Co-Founder & Chairman AB (Harvard); JD (Boston University)
SYMBYX Values
People first
Founded in 2020 in Sydney, Australia, SYMBYX Biome is deeply inspired by its community, placing them at the heart of our vision. As a customer-led company, we serve people globally, valuing the trust placed in us to enhance their daily lives.
Evidence drives excellence
We surpass expectations by prioritising clinical trials and scientific evidence in the development of our light therapies and medical grade laser devices. Our commitment to evidence drives quality innovation.
Empower through education
We provide a holistic approach to health, combining our medical grade laser devices and wellness light therapy products with valuable education. Our clinician support empowers customers to confidently take control of their health, ensuring a progressive and informed journey.
Innovation is in our DNA
We relentlessly innovate, pushing the boundaries of light therapy to achieve world-class solutions. By embracing curiosity and constant development, we live on the edge of innovation.
Meet Our Team
Peter is an experienced lawyer, company advisor and director with a strong track record in commercialising innovative med/bio-technologies. He has developed numerous companies from research institutes and universities, many of which were listed on the ASX and other global stock exchanges. He has raised capital, and led senior technology management teams.
Peter received a lifetime achievement award for corporate governance from the AICD, was an APEC Summit (Shanghai) keynote speaker on Medtech investing in Asia Pacific. He has previously served as the director on the Commercialisation Board of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and co-founded Xcelerator, Australia's first life sciences incubator, which listed a Med/Bio-tech company on the ASX and successfully developed several others that were acquired by global companies.
Wayne is an experienced healthcare startup CEO. He was previously a corporate finance and venture capital professional and is also a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic. He has successfully commercialised a number of different medical technologies, navigated the regulatory process in several international jurisdictions and built global medical supply and distribution channels.
Wayne was previously a Director at Credit Suisse where he structured M&A and capital market transactions in the tech and healthcare sectors. In his spare time he is a lecturer in Investment Management at University Technology Sydney (UTS) and plays tennis and football.
Successful public company CEO, consumer branded goods and digital marketing expert. Proven track record of brand-building and driving shareholder value. Former CEO of Oroton Group, Ralph Lauren (Australia & NZ) and Big W Discount Department Store, a retail chain with 20,000 employees and $4 billion in sales. Sally is currently Chair of Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd, a heritage Australian women’s luxury apparel brand. Sally is a former BCG consultant in Melbourne and New York.
Experienced executive, venture capitalist and global company director. Mike was co-founder of Memtec Ltd (NYSE, ASX) now owned by DuPont, and founder of Innovation Capital, an Australian/US venture fund. He was a director of several large and successful LSE, ASX, NASDAQ and NYSE entities – ResMed, Phoenix Scientific, Innate& Immuno-therapeutics. Mike graduated from the University of Western Australia and Harvard Business School.
Chris is a successful repeat entrepreneur, founder, CEO and director of several listed life sciences and bio-manufacturing companies. He was also an inventor of the Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology behind Apple’s SIRI product. Chris gained significant AI experience as the founder and CEO of Zapata Computing, a listed Boston based quantum-AI software company that was spun out of Harvard University and which focused on advanced generative AI.
Katie is a qualified Chiropractor with a passion for natural health and an understanding of the current treatment limitations surrounding conditions such as Parkinsons Disease and Fibromyalgia, Katie leverages her clinical expertise to help patients optimise their clinical outcomes with the SYMBYX laser therapy.
She began her journey studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences with an Honours in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, Canada, then completed a Bachelor degree in Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, Sydney. A published researcher, Katie has also won awards with her co-authored original research on improving chiropractic patient management outcomes in 2019.
Lily is a qualified Chiropractor and Exercise Scientist, currently practicing in Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Lily completed a Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science at Wollongong University, followed by a Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University graduating in 2017. Lily provides a uniquely holistic and grounded approach to healing and has a particular interest in neurology, functional movement patterns, nutrition and the power of the gut-brain axis.
Lily works with an array of neurological conditions including Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions, and helps these patients to thrive at their optimal potential by using different techniques including infrared laser and red light therapy.
She balances her professional life by spending time in nature including surfing, hiking, bike-packing and swimming in the ocean. Lily brings her enthusiasm, vibrancy and her passion for healing to the SYMBYX Clinical Support Team.
Kevin is an accredited chiropractor in both Canada and Australia. He began his education with a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia, followed by a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University. Kevin specializes in treating a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, often helping patients from diverse backgrounds achieve their functional goals. As a former teaching assistant at Macquarie University, he combines his passion for education with patient care, empowering individuals to better understand their conditions and attain optimal outcomes. Kevin's interest in learning a versatile method to treat range of conditions he saw in clinic led him to light therapy and SYMBYX. He is excited to continue to explore light therapy and the various ways it can be integrated into patient home care and his own clinical application
Sasha graduated from Northumbria University with a BSc in Psychology, and from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh with a BSc in Physiotherapy. Sasha spent 20 years working in the NHS where she specialised in neurology and elderly rehabilitation, and developed a particular interest in Parkinson’s Disease. Sasha left the NHS in 2015 to set up her own practice in Scotland, working predominantly with people with Parkinson’s Disease. She also provides exercise classes for her local branch of Parkinson’s UK, having trained in well-known PD therapies and programs, such as PD Warrior and Lee Silverman Voice Technique. Sasha is passionate about opening up more opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to access care, and is delighted to be part of the SYMBYX light therapy team. Sasha has a keen interest in exercise and loves to spend her free time outdoors.
Krista worked for over 10 years as a neurologic Physical Therapist in Minnesota, and continues to practice as a Physical Therapist full time with a well-known local hospital system. She specialises in all neurologic conditions including hashtag#parkinsonsdisease, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cancer and more. She has collaborated on various research projects through Courage Kenny Research Institute. Her passion for optimising patient treatment and outcomes led to her interest in joining the SYMBYX Biome Clinical Support Team.
SYMBYX is very proud of our offer of ongoing clinical support, available globally. No matter who you are or where you're from, you're able to access our team of clinicians for light therapy advice.
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