Thara Vayali

Thara Vayali has a diverse work experience in the field of health and wellness. Thara is currently the Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at hey freya, a position they have held since April 2022. Prior to this, Thara worked as a Medical Advisor at Reya Health starting in October 2020. Thara also served as a Health Educator at The University of British Columbia from June 2014. Thara also has experience as a Women's Health Advisor and a Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor at Vayali Health Consulting, a company they established in 2001. From April 2019 to April 2022, they served as the Director, Clinical Informatics at Molecular You, and before that, they worked as a Senior Content Developer at the same company from April 2018 to March 2019. Thara was the Board President at ArtStarts in Schools from March 2017 to February 2021. Additionally, they co-founded bots4impact and held the position of Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer from February 2020 to December 2020. Before their various roles, Thara owned a clinic and worked as a Naturopathic Physician from January 2012 to December 2019. Finally, they worked as a Behaviour Change Coach and Coach Mentor at Blue Mesa Health from March 2017 to September 2018, and as a Product Representative at Thorne Research from June 2009 to June 2011.

Thara Vayali has a diverse education history, with degrees and certifications in various fields. Thara obtained their Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from The University of British Columbia, graduating in 2003. Following that, they pursued a Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Communications at Royal Roads University, completing their studies in 2007.

In 2011, Thara Vayali graduated as a Naturopathic Physician from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Boucher Campus, receiving their ND degree. Thara further expanded their expertise by obtaining additional certifications. These include a Skin Prick Testing Certificate from Western Allergy in 2013, a Naturopathic Physician certification from the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia in 2012, and a Prescriptive Authority certification from the same institution in 2012.

Thara Vayali also holds a range of certifications in various areas of wellness and healthcare. These include a Vinyasa Yoga - 200 RYT certification from Lila Vinyasa in 2013, a Flow Yoga - 200 RYT certification from Flow Yoga in 2007, and a Hatha Yoga - 200 RYT certification from Prana Yoga College in 2001. Thara has also obtained certifications in Restorative Yoga from The Path Yoga Centre in 2015, Mindful Movement - 300 RYT from Heart & Bones Yoga in 2019, and Science of Happiness from The Greater Good Science Center in 2019.

Thara Vayali has pursued additional certifications related to their profession. Thara obtained a Cardiac Life Support certification from OHM Medical Training Services Inc. in 2019 and a Diabetes Prevention Behaviour Change Coach certification from Solera Health in 2018. Additionally, they have earned a Shanker Self-Reg Certification from The MEHRIT Centre in 2017 and a Health Informatics Specialization from The Johns Hopkins University in 2020.

Overall, Thara Vayali's education history showcases their dedication to holistic wellness, naturopathy, and various aspects of healthcare and wellness-related fields.