About Neuronova
Neuronova is dedicated to enhancing mental and emotional well-being through science-informed neuromodulation technology designed for general wellness.
Your brain already holds the potential for balance. The Neuronova Chair is designed to support that process. Using breakthrough neuro-harmonic frequency technology, this non-invasive wellness device promotes a state of calm and clarity. It supports focus, rest, and nervous system balance.
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Experience the shift in just minutes, naturally, and without medication.
Changing the Way theWorld Heals the Mind
Neuronova began as a deeply personal quest to find a better way to heal. It started inside the Addiction Lab at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. There a research team led by Dr. Scott Steffensen was driven by a tragic loss: one of his graduate students, JoAnn Petrie, had lost her son to an opioid overdose. That pain turned into purpose. The lab began asking a new question—what if we could restore dopamine and rebalance the brain without using more drugs? As pharmacologists, they knew how limited current treatments were—especially those that substituted one addictive substance for another. But when their experiments revealed a way to naturally boost dopamine levels and suppress GABA neuron activity using non-invasive stimulation, they knew they had discovered something groundbreaking.
Over the next eight years, they published multiple peer-reviewed studies, received millions in funding from the National Institutes of Health, and achieved one of the most significant breakthroughs in mental health tech: a 60% reduction in anxiety symptoms during opioid withdrawal—without a single pill.
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​But Neuronova didn't stay in the lab.
Tom, now Neuronova’s founder and CEO, first heard about the research after a long personal journey of his own. As a child, he watched his older brother—his protector during an abusive upbringing—slip into addiction. His brother entered a methadone clinic for treatment, but the substitute drug took his life. Years later, Tom’s own struggles with anxiety, OCD, and medication dependency left him searching for another way—something that didn’t just numb the symptoms but actually healed the brain. When he discovered NeuroNova’s research, he was stunned. Skeptical but hopeful, he tried the technology—and within a week, he had safely tapered off anxiety medications he hadn’t been able to quit in over a decade. It was life-changing. That experience turned into a mission: to make this healing tool available to everyone who needs it.
Today, Neuronova is a team of neuroscientists, professors, entrepreneurs, students, and friends united by a shared belief—the future of mental health doesn’t have to come in a bottle. Backed by science, built with care, and born from real stories, NeuroNova exists to help clinicians, practices, and people across the country access a new path to wellness. We’re here to restore hope, to provide drug-free alternatives that work, and to remind the world of something simple: healing is possible
2017
THE BEGINNING
It all started at the Addiction Lab at BYU, where a group of passionate researchers began studying how neuromodulation could positively impact mental health. What began as a deep dive into neuroscience quickly evolved into a mission to transform lives.
2020
A BREAKTHROUGH DISCOVERY
After years of meticulous research, the team published a groundbreaking study on dopamine production and GABA neuron suppression. This discovery laid the foundation for what would eventually become Neuronova, showing incredible promise in enhancing mental and emotional well-being.
Our Journey
2021
THE QUEST FOR BETTER SLEEP
The journey continued with another significant study, this time focused on improving sleep. The team published their findings on how their technology effectively reduced sleep latency, helping people fall asleep faster and enjoy a deeper, more restful sleep.
2024
REDUCING ANXIETY WITH PRECISION
In 2024, a pivotal moment came when a study demonstrated that Neuronova's neuromodulation technology led to a 60% decrease in anxiety symptoms. This discovery marked a major milestone in the company's mission to offer an accessible, non-medication-based solution to mental health challenges.
2022 - 2025
PROTOTYPES & ITERATIONS
As the research progressed, the team developed their first prototype in 2022, which marked the start of refining the technology. Over the years, multiple iterations of the product were tested and improved, each version bringing them closer to their vision of a groundbreaking mental wellness solution.
March 21, 2025
THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH
After years of research, trials, and innovation, NeuroNova was officially launched. On March 21, 2025, the first devices were delivered to users, marking the beginning of a new era in mental wellness and neuromodulation technology. With the product now in the hands of those in need, the team continues to focus on expanding access to transformative mental health solutions.