Why We’re Disrupting the Western Model of Medicine
We found holistic healing through medical cannabis. Now, we’re helping others reclaim their lives the way we did.
Our Light Came Out of A Deep Darkness
It was in a combat zone in Iraq that our founder and CEO, Gary Hess, experienced trauma, loss, and physical pain like never before. He lost his brothers in arms, he lost his peace of mind, and he lost his sense of connection with his body and the world around him.
This loss was compounded when he turned to traditional Western medicine and care and was met with addictive pharmaceuticals—the cause of skyrocketing suicide rates in the veteran community.
Hope Sprouted Through Natural Plant Medicines
By helping to re-balance the autonomic nervous system and enhance neuroplasticity, medical cannabis allowed Gary to break free from the unhealthy, trauma-induced state he’d been in for long enough to see the world through a new light, reconnect with himself, and unlock healing free of pharmaceutical side effects.
With TeleLeaf, you’re never alone
Let Us Guide You to Holistic Healing
Since 2019, Gary has worked tirelessly to advocate for access to medical cannabis and cannabis education in Louisiana and throughout the United States so that people experiencing trauma, chronic pain, and other debilitating conditions can find the healing they deserve.
How We’re Changing the System
Timeline
December 2020
TeleLeaf is founded to provide patients with convenient access to medical marijuana, education and treatment options
May 2020
VAHA partners with Scottsdale Research Institute to advocate for the removal of cannabis as a Schedule 1 narcotic
March 2020
The Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives (VAHA) was founded to advocate for veterans’ right to access life-saving treatment in the form of medical cannabis.
January 2020
Gary discusses the efficacy and benefits of medical marijuana at Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week
November 2019
Gary speaks about the treatment benefits of medical marijuana at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Facility
August 2019
Gary becomes the first patient in Louisiana to receive a medical marijuana recommendation
June 2019
Louisiana passes a bill that permits the smoking of medical marijuana
May 2019
Gary testifies before Louisiana State Congress to advocate for the legalization of medical marijuana in Louisiana
Unlock the personalized healing and support you deserve.
You Don’t Have to Wander Aimlessly—You’ve Arrived
As patients ourselves, we understand the road to healing can feel lonely. That’s why we designed a transparent process where you can connect with your doctor in your own home, open up about your journey and struggles, and reach out for support whenever you need it.
