Tonya Papanikolov, Founder of Rainbo, Says Mushrooms Will Heal You
The brains behind the medicinal mushroom-based line of functional foods and supplements on the powers of mushrooms, the importance of having a spiritual practice, and the ideal wellness routine.
By Megan O'Sullivan
Photos by Joe Yates
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There are self-care gurus, and then there are health hackers. The latter seeks to unlock new solutions (sometime through old practices) to actually feel better. Tonya Papanikolov is the latter. Growing up in Ontario, she had access to forests. The nutritional scientist explored nature's healing properties at a young age and was particularly pulled to the power of mushrooms. Now, as the founder of Rainbo, the beloved line of mushroom supplements (which a lot of people swear by), Tonya is sharing her learnings with a wider community.
Tonya started Rainbo in 2018 after having first-hand healing experiences related to digestion and immunity. With a focus on self and collective actualization, she is providing natural solutions for focus, anxiety, energy and immunity with tinctures and more mushroom-based products. Through Rainbo, Tonya is sharing her the core beliefs around nature's healing powers: "Mushrooms hold the intelligence to heal but they can only spread their wisdom with us if the ecosystem we share is a healthy one," her site reads. "World saving solutions are underfoot, and we’re bringing them to light for the benefit of all beings."
Below, the founder shares how she came into the world of mushrooms, what she's learned about wellness along the way, and what her routine is like now.