The Top 25 Women Leaders in Consumer HealthTech of 2021

We're honored to see Sana Health COO Natasha Bond included in this list of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Consumer HealthTech 2021. Tasha is a phenomenal leader and stellar person. Thanks to the The Healthcare Technology Report for this recognition, and congratulations to the other exceptional awardees.

Natasha Bond is the Chief Operating Officer for Sana Health, a digital health company driven by 25 years of research into relief for symptoms of chronic pain and insomnia. The Sana Sleep Mask is comprised of a mask with earbuds. Tailored to each individual, the device provides relief in just 10 minutes through the use of audio-visual neuromodulation. Currently, the mask is undergoing FDA certification and clinical trials at Duke University for fibromyalgia, and a broader neuropathy study at Mount Sinai Health System in New York.

As COO, Bond most enjoys the breadth of her role and sheer power of the technology the company is working on. At Sana, she is responsible for development, operations, quality, and regulatory functions. She joined the company in 2018, bringing with her nearly 20 years of experience in bringing novel medical technologies to market. Prior to coming on board at Sana, Bond founded Ikigai Medical Development and held various roles with Nordson Medical and Vention Medical, developing and bringing to market dozens of devices. She is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and has acted as an advisor, educator, and mentor through eight accelerator/incubator organizations to dozens of medical device start-ups. Bond graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology with a Master of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering.

Read more here.

Overview of Audiovisual Stimulation

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Our brains experience the world through all of our senses at the same time. Audiovisual stimulation (AVS), sometimes called “light and sound stimulation”, has been scientifically studied since the 1930s. Early research showed that light and sound administered together in specific ways could affect people’s brains and thus their experience. Researchers saw that they could evoke deep states of relaxation by introducing slower and slower AVS.

The Sana Device delivers a patented sequence of (AVS) through a lightweight medical device quality headset. Sana Health’s unique AVS affects the central nervous system by synchronizing (entraining) groups of neurons to the frequencies of the light and sound presented to the eyes and ears of the user.

Sana’s novel AVS therapy is a non-habit forming program with many potential benefits including:

• Improving sleep management

• Accelerating mental and physical recovery

• Increasing overall wellbeing

The AVS of the Sana device resembles the effect of long-term meditative practices, and can promote enhanced wellbeing.

“2020 Inaugural List of Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare”

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November 23, 2020

Sana Health is proud to be recognized as one of the most innovative companies in healthcare, according to the “2020 Inaugural List of Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare”. The 2020 listing of Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare includes 60 companies from 30 different categories of innovation within the medical industry. The listing was created by David Shulkin, M.D., President of Shulkin Solutions LLC and the Ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. This is the first year that this list has been released. “With a worldwide pandemic underway, we are seeing more innovation in our healthcare system than any other period in history. There never has been a more important time for our industry and this recognition is just one way of acknowledging those companies that are rising to the challenge, said Dr. Shulkin. “Sana Health is committed to delivering and improving the health the care that is delivered to patients and to the companies that we support in the healthcare system” said Richard Hanbury, CEO of Sana Health” Globally there is increasing growth in healthcare companies. In the third quarter of 2020, there are more than 1500 new investments in healthcare organizations totaling 21.8 billion dollars. This was an increase from second quarter investments in healthcare of just over 18 billion dollars. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more people are looking towards innovative ways of diagnosing and treating disease, digital engagements to improve the patient experience, and new models of care delivery. Read the complete 2020 Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare Report by clicking here.

*Sana is not approved for any medical condition and currently available as a wellness product.

Meet Jessica - Sana Health Case Study: Stress

In our Sana Health Case Study series, we spotlight Sana users who have found relief and improved wellbeing.

Meet Jessica, a 44-year old stay-at-home mom. Jessica was diagnosed with several conditions including fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, and cancer. The combination of these conditions caused Jessica many symptoms, including stress and issues with sleep. When her doctor recommended she use Sana, Jessica was ready to try anything. After using Sana regularly for several years, Jessica finds that she is less fatigued and that her overall stress levels have decreased.  She shares: “with Sana, I am able to participate in life.” 

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Read more about Jessica’s story here.

Meet Sam - Sana Health Case Study: Stress and Worry

In our Sana Health Case Study series, we spotlight Sana users who have found relief and improved wellbeing.

Meet Sam, a 45-year old social worker. Sam has experienced stress and worry for as long as he can remember, along with sleep disturbances and the mood problems that go along with insomnia. He was seeking non-pharmacological solutions to these issues and found Sana. With regular use of Sana, Sam has found relief from his constant stress and worry. He also finds that his sleep has improved so much that he no longer needs his sleep medication. Sam says, “I have more energy but am calmer at the same time.” 

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Read more about Sam’s story here.

Meet Zach - Sana Health Case Study: Sleep

In our Sana Health Case Study series, we spotlight Sana users who have found relief and improved wellbeing.

Meet Zach. Zach is a 37-year old computer programmer. He has issues with chronic pain that have caused him long-term difficulty sleeping. After trying many treatments, some with serious side effects, he finally tried the Sana device. He has found that with regular use of Sana, his sleep has significantly improved. Zach says, “I want people to be aware that there are other treatment options out there.” 

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Read more about Zach’s story here.

Sana Health raises $5.8M to get through clinical trials

August 4, 2020

Sana Health Inc. raised $5.8 million in new venture funds as it prepares to close out two trials for treating pain.

According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Lafayette company raised the round through a sale of preferred stock and convertible notes to 44 investors. The company’s goal for the round is $9 million.

The fundraiser comes a day after Sana announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the company’s product for sale as a “general wellness” device.

Full article here.

Conscious Millionaire Interviews Richard Hanbury

August, 2020

Listen to Sana Health founder and CEO Richard Hanbury's interview on Conscious Millionaire Network, named by Inc Magazine as a Top 13 Business Podcast.

Note: this contains future looking statements. Sana is not currently approved for use for treatment of chronic pain conditions, and should be used for the purposes of rest and recovery only, until such time as appropriate clinical evidence is approved through FDA processes.   

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