Debra Kimless, M.D. graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Muhlenberg College with a double major in Natural Sciences and Biology. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers, completed her residency at Temple University Hospital, and is a board-certified Anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine. She is also certified by the American/International Lifestyle Medicine Board and is a certified principal investigator.
Dr. Kimless has been active in the medical cannabis field since 2013, working across a wide range of areas including cultivation, processing, formulation, testing, patient care, and research. She advises industry companies on developing novel formulations targeted for specific medical conditions, creates protocols, obtains IRB approvals, conducts clinical trials, and helps publish study results. In addition, she serves as the head of clinical research at an academic medical center and as a scientific advisor for a cannabis investment company.
Through her work with over 500 patients, Dr. Kimless has helped individuals achieve health goals using nutrition and medical cannabis. She is recognized as one of the few expert physicians who deeply understand the therapeutic potential of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.
A passionate educator, Dr. Kimless lectures globally, including as a speaker on the Holistic Holiday at Sea, where she shares evidence-based knowledge and advocates for de-stigmatizing medical cannabis.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
March 1-8, 2026
Classes
Cannabis: Myth or Medicine
This talk is designed to take the fear and confusion out of cannabis. You’ll learn the real difference between hemp and marijuana, how cannabinoids interact with your body’s own healing system, and what’s actually legal today. You will understand what’s safe, what works, and what to avoid. This talk empowers you with practical knowledge to make informed, safe, and confident decisions in an evolving cannabis landscape.
Hemp and Medical Cannabis: Medicine, Materials, and the Future of a Transformational Plant
This talk explores the ways cannabis and hemp plant is reshaping both health and industry. This engaging lecture reveals how cannabinoids support the body’s natural healing systems, while hemp is redefining sustainability through plastics alternatives, textiles, construction, and more. Blending wellness, innovation, and environmental impact, this talk illustrates the methods cannabis and hemp are influencing the future of medicine and modern living. Attendees will leave with a fresh understanding of why this ancient plant is becoming one of the most important tools for the future of human and planetary health.
Consultations & Workshops
WORKSHOP | What Your Nose Knows
In this interactive, sensory-based workshop, participants will explore terpenes—the aromatic compounds that give cannabis and many plants their distinctive scent and flavor, and that play a powerful role supporting how each cultivar feels and functions in the body. Through guided smelling experiences, attendees will learn to recognize key terpene profiles and discover how their own nose can help identify which types of cultivars may be most compatible with their personal wellness goals.
$175/person, 75 minutes
Space is limited to 15 participants
Holistic Health Consultation: Utilizing a Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet, Cannabinoids, Herbs & Medicinal Mushrooms for Optimal Well-Being
This personalized, one-on-one consultation is designed to explore how specific cannabinoids may support your unique health needs. During this session, we will review your wellness goals, current symptoms, and health history to discuss which cannabinoids may be most helpful for concerns including pain, inflammation, immune challenges, sleep issues, and other chronic conditions. You’ll receive clear, evidence-informed guidance tailored to your body, helping you make confident, safe, and informed decisions about cannabinoid-based wellness options.
$350/person, 60 minutes
Book your One-on-One Consultations and Specialty Workshops
Email: marisa@Holisticholidayatsea.com or call 305-928-1098 ext. 1001 with questions and to reserve your spot in advance.
