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BodStim

BodStim is a Leonhardt Ventures, LLC asset currently incubating in the Leonhardt’s Launchpads incubator. The company focuses on developing patented bioelectric protein expression signals for whole-body regeneration, healing, and recovery.

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/ – THE COMPANY

About this Venture

Discover our background, mission, and the world-class research driving our next-generation medical technology.

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize whole-body regeneration through patented bioelectric protein expression signals. We are dedicated to developing innovative solutions that accelerate healing, improve muscle function, and enhance the overall quality of life for people at any fitness level or health condition.

World-Class Research and Development

BodStim operates at the forefront of medical science with laboratories located at University Lab Partners within the UCI Research Park in Irvine, CA. As part of the Leonhardt’s Launchpads incubator, we leverage a portfolio of over 700 patent claims to bridge the gap between scientific research and life-changing medical products.

Future Health Goals

Beyond our current applications, we are actively exploring the potential of bioelectric stimulation to deliver advanced clinical benefits, such as:

  • Improving damaged nerve connections.
  • Enhancing tissue elasticity and skin recovery.
  • Assisting in the recovery of heart failure patients.
  • Reducing the risk of long-term inflammation and chronic pain.

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Our Team

  • Howard Leonhardt

    Howard Leonhardt

    Founder & CEO

  • Leslie Miller

    Dr., 

    Leslie Miller

     (MD)

    Chief Medical Officer

  • Henk Abbink

    Henk Abbink

    VP International

  • Jorge Genovese

    Dr., 

    Jorge Genovese

     (MD, PhD)

  • Jon Dillon

    Jon Dillon

    Regional Director US Sales

  • Kelsie Leonhardt

    Kelsie Leonhardt

     (MA)

    Chief Neuroscientist

  • Sejel Chaudhari

    Sejal Chaudhari

     (MS)

    R&D Lab Director

  • Lynn Hammerschmidt

    Lynn Hammerschmidt

     (MA)

    Chief Marketing Advisor

  • Christiane Carboni

    Cristiane Carboni

     (MS, PT)

    Chief Research Coordinator Brazil

  • Brian Hardy

    Brian Hardy

    Director of Marketing

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The Technology behind it

Discover the science and innovation driving our advanced solutions, designed to deliver safe, effective, and transformative results.

What is the BodStim Bioelectric Suit?

BodStim uses Electro-Muscular Stimulation (EMS) to stimulate muscles by passing gentle electrical pulses through them. Generated by a compact bioelectric stimulator, pulses are transmitted to the desired muscle groups via strategically-located electrodes in the garment.

EMS pulses cause muscle contractions by mimicking the signals sent via the central nervous system. When combined with exercise, EMS creates up to 40% more force. BodStim works up to nine muscle groups simultaneously to define and tone muscle, increase circulation, and boost metabolism.

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Muscle Exercise May Promote Healthy Aging and Longevity

Muscle is now recognized as a vital endocrine organ. During exercise, muscles release myokines—such as Klotho, Follistatin, and Irisin—which repair and protect the heart, brain, and skin.

BodStim technology is designed to mimic these natural signals, triggering the release of these longevity proteins. This “exercise-in-a-suit” approach allows users to gain regenerative benefits with less physical strain.

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Electrodes, Cables, and Suit Fabric

BodStim features ten pairs of electrodes located strategically on major muscle groups. The electrodes are connected by wired cables integrated into the suit’s fabric to avoid direct contact with the user.

Constructed of comfortable, washable, stretch antibacterial fabric, BodStim suits allow for unrestricted movement. BodStim Pro suits are adjustable and washable up to 10,000 times.

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Contraindications & Safety Warnings

IF YOU HAVE A PACEMAKER, ARE PREGNANT, HAVE CANCER OR HAVE A HISTORY OF EPILEPSY, YOU ARE INCAPABLE OF USING THIS PRODUCT.

Consult with your specialist before joining if you have:

  • Circulatory disorders
  • Abdominal or inguinal hernias
  • Neurologic disturbances
  • History of hemophilia
  • Skin irritations or burns
  • Diabetes or metabolic syndrome

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Common questions

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BodStim is a bioelectric bodysuit designed to boost the impact of exercise to help people achieve better results in less time.

BodStim uses Electro-Muscular Stimulation (EMS) to stimulate muscles by passing gentle electrical pulses through them. Generated by a compact bioelectric stimulator, pulses are transmitted to the desired muscle groups via strategically-located electrodes in the garment. EMS pulses cause muscle contractions by mimicking the signals sent via the central nervous system. When combined with exercise, EMS creates up to 40% more force.

BodStim works up to nine muscle groups simultaneously to define and tone muscle, increase circulation, and boost metabolism.

Importantly, BodStim utilizes patented stimulation sequences to control the release of two documented muscle-building proteins – Klotho and Follistatin.

Yes, BodStim is FDA-cleared cleared for stimulating muscle contractions during exercise. It is not cleared for the repair of damaged muscle.

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Scientific Articles & Research

Access external medical journals, peer-reviewed studies, and research papers focusing on bioelectric stimulation and longevity proteins.

How to Get Fit Using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Comprehensive overview of how EMS technology enhances physical fitness and muscular efficiency.

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Sirtuin 1 Effects on Tissues/Organs

Research study on SIRT1 protein activation and its vital role in cellular health and aging.

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NMES Improves Cardiac Function

Clinical study on how EMS therapy improves cardiovascular health in patients with heart failure.

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Irvine Results Graphs Bioelectric Protein Expressions

Scientific data and charts from our Irvine lab research showing protein expression results.

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Establishment of a simple and practical procedure applicable to therapeutic angiogenesis

Scientific framework for establishing practical procedures for bioelectric-induced blood vessel growth.

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Wearable X introduces yoga pants embedded with sensors

Detailed review of sensor-embedded smart garments designed for bio-feedback during physical exercise.

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Smart Pants Correct Poses

Technical paper explaining why Klotho is essential for the regeneration of skeletal muscle cells.

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Klotho Supports Muscle Regeneration

Klotho expression is a prerequisite for proper muscle stem cell function and regeneration of skeletal muscle

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Clinical & Study Protocols

Detailed step-by-step protocols and frameworks used in our clinical registries and controlled protein expression studies.

BodStim Protocol: Klotho and Follistatin

Official protocol for controlled protein expression using the BodStim Bioelectric system.

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Exercise Klotho Registry Study Protocol

The standardized framework for documenting and studying Klotho levels in active participants.

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Marketing & Business Materials

Essential resources for partners, investors, and trainers to understand the business vision and ROI of the BodStim system.

BodStim Pitch Deck

A comprehensive presentation covering the BodStim vision, market potential, and bioelectric technology roadmap.

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Trainer ROI Worksheet

Interactive tool for fitness professionals to calculate potential return on investment using BodStim technology.

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BodStim™ Clinical & Research Resources

Official clinical registry forms and research surveys to track patient outcomes, monitor Klotho levels, and ensure professional compliance for BodStim™ protocols

Klotho Levels Registry Study

Register for our clinical study to track and monitor Klotho protein levels for longevity and cellular health research.

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BodStim™ Prescription Form

Official digital prescription form for healthcare providers to authorize BodStim™ bioelectric stimulation for their patients.

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BodStim™ Registry Study Post Market Survey

Share your experience and results after using BodStim™ to help us improve our technology and track long-term safety and performance.

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U.S. FDA 510K 181955 Market Clearance

Indications for Use: See Wiemspro FDA 510K Market Clearance Letter Link here for exact and only indications of use for the the BodStim TM by Wiempro EMS Suit > https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf18/K181955.pdf

BodStim by Wiemspro is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle performance. The BodStim by Weimspro is not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical diseases or medical conditions of any kind. None of BodStim by Weimspro training programs are designed for injured or ailing muscles and its use on such muscles is contraindicated.

BodStim by Wiemspro is a machine with electronic muscle stimulation based on EMS technology. Regarding its use, the device is specifically designed as an addition to other sports and for training muscles. It must be used for only healthy muscles and clients, not for rehabilitation purposes.

BodStim by Wiemspro electrical impulses allow the triggering of action potentials on motoneurons of motor nerves (excitations). These excitations of motoneurons are transmitted to the muscle fibers via the motor endplate where they generate mechanical muscle fiber responses that correspond to muscle work. Depending on the parameters of the electrical impulses (pulse frequency, duration of contraction, duration of rest, total session duration), different types of muscle work can be imposed on the stimulated muscles.

Investigational Use & Regulatory Compliance: Any other use other than that mentioned above will be for Investigational Use Only and requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Ethics Committee advance approval and may require FDA clearance ahead of enrollment with an approved patient consent form and clinical protocol. Such studies will also require proper controls in place including a secure database and an assigned Principal Investigator and may requite an independent Data & Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) with authority to discontinue enrollment at any time. All clinical sites must meet strict established minimum criteria to enroll patients and must be trained and be ready to implement properly Adverse Event Reporting, when needed.

Many of our distributed products are considered general wellness products and as such may not be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Lionheart Health general wellness and beauty products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Sufficient clinical data has not been gathered yet to support medical treatment applications. If you want to receive exact regulatory status of any specific product or treatment please email cs@lionhearthealthstim.com

FDA 510K Clearance Details Our Mettler Electronics of Anaheim, California (in business since 1957) benchtop stimulators to be used with skin/muscle electrodes have FDA 510K clearance https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf11/K113017.pdf only for improving circulation, pain & inflammation relief, arthritis treatment, blood clot prevention after surgery and muscle recovery. Our EMS suit has FDA clearance for augmenting the benefits of exercise especially in building more muscle more quickly than normal exercise. Our Saebo portable stimulator adds an FDA clearance for stroke recovery stimulation in addition to improving circulation and muscle recovery. All prescription use only for use under the supervision of a trained professional. Please read the link above to the actual 510K file to understand exact indications of use cleared.

Note: BodStim TM and Lionheart Health only provide distribution, software protocol and research support to Wiemspro Spain and Mettler Electronics, Inc of Anaheim, California for their skin/muscle stimulation based devices. BodStim Tm and Lionheart Health are not manufacturers of the devices. The BodStim TM and Lionheart Health teams have sponsored many pre-clinical and clinical studies with these devices and continues to do so now.

BodStim TM signaling sequence software within these stimulation devices is investigational use only at this time.

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