HYPATIA SAUCER

Hypatia is part Harvard-certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine enthusiast part birth & postpartum doula. With training across holistic wellness, nutrition, maternity care, biological anthropology, and over a decade in NYC’s tech scene, she combines hard & soft science with compassionate care. Armed with credentials from the University of Michigan, Harvard, Parsons, and a Scientific Illustration certification from California State University, Hypatia’s mission is clear: to make wellness more reality-friendly, accepting and including those little vices make life more colorful. She’s an enthusiastic student of resilience, personal care, and thriving science, currently pursuing a hormone specialty certification.

PS: it’s /hi-pay-shuh/, rhymes with Croatia

DR. GIGI, PHARM D

As our resident expert in wellness and traditional & holistic medicine, Dr. Gigi brings an impressive blend of divergent thinking, intellectual flexibility, and emotional intelligence to help you navigate wellness in a way that’s realistic, refreshing, and enjoyable. With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology from Michigan State University, she pairs her deep knowledge of both modern and holistic approaches with the understanding of leverage a resilient mindset and a high workload capacity. Dr. Gigi is an active listener and collaborator, ensuring that wellness becomes a journey of progress over perfection—with room for colorful, satisfying meals (or at least a smoothie bowl) along the way.

SANTO JACOBSSON

Santo is a multidisciplinary designer with a focus on branding and advertising. His design education from Parsons, paired with insights gained from traveling to 36+ countries, gives him a unique blend of creativity and community-building. Santo excels at crafting edu-tainment content at Wellness Sans that’s not only educational and visually striking but also grounded in genuine authenticity. Whether he’s showcasing sustainable wellness practices or designing personal-joy products. Santo ensures everything looks effortlessly good while remaining balanced, simple, and practical.

GOPAL TRIVEDI

Gopal /goh pawl/ connects the dots between personal wellness and the larger systems that shape our lives. He makes sense of wellness trends and their everyday impact, and he's our go-to for exploring how social dynamics affect well-being. Plus, he’s always good for a story or a thought-provoking question.

Gopal isn’t just about good vibes—he’s got the credentials to back it up. With a B.A.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Michigan and graduate study in Health Information Technology from The George Washington University, Gopal blends science, technology, and wellness into something truly special.

DEVON KELLEY 🫧

@devonkelley_ isn’t your typical skincare and beauty guru. As a Digital Marketing and Brand Strategist with a design background from Parsons, she combines a few personal experiences in holistic health with a talent for studying products like a mini-series detective. Devon blends beauty and lifestyle in ways that make everything feel a little more possible. Her approach? Smart, soulful, and sustainable, with a focus on progress over perfection.

FOLLOW

@devonkelley_ “better on" TIKTOK

DR. VAIDA DDS

As our in-house brain expert, Dr. Vaida /vy ee duh/ has a unique way of making wellness both attainable and brain-friendly. A Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland, she brings a deep understanding of overall well-being, with a special focus on the connection between oral health and the body. Her background in neuroscience from the University of Michigan, combined with a master’s degree from Wayne State University—where her research focused on bone loss in post-menopausal women—gives her a broad and holistic approach to wellness. Dr. Vaida is dedicated to helping you manage stress and mindfulness in a way that feels approachable, always reminding us that taking care of the mind is just as essential as caring for the body.

CHERIAN CHRISTIANO

As a dedicated doula and licensed esthetician since 2013, Cheri /ˈSHerē/ has a passion for beauty, skincare, and holistic wellness. She’s also on track to officially certify with DONA International and as a lactation specialist at the top of 2025. Cheri brings a nurturing approach to both her doula work and skincare expertise—helping clients find the perfect products for their skincare journey, with the ultimate goal of making them look and feel their best through the safest ingredients. She believes the best foundation anyone can wear is healthy, glowing skin.

MUSES & TRAILBLAZERS

We’d also like to recognize the consultants—both professional and anecdotal—who help make our knowledge, support, and (yes) experiments as comprehensive as possible. Our "Behind the Scenes" team is a diverse group of wellness advocates, experts, and lifelong learners who embody the art of aging well. Some are in their 70s and 80s, bringing decades of personal wellness wisdom, while others contribute advanced degrees in Nutrition, Health, and Medicine to inspire and shape our programs. Together, we develop whole-person protocols informed by relevant personal, social, and cultural experiences, ensuring that each recommendation is enriched by both practicality and the viability of an “old wives’ tale here and there.