Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Office Hours with David Meltzer
Episode: Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, Sri Kalapala, Gian Paul Gonzalez | IG Live
Description: Dr. Farnoush Fadavi
In 2018, Dr. Fadavi suffered a severe injury that ended her surgical career and highlighted the need for natural recovery solutions. Drawing from her childhood use of turmeric and earlier research on bromelain, she created Bala—a zero-sugar, plant-based enzyme drink designed to support recovery, hydration, and inflammation relief. Launched in 2020, Bala has since delivered over 2 million doses to more than 100,000 customers. Today, Dr. Fadavi is a wellness advocate and entrepreneur, channeling her personal and professional journey into redefining recovery through nature and science. In 2001, Drs. Farnoush Fadavi and Arash Aftabi founded a Dental Surgery Ce...