Stella Ungphongphan, the Thai-Australian founder behind the wellness brands Rice Remedy™ and Oat Remedy™, is blending traditional rituals with clinical insight to offer an alternative approach to modern wellness. A former radiographer with a scientific background, Stella’s personal experience with burnout led her to create brands that focus on restoring rhythm and self-care through sensory rituals. These brands are inspired by both ancestral wisdom and a scientific understanding of wellness, offering customers an opportunity to engage in mindful routines that promote a sense of calm and connection.
Rice Remedy™ is a skincare line that draws upon Okinawan traditions and uses a patented ingredient called Ricesilk™ biocellulose. This material, derived from fermented rice, is designed to hydrate and soothe the skin, offering an alternative to traditional moisturizers. The brand is focused on not just nourishing the skin but also providing a sensory experience that draws on Stella’s family history and ancestral healing practices. The Ricesilk™ veil is a key part of the brand’s philosophy, providing what some users have described as a “sacred” skincare ritual.
Similarly, Oat Remedy™ focuses on nervous system support through products like teas and elixirs, which incorporate nervine botanicals such as oat straw. The brand’s central concept, the “Oatasis™,” encourages a return to rhythm and calm, aiming to help individuals manage stress and burnout in a holistic manner. Both brands are rooted in Stella’s belief that wellness should be approached as a ritual, not as a performance-driven pursuit.
Stella’s background in radiography combined with her cultural heritage from Thailand, China, and Japan allows her to offer a unique perspective on wellness. “I don’t sell skincare or supplements—I sell sanctuary. Ritual is the real remedy,” she explains, emphasizing her focus on creating wellness experiences that go beyond surface-level beauty.
Rice Remedy™ and Oat Remedy™ don’t promise immediate fixes. Instead, they encourage customers to slow down and engage in rituals designed to nourish both body and mind. The brand philosophies focus on rhythm, softness, and the restoration of balance, rather than on quick, dramatic results. “Rice Remedy was born from the soil of my ancestry. Oat Remedy came from the fire of my burnout. Both are about rhythm,” Stella says, reflecting on the personal experiences that inspired her brands.
While the use of Ricesilk™ biocellulose and nervine botanicals in Oat Remedy™ products is rooted in customer feedback and intended benefits, both brands emphasize the importance of cultivating a deeper connection to one’s self through slow, intentional rituals. Stella’s approach is rooted in ancestral traditions, integrating clinical insights with a holistic view of wellness. Her products are designed to encourage a shift away from overstimulation and towards a more mindful, balanced approach to daily care.
Stella’s vision is not only about building products but creating a movement—a shift in how wellness is experienced. “In a world obsessed with performance, I’m offering people permission to pause,” she says. Her aim is to build a wellness ecosystem where rituals are at the core, and customers can engage in practices that support long-term balance and well-being.
Stella’s work, while still evolving, is already receiving recognition for its unique approach. She has been named one of the Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025 by NY Weekly and has received a National Innovation Award (NIA) for design. Her leadership in creating meaningful wellness experiences reflects her commitment to blending heritage, modern science, and a commitment to holistic health.
As Stella continues to grow Rice Remedy™ and Oat Remedy™, she is expanding into new markets, with plans for retreats, sensory experiences, and community rituals. Her vision is a larger one: to redefine wellness as a lived experience that is deeply connected to rituals and rhythms of the body, rather than fleeting trends or external performance. “The next wave of wellness won’t be loud. It’ll be lived—through rhythm, softness, and the return to self,” she concludes, reinforcing the brand’s emphasis on depth, tradition, and intentional living.
For more information about Rice Remedy™ and Oat Remedy™, visit their official websites:
Rice Remedy™
Oat Remedy™
To learn more about Stella Ungphongphan, visit her personal website at Stella Wellness.
