Taku Muzonzini is a former OFM Franciscan (Catholic brother/monk) and a certified Personal Trainer and Holistic Health and Wellness Coach. He holds Honors in Philosophy from Antonianum Pontificate University, Rome, and Honors in Theology from the Catholic University of Zimbabwe, where he researched “Embodied Spirituality, exploring the connection between health, wellness, and Christian spirituality as a path to personal fulfillment and divine encounter” Taku is an expert in helping top executives and professionals achieve high performance, holistic well-being, and longevity. He has designed and facilitated corporate wellness programs for the United Nations (UNFPA), Zimworx with Arthur Marara, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (including their wellness policy), Zimbabwe Media Monitors, Style Cabin, the Catholic University of Zimbabwe, The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, Carmelites in Zimbabwe and organizations in Namibia and South Africa. In 2023, he was a hosted delegate from Zimbabwe in India, sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in conjunction with the WHO Traditional Medicine Summit. His academic credentials include a 3-year Graduate Diploma in Religious Studies and a 3-year Graduate Program in Psycho-Spirituality from St. Bonaventure University, Lusaka. He also earned an MBA in Corporate Wellness from the University of Milan, a Diploma in Nutrition, a Diploma in Fitness, and a Certificate in Menopause and Women’s Wellness. During his priesthood training, Taku gained hospital experience at St. Theresa Hama Chirumhanzi Hospital and Gandichibvuva Mission Hospital, where he cared for the sick and reflected deeply on life and the causes of death. In 2014, after facing his own physical and mental health challenges, including surgery, he found his passion for wellness and healthy living. He’s also an expert in facilitating spiritual wellness exercises for corporates and Churches His mission is “If even one person improves their health, thrives without pain or disease, performs optimally, and lives longer in a world plagued by chronic illnesses and premature deaths—achieving this through positive lifestyle changes—then I have fulfilled my purpose.”
