Meet Therabody’s Scientific Advisory Board
Authors: Therabody Scientists: Tim Roberts MSc; Rachelle Reed, PhD, MS, ACSM-EP
Science has been central to Therabody's® work since Dr. Jason Wersland invented the Theragun® in 2008. Drawing on expertise across medicine, research, and wellness, Therabody develops innovative technology that's grounded in evidence.
Therabody's mission is to empower everybody to live better, longer, healthier lives. Grounded in the commitment to evidence-based wellness, Therabody has built a Scientific Advisory Board — a group of renowned experts spanning women's health, longevity, dermatology, musculoskeletal health, performance, and recovery.
Here, we'll introduce you to each board member.
What to expect from Therabody’s Scientific Advisory Board
Therabody's Scientific Advisory Board members bring deep clinical and scientific expertise to the development of products and scientific content. Here's what that means for you:
- Expert-guided product development: Board members draw on firsthand experience with patients and athletes to help Therabody identify gaps and build technology that addresses them.
-
Technology designed for you: Board members ensure Therabody's solutions are accessible, evidence-based, and built around the needs they see most in diverse clinical and performance settings.
- Science you can learn from: Expect expert insights woven into articles and educational resources from board members covering health, beauty, wellness, and performance — accurate, thorough, and written for people ready to take action.
Meet Therabody’s Scientific Advisory Board
Daniel Giordano, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Dan Giordano is an industry-leading physical therapist and founder of Bespoke Physical Therapy. His nationally recognized clinics specialize in musculoskeletal health for diverse populations with a focus on women’s health and youth athletes. He integrates scientific advancements into clinical practice, accelerating new approaches to improve patient outcomes and advance physical therapy.
"I am passionate about promoting health and wellness through evidence-based practices," says Dr. Giordano, viewing his role on the board as a chance to bridge clinical expertise with Therabody's technology.
Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD
Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali is a board-certified dermatologist and laser surgeon. He serves as Dermatologist-in-Residence for rhode by Hailey Bieber and is Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Elm Biosciences, a science-led skincare company with Martha Stewart. Dr. Bhanusali also built Skin Medicinals, the largest pharmatech platform in dermatology with more than 25,000 derm prescribers, and AIRE Health, the largest B2B2C skincare platform in dermatology.
Dr. Bhanusali joins Therabody as its first-ever Chief Dermatologist, bringing his expertise to Therabody's product innovation, education, and marketing.
"I've worked with many brands over the years, but few operate with the clinical rigor Therabody does," says Dr. Bhanusali. "The depth of research, testing, and iteration are things I deeply respect as a clinician. I'm excited to join a team that holds itself to that standard, contribute my expertise, and help push it even further."
Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM
Dr. Pamela Peeke is a physician-scientist specializing in lifestyle medicine and women's health. She applies her scientific expertise to educate on longevity and women-specific conditions like osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms, and sleep dysfunction.
On the role of technology in women's health, Dr. Peeke notes: “Technology can play critical roles in supporting facets of a woman’s journey.”
As an athlete herself, Dr. Peeke appreciates the critical role of recovery. "If we're asking people to become more active, then we need to provide excellent recovery tools to sustain healthy athletic performance and decrease injury."
For Dr. Peeke, this work is deeply meaningful: "It is such a joyful moment when a scientist can see that innovative technology has improved someone's quality of life. That's what we in science live for."
Robin Thorpe, PhD
Dr. Robin Thorpe is a scientific researcher and coach with deep expertise in sports performance and recovery. He has a proven track record with the largest sports organizations in the world, including the English Premier League, NBA, MLB, NFL, MLS, and more. Dr. Thorpe publishes original research on methods that help manage athlete stress, fatigue, and recovery.
Dr. Thorpe's work over the past 16 years has centered on understanding athletes' recovery needs and administering the right interventions. "There seems to be an authentic alignment between where Therabody is going in this space, my research interests, and how I work with athletes," says Dr. Thorpe.
Key Takeaways
- Therabody's Scientific Advisory Board brings together experts across women's health, dermatology, musculoskeletal health, longevity, performance, and recovery to guide product development and scientific education.
- Board members draw on firsthand clinical and performance experience to help Therabody build accessible, evidence-based technology.
- The board includes Dr. Dan Giordano (musculoskeletal health), Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali (dermatology), Dr. Pamela Peeke (women's health and longevity), and Dr. Robin Thorpe (sports performance and recovery).
- Expect ongoing scientific content from board members, including perspectives, and educational resources across health, wellness, and performance.
