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Reality Check: Technodelics Are Here (In Santa Monica)

May 2, 2023

There’s a new reality in town and we just cannot get enough.

Imagine walking into an adorable, unsuspecting brick building in Santa Monica, only to step into a darkened space, illuminated by trippy light visuals, to discover a mind-blowing state-of-the-art wellness center designed to transform your mental state…on the spot. Welcome to Reality Center, the next generation of mental, emotional, psychological and visceral fitness. A space where this pioneering work is founded on the powerful effects of sensory resonance and its potential for positively impacting our body, mind, and spirit.

Reality Center is the first of its kind, utilizing sensory resonance to create unique digital and auditory experiences that integrate the body, mind, and spirit for healing and transformation. Think about it like this: when our inner senses are activated, they create a state of “expanded” consciousness that leads to brain hemisphere synchronization and resets the nervous system. This state of resonance is believed to have numerous benefits, including increased relaxation, enhanced creativity, improved cognitive function, and heightened spiritual awareness. Reality Center harnesses this power of sensory resonance to create next-level experiences to facilitate this state, promote holistic well-being, achieve brain hemisphere synchronization, and reset the nervous system. And we cannot get enough.

Let’s break down some of the services, all of which are designed around audio, visual, an  d vibrational technologies that synchronize with the body’s natural rhythms to create a resonant field. Expect to leave deeply relaxed, after all the senses have been stimulated, and the state of consciousness fully expanded – hence this idea of ‘digital psychedelics comes into play.

Sharing the two mega services – with various versions of all on their website to explore:

 

a graphic of people lying on a tableWavetable + Vocal Analysis: 90 min

The most immersive multi-sensory experience in the world with research-grade vocal analysis.

Individual experience / Private room Experience deep levels of meditation with a rapid nervous system reset during a facilitator led optimization session on the Wavetable, a vibrating mineral water surface. Vibrating foot and chest pads combine with synchronized light and sound, provides the most immersive frequency therapy available. In this one hour session, we will first lead you through a positive goal & intention setting process.

Next, a guided breathing exercise helps to regulate your nervous system and prepare you for the journey. Finally, using the breath and mindset as the guide, the sensory journey begins, launching you into an altered state where time drifts away and your consciousness takes over. During this time, frequencies and music are felt in every cell, allowing your body to recover and reset. We will do a brief decompression and integration to help understand the experience.

Wavetable x 60 min session

A deep dive into liquid vibration for our most powerful sensory experience.

Individual experience / Private room

Experience deep levels of meditation with a rapid nervous system reset during a facilitator led optimization session on the Wavetable, a vibrating mineral water surface. Vibrating foot and chest pads combined with synchronized light and sound, provide the most immersive frequency therapy available. In this one-hour session, we will first lead you through a positive goal & intention-setting process. Next, a guided breathing exercise helps to regulate your nervous system and prepare you for the journey. Finally, using the breath and mindset as the guide, the sensory journey begins, launching you into an altered state where time drifts away and your consciousness takes over. During this time, frequencies and music are felt in every cell, allowing your body to recover and reset. We will do a brief decompression and integration to help understand the experience.

Part of the appeal of Reality Center is that it feels like a fun and interactive experience, but, behind the scenes, it is an advanced neuroscience and biofeedback treatment facility. The proprietary frequency technologies activate the same parts of the brain which get stimulated by deep meditation and psychedelic therapies.

At the heart of the Reality Center’s approach is the use of proprietary frequency technologies that are designed to activate specific parts of the brain associated with deep meditation and psychedelic therapies. These frequencies are carefully calibrated to stimulate the brain in a way that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and increased self-awareness. The frequencies are delivered through various modalities, such as sound, light, and vibration, creating an immersive and multisensory experience for the clients.

One of the key aspects of the Reality Center’s approach is its focus on healing from trauma and regulating the nervous system. Trauma can have a profound impact on the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, hyper-arousal, depression, and more. The Reality Center aims to provide a safe and accessible environment for individuals to process and heal from trauma in a supportive and non-invasive way. This can help people who have experienced trauma to restore balance to their nervous system and reduce symptoms associated with trauma.

The Reality Center’s approach to healing and well-being is accessible and efficient compared to traditional talk therapy. The immersive and multisensory experience of the frequency technologies can provide powerful results in a shorter amount of time, reducing the need for prolonged exposure to triggers associated with trauma.

Clients who have experienced the Reality Center report a range of benefits, including a renewed sense of purpose, feelings of interconnectedness, elevated well-being, improved sleep, reduced anxiety and stress, and increased self-awareness. And we can attest to this.

Co-Founders Jonathan Chia and Tarun Raj.

Photo cred: Enoch Kim

REALITY CENTER 310.963.7690 / INFO@REALITYMGMT.COM

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A bit about Jonathan Chia, who was absolutely awesome. An impassioned, knowledgable brainiac on all things in this evolving space of tech-wellness. He has been a director, photographer philanthropist, entrepreneur, and combat veteran. He spent 15 months in Iraq and some of the most intense fighting times, witnessing the tragic loss 16 of his guys.

And here’s the impetus for his current life trajectory: Upon his return, he almost lost another ONE HUNDRED from his unit from drug overdoses and suicide. Jonathan focused his efforts on making amazing breakthroughs using frequency technology to treat veterans dealing with PTSD.

Here’s Tarun Raj’s story:

Tarun Raj is a multi-talented individual with a passion for art, invention, and spiritual exploration. He is the founder of Reality Mgmt Technologies and Reality Center, both based in Santa Monica, California.

For over ten years, Tarun has been at the forefront of wellness technology and alternative healing, combining science, art, and spirituality in his work. After completing his master’s degree in motion graphics in 2010, Tarun established a boutique marketing agency that focused on personalized mobile content and experiential marketing. The agency later expanded to cover commercial production and product design, working with esteemed collaborators such as Tony Robbins, the Mandela family, and Rüfüs Du Sol.

Despite his busy lifestyle, Tarun’s thirst for knowledge and personal growth led him to practice meditation and energy healing modalities like reiki and qigong. After a decade of study and practice, Tarun discovered his true passion: merging technology and consciousness to bring rapid and profound healing to people around the world.

This is the mission of Reality Mgmt Technologies and Reality Center. Tarun and his team are pioneers in the field of technodelics, using light, sound, and vibration synchronization to achieve the healing benefits of an altered state of consciousness without drugs. Like Einstein and Tesla, Tarun believes that frequency is the future of healing, and his goal is to provide open access to this technology.

Tarun is also the holder of two patents on contextually aware augmented reality, which he believes will help people find harmony in the smart cities of the future. When he’s not working in the lab, Tarun can be found teaching and tinkering at Reality Center or exploring the world in search of intelligent life.

Burke Williams Announces Customized Gift Card Packages for Mother’s Day

April 20, 2023

California’s premier luxury day spa, Burke Williams, has three customized Mother’s Day gift card packages to honor mothers this holiday with the quintessential gift of relaxation and self-care. Mother’s Day packages will launch on Thursday, April 13, welcoming mothers and mothers-to-be to partake in a luxurious and rejuvenating experience at ten Burke Williams locations statewide. 

Custom-tailored gift card packages feature a variety of signature and innovative wellness treatments including massage therapy, facials and spa baths, plus spa passes that never expire.

The “Mom’s Day Off” package includes Burke Williams’ all-new Tranquility Massage treatment which integrates massage therapy and the healing effects of sound to create a one-of-a-kind calming experience.

Burke Williams celebrates expectant mothers, providing a complimentary exchange for any of the packages to be utilized towards a specialty Pregnancy Massage.

Mother’s Day Gift Cards (Available Starting April 13)

Do Not Disturb – $180 (gift card value: $240)

• 80-min. Pure Relaxation Massage or Spa Facial

• Enhancement of Choice

• 1-Day Spa Pass 

Out Of Office – $290 (gift card value: $390)

• 80-min. Pure Relaxation Massage

• 50-min. Spa Style Facial

• Enhancement of Choice

• 3-Day Spa Pass 

Mom’s Day Off – $495 (gift card value: $675)

• 80-min. Tranquility or Vitality Massage

• 80-min. Regenerate Facial

• 20-min. Spa Bath

• 3-Day Spa Pass 

Prices and services for gift card packages may vary at the San Francisco and San Jose locations. For more information on all of Burke Williams’ Mother’s Day gift card packages, please visit burkewilliams.com. 

ABOUT BURKE WILLIAMS

Burke Williams created the original urban day spa in 1984, elevating the spa experience to a new art form. Drawing inspiration from world-class European day spas, the destination worked to combine the finest traditions with nourishing innovations to transport guests from the stress of everyday life. Today, with 11 locations across California, Burke Williams is a luxurious sanctuary, a place for wellness and beauty, inspiration and optimism. For more information, please visit burkewilliams.com.

ANNA BECK’S NEW RASA COLLECTION IS MY SPRING FLING

April 6, 2023

Anna Beck does it again – swooning over their new Rasa collection!

 

If you’re a jewelry lover, get ready to be captivated by the stunning new RASA collection from renowned jewelry brand Anna Beck, created by Becky Hosmer (please read the wonderful back story on her brand inspiration and evolution with Anna Beck in Bali, here).

Known for their unique and timeless designs, Anna Beck has once again created a collection that is sure to mesmerize jewelry aficionados with its intricate details, exquisite craftsmanship, and meaningful inspiration.

The RASA collection draws its inspiration from the rich heritage and cultural diversity of Bali, where Anna Beck’s jewelry is handcrafted by skilled artisans using ancient techniques passed down through generations – A signature technique in Rasa is the wavy texture, created by hand carving grooves and dips into the metal and sanding to a smooth finish.

The word “rasa” in Sanskrit, means “essence” or “feeling,” and this collection embodies the essence of Bali’s natural beauty, spirituality, and artistic traditions.

Rasa is a sub-collection of Anna Beck, an experimental outlet that pushes the boundaries of design for both the brand and their artisans in Bali. This whole line is an intriguing balance of vintage and modern, a love letter to the journey of finding that perfect vintage treasure. Its eclectic modern style features rich earth-toned stones wrapped in warm gold that says organic luxury for the careful collector.

 

There is no silver in Rasa, 18K gold only. It is the balance of old and new – utilizing older heritage techniques the artisans already knew and new ones they learned to create Rasa.

Inlay White Buffalo Turquoise Ring and Inlay Multi-Stone Ring

In addition to its exquisite craftsmanship and design, the RASA collection also reflects Anna Beck’s commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. They work closely with skilled Balinese artisans, providing fair wages and safe working conditions.

White Buffalo Turquoise Cushion Pendant Necklace

As with all Anna Beck jewelry, the RASA collection also embodies the brand’s mission of spreading positive energy and meaningful connections. Anna Beck believes that jewelry is more than just an accessory, but a way to tell a story and connect with others. Each piece in the RASA collection is designed to evoke a sense of wonder, inspire mindfulness, and celebrate the beauty of life.

Anna Beck’s RASA collection is a true masterpiece that combines exquisite craftsmanship, meaningful inspiration, and ethical practices. The collection showcases Anna Beck’s unique metalwork and attention to detail, creating jewelry that is truly breathtaking. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Anna Beck – the RASA collection is sure to captivate you with its beauty and significance. So, indulge in the essence of Bali’s rich heritage and spirituality with Anna Beck’s RASA collection and let its exquisite beauty adorn your jewelry collection for years to come.

Multi-Stone Cushion Woven Bracelet

Pink Opal Beaded Necklace

Menopause Drenched Sheets Just Met Their Match: Meet SOMÉ

March 19, 2023

Did you know that over 41% of adults experience night sweats and that 80% of women suffer from night sweats?

Lara Smith, Founder of the award-winning cooling sleepwear brand, Lusomé, applied its proprietary technology to sheets and created SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performace Sheets, a first-of-its-kind dynamic temperature regulating sheets, so that one can keep cool when they sleep. As a menopausal woman – I am giving a round of hand claps. Times ten.

Its cooling phase-change technology will prevent night sweats by helping you keep a stable body temperature.  It can regulate body temperature up to 5 degrees.

Most “cooling” sheets on the market are made mainly with bamboo fabrics and treated polyester, neither offering true cooling nor thermoregulating properties. SOMÉ’s sheets are soft and breathable because they are made with 400 thread count and 80s cotton.

More than one-third of the population is not getting enough sleep, and it’s no wonder: 41% of adults experience night sweats that keep them up at night.

As women, we have it even worse, with 80% of us enduring night sweats for an average of 7 years in our lifetime. While there are a variety of cooling sheets on the market that have offered a solution, the bamboo and treated polyester fabrics used to design them do not offer true cooling or thermo-regulating benefits, which independent lab tests have proven to keep one at their optimal body temperature.

Finally, there is a new solution that actually delivers—introducing, SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets. Powered by SOMÉ’s exclusive XirotexTM Cool fabric, a first-of-its-kind dynamic temperature regulation technology, SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets promises both instant and continuous evaporating cooling to ensure your body is kept at an optimal temperature all night.

Here’s how it works.

As the body starts to warm up at night, the heat energy is pulled into the fibers and stored before the body releases moisture vapor and sweat. This dynamic response to body heat ensures that an optimal body temperature is maintained. Meanwhile, the vaporizing energy action ensures continuous cooling, activated by heat and sweat. The best part? Bed sharers will fall asleep peacefully knowing their bodies will each be kept at an ideal temperature.

“Sleeping hot and night sweats negatively impact the quality of sleep, resulting in a host of health issues,” says Lara Smith, CEO of SOMÉ the parent brand of Lusomé, the award-winning cooling sleepwear brand. “To think that we have finally solved this issue for so many adults with our exclusive XirotexTM Cool fabric is something our team is extremely humbled by. Those whose sleep is disrupted by overheating will sleep comfortably from now on. “

To learn more about SOMÉ please visit https://thesomelife.com.

About SOMÉ:

SOMÉ is a global luxury wellness brand devoted to innovating the quality of sleep through technology and science-infused fabrics. SOMÉ was envisioned through the COVID-19 pandemic by Lusomé founder Lara Smith when the demand for Lusomé tech pajamas skyrocketed. Powered by the Xirotex family of proprietary technologies, SOMÉ is devoted to improving sleep quality through the thoughtful integration of science and technology with ultimate luxury.

If you ask Lara Smith what led her to create SOMÉ the new umbrella brand to Lusomé, she would tell you it was partly circumstantial, partly destiny.

She kicked off her 20-year career at two of the biggest fashion houses in the world – Ralph Lauren and Gucci – and quickly worked her way up as a senior executive at some of Canada’s largest retailers. There, she traveled the globe to discover and create innovative apparel solutions that would make a difference in the lives of consumers.

But it wasn’t until Lara watched her sister battle with breast cancer and the uncomfortable, long-term side effects that resulted from her treatments that she set out to find the most important solution of all – a solution to preventing overheating and night sweats in the clothing that is meant to make us feel beautiful. Lara looked throughout North America and Europe for a sleep brand with beautiful style and fabrics, but they were using 100% polyester and chemicals in the finishing process. Not to mention, their cooling technology never truly worked.

That’s when Lara decided to create her own solution, one that fuses beauty, comfort and science. Her vision came to life through Lusomé, now a 10 year old pajama brand that promotes the health and sleep of its wearers through first-of-its-kind technology that stops night sweats before it starts. While the demand for Lusomé pajamas surged during the pandemic, Lara also fought off a hostile takeover by one of the biggest players in this category. She did this while creating SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets using the same groundbreaking technology as a solution to the global sleep crisis.

Supercharge Your Mitochondria: High Dose NAD+ No Needles: ION LAYER Brings It Home

March 18, 2023

All of the benefits of high dose prescription strength NAD+ IVs without the needles, all at home, whenever you want, for a fraction of the cost. And I absolutely love it. I feel energized but not jittery, hyper or caffeinated. I feel focused, centered and embodied. The word is – I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

Here is the full deal on this!

Ion Laye’rs iontophoresis transdermal patches provide a non-invasive process to replenish and increase the bioavailability of NAD+ in your body. Apply your IonLayer patch like a bandaid and go about normal day-to-day activities while getting a steady drip of NAD+. After 4 hours, toss it and you’re done!

IonLayer Patch > IVs > Supplements

 

What Is Ionotophoresis?

Iontophoresis, pronounced eye-ohn-toe-for-e-sus, is usually administered with large machines, cables, and enormous localized patches that use a low electric current to deliver medication through the skin, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands (small glands that keep your skin moisturized) and into the underlying tissue.

The molecule you want to deliver is applied to an electrode pad with a similar charge and saline is placed on the opposite pad. Once the patch is applied to the skin, the electric circuit is complete and the compound begins to make its way through the skin.

For anyone that actually paid attention in physics class, this is where the principle of “like repels like” kicks in and repels the drug away from the similarly charged electrode pad and into the skin. Remember trying to push two magnets together at their similarly charged poles? That is exactly what is happening here.

While the technology of iontophoresis has existed for a long period of time, new innovations have led to single use patches that have a small battery that drives the electric charge compared to an enormous, antiquated machine that powers the patch.

Some of the unique benefits of Iontophoresis? Well, by delivering compounds using this very low current over a long time duration, this process allows more of the compound to actually penetrate the skin. Delivery through iontophoresis also generally reduces the symptoms that would arise from an enormous bolus dose injected directly into a blood vessel, which is how a lot of compounds are delivered today.

This leads to effective treatment with a very low incidence of side effects and most importantly—no needles!‍

So What Does The Science Say?

Studies like this one and this one have demonstrated the efficacy of iontophoresis delivery for compounds like vitamin C and dexamethasone, a corticosteroid commonly used to treat inflammation.

This other more specific study looked at the delivery of a compound using a iontophoresis patch and concluded that not only was the treatment well tolerated, but it also allowed for the delivery of “therapeutic drug levels for longer periods than currently possible.” This is important since delivering a compound over a long period of time is a key piece in mitigating uncomfortable side effects.

So if you like schlepping it all the way to your nearest clinic, wasting time in a waiting room, and then getting pricked by a needle to get your treatment, then maybe Iontophoresis isn’t for you.

But if you want to be able to get medication delivered through a painless patch that allows you to go about your day while getting treatment… well, then this might be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Enter ION LAYER. 

Why Is Everyone Taking High Dose NAD+?

The world’s top physicians, biohackers, celebrities, and athletes are turning to high dose NAD+ infusions, but why?
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NAD+ is a critical coenzyme your body uses to produce energy & regulate key bodily functions. The problem is that as we age the level of NAD+ in our bodies decreases which is associated with the acceleration of your body’s aging and most disease processes.

The good news? You can increase it.

INCREASING NAD+ LEVELS HAS BEEN LINKED WITH[*] THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

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Boosted Energy & Metabolism

NAD+ has been shown to increase your mitochondria function and ATP production, the “power plant” and energy currency of your cells that drive your energy and metabolism.[*]

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Reduced Inflammation

Raising NAD+ status for only one week has shown reduced expression of inflammation markers such as TNFa and IL-6 and has been shown to reduce symptoms of inflammatory autoimmune conditions.[**]

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A Better Working Brain

NAD+ pathways have been shown as critical to prevent neuronal degradation, increase neuroplasticity, and counteract processes that lead to cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.[*]

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Improved Performance & Recovery

Increasing NAD+ levels in mice has been shown to increase endurance, capacity, stem cells, and regeneration of skeletal muscle tissue.[*]

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Improved Longevity

NAD+ levels decline as you age. This decline is linked to age-related diseases like cognitive decline, cancer, metabolic disease, and frailty. Many of these processes have been shown to slow or even reverse by restoring NAD+ levels.[*]

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Better DNA Repair

DNA damage has been linked to a variety of diseases and aging. NAD+ status improvement has been shown to increase angiogenesis, DNA repair and synthesis, and liver regeneration.[**]

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Join Ion Layer to get 6 needle-free at-home NAD+ treatments up to $150 off.

What you Get:
1 complete kit per order
6 RX-exclusive Iontophoresis patches
3,000 mg NAD+ coverage per month (500mg/ patch)
Easy to apply

Supplements?

Some people claim that taking the supplemental precursors of NAD+ (like NMN and NR) can boost NAD+ and have a beneficial effect — I don’t buy it. There are plenty of people much smarter than I am who have debunked this and anecdotally I have taken a lot of the precursors and have felt nothing. I have tried creams, liposomal gels, pills, etc., and have noticed nothing from them.

IVs?

Getting NAD+ straight into your bloodstream seems to be the most effective way to boost levels, and that’s where we’ve noticed the most amount of benefits as well. The only way to really do that right now is via IV drips. But IV NAD+ isn’t ideal. It is super expensive ($700-1400+ per IV depending on the place and amount of NAD+!), you have to go to the clinic and sit there for hours, and because of the concentrations you get, it feels like your insides are going through a meat grinder and like you are internally vomiting. You also ideally have to go multiple days in a row, which alone is nearly impossible for most people.

IonLayer Patch > IVs > Supplements

We use iontophoresis transdermal patches that provide a non-invasive process to replenish and increase the bioavailability of NAD+ in your body. Apply your IonLayer patch like a bandaid and go about normal day-to-day activities while getting a steady drip of NAD+. After 4 hours, toss it and you’re done!

The NAD+ is delivered straight into the bloodstream, right at home, at a fraction of the cost, and with no needles. Win-win-win.
How Ion Layer Works
Mix NAD+ Solution
NAD+ is most effective when it is used immediately after it is reconstituted. This is why we offer you individually portioned vials of NAD+ and sterile water solution (blue bottles) to mix right before use.
Apply Solution to Patch
To power your Ion Layer patch, apply the provided salt solution (pink bottles) on the negative side and your NAD+ solution on the positive side. This will help push the NAD+ into your bloodstream without needles.
Apply Patch to Skin
Place your Ion Layer patch anywhere on your body that is free of hair. The included battery will begin powering the patch automatically and delivering the NAD+ to your bloodstream without any sensation.
That’s it!
Go about your day without restrictions and wear the patch for at least four hours to get a steady drip of high-dose NAD+. After fourteen hours, remove the patch just like you would a bandaid and toss.
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What is NAD+ and how does it really work?

NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a coenzyme that is required for over 500 biological processes (that we know of now) in the body including metabolism and energy production, cellular and DNA repair, organ function, and more.

NAD+ is the form of NAD that essentially acts like a shuttle which is able to carry electrons around the body and drop them off at certain places we need them to carry out enzymatic reactions. The more electrons available to do work, the more capacity your body has to do a whole host of things.

We naturally produce it and it’s a derivative of a B vitamin, but we produce much less of it as we age, and even less as it gets “used up” by inflammatory processes.

If you increase the amount of NAD+ it has been shown to improve energy production, reduce inflammation, extend lifespan, and impact nearly every single organ system in a positive way. You’ve probably noticed fringe health people taking NAD+ from everything from detox like us to longevity and peak health optimization and everything in between.

 
Therapeutic potential of NAD-boosting molecules: the in vivo evidence, Wajman and Sinclair, 2019
So how do you increase NAD+? The obvious ways of having a clean diet, heat/cold exposure, exercise, etc. But you can also get NAD+ exogenously (sort of similar to ketones).

That’s where IonLayer comes in. Our goal is to make high-dose NAD+ available without the needles, all at home, and for a fraction of the cost. 

If you have any questions about IonLayer or NAD+, don’t hesitate to hit reply and reach out.