The science of focus and feeling better.

In partnership with Johns Hopkins-trained researchers and The Mt. Sinai Hospital we document the positive effects of our measurable health interventions.

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Our Research Partners
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The combination of Attention Restoration Theory and Super Additive Processing drive our interventions for wellbeing. Our in-person experiences produce:
- 5 BPM
sustained heart rate reduction
after using our experience
- 7.8 point
anxiety reduction
after using our experience
99.3%
NPS Score
Our research-validated effectiveness. We work with research partners to continually validate measurable improvements across populations and contexts.
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Measurable enhancement of cognitive flexibility & decision making
Fig 1: Immersive environment configuration used during the study.

"...Restorative experiences not only reduce stress; they also enhance cognitive flexibility, creative problem-solving, and decision-making capacity."
Dr. Tasha Golden, February 2026
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Therapeutic support for neurological & physiological disorders
Fig 2: Visual stimuli we designed for aesthetic sensory experience.

Neuroaesthetic stimuli actively support the prevention of ill health and the management of neurological disorders.
Dr. Tasha Golden et al., April 2023
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Read more in Frontiers in Psychology
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60% stress reduction in high-acuity settings
Fig 3: Research participant (medical staff) engaging with our environment at Mount Sinai Hospital.

"Prior to entry into the Recharge Room, average stress level was reported as 4.6/6 (±1.1). After a single 15-min experience in the Recharge Room, the average user-reported stress level was 1.85/6 (±1.2), representing an average 59.6% reduction in self-reported stress levels"
Dr. David Putrino et al., November 2020
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Our findings build upon the foundational science of Neuroaesthetics. Attention Restoration Theory and Super Additive Processing serve as a few of the building blocks that make what we do so effective.
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The restorative benefits of nature: Toward an integrative framework (Attention Restoration Theory)
"Attention Restoration Theory provides an analysis of the kinds of experiences that lead to recovery...natural environments turn out to be particularly rich in the characteristics necessary for restorative experiences. An integrative framework is proposed that places both directed attention and stress in the larger context of human-environment relationships."
Dr. Stephen Kaplan, 1995
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Read more in Journal of Environmental Psychology
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Your Brain On Art
"...this knowledge can improve our physical and mental health...NeuroArts is the transdisciplinary study of how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the body, brain, and behavior and how this knowledge is translated into specific practices that advance health and wellbeing."
Ivy Ross & Susan Magsamen, 2023
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Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness
"A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief and alleviating anxiety and depression to regaining speech after stroke or traumatic brain injury,  and improving mobility for people with disorders that include Parkinson’s disease and MS."
Renée Fleming, et al., 2024
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Superadditive Neural Processing of Dynamic Auditory-Visual Objects in the Presence of Congruent Odors
"Analyses of EEG data revealed superadditive interaction effects...the mere presence of an odor affects the processing of audio and video objects..."
Dr. Kathrin Ohla et al., 2017
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Read more in Oxford Academic
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Nature improves cognitive, physical, and social well-being
"...[there is a] connection between mind, body, and environment, with a special emphasis on the natural environment...a 'nature prescription' can boost your energy, sharpen your focus, change your mood, and improve your mental and physical health."
Dr. Marc G. Berman, 2025
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Read more in American Psychological Association
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