Meet our CEO + Founder
Dr. Andrea McBeth
Naturopathic Doctor • Founder & CEO, Thaena Inc.
Portland, OR • Andrea@thaena.com • www.thaena.com
About Dr. Andrea McBeth
Andrea McBeth is a human-ecosystem activist, entrepreneur, and naturopathic clinician who has been teaching and innovating in the microbiome space since 2015. As Founder & CEO of Thaena Inc., she developed a breakthrough fecal-derived postbiotic platform and leads the company’s scientific, strategic, and fundraising efforts. Andrea’s career spans cancer research, environmental biochemistry, naturopathic clinical care, entrepreneurship, and adjunct faculty roles—always with a focus on reducing human suffering by bridging conventional medicine with functional nutrition and environmental health.
Why Book Dr. McBeth?
• Expertise in Microbiome & Postbiotics: Early pioneer in fecal transplants and translating that work into postbiotics for clinical use.
• Engaging Educator: Developed and taught microbiome curriculum for graduate nutrition students; keynote speaker to public and professional audiences (Science on Tap, GastroANP, Microbiome Summit).
• Entrepreneurial Insight: Co-founder of two health-tech startups (Thaena Inc. and Quasar), with deep experience in fundraising, product development, and go-to-market strategy.
• Advocate for Access & Equity: Draws on personal and patient experiences with chronic disease and cancer to champion patient-centered, justice-focused healthcare solutions.
• Thought Leader in Integrative & Environmental Medicine: Passionate about how diet, environment, and technology (including AI) intersect to shape human health.
Key Topics & Conversation Starters
• The Evolution of Postbiotics: From autoclaved cultures to clinical-grade stool-derived therapeutics.
• Microbiome & Redox Balance: How oxidative stress shifts gut metabolism and the role of antioxidant postbiotics.
• Democratizing Fecal Transplant Science: Overcoming regulatory barriers to expand patient access.
• Female-Led Entrepreneurship: Lessons from building a women-run startup in a male-dominated industry.
• Integrative Approaches to Chronic Illness: Merging conventional oncology, naturopathy, and functional nutrition.
• Tech & AI in Wellness: Exploring “agents” for personalized patient guidance and operational efficiency.
Selected Media & Speaking Engagements
Podcasts
• Turd Nerds (May 2025)
• Your Health. Your Story. (May 2024)
• The One Thing with Adam Rinde (March 2024)
• The Perfect Stool (Aug 2023)
• Co-host, Probiotic Generation (2021)
• SIBO Made Simple (Jun 2019)
Keynotes & Workshops
• Future of the Microbiome Summit (Nov 2024)
• GastroANP Annual Conference (’19–’23)
• National University of Natural Medicine Environmental Medicine Conference Lecturer (2024)
• Science on Tap Portland (Feb 2019)
• National University of Natural Medicine Nutrition and Microbiome Adjunct Faculty
Press
• A New Product for the Gut Made from Poop, Townsend Letter (July 2024)
• Oregon Women Are Inventing Better Orgasms, Willamette Weekly (July 2019)
Publications & Reviews
• Balancing Oxidative Stress: How the Gut Microbiome Supports Redox Homeostasis and Mitochondrial Health, Journal of Restorative Medicine (June 2025)
• Monthly Thaena Blogs https://thaena.com/pages/blog (June 2023-Present)
• Postbiotics – Capturing Microbial Benefits Without Live Microbes Today's Practitioner (May 2025)
• Fecal Transplant: How an Ancient Therapy Is Finding a New Use in Today’s Antibiotic-Resistant Era, Journal of Restorative Medicine (Jan 2020)
Quick Facts
• Clinical Training: N.D., National University of Natural Medicine; B.A. Biochemistry, Univ. of San Diego
• Leadership: Past President, Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (2017–2023)
Let's Connect!
— Invite Dr. McBeth to share the latest in microbiome science on your show!
— Email Andrea@thaena.com or schedule via her Calendar Link