Meet Dr. Andrea Holmes

A personal approach to wellness, with guidance grounded in science.

When you're trying to feel better, the last thing you need is more confusion.

Dr. Andrea Holmes brings something rare to Kind+Life: extraordinary scientific expertise combined with a deeply personal approach to helping people better understand their wellness options.

A nationally and internationally recognized cannabis scientist, chemistry professor, researcher, author and formulation expert, Dr. Holmes has spent much of her career studying cannabis science and the compounds within it.

But at Kind+Life, all of that expertise becomes something much more personal.

She listens. She asks questions. She looks at the whole picture. And she helps people make sense of their options.

Trusted by Patients—and Their Providers

Dr. Holmes’ expertise has earned the trust of healthcare professionals in the Lincoln community.

She receives referrals from Dr. Amy Garwood, a Lincoln rheumatologist whose practice focuses on inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune conditions and osteoporosis, as well as other area physicians and the Nebraska Pain Clinic.

These referrals may include people with complex or persistent wellness concerns who are interested in learning more about cannabis wellness, including CBD and THC, alongside their existing care.

Dr. Holmes offers something that can be difficult to find in a traditional healthcare setting: time combined with highly specialized cannabis expertise.

She helps people better understand cannabis science, product formulations, potency and the differences among the many options available—so they can ask better questions and make more informed decisions about their own wellness.

Dr. Holmes does not replace a person’s physician or medical care. Instead, her expertise can help bridge the gap between conventional healthcare and the rapidly evolving world of cannabis wellness.

Deep Expertise. Made Personal.

Dr. Holmes’ credentials are extensive.

She is a tenured chemistry professor, published researcher and internationally recognized expert in cannabis science and analytical chemistry. Her work spans cannabis chemistry, formulation, testing, product quality and education.

Dr. Holmes has authored two cannabis-science textbooks, published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, founded cannabis science and technology companies in the United States and Europe, and educated scientists, healthcare professionals and industry leaders around the world.

She has also served as a formulation scientist and quality expert, bringing an unusually deep understanding of what goes into a cannabis or hemp product—and why formulation, testing, potency and quality matter.

Yet one of the places all of that expertise may have its most personal impact is much closer to home:

Sitting across from someone at Kind+Life and making a complicated subject feel understandable.

You don’t need to understand CBD, THC, THCA, CBG, CBN, terpenes, full-spectrum formulations or every other term you encounter before you walk through our doors.

That’s why we’re here.

Dr. Holmes translates complex science into thoughtful, practical information that people can actually use. Want to learn more from Dr. Holmes? Explore her Doctor-Written Articles.

The Science Behind Kind+Life

Dr. Holmes’ expertise doesn’t stop with education and consultations.

As Kind+Life’s formulation scientist and scientific expert, she helps shape the products we create and the standards we use to evaluate products for our customers.

Formulation matters. Potency matters. Ingredients matter. Testing matters. Quality matters.

That commitment to science is part of what makes Kind+Life different.

Dr. Holmes brings a researcher’s eye to product development and evaluation, helping ensure that the products we create—and the products we choose to carry—reflect the level of care, quality and thoughtfulness we want for our customers.

Explore Doctor Formulated Products developed with this same commitment to thoughtful formulation, quality and science.

Beyond the Science

There’s another side of Dr. Holmes that tells you a great deal about the person behind the credentials.

A devoted animal advocate and longtime rescuer, Dr. Holmes has spent years giving her time to animal welfare, including volunteering with Hearts United for Animals.

Her love of animals also intersects with her professional expertise. Dr. Holmes has helped educate pet owners about hemp-derived CBD and thoughtful product selection for animals, bringing the same curiosity, care and science-minded approach to pet wellness that she brings to her work with people. Explore Kind+Life Pet Wellness Products.

For Dr. Holmes, science has always been about more than what’s possible in a laboratory.

It’s about how knowledge can be used to help people—and the animals they love—live better lives.