Editorial Team
WayofLeaf is one of the world’s largest informational resources for cannabis, herbal supplements, psychedelics, and more. Our team of highly-qualified and passionate authors provides reliable, trustworthy educational tools for newcomers and industry professionals alike.
From the articles that we publish to the content that we review, our company’s entire foundation has been built on one key aspect: quality content. At WayofLeaf, we use our voice to deliver helpful growing guides, cannabis strain reviews, medical articles, and everything in between.
We maintain this unparalleled standard by working with some of the best writers, editors, and healthcare providers in the industry.
Our contributing writers and editors display an extensive background within the medical and health industries, but this isn’t the only thing that they have in common. Each and every member of the WayofLeaf team shares a key, unifying trait: passion for improving lifestyles through good health practice.
WayofLeaf Medical Contributors and Experts
LYNN MARIE MORSKI
Inspired, by cannabinoid treatments and psychedelic-assisted therapy, WayofLeaf Medical Director Lynn Marie Morski has dedicated her time to educating others about plant-based medicine. Her invaluable experience as a writer, physician, and professor of law health has made her an incredible asset to the WayofLeaf team.
DR. DANIEL J ISAACMAN
Dr. Daniel J. Isaacman is a licensed pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA. He has worked in Pediatric Emergency as well as pharmaceutical consultation.
DR. TED VALLEY
After completing an MS in Nutrition and Human Performance, Dr. Ted Valley went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in 2016. In addition to being well-versed in food nutrition, acupuncture, and herbalism, Dr. Valley is experienced in medical massage therapy and has over 200 hours in applied kinesiology study.
DR. YOLANDA C. HOLMES
Boasting 20+ years of experience in her field, Dr. Yolanda Holmes works as Medical Director at Washington D.C. Dermatology. Her knowledge of medicine, skincare, dermatology, and product development has been put to good use on a variety of media platforms at WayofLeaf.
DR. MICHAEL HART
Dr. Michael Hart has been incredibly passionate and vocal about the use of cannabis in medicine, and this advocacy has made him a recognized speaker on the topic. He has spoken on platforms such as CBC National Radio, CTV News, Rodgers TV, and the Toronto Star. He has also attended the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids in Toronto.
DR. MOSAB DEEN
Dr. Mosab Deen earned his medical degree from Michigan State University’s College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. Since then, he has gone on to work as a physician and medical director, as well as serving as clinical instructor with Michigan State University’s Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialities.
DR. ROOZBEH BADII
Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Roozbeh Badii has been determined to find effective alternative methods of chronic pain relief. Currently, Dr. Badii works as a medical marijuana practitioner and his expertise has helped grow the WayofLeaf informational platform tremendously.
DR. BARRY NADEL
Agricultural consultant Dr. Barry Nadel is renowned globally for his research on plant genetics, growth, and tissue culture. After completing his Ph.D. in Plant Genetics from the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Nadel turned his attention to cannabis and has since provided tremendous amounts of educational resources via the WayofLeaf media platform.
DR. SUNNY MALHOTRA
Having worked as a cardiologist at the Cornell Heart institute for three years, Dr. Sunny Malhorta’s knowledge of internal medicine is vast. In 2018 and 2019, he was granted the New York Superdoctors Rising Stars award.
JESSICA ANDERSON
Jessica Anderson is an advocate for science-based natural medicine. Informed by her degree and healthcare profession, she maintains an open-minded approach to alternative health. Her expertise includes Botanical Pharmacology and Physiology of Aging. Currently, she works as a licensed naturopathic physician.
MATTHEW GATES
Determined to make a mark in agricultural pest management, Mathew Gates boasts extensive knowledge in identifying cannabis-related pests and pathogens. He uses this proficiency to educate cultivators, whether that be via his Youtube channel, Zenthanol, or here at WayofLeaf. He is also an advisory board member of the Cannabis Horticultural Association.
ANOO SOLOMON
Anoo Solomon has experience as an educator, researcher, and developer for pest management strategies. While suffering from a rare debilitating nerve condition, she discovered medical marijuana and it changed her life. Inspired by this, she now uses her expertise to research cannabis genetics. Not only does she have a Diploma in Horticulture-Food and Farming, but she currently works as an Integrated Pest Management Scientist for Steven’s Green LP.
JEFF YAUCK
Jeff Yauck is the co-founder of industry-leading CBD brand PureKana. He has been a tremendous asset to the WayofLeaf team, contributing invaluable informational resources and educational tools on all things hemp and CBD.
DR. LASHANDA BROWN
Dr. Lashanda Brown has over 25 years experience working as Nurse Practitioner. She remains passionate about promoting self-care, and knows from first-hand experience the fatigue and stress that many healthcare professionals feel on a daily basis. Focusing on mental health, Dr. Brown offers therapeutic strategies and teachings for medical workers and communities alike.
DR. MIKE BOHL
Dr. Mike Bohl is a licensed physician and working medical journalist. He applies his knowledge of healthcare to write treatment plans, physician guidelines, and medical articles to better inform readers of all medical backgrounds. Dr. Bohl is currently pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts (A.L.M) in journalism.
DR. SIYAVASH FOOLADIAN
Dr. Siyavash Fooladian is a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 10 years experience in the field. Based on his years of experience, Dr. Fooladian believes modern healthcare should incorporate a holistic understanding of both body and mind. Having founded his own CBD company, Dr. Siyavash Fooladian continues to research and develop effective CBD products.
DR. AJAY GUPTA
Developing protocols for tissue culture of cannabis cultivars is just one of Dr. Ayay Gupta’s responsibilities as a plant tissue expert. He has over 20 years’ experience in cannabis extraction and quality control. Combining this with a background in botanicals and biotechnology, Dr. Gupta has become an irreplaceable asset to the WayofLeaf team.
DYLAN BAKER
Dylan applies his interest in cannabis science, biology, and medicine to a variety of media platforms on WayOfLeaf.com, where he has been a contributing author since 2016.
NATALIE SAUNDERS
Natalie has a unique knowledge base spanning eastern and western medical practices. She firmly believes in the power of plants and feels that cannabis and CBD should be easily available to those in need. Through her work at WayofLeaf, she hopes to bring about a greater understanding and acceptance of these ancient, natural remedies and their uses in the modern world.
GEORGIA SMITH
After spending a few years writing for a travel company, as well as her literary and travel blog, Georgia developed an interest in CBD and health. Now, she contributes her efforts to the WayofLeaf site. Using her editorial and literacy skills, she provides readers with a trusted database for hemp and beyond.
KENYA EVANS
Before joining WayofLeaf, Kenya went to DePaul University in Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and later a master’s degree in sociology. She currently enjoys writing about and learning the merits of CBD.
HAYLEY REES
When offered a position writing for WayofLeaf, Hayley saw this as a wonderful opportunity to not only educate herself more, but to also share this knowledge with others who want to improve their health and wellness. Now, she writes numerous articles on the application of CBD and cannabis, and how it can enhance one’s overall well-being.
PATRICK LYNCH
Patrick has been a proud employee of WayofLeaf since June 2017. He researches various parts of the hemp and cannabis industries in a bid to uncover the most cutting-edge topics. Then, he writes and structures articles in a fashion that both attracts readers and keeps them on the page. Additionally, he uses his skill to improve older content and bring it up to the high WayofLeaf standard.
SAM ESKENAZI
A content contributor for WayofLeaf, Sam writes all sorts of articles, from cannabis use to cooking guides, and has developed a passion for health and nutrition.
TIANNAH PEDLER
Currently, Tiannah works hard to provide WayofLeaf readers with delicious and simple recipes to help them feature cannabis and CBD in their diets. She regularly works with CBD companies to find the best methods of featuring cannabidiol into tasty recipes that contribute to overall health and wellbeing.
DR. SIBIN STEPHEN
Dr. Sibin Stephen is a medical contributor offering expertise on psychedelic-research and medical-related topics. He currently serves as a Medical Science Liaison specializing in rare forms of pediatric epilepsy, and will undergo advanced training for future FDA-approved psychedelic-assisted and entactogen-assisted psychotherapy research.