In a year where personal health is being treated like a financial portfolio, two innovators have turned their own life stories into public ventures. Former financial planner Wayne McDaniel is opening a high-tech wellness hub in Lawrence, Kansas, while serial entrepreneur Richard Laver is preparing the debut of IAN daily longevity gummies. Both projects aim to give consumers tools that were once confined to elite athletes or research labs.
Experiencing Wellness: a high-tech sanctuary opens in Lawrence
At 70, McDaniel still follows the mantra that guided his 40-year career: help people increase their capacity to live and give. After a heart attack nine years ago, he realized his own health “wasn’t as solid as he thought,” prompting a deep dive into cutting-edge recovery methods. He experimented with pescatarian meals, sugar-free cooking, fish-oil supplements, and a range of devices that emit light, vibration, and electromagnetic pulses. The results convinced him that these tools could be democratized.
Experiencing Wellness will occupy a strip-mall space near the Clinton Parkway-Kasold Drive intersection, slated to welcome clients at the end of November. The lobby will feature “hydrogen-breathing” chairs—McDaniel cites hydrogen gas for its “super-antioxidant” benefits—and panels that generate PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy, a modality popular among professional athletes for faster recovery. A three-foot-diameter singing bowl doubles as a resonance chamber, allowing users to sit inside while the sound waves vibrate the body.
Beyond the entry area, several “wellness pods” will deliver 40-minute sessions that combine red-light therapy, vibration, magnetic frequencies, and ionized oxygen. According to McDaniel, each element targets cellular repair, and the pod’s programming prevents the body from absorbing more than it can in a single session. A separate station offers a 10-minute standing treatment with red-light panels and a vibrating platform, designed for a quick “reset” during a busy day.
Technology will also personalize experiences. One scanner maps energy levels across the body, producing a report that flags irregularities—though it does not replace medical diagnosis. Another device uses a motorized back-scan to deliver a custom acupressure massage. The “immersion oasis” houses a vibro-acoustic bed engineered by a chiropractor; dozens of songs are linked to specific frequencies that stimulate muscles, joints, and the nervous system. For those curious about altered states, a NeuroVIZR headset guides meditative journeys, while a flickering light box promises a “cyberdelic” visual experience. A corner halotherapy chamber releases microscopic salt particles, a method some users claim eases respiratory and skin conditions.
McDaniel acknowledges that most of the equipment carries a premium price tag, which is why he wants to bundle them in a community setting. “If you can’t afford to buy the gear yourself, you can still benefit from it here,” he says, positioning the center as an “investment in your body” rather than a traditional gym.
IAN daily longevity gummies: a portable stack for modern high-performers
Richard Laver’s newest venture, IAN, arrives with a single product: a sachet of eight gummies in a Dragon Melon Yuzu flavor. Each serving supplies 10 g of fiber, 3 g of sugar, and only 40 calories, while enclosing 24 curated ingredients that target mental clarity, antioxidant defense, healthy aging, and gut health. The formula is marketed as a “daily stack” that merges foundational nutrition with longevity-focused compounds.
The brand name honors Laver’s father, Ian, who perished in a commercial airline crash when the founder was twelve. Surviving that tragedy reshaped Laver’s outlook, fueling a mission to help others “put more life into every year.” He frames longevity as a habit-building exercise rather than a race to add years, and positions the gummies as a low-effort habit that can be taken “from the morning routine to wherever the day leads.”
Market data supports the timing: a 2025 McKinsey “Future of Wellness” survey shows that up to 60 % of consumers place healthy aging at the top of their priorities, and the U.S. longevity market—valued at $9.16 billion in 2025—is projected to surpass $20 billion by 2035. IAN’s launch on December 22 aims to capture a slice of this expanding sector, offering a sleek, portable package that resonates with high-performers who refuse to slow down.
While the gummies are not intended to diagnose or treat disease, the ingredient list—publicly available on the brand’s website—includes adaptogens, antioxidants, prebiotic fibers, and compounds such as nicotinamide riboside, all of which have been studied for their roles in cellular health and metabolic resilience. Early sign-ups on TryIan.Co grant access to pre-launch samples and the full ingredient breakdown.
Both McDaniel’s center and Laver’s gummies reflect a broader shift: health technologies and nutraceuticals that once lived in specialty clinics are now being packaged for everyday consumers. Whether you prefer a 40-minute pod session or a quick chew on the go, the underlying message is the same—treat your body as an investment, and use the tools that modern science makes available.
