hey freya’s resident doctor of naturopathic medicine, Thara is also a nutritionist, herbalist and supplement formulation expert with over ten years of clinical expertise and over five years of experience in digital health.

She holds a BSc in Nutritional Sciences from the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Education & Communications from Royal Roads University, and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine as an ND. She practices as a licensed naturopathic physician in British Columbia, Canada and has over 10 years of clinical experience in women's health. Her path to motherhood - and recognizing how many of us feel helpless in our healthcare journey - has compelled her to advocate for broad-scale awareness about women’s physiology and body literacy. She speaks internationally and writes about health and wellness, stress, resilience, empathy, and mindfulness.

As a woman of color, she knows the world of having to work twice as hard for half the recognition and thus has a multitude of talents across several disciplines. She is a noted public speaker and marginalized women’s advocate. Thara has two small children and devotes her time, outside of growing hey freya, to providing leadership in underrepresented wellness communities. As the daughter of two immigrant parents, she is devoted to increasing representation in the scientific community and health tech sectors.

In her free time, you can find Thara enjoying a delicious cup of matcha, cycling around Vancouver, listening to thought provoking podcasts, and walking among the giant cedars. 

Spoken at: 

Loaded Bow Summit, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University,  Rain City Chronicles, Arcteryx, Social Venture Institute Hollyhock, The Forum, She Summits, Luneer.

Currently based in Vancouver, Canada.