Dr Uma Dhanabalan Takes Time 4 Hemp
Host, Casper Leitch, Joint Host’s, Al Byrne, and Al Graham and Dr Uma Dhanabalan take Time 4 Hemp.
A Force in Integrative Medicine and Cannabis Advocacy
Dr. Uma Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP, is an internationally renowned physician, educator, and cannabis advocate whose career spans continents and disciplines. With a medical pedigree that includes an MPH from Harvard and certification from the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine, she is a bold voice for holistic wellness and patient empowerment.
She is the founder of Global Health & Hygiene Solutions and is also the founder of Uplifting Health & Wellness in Natick. Dr. Uma’s mission is to “Educate, Embrace, Empower” through evidence-based cannabis medicine. Her mantra, "Cannabis is not an entrance drug, it's an exit drug," that has galvanized communities, lawmakers, and medical professionals around the world.
She is a dynamic speaker and moderator, whether addressing Congress or hosting panels like “Doc & Jocks”, Dr. Uma bridges science, compassion, and lived experience. Her TotalHealthCareTHC™ approach champions cannabis not as a last resort but as a front-line treatment, particularly in oncology and chronic care.
From cleaning up nuclear sites to redefining the future of integrative medicine, Dr. Uma isn’t just breaking stigma, she’s rewriting the script on wellness.