Dr. Swathi Varanasi, or Dr. Swathi for short, is a bilingual pharmacist who forged an unconventional path in integrative health pharmacy. Dr. Swathi received her doctorate in pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Carleton College. She holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University.

She is a plant-based wellness expert; a medical consultant for CBD, adaptogen, and health food brands; a clinical researcher published in peer-reviewed journals; a university lecturer; an online course creator; a board member of a patient advocacy non-profit organization; and a scientific content contributor.