BOTANICAL PROCESSING
CO2 Extraction Laboratory | Louisville, KY
FOUNDER
MARIE GRINSTEAD, PHD
Founder & Owner
Marie is founder and owner of Botanical Processing, specializing in CO2 extraction science and plant-based product formulation. Marie earned her B.S., M.Eng, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville with a focus in biomedical applications. Her previous experience involved laparoscopic medical device design and analysis in the minimally invasive surgical setting, with a specific focus in surgical stapling and vessel sealing and dissection. She has extensive knowledge in developing research plans and executing them with the proper techniques and documentation. Marie started the extraction lab while in graduate school, and her main focus has been developing and utilizing optimal extraction methods as part of producing safe and effective natural holistic alternatives. Marie formulates various products, extracting and blending botanicals of exceptional quality to magnify their therapeutic effects. She continues independent research driven by her passion for helping others. Her current study topics are heavily focused on proper mitochondrial function, metabolic therapies, and an overall investigation into alternative treatments in order to more effectively address chronic diseases plaguing our communities. She is grateful for the many avenues of opportunity to make a difference and share her knowledge and creations nation-wide. Enhancing connection is at the heart of her mission. Becoming better connected to nature, to self, and to each other.
ABOUT
Marie's Motivation
The modern lifestyle and diet have thrown our body's beautifully intricate system off balance, resulting in a rise in internal issues such as chronic stress, pain, inflammation, and dis-ease. Further, we place an unprecedented number of demands and expectations on ourselves, leading to surging stress levels and destruction of our internal balance.
Though we strive to take steps to manage stress, improve diet, and promote a healthy gut environment, it can be difficult to mange alongside the many demands of life! Not to mention the inevitable exposure to toxic chemical disruptors from the environment, household products, clothing, soils, food supply, etc. When utilized consistently, ancient medicines provided by the earth offer immense potential to combat toxins, promote overall wellness, restore balance, reduce the risk of developing chronic illnesses, and better navigate stressful situations (mentally and physically) when they do occur. Marie’s product development specifically targets these various areas at risk to encourage a proactive approach to health.
After completion of her doctorate, the custom blends Marie had been creating for family, friends, and neighbors proudly expanded into a line of products, Kōkua, in 2018. She is grateful for the many avenues of opportunity to make a difference and share her creations nation-wide.
For a decade, Marie devoted extensive effort and time whenever possible towards the Polynesian dance school she founded in 2013 at the request of her teacher. Marie was blessed with the responsibility to share and perpetuate the beautiful cultures of both Hawaii and Tahiti in the manner taught to her. Feeling the desire to devote more time outside of work to being present as a wife and mother, Marie stepped away from teaching regular weekly dance classes - a decision that not only allotted her more time with family, but also allowed more flexibility to become a student once again.
Marie remains focused on training in ori Tahiti and offers occasional workshops and private lessons throughout the year. She continues to perform at local International events and festivals with her dance students. In 2023, she began training with 4x Muay Thai World Champion, Sakasem Kanthawong. They partnered on a brand that honors Sakasem's immense career and accomplishments. The core mission of the The Punisher Muay Thai is to inspire and support dedication to a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle. They recently partnered together on a Muay Thai gym that opened early 2025.
Her CBG + CBD formulation supports restoration, relaxation, and a healthy stress-response. Detox liquid chlorophyll targets gut health, reducing the internal toxic load, debloating, and alkalizing tissues. CBGa + CBDa formulation directly targets immune health with antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial compounds from powerful botanicals, such as clove, sea buckthorn oil, and astragalus. Intimate oil with CBD and botanicals was developed by Marie as an all-natural plant-based solution to assist the many different needs of women's sexual health, as this often-overlooked aspect of our health is no exception when it comes to the toll the external factors take on the body. She aims to help in any way possible, from intense research into causes and solutions to developing products to support our bodies’ ability to adapt and manage a little better with each dose.
