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Other Roles & Appointments: Founder of Wellness with Dr Mariam

Overview: Former cancer researcher turned holistic wellness practitioner who combines science-backed medical knowledge with integrative healing approaches to empower healthier and more balanced living.

Industry: Health & Wellness, Integrative Healthcare & Preventive Health

Professional Experience: Dr. Mariam has over 15 years of experience in cancer drug discovery and medical research across Singapore, Malaysia, and Sweden. She holds a PhD in Medical Science (Tumor Biology) and later transitioned into wellness coaching, corporate wellness, preventive healthcare education, and holistic health consultancy.

She founded Wellness with Dr Mariam Pte Ltd in 2020 and later established the Centre for Integrative and Holistic Health to support collaborative wellness initiatives.

About her: Dr. Mariam Z. is a Singapore-based integrative wellness practitioner, educator, and former cancer researcher passionate about helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives through preventive and holistic health practices. After spending many years in cancer research, she became increasingly aware that lifestyle and environmental factors play a major role in long-term health outcomes.

This inspired her to move beyond laboratory research into community education, wellness coaching, and integrative healthcare. As a mother of three young children, she also brings a compassionate and family-oriented perspective into her work, advocating balance across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness.

Turning point: A major turning point came when Dr. Mariam encountered scientific studies showing that most cancer cases are linked more to environmental and lifestyle factors than inherited genetics. This shifted her perspective from treatment-focused healthcare towards prevention and holistic wellness.

Another important milestone came after the birth of her second child and the end of her research contract, which motivated her to launch “Wellness with Dr Mariam” as a platform to educate and empower communities on preventive health and healthier living. Over time, this evolved into the Centre for Integrative and Holistic Health to facilitate multidisciplinary wellness collaboration.

What she does now: Dr. Mariam leads Wellness with Dr Mariam Pte Ltd and the Centre for Integrative and Holistic Health, where she conducts wellness workshops, coaching programmes, corporate wellness initiatives, and holistic health education.

Her work focuses on preventive health, mindfulness, nutrition, stress management, emotional wellness, cancer prevention, and healthy lifestyle habits. She also collaborates with wellness practitioners, community organisations, and businesses to promote proactive and integrative healthcare approaches.

SGVisionaries interview: Meet Dr. Mariam: Integrative And Holistic Wellness Practitioner

LinkedIn profile: Dr. Mariam Z. LinkedIn Profile

Website: Wellness with Dr Mariam Instagram