Dr. Alysia Lillian, MD, MPH

I am a physician, writer, and executive consultant dedicated to reshaping the future of women’s health through storytelling, strategy, and soul. My journey began in conventional medicine: I studied Biochemistry at Georgetown University, earned my MD from George Washington University School of Medicine—where I was honored with the Global Health Services Award for my research in medical anthropology—and completed my MPH at UC Berkeley with a focus on Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health. My dissertation explored epigenetics and childhood trauma, which laid the foundation for the work I do today.

After serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, I reached what many would call the pinnacle of medical success—but inside, I was unraveling. Years of anxiety, depression, hormonal imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic gut issues had gone unhealed by Western medicine.

Over the next several years, I immersed myself in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bhutan, Ayurveda, Curanderismo in Oaxaca, yogic philosophy, herbalism, and integrative health. I began to understand the connection between trauma,lifestyle, epigenetics, and disease—and more importantly, how we can reprogram these patterns.

Today, I help women reclaim agency over their health through a blend of ancestral wisdom and cutting-edge science. I’ve healed my own chronic symptoms, left the medical system that once defined me, and created A Black Woman’s Apothecary—an educational platform offering women the tools to reconnect with their bodies and how they can heal themselves.

I now consult with wellness brands, digital platforms, and media organizations to develop inclusive, evidence-informed health content, products, and user experiences. My work is rooted in psychoneuroimmunology, public health, and culturally grounded storytelling, with a strong focus on BIPOC women’s health, ritual, and holistic healing.

Whether you’re looking to collaborate on editorial content, digital education, product innovation, or healing-centered storytelling—I’m here to help you shape the future of women’s health.