trauma care, liver and kidney transplants, and medical cosmetics.  As a Functional Holistic Wellness Coach, she has completed more than 200 hours of classroom education with some of the leading wellness providers in the United States. She has collaborated with numerous practitioners across New York, North Carolina, and Texas.

Amira served 10 years in the US. Air Force as an Officer: Captain, “Medical Flight Evacuation Nurse”, during which she traveled worldwide. She holds a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management and has experience managing long-term care facilities in both North Carolina and Texas. Additionally, she managed a refugee clinic in Texas.

Since moving to San Antonio in 2010, Amira has continued to share her passion for health and a holistic approach to wellness. Her education has provided her with extensive, cutting-edge knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and disease prevention, drawing from her personal experiences overcoming chronic disease and her expertise in implementing lifestyle changes.

As an Arab-American entrepreneur, she founded her business, “Jamilina,” which means “make me beautiful” in Arabic. Her aim is to combine her expertise and resources in one place for her community. She is dedicated to educating them about the true meaning of awareness and helping them understand the importance of prevention.