Who is behind ROOT? – Dr. Christina Rahm & Clayton Thomas
Who is behind ROOT?
Dr. Christina Rahm and Clayton Thomas built The ROOT Brands together—she as a scientific formulator, and he as CEO. This page provides an overview of their backgrounds and their respective roles at ROOT.
You can find a detailed article about The Root Brands in Direct Selling Magazine atScientific Background
Dr. Christina Rahm combines a well-rounded academic background with many years of experience in bioscience research. Her career encompasses both university education and practical experience in industry.
Academic Career
Dr. Rahm holds master’s and doctoral degrees in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, and strategic sciences. She has also completed postgraduate programs at Harvard and Cornell, including courses in the life sciences and nanobiotechnology.
Industry Experience
She worked as a medical researcher for several companies in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb. Today, she is the president of the International Science Nutrition Society.
Formula Development at ROOT
Dr. Rahm was involved in the development of several formulations for ROOT, some of which were filed as patent applications. You can find detailed, product-specific information on the respective patent status on the relevant product page.
Patent Applications
According to the company, Dr. Rahm has filed patent applications for several technologies or has had them patented. The manufacturer provides a current overview of its patent portfolio at
According to the publisher, her book "Cure the Causes" has been translated into several languages. You can find more information on the Cure-the-Causes product page.
Commitment to Health & Wellness
Dr. Christina Rahm is an international speaker in the field of health and wellness and, according to her own statements, focuses on topics such as nutraceuticals, wellness strategies, and environmental issues.
Clayton Thomas – CEO of The ROOT Brands
Clayton Thomas is a co-founder and CEO of The ROOT Brands. According to the company's website , he brings more than 20 years of experience in the dietary supplements, wellness, and sales sectors, including roles in sales, distribution, formula development, consulting, and manufacturing within the wellness industry.
He is considered the driving force behind the development of the ROOT sales platform, through which brand ambassadors recommend and sell products.
The Founding of The ROOT Brands
The ROOT Brands was founded in 2020 by Clayton Thomas and Dr. Christina Rahm. According to the company profile, Thomas brought his many years of experience in building wellness companies, while Rahm contributed her scientific formulation expertise. This collaboration gave rise to today’s ROOT brand portfolio.
Milestones of The ROOT Brands
- 2020 – Founding of the company
- 2021 – Launch of the Trinity product line (Clean Slate, Zero-In, Restore)
- 2022 – Launch of the ROOT-PRIME Rewards Program
- 2023–2024 – International expansion into numerous additional markets
- 2025 and Beyond – Ongoing Expansion of the Product Portfolio and International Presence
The ROOT products based on their work
The formulations developed by Dr. Rahm form the basis for several ROOT products, which Walgenbach presents as an affiliate partner—including the ROOT Pack and the ROOT Dr. Rahm Package featuring the four core products Clean Slate, Zero-In, Restore, and ReLive Greens.
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