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Over the years, Dr. Christina Rahm has been involved in the local PTO, served as a room mom, and even taught classes at the YMCA. While she’s long been rooted in the local community, her impact and commitment to changing the world goes far beyond Middle Tennessee. 

“I do think it’s important for people in Nashville to understand it is possible to make a change all over the world,” shared Dr. Rahm. “If we leave this Earth and don’t do those things to teach other people what we’ve learned, we haven’t done anything.”

Dr. Rahm’s impressive resume includes multiple doctorates in disciplines like psychology and military science, plus post-doctorates from Harvard and Cornell. She’s worked with major players in healthcare and biotechnology, amassing some 85+ passport stamps in the process.

“I’ve really dedicated my life and mission to serving and helping in the areas of sciences all over the world,” Dr. Rahm added.

After college, Dr. Rahm focused her efforts on environmental toxicology and understanding the impact toxins have on internal and external environments. She ultimately met Clayton Thomas, a healthcare industry entrepreneur who would go on to become her partner in both life and business. Soon, the ROOT Brands were born.

“Inside your body, you have viruses, bacteria and parasites, you’re born with those,” Dr. Rahm shared. “The problem is, it’s out of equilibrium just like our world is.”

One of the first products developed by Root Brands was Clean Slate, an oral supplement designed to rid the body of toxins, reduce inflammation and increase absorption of nutrients, that has become an influential product around the globe. From there, a line of natural supplements was created, targeting areas like aging and mental, emotional, sexual and gut health.

“It’s like if you’re redoing your house, if you don’t clean the room first and you just put paint all over everything, it’s never going to be beautiful,” said Dr. Rahm. “We don’t think of our bodies that way.”

The brand has continued to grow under the DRC Ventures umbrella, now comprising a skincare line, products for animals, a coffee detoxed in the roasting process, a toothpaste built for detoxing the gums, and more on the horizon distributed throughout 70+ countries. Also among the new products is a line of children’s clothing built to protect from environmental factors.

Together, Clayton and Dr. Rahm have built a collection of products well on their way to changing the world, all from right here in Middle Tennessee.

“The main reason for me doing this is for women,” Dr. Rahm shared. “Every formula that I’ve made is based on me living here, me raising our kids here, and me wanting a healthier life for all of us.”

For more information about the ROOT Brands, visit therootbrands.com/purelivingroot or meet the team at the Nashville Wellness Fest on Saturday, May 6. Dr. Rahm is the opening speaker at 9:30 a.m., and the team will be available with product samples at booths eight and nine.