Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

Faced with various crises – from the pandemic to climate change – Americans are looking for alternative ways to maintain their physical and mental health, with many self-diagnosing and self-treating due to restricted access to conventional help. But who exactly is driving this alt-health boom?

Oneleaf is aiming to capitalize on the rising interest in alternative health by streamlining hypnosis therapy. Users have access to various programs for specific needs through an app, ensuring that they can obtain treatment without relying on often over-stretched healthcare systems.

Somzz is the first digital therapeutics device to be approved by South Korea's Ministry of Drug and Food Safety. The landmark approval hints at the increasing interest in alternative methods of healthcare and health tech in the country, opening the door to other brands in this space.

As people begin to explore alternative forms of medicine and healing to cope with the many stressors of modern life, the demand for psychedelic therapy is growing. By creating people-led soundscapes to elevate experiences, Wavepaths is combining art and science to evolve modern therapy needs.