Why We Created Biome Botanicals

Biome Botanicals was founded by physicians, colleagues, and longtime friends Dr. Elena Ivanina and Dr. Anya Neystat.

Coming from the fields of gastroenterology and women's health, we shared a common belief: the best health solutions are grounded in both science and nature. Throughout our careers, we often found it difficult to identify supplements that met our standards for scientific support, ingredient quality, formulation transparency, and practical use.

Too often, the products available relied on unnecessary additives, unsupported claims, or ingredients chosen for marketing rather than meaningful purpose.

So, we decided to create them ourselves.

Every Biome Botanicals formula begins with a careful review of the scientific literature, real-world clinical experience, and thoughtfully selected ingredients chosen for a meaningful purpose. Together, our backgrounds in gastroenterology and women's health allow us to take a more complete view of wellness, recognizing the profound connection between digestive health, nutrition, hormones, and overall well-being.

Because we continue to care for patients every day, our work remains grounded in the real questions, challenges, and goals people bring to us.

We didn't set out to create another wellness brand. We set out to create products we would feel confident choosing for ourselves and sharing with our families.

Dr. Elena Ivanina, DO

Board certified Gastroenterologist 
Board certified in Preventive Medicine 
Board certified in Obesity Medicine
Integrative and Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Elena Ivanina is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in digestive health, preventive medicine, and integrative gastroenterology. She is the founder of the Center for Integrative Gut Health, where she combines conventional gastroenterology with nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-based complementary therapies to help patients achieve lasting digestive wellness.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ivanina has cared for thousands of patients seeking effective, sustainable approaches to digestive health. Her clinical experience reinforced the need for thoughtfully formulated supplements that prioritize scientific evidence, high-quality ingredients, and long-term wellness over marketing trends.

  • As cofounder of Biome Botanicals, Dr. Ivanina leads the scientific development of every formulation and helps guide the company's educational mission, making evidence-based digestive health more accessible to patients and consumers alike.

  • She believes meaningful health is built through small, consistent habits and that the best care empowers people with both knowledge and practical tools.

Dr. Anya Neystat, DO

Board Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dr. Anya Neystat is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to caring for women through every stage of life. Throughout her career, she has seen how closely digestive health is intertwined with nutrition, hormones, pregnancy, and the many transitions women experience throughout life. That perspective continues to shape her belief that lasting health begins with understanding the body as a whole.

Recognizing how difficult it was to find supplements that were both thoughtfully formulated and grounded in scientific evidence, Dr. Neystat helped create Biome Botanicals to bring a more intentional, evidence-based approach to wellness. She believes health should be approachable, practical, and built on sustainable habits that people can confidently incorporate into everyday life.

  • As co-founder of Biome Botanicals, Dr. Neystat contributes clinical perspective to product development, helps shape the company’s educational content and creative brand direction.

  • She is passionate about helping people build healthier lives through evidence-based education, thoughtful formulation, and practical habits that support lifelong wellness.