_____ ABOUT US _____
We're a small team working together to bring a big vision to life - That no one will struggle with medication withdrawal alone, confused or with no professional support. Based in Canberra, Australia but hoping to make a global impact.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Hi, I'm Alicia!
I'm an early career pharmacist from Canberra. Since graduating a Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours from the University of Canberra in 2018, I've undertaken further education in Alcohol and Other Drugs and developed a keen interest in prescribed medication withdrawal. My passion for harm minimisation and improving consumer health literacy led to the idea for TaperMate. I've made it my mission to learn everything I can about psychotropic medication withdrawal and tapering so I can help the people who need it most.
Tens of thousands of people around the world are seeking online peer support and advice for medication tapering due to a lack of understanding and support from their prescribers. These networks are amazing but there has to be a better way... TaperMate is here to bridge the gap.
User friendly mobile app to plan and track safe medication tapers
Pharmacist-led telehealth service providing personalised advice and support
Following latest evidence based guidelines
_____ Meet the Team _____
Christian Townsend
TaperMate's software architecture is driven by Co-Founder Christian Townsend - a dedicated software engineer from Canberra. Having earned a Bachelor of Software Engineering from the University of Canberra, Christian's passion lies at the intersection of human-centered design, cloud computing, and automation. With a rich experience in supporting robust enterprise platforms for government agencies, Christian is now committed to harnessing a startup mindset to ensure the success and realisation of TaperMate.
Co-Founder & Software Engineer
Ashley Tang
Ashley joined us in 2024 and has been instrumental in developing and iterating the TaperMate App. Ashley is enthusiastic about creating innovative health solutions. She's a creative problem-solver with a knack for tech and a love of debate.
Interests/Fun Fact: Avid tea enthusiast and rookie Japanese chef. Big penguin fan and is the Charlie Brown to her dog, Snoopy.
