Ozential Digital Therapeutics

Liberate the mind, heal the body

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At Ozential, we combine cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology with cognitive therapy to offer patients non-opioid pain relief and stress management.

Our goal is to promote healing on all levels: physical, emotional and spiritual. From yoga, meditation, and art immersion and music, patients undergoing medical treatment can experience realities that foster tranquility and comfort during otherwise painful times. Studies have shown that VR therapy decreases pain, depression, and anxiety, as well as improves cognitive wellbeing.

Why You Should Experience Ozential VR

Patients who undertake virtual reality therapy experience drastic reductions in pain and increases in psychological, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. According to recent clinical studies, pain distraction through VR cut post-surgical pain in half and created a 32% improvement in clinical depression rates.

With biophysical VR therapy, cancer, stroke, and cardiac patients experienced a 10% increase in skin temperature improving range of motion, attention, memory, strength, gait, and blood flow. Studies have found that these physiological improvements – specifically from VR therapy – decrease pain, depression, anxiety, and stress rates. They also improve interpersonal relationships. Even weeks after VR therapy sessions end, patients report continually decreasing pain levels and increased psychological well-being.

“Ozential combines cutting-edge VR and cognitive therapy to give patients pain relief and stress management through multiple unique immersive experiences.”

Our Team

Farah N. Jan

Farah N. Jan

CEO/Founder

farahjan@Ozential.com

Farah Jan teaches at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a Ph.D. in International Relations from Rutgers University. She specializes in international security and strategy. Farah is an expert in VR, AR and MR entrepreneurship and business development.

 
Dr. Naveed Jan

Dr. Naveed Jan

Co-Founder/CMO

naveedjan@ozential.com

Board Certified in Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine, Dr. Jan completed his training from the renowned Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and has run a successful Oncology practice in northern New Jersey. With over 23 years of experience in the field of Oncology & Hematology, Dr. Naveed Jan brings knowledge and passion to our company. He also has extensive involvement with numerous clinical trials, including being a Principal Investigator, providing additional options for his patients.

Tony Landais

Tony Landais

CTO

While pursuing his education in a Parisian art school, Tony created his first software development company at the age of 23, creating 3D interactive assistants for Internet browsers. After relocating to the UK, Tony joined Team17, a video game company, working on their popular franchise ‘Worms’ and later on, entered Glassworks, a multi-award VFX company, focusing on high-end visual effects for international films and TV commercials. After a few experiences across Europe, he settled in Istanbul, Turkey, where he established his companies CherryCherry and MyLiaison, offering custom software development services and computer graphics, globally. Today, Tony is a specialist in VR and AR, working with the best professionals in this field, for both the US and UK market.
Imran Khan

Imran Khan

Finance Director

imran@ozential.com

Imran earned his Business Administrations bachelor’s in marketing and entrepreneurship and is certified in virtual reality app development from the University of San DiegoX. Imran has attained vast experience in the marketing sector in South Asia.

Patricia Krueger

Patricia Krueger

Director of Oncology Distribution

Patricia is an oncology business expert with over 20 years of senior management experience, leading several community oncology practices in business development and operations. She has been on several advisory panels and is a subject matter expert in GPO contracting. Patricia holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island, is an associate partner at Magnolia Innovation, and serves as President of Partners in Community Oncology (PICO), a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Thomas Wiig

Thomas Wiig

Strategic Operations
& Business Development

Thomas graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with B.A.s in Economics and in International Relations. He specializes in the economic considerations that undergird the modern economic system. Thomas previously worked for a nonprofit centered around connecting U.S. and MENA education settings through technology. He is fluent in French and Spanish.
Dmitri Lapchinski

Dmitri Lapchinski

VR Experiences Producer

Dmitri is the head of Visual Effects studio focused exclusively on VR content. Since 2015, Dmitri has produced all kinds of immersive experiences: from 360° videos with 2D/3D animation to interactive fully CGI virtual worlds.
Nouha Ben Abdessalem

Nouha Ben Abdessalem

Middle East Communication Manager

Nouha received her Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication Competence from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Tunisia. She has been a Fulbright scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. Nouha has a deep knowledge about cultural and linguistic specificities of the MENA region. Nouha is fluent in three languages: Arabic, French, and English.

Our Advisory Team

Dr. Domenick Sportelli

Dr. Domenick Sportelli

Advisor

Dr Sportelli is a medical physician that holds a double board certification in adult general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. Along with a successful medical practice and multiple hospital appointments as an attending physician in Consultation Psychiatry, he is a well known media expert in behavioral health. Dr Sportelli is noted for expertise on cutting edge medical, behavioral health, general psychiatry, neuro-pharmacology, and child/family psychiatry.
Dr. Midhat Siddiqui

Dr. Midhat Siddiqui

Advisory Panel

Dr. Siddiqui is a senior Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon at the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. He qualified from the University of Bristol and trained in the UK and abroad. Dr. Siddiqui has extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery and performs gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and insertion of gastric balloons using keyhole techniques. He has an established NHS and Private practice in Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery in SE London and Kent.

Mikaeel A. Jan

Mikaeel A. Jan

VR Content Creator

While being a pre-medical student at New York University Mikaeel came up with the idea to create a virtual-reality app for cancer patients and seniors to assist with stress management. Mikaeel’s passion for music and science are fused in Ozential. He is an avid reader and loves to write and play music. mj1890@nyu.edu
Dr. M. Rashid Abbasi

Dr. M. Rashid Abbasi

Advisory Panel

Dr. Abbasi is an oncologist in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Morristown Medical Center and St. Clare’s Denville Hospital. He received his training from the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, NY, where he later served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Quality Assurance Program. Dr. Abbasi has experience and expertise in treating various malignancies and hematological disorders, and runs a research department in the practice where several clinical trials are conducted and are available for our patients.

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