Our Community of Healers

Dedicating 40+ years of education, experience & a Harvard graduate, Dr. Uma Dhanabalan understands & integrates the Healing Art of Medicine with Cannabinoid Medicine. She is the Founder/CEO of Global Health & Hygiene Solutions, LLC, established in 2006, with a mission to “promote wellness and prevent illness”™ and Uplifting Health & Wellness, an Independent Medical Practice. 

Dr. Uma’s mission is to change the stigma regarding Cannabis and for the world to know about the Endocannabinoid system through education. She is an educator, expert witness, advocate & activist who speaks locally, nationally &  globally about cannabis as a plant medicine and global solution.

She created the model TotalHealthCareTHC™ where she “Educates, Embraces and Empowers” her patients, public, policymakers, etc. and promotes cannabis as a treatment option. She created the panel “Doc and Jocks”™ to promote her mission and message. Dr. Uma Says®, “Cannabis is not for everyone, yet it should be a first line option not the last resort,” “Cannabis is an entrance to a better quality of life, an exit drug from pharmaceuticals, narcotics, alcohol, and nicotine.”  “Safety first, Do No Harm.” “Cannabis The Exit Drug®”

Dr. Marion McNabb is President of the Cannabis Center of Excellence, Inc., a Massachusetts-based 501c3 nonprofit focused on citizen-science research, community engagement, medical and adult-use cannabis, and social justice in the cannabis industry. She is also CEO of 510 Innovations LLC, specializing in research, data science, and education in healthcare, cannabis, and entheogenic plant medicine.

Dr. McNabb served on the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board until October 2023, appointed by the state Treasurer. She leads six cannabis research studies with UMass Dartmouth, exploring cannabis use among various groups and its impact during COVID. 

She collaborates with academic partners like UMass Dartmouth, Rider University, and others on research and educational programs. Currently, she is Principal Investigator for a healthcare providers study with UMass Dartmouth and Medicinal Genomics. 

With over 15 years of global public health experience in digital health, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and family planning, primarily in Africa and Haiti, Dr. McNabb holds a DrPH from Boston University and an MPH from Johns Hopkins University.

Kymee Scott, a seasoned naturopathic practitioner and herbalist, is the visionary behind Byond BeLeaf, a premier natural health apothecary. With over six years of expertise in holistic healing, Kymee has made a profound impact, most notably guiding her own child to triumph over brain cancer through natural methods. Her personal journey fuels her empathetic approach, inspiring trust and hope in her clients.

Her work spans supporting both adult and pediatric cancer patients, showcasing her deep commitment to transformative wellness. Kymee’s holistic methods prioritize individualized care, addressing the unique needs of each patient.

A master of herbal formulation, Kymee specializes in crafting potent, synergistic blends using botanicals such as Essiac, blue lotus, calendula, full-spectrum CBD, and DMSO. 

Byond BeLeaf embodies Kymee’s mission to empower others through education and results-driven natural healing. More than just an apothecary, it’s a movement rooted in knowledge, personal triumph, and an unwavering passion for whole-body wellness. Through her work, Kymee fosters a community of informed individuals, equipping them with the tools and confidence to embrace natural healing.