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 devices and therapies. Our commitment to evidence drives quality innovation and sets high standards of efficacy.
Empower through education
We provide a holistic approach to health, combining our red light therapy and infrared 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 wellness solutions. By embracing curiosity and constant development, we live on the edge of innovation.
Company Overview
ARTG listed and CE marked for the reduction of Parkinson’s symptoms
Over 5000 customers in over 50 countries
Founded in 2020
Offices in Australia (Sydney HQ), Portugal, Canada, UK and Germany
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Meet Our Team
We’re a dedicated team collaborating with world-class experts to create clinically backed, next-generation light therapy products. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your life with innovative solutions. From medical lasers to transcranial devices, our range improves the lives of those with chronic conditions like Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia and more. Our intuitive therapies are designed for self-administration at-home, with ongoing support from our clinicians just a call or email away.
Peter is an experienced lawyer, company advisor and director with a strong track record in commercialising innovative med/bio-technologies. Peter has developed many companies out of research institutes and universities, raised capital, and led senior technology management teams.
He received a lifetime achievement award for corporate governance from the AICD, was an APEC Summit (Shanghai) keynote speaker on Medtech investing in Asia Pacific, a former Garvan Institute of Medical Research Commercialisation Director and a co-founder of Xcelerator, Australia's first life sciences incubator which listed several Med/Bio-tech companies on the ASX.
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.
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.
Michael is a corporate health consultant, healthcare clinic director and functional health coach. He completed his Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, (Sydney) graduating as Dux and First in Clinical Studies, where he also received a scholarship to undertake further studies within the sports and biomedicine faculty at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. He is a published researcher, having presented at conferences around Australia about improving patient management outcomes through multidisciplinary care. He consults individuals and companies on functional health and wellness, and regularly teaches courses and workshops on movement, rehabilitation, pain science, embodiment, breathwork and lifestyle medicine.
Michael has worked extensively with Fibromyalgia, Parkinson's and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions, and brings his clinical expertise and depth of knowledge to the SYMBYX light therapy team. In his spare time, he is an ultra-marathon runner and published creative writer.
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.
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.
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