Our Team

Founders

Jeff Braile

Jeff Braile

Co-Founder

Jeff is the Co-Founder of HaloNutratherapy Systems, Inc.(HNT). He is responsible for developing the patents and methods utilized in HaloNutraTherapy and has guided the company from concept through product design, formulations and preliminary testing.

Jeff was the cofounder and President of Apira Science, a medical device manufacturer of low level light therapy devices for male and female hair loss and skin enhancement. Under his guidance Apira completed numerous clinical studies and received FDA clearance for its iGrow Hair System. IGrow was sold in over 70 countries and received numerous medical device clearances including the U.S. Canada, Brazil, the EU, Korea and China.

While living in London and Sydney Jeff worked as a consultant in the areas of mergers and acquisitions to numerous Fortune 500 and London FTSE companies. As an independent consultant his company Jeffrey Braile and Associates developed innovative strategies for a number of notable healthcare institutions such as the John's Hopkins Hospital and Medical School Department of Pathology and Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Steve Spiro

Steve Spiro

Co-Founder

Steve is the Co-Founder of HaloNutraTherapy Systems. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities/experts in the "healthy inhalation" industry as both the CEO/Founder of Halotherapy Solutions (started 2015) and as the 7-time Chairman of the Global Wellness Institute's "Salt Therapy Initiative'.

He has also participated in the Invictus Games (handpicked by Prince Harry/team) and the Warrior Games; providing free Halotherapy services to thousands of disabled military veterans and their families.

Steve is an entrepreneur who has been on the founding team of Audible.com which was sold to Amazon. Prior to that he worked for many years for both GE and Motorola, much of that time living in Tokyo and other parts of Asia.

Steve has an MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

Kathleen Ferguson

Kathleen Ferguson

Strategic Advisor

Kathleen is a strategic advisor, industry connector, and growth architect operating at the intersection of fitness, performance, and emerging wellness innovations, including nutraceuticals and peptides. As the founder of Coach360, she leads a platform that connects and influences a growing ecosystem of thousands of fitness professionals, operators, and decision-makers across gyms, studios, and wellness organizations.

Through her work, Kathleen reaches a highly targeted network of coaches, owners, and industry leaders who collectively impact tens of thousands of consumers on a daily basis—making her a powerful conduit for education, product adoption, and brand integration within the fitness environment.

She is known for helping nutraceutical and peptide companies break into and scale within the fitness industry by aligning them with trusted operators, credible education pathways, and strategic distribution channels. Her strength lies in bridging the gap between science-backed innovation and real-world application—turning emerging products into adopted solutions inside gyms and performance facilities.

As an advisor, Kathleen brings market insight, go-to-market strategy, and direct access to a highly engaged, action-oriented network—enabling brands to grow with speed, credibility, and long-term impact.

Tammy Pahel

Tammy Pahel

VP Spa & Wellness Operations | Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

Tammy Pahel is a transformative spa and wellness executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience shaping luxury hospitality and global wellness brands. As Vice President of Spa & Wellness Operations at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, she has elevated the property into one of the most innovative wellness destinations in the United States, seamlessly blending advanced wellness technology, integrative and functional medicine, and holistic experiences to deliver measurable results for guests.

Since joining Carillon in 2018, Tammy has led the transformation of the resort into a 70,000-square-foot flagship destination for spa, fitness, wellness technology, and integrative health. Under her leadership, the resort has formed strategic global partnerships, launched pioneering wellness programs—including touchless wellness technologies and sleep optimization initiatives—and achieved significant revenue growth while redefining the guest wellness experience.

Tammy is widely recognized as a visionary in wellness innovation and integrative health, known for redefining wellness from a single amenity into a core business strategy that strengthens brand differentiation, enhances guest loyalty, and drives profitability.

An influential voice in the industry, Tammy serves on several prominent advisory boards, including the Forbes Travel Guide Standards Advisory Board, WITT Standards Advisory Board, and the Global Wellness Summit Initiative for Sleep Wellness. She is also the Chair of the Sustainability & Wellness Council for the Greater Miami Beach Hotel Association (GMBHA), the IECSC Buyer Council and the Skin Inc. Advisory Board.

Her contributions to the industry have been recognized with the ISPA Innovation Award (2023) and the ISPA Contributor Award (2024). Through her leadership, Tammy continues to inspire hospitality and wellness brands to view wellness not only as a guest expectation but as a powerful long-term growth strategy.

Dr. Lauren Leiva

Dr. Lauren Leiva

Strategic Advisor

Lauren known as “The Queen of Biohacking” is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, founder of The ExerScience Center, wellness entrepreneur, speaker, and integrative healing expert based in Tampa Bay. She blends advanced physical therapy, biohacking technology, functional movement, energy medicine, yoga, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care to help clients move from pain into power. Her work supports people with neuromuscular conditions, orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, post-stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, MS, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and performance goals. She works with professional athletes, Olympians, families, and everyday individuals seeking strength, recovery, and transformation. Dr. Leiva is also the creator of Zen Powerhouse, a continuing education provider for clinicians, and a recognized voice in the biohacking and holistic wellness movement.

She has also been featured or associated with major wellness and biohacking platforms, including BiohackingCongress, Biohackers World, podcast interviews, wellness media, and documentary-related coverage. A St. Pete Catalyst feature states that Dr. Leiva has been featured by WTSP News, Voice of America, Tampa Bay Times, Lifespanning Magazine, and the Biohack Yourself Documentary.