Transforming the Wellness Industry through Innovation and Compassion The Story of Husband-and-Wife Team, Dr. Christina Rahm, and Clayton Thomas

At the heart of holistic innovation, Christina Rahm, PhD, and Clayton Thomas stand out as visionary leaders, driven by an unwavering commitment to address the root cause of health and wellness dilemmas shaping the world today. With a solid foundation in integrative therapies and research science, Clayton’s academic background in humanities focuses on communications, business, and kinesiology. His diverse background and expertise have enabled him to excel in corporate marketing, product formulation, scientific research and development. Thomas is the founder of The ROOT Brands®, and brainchild behind the organizations innovative ‘social sharing’ approach, creating an ever evolving and ever-expanding distribution avenue across the globe.

Dr. Christina Rahm is an entrepreneur, patented innovator, scientist, and humanitarian driving health, sustainability, and innovation. As CEO of DRC Ventures and corporate advisor to The ROOT Brands®, she spearheads initiatives spanning 90 countries, integrating science, technology, and philanthropy to create a notable impact.

The ROOT Brands® and DRC Ventures: A Quick Glance

As a global catalyst for conservation efforts, both DRC Ventures and The ROOT Brands® unite 22 entities across diverse sectors, including wellness, nutraceuticals, beauty, and fashion, while expanding research and philanthropic disciplines. With a shared mission, these partnerships form a powerful network driving collective impact to address global health and wellness challenges through seamless integration and collaborative expertise.

Dr. Christina’s Journey of Healing and Purpose

As a global catalyst for conservation efforts, both DRC Ventures and The ROOT Brands® unite 22 entities across diverse sectors, including wellness, nutraceuticals, beauty, and fashion, while expanding research and philanthropic disciplines. With a shared mission, these partnerships form a powerful network driving collective impact to address global health and wellness challenges through seamless integration and collaborative expertise.

Her admiration for influential women guides Dr. Rahm’s work. Eleanor Roosevelt’s commitment to human rights inspires her foundation’s efforts to empower women. Mother Teresa’s selfless dedication to helping the impoverished is truly inspiring. Her acts of kindness and the establishment of the Missionaries of Charity motivate Christina to find ways to make a positive impact through compassion and service. Margaret Thatcher’s groundbreaking role as the first female UK Prime Minister and her resilience in a male-dominated field encourage her to overcome challenges and pursue her goals.

Cohesive Brand Philosophy across Diverse Brands

DRC Ventures and The ROOT Brands® maintain a unified philosophy across diverse sectors, focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability. The company’s products include Ella Pure Skincare and Merci Dupree Clothing, which share a harnessing top-notch skincare ingredients while protecting the body from toxins and chemicals. The Rahm Wellness APP, along with the DRC Genetic Testing model, prioritizes evidence-based science. The ROOT Brands® signature products include Clean Slate, Zero In, and RESTORE, which help the body detoxify, gain better focus, and ultimately integrate the appropriate, needed nutrients.

Turning Social Issues into a Scalable Solution

Rahm Roast addresses the issue of toxins in coffee beans by utilizing a proprietary Xoted method for extracting impurities and infusing detoxing ingredients. The brand focuses on fair trade and uses Guatemalan coffee beans to create a cleaner, healthier coffee experience.

Empowering through Education and Opportunity

According to Dr. Rahm, “empowerment is the process of becoming stronger and more confident.” Through the Rahm Foundation, she promotes greater educational and career opportunities for women, children, and minority populations to help them feel empowered and build a brighter future. Additionally, the Foundation support mental health programs, environmental initiatives, and educational opportunities for women, children, and minorities. By collaborating with Tennessee Voices, the Green Foundation, and the Captain Planet Foundation as philanthropic partners, the Rahm Foundation works to build brighter futures for those in need, promoting positive change and sustainability, one project at a time.

The Genesis of ROOT Brands®

The key inspiration for establishing The ROOT Brands® social sharing business formula stemmed from a “desire to redefine business behavior,” said Thomas. Recognizing the interconnectedness of the global community, he believed companies should invest in their consumers, creating value that resonates. A happy customer creates more satisfied customers. If companies spend their marketing and advertising budget on what truly creates value, they will find greater value in the creation process itself. Thomas created an algorithmic FinTech ecosystem to track that value creation and lay the foundation for showing companies how they should behave.

The Driving Force behind Clayton Thomas’s Mission

Clayton’s years of focus on detox and supplementation products were driven by a clear sense of mission, vision, and purpose. Ten years ago, when his friend, John Salley, a former NBA basketball player, introduced him to Dr. Rahm, his future wife, he found his missing piece. That connection brought clarity and alignment to what Clayton was meant to build.

Bridging the Gap in the Wellness Industry

Clayton launched The ROOT Brands® with a focus on detox as the foundation of health, addressing the major gap in the wellness industry. While many products provided quick fixes and surface-level solutions, The ROOT Brands® focused on addressing the foundational need of removing the toxins that cause the problems in the first place. “Detox is not a trend; it is the bedrock of true health,” added Thomas. “By prioritizing detoxing as the root driver for true health, our team built The ROOT Brands® to address that critical gap.”

The Experience behind ROOT’s Unique Business Model

Clayton’s years of expertise across distribution, sales, and formulation, along with his observations of Seattle’s tech giants like Amazon, Costco, Microsoft, and Starbucks, informed the creation of the organization’s distinctive business model. Witnessing their formative growth experiences while also watching the rise of social media over the last 20 years allowed him to envision an ecosystem incorporating societal influence, nanotechnology, and bioscience engineering. This approach empowered him to design a business model with one purpose: to support and give back to humanity.

Fostering Innovation with Mission 

Clayton believes that if someone has a mission, vision, and purpose, staying grounded is never the problem. By aligning with people who are enthusiastic about the same goals, our community can drive innovation and achieve notable results.