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Dr. Jason Wersland is the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, Educator, and…
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisLongevity is a fancy word for being well. That's what I kept coming back to at the St. Moritz Longevity Forum We talked about Blue Zones, sleep, and what our scores are telling us. About the unique stressors women deal with, and the extra load they carry for everyone around them. And under all of it? The basics of consistency. Think about brushing your teeth. You don't debate it, you just do it. The more consistent we are with the little habits, the healthier we are. → Wellness is a practice. Health is a state. Wellness is what we do, over and over. The Theragun and Therabody products we've created are a very small piece of that. Something to use every day for nervous system regulation. Not a fix, but a habit. So to me, longevity is wellness consistency. Thank you to our host Christina Michael (founder of the forum) and the Forum for the space. And to Parul Bajaj (Managing Director & Partner, BCG), Ryan M. Greene, D.O., M.S. (Co-founder & Medical Director Monarch Athletic Club), & AJ Ginnis (Olympian skier, investor), for a conversation I'm still thinking about. The pictures are below. Do they do it justice? #therabody #prepareperformrecover #recoveryfirst #longevity #wellness
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisThe Therabody team just published a great breakdown of “tech neck.” And if you spend most of your day at a desk, on your phone, or in front of a screen, you may recognize these 3 signs: 1. Neck or upper-back stiffness Especially toward the end of the day. 2. Tight shoulders or “knots” Particularly around the upper traps and neck. 3. Less range of motion Turning your head or getting your arms comfortably overhead starts to feel harder. The interesting part? Tech neck isn’t simply about “bad posture.” When your neck and upper body stay in the same position for long periods, your muscles and joints are repeatedly dealing with the same load, without enough movement or recovery. The science-backed approach is actually pretty simple: Move more → Build strength → Improve mobility → Recover well. Therabody breaks down the science, the warning signs, & practical ways to help manage it, including movement breaks every 30–45 minutes, upper-back mobility and strengthening, and recovery strategies. I’d especially encourage anyone who spends hours at a screen to take a look. 🔗 Read the Therabody breakdown by Susie Reiner, PhD on tech neck: https://lnkd.in/e-fnZRGY #recovery #movementhealthWhat Is Tech Neck? Causes, Symptoms, and Science-Backed Ways to Find RWhat Is Tech Neck? Causes, Symptoms, and Science-Backed Ways to Find R
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisI didn't set out to build a company that lands on lists, I set out to fix my own pain. That's still the truest place to start this from. Before Therabody was anything, I was a chiropractor with an injury that wouldn't respond to anything I already knew how to do, so I built a tool. Not because I saw a market, because I needed it and nobody had made it yet. That habit never left me. Noticing what's missing before I think about the solution. It's a small thing, but it's the actual engine behind every product decision we've made since. Yesterday I said the question I still run everything through. Not is this innovative, but is this necessary. That question came from the garage I started to build from, and the quote I turn to, "necessity is the mother of invention." Lists and recognition are nice, but they're not why I show up. My purpose stems from asking, does this help the body do what it's trying to do? Prepare for what's ahead, perform when it counts, & recover so it can do it again tomorrow. I think about how far this has come (throwback photo from a tv segment in Madrid!), and the part I'm proudest of has nothing to do with growth. It's that the person answering that question today is the same person who was answering it in the garage. Still asking if it's necessary. Still building for the body that's hurting, not the one that already has access. On a related note, I haven't forgotten about the newsletter a lot of you asked for. I'm still gathering the right details and pulling together what you've shared with me so far, because I want this to actually speak to you, not just add to your inbox. Stay tuned. #therabody #prepareperformrecover #founderstory #innovation #healthTech #leadership
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisNot "is this innovative." Is this necessary. That's the filter I run everything through. Health tech loves complexity: - More sensors - More data - More app At the end of the day, our body runs on whether something actually meets it where it hurts. So when I look at where we've landed, next to companies pushing this whole industry forward, I feel relief that we never lost the plot. Because in the end there's only one question that matters, does it help someone heal? And we build from there. #therabody #prepareperformrecover #founderstory #entrepreneurship #recoveryfirst #leadership
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisTherabody was just named to TIME's list of the World's Top HealthTech Companies. I want to tell you what that recognition actually means to me. Not because of the list itself, but what it took to get here. When I built the first Theragun in my garage I wasn't thinking about technology. I was thinking about pain, my pain. And how nobody had built a tool that could reach the muscle the way I needed it reached. ➜ That's still the test I use today. Not "is this innovative," but, is this necessary. Will this actually help a body heal. Health tech gets seduced by complexity sometimes. More sensors, more data, more app. And I get why. But the body doesn't care how sophisticated the device is. It cares whether the device meets it where it hurts. So when I see us on a list next to companies pushing the entire industry forward, what I feel isn't pride in the tech. It's gratitude that we never lost the plot. That every feature, every biometric, every piece of software still traces back to one question: Does this help someone recover. A Therabody in every home was never about scale for scale's sake. It was about making sure healing doesn't stay locked behind a professional athlete's training room door. That's the kind of innovation I care about building. And, a special shoutout & complete acknowledgement to Tim Roberts leading the science behind the products, and the entire Therabody team (statewide & international). None of this would be possible without each of you. Thank you. #healthtech #innovation #wellnesstechnology #founderstory
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisExcited to be a part of this! Stay tuned for the many takeaways I'll have to share.Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisAt the upcoming St. Moritz Longevity Forum 2026, host Christina Michael will be joined by Dr. Dr. Jason Wersland, Dr. Ryan M. Greene, D.O., M.S., and Parul Bajaj for a conversation that moves beyond biomarker tracking, sleep scores, and the latest protocols for extending healthspan. Bringing together perspectives from performance, recovery, human behaviour and strategy, the discussion will explore the foundations of human wellbeing — how we move, recover, connect, perform and make healthier choices in a world increasingly shaped by data, technology and evolving lifestyles. Join us in St. Moritz for a conversation at the very core of longevity.
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisDid you hear? We're celebrating Josh Allen's one-year as Therabody's Performance Advisor with a new series, In the Lab. 🎧 Josh and I go way back, so this episode is the closest thing you'll hear to sitting down with good friend. We're talking recovery, science and the routine that Josh uses through the season. 🏈 Let me know if you listen!Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisLast year, Josh Allen joined Therabody as our first-ever Performance Advisor, building on a relationship with our founder that spans more than a decade. Now in year two, we’re continuing that collaboration both on and off the field. Last week, we launched our new YouTube series, In the Lab with Josh Allen. In the series, Josh joins Dr. Jason Wersland and Chief Science Officer Tim Roberts in the Therabody Lab to talk products, performance, science and innovation. Josh also shares some of his goals for this season, from performance on the field to balancing work and Dad life, and how recovery fits into the bigger picture. As Josh recently told Hearst Magazines' Men's Health, “Recovery has allowed me to stay as healthy as I have been over my career.” His Theragun has become a natural part of that routine: “I use my Theragun every single day as a warm-up so I can start throwing right away,” Allen says. “I use the gun on my rotator cuff, my pec, my biceps, my triceps and my traps, and it just gets things moving and firing in the right direction.” Josh’s perspective gives us a firsthand look at what athletes need, and his feedback continues to influence what we build next. Stay tuned for Episode 2. Check out Episode 1: https://lnkd.in/g8BGjTFX
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisSomeone left a comment on my last post that landed with me just as much as the Steve Young perspective about going through it, not around it. They commented back with something I'd never heard before. Bison handle storms different than cows do. Cows run from the storm and try to escape it. Which keeps them trapped inside it longer, because they're running the same direction the storm is moving. Bison do the opposite. They turn, and walk straight into it. Charge right through the "chaos," because that's the fastest way out of it. He called it the bison mindset. I told him, that's the magic of sharing what resonates with us. Knowing it will resonate with someone else too. Same message, different perspective. Every time we want to run from something hard, avoid the conversation, delay the decision, sidestep the discomfort. Think about the bison. Not running from the storm but walking into it, because that's how you know you will get through it, time and time again. Thank you Nick, for sharing something I'll carry with me. Through it, bison mindset, let's go. #perspective #mindset #motivation
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Dr. Jason Wersland shared thisShowing up globally where it counts at IFA Berlin x Therabody! Thank you for having us, IFA, Innovation For All. Therabody CEO & President, Monty Sharma, said it best, "few shows bring together this exact mix of people - global retailers, consumers, distributors, and press all in one all." And as always, thank you to our International Therabody team who allows us to show up in these spaces at the caliber we do! Check out IFA Berlin highlights here: https://lnkd.in/eqxzZPf7Dr. Jason Wersland shared this🤩 Only legends at IFA Berlin. No AI can replace that.
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Dr. Robert Pomahac thank you for your insights and the model you shared. And this is exactly why we pointed people back to the full Therabody article. The article goes beyond simply saying “tech neck = bad posture.” The approach discussed in the article combines mobility, strengthening, regular movement and recovery.
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Tom Tang ALWAYS appreciate your insight & input Tom, thank you! Garage mindset stays true 👏
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Dr. Jason Wersland liked thisDr. Jason Wersland liked thisThis billionaire explains how wealth is actually made! I interviewed a business mogul in London, and I asked him how he got RICH. I asked him if it’s better to be a business owner or an investor, and how to sell a company. Since he’s 85 years old, I asked him if he has any regrets and what the best advice he’d give to the younger generation.
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Dr. Jason Wersland liked thisDr. Jason Wersland liked thisOne of football's most powerful agencies has picked its next growth market, and it is basketball. Athletes First, which calls itself the largest football agency in American history, launched a basketball representation division this week after 25 years focused on the NFL. David Mulugheta, the firm's President of Team Sports and the top NFL agent on Forbes' 2025 Most Powerful Sports Agents list, will lead it. Two hires reporting to him will run the practice day to day: John Noonan, formerly senior director of basketball at @Octagon, who joins as VP of Basketball, and Brandon James, a longtime @San Antonio Spurs front office executive who began his career at IMG. The pairing covers both sides of the negotiating table. Noonan brings relationships from grassroots basketball through the NBA, and NBA insider Jake Fischer describes him as salary cap savvy. James rose through the Spurs' basketball administration and legal affairs group before moving into a strategic growth role, so he knows how teams build, value and defend contracts. The mandate runs from amateur development through college NIL and professional careers. That breadth is the strategy. With college players now earning serious money before the draft, the relationship with a future NBA client increasingly starts in high school, and an agency that can manage NIL deals has a head start on the rookie contract that follows. Mulugheta's football résumé gives the division instant credibility with players and families. His client list has included Micah Parsons, Jalen Ramsey and Jordan Love. Athletes First is betting its football reputation travels to a new sport. With this leadership group, it has a strong case. #AssetArena #SportsAgency #NBA #NIL #AthleteRepresentation #SportsBusiness #Basketball #NFL
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Dr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisYOUR CALENDAR IS TELLING THE TRUTH YOUR MOUTH WON’T. You say your health matters. Your family matters. Your dream matters. Your growth matters. Cool. Look at where your time went this week. Your priorities aren’t what you say they are. They’re what your life proves they are. What does yours prove?
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Dr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisDr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisPvolve is prioritizing strength training for healthy aging. The brand has released its first Movement Longevity Report, highlighting gaps in strength training education among women, and launched a new healthy aging program in partnership with ambassador Jennifer Aniston. While lifting can help women in midlife maintain muscle and bone health, 66% of women surveyed said a doctor or trainer had never advised them to strength train. Only 16% have received guidance on how to get started, while 56% reported barriers – like not knowing where to begin, fear of injury, and feeling intimidated. The report also found that GLP-1 users require additional education – of respondents taking weight loss drugs, only 32% had learned about the risk of muscle loss from a provider before starting. In response to the findings, PVOLVE introduced Movement Longevity, a new vertical designed to make weight training more accessible for women of all ages. Available on-demand, the new program, created in partnership with Aniston, offers a 30-day training schedule that prioritizes progressive overload. Read the full story → https://lnkd.in/gREbd2iw
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Dr. Jason Wersland liked thisDr. Jason Wersland liked thisAlexis Ohanian introduced the Los Angeles Orbit, his League One Volleyball (LOVB) team set to debut at Intuit Dome next year 🏐 Joined by actress Issa Rae, a minority investor in the team, and women’s sports advocate Malala Yousafzai, Ohanian described the team as a bet on Los Angeles being at the forefront of women’s sports. As the Orbit prepares for its debut season, Team President Ana Mendy has a clear north star: the fan experience. MORE: https://ow.ly/hAK150ZSS8K
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Dr. Jason Wersland liked thisDr. Jason Wersland liked thisMy favorite product launches in health & fitness this past week ⬇️ 1. Loop launched Eclipse, a blackout sleep mask designed for complete darkness and a secure fit. 2. Eight Sleep launched Pod 6 with a 50% smaller hub, faster temperature relief, and 9x more biometric sensors. 3. Amazfit launched T-Rex Dual Solar, an AMOLED adventure watch that charges from both the display and back plate. 4. Ritual launched Perimenopause Health, a hormone-free daily supplement for hormone balance and perimenopause symptoms. 5. upLYFT launched A1, a lower-body wearable that analyzes movement across the hip, knee, and ankle. 6. Müves launched prebiotic fiber gummies with 10g of soluble fiber from a three-fiber system. 7. SAP launched a three-ingredient carb and electrolyte mix made from maple powder, Himalayan salt, and lemon. 8. Therabody dropped a Y2K Theragun Mini collection in five retro translucent colors. 9. Little Spoon launched Superstars, a whole-food gummy multivitamin with 12 essential nutrients for kids 2+. 10. Danimás debuted its first ready-to-wear collection, with 28 styles designed around the strength-trained female form. 📩 Subscribe to Wellworthy for the latest product drops in health & fitness, delivered every Thursday. #health #fitness #wellness
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Dr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisDr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisWomen are on track to control $34 trillion in U.S. financial assets by 2030, up from $18 trillion in 2023. We're also positioned to receive the majority of the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer projected through 2048. And yet, more than 9 in 10 women report financial stress, regardless of income. 56% say their parents never discussed money with them growing up. Our founder, Amanda N Henry, has spent years surrounded by founders, operators, and investors, discussing business constantly. But candid conversations about actual money, the numbers, the fear, the gaps in our own financial literacy, are rare, even among women who are otherwise fluent in ambition. This is the gap Well, Honestly was built to close. Money is one of our five core pillars, alongside Menopause, Motherhood, Metabolic Health, and Mental Well-being, because financial health doesn't exist in isolation from the rest of a woman's life. It shapes every other decision she makes. How is your money conversation? Read full piece here and let us know your comfort level when it comes to talking about money in your world: https://lnkd.in/e_Gys-Gm #WomenAndWealth #FinancialLiteracy #WellHonestly #WomenInFinance #WealthTransfer #WomenLeaders
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Dr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisDr. Jason Wersland reacted on thisLast week at Meta Connect, our new Meta VR Glasses were introduced to the world. For the past two years, I specifically focused on concept development around comfort, fit, and ergonomics. That meant building various test vehicles that let the team pin down benchmark specs for a variety of design elements and features. I got to work closely with UXR and Product Design to turn user insights into the beautiful product announced on stage. It was a true group effort on a revolutionary product and I'm grateful to everyone who made it happen! Can't wait for people to try them in spring 2027 🕶️ https://lnkd.in/gsVwZ6MH
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Dr. Jason Wersland liked thisDr. Jason Wersland liked thisOne life. Few more months remaining in this 2026 year. Take the task seriously, but learn to laugh at it all. Talk to yourself in the ways that are beneficial. If you were to design a strong, powerful human = you would not gift an easy life. If you wanted to create a human with immense patience, you’d probably not give them everything instantly. If you wanted this human to lead and walk with kings, but never lose the common touch? You’d design this human to embrace teams, people, but hold immensely high expectations for themselves.
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