Who We Are

Merging health, beauty & science for lasting vitality.

For over forty years, the pursuit of longevity and regeneration has been at the heart of our work. Every treatment, every therapy, and every advancement is rooted in science that saves lives and enhances them. We teach the body to renew, to restore, to flourish.
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/ 01 — The Essence

The essence of longevity.

Innovation is a life-changing force. It transforms the way we live, heal, and evolve — reshaping not just how we treat, but how we thrive. Lionheart Longevity is the clinical face of a forty-year regenerative-medicine platform: patented bioelectric protocols, physician-led diagnostics, and hybrid in-clinic and at-home delivery.
Our MedSpas in Newport Beach and Manhattan are the flagship expression of this work. Behind them sits an ecosystem of 800+ patent claims, an XPRIZE Healthspan semi-finalist protocol suite, and a scientific advisory board with more than six thousand peer-reviewed publications.
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    Patent claims across bioelectric platforms

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    Patients treated by Leonhardt team inventions

Our Story

Forty years of purpose in motion.

Howard J. Leonhardt walks through the origins of Lionheart Health — from the first bioelectric and regenerative medicine ideas to the MedSpa, licensing, and clinical platform taking shape today.
/ 02 — Awards & Recognition

Lionheart awards.

  • AbbVie / Allergan Innovation of the Year
    December 2023
  • XPrize Healthspan Semi-Finalist
    March 2025 · Top 40 of 600
  • Technology Life Sciences Award Finalist
    October 2025
  • MedTech Outlook Recognition
    August 2025
/ 03 — Founders & Leadership

The people building Lionheart.

Physicians, inventors, and operators with decades of groundbreaking experience in regenerative medicine, cardiovascular innovation, and clinical execution.
    Howard J. Leonhardt
    Executive Chairman & Co-CEO

    Founder, inventor, and regenerative medicine entrepreneur leading Lionheart Health's strategy, innovation, and growth initiatives. Over 400 patent claims; inventions have treated more than 650,000 patients.

    Scott Hoots
    Co-CEO

    Operational and business leader scaling Lionheart Health's commercial execution, partnerships, and market expansion. Former CEO of QC Kinetix; led the sale of 235+ regenerative medicine franchises.

    Dr. Leslie Miller
    Chief Medical Officer & Board Director

    Renowned cardiologist guiding medical strategy, physician engagement, and protocol development. 250 peer-reviewed publications, author of a leading regenerative medicine textbook, leader of 115+ clinical studies, former Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Minnesota.

    Brian Lasater
    Chief Technology Officer

    Technology and product development executive leading device engineering, systems integration, and innovation execution. Formerly with Alfred Mann companies; 40 years developing implantable and non-invasive medtech electronic devices.

    Brian Hardy
    Director of Marketing

    Marketing leader responsible for brand development, campaigns, customer acquisition, and go-to-market support. With the Leonhardt team since 2009; 25 years marketing experience.

    Chad Hacker
    Board Director & Marketing Advisor

    Board member and marketing strategist providing guidance on branding, growth, and customer engagement. Former VP of Digital Marketing at AbbVie Allergan.

    Dr. Jorge Genovese
    VP Bioelectric Research

    Research executive advancing Lionheart Health's bioelectric medicine programs and translational development. 40 years in bioelectric regeneration research; formerly with McGowan Regenerative Medicine Institute (Pittsburgh) and University of Utah Cardiac Regeneration Research Lab.

    Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj
    Chief Functional Health Officer · Newport Beach MedSpa Director

    Functional health physician overseeing wellness protocols and directing Lionheart's Newport Beach MedSpa operations. Interventional cardiologist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner; founder of the Well12 program.

    Kelsie Leonhardt
    Chief Neuroscientist · MedSpa Operations & Business Development

    Neuroscience and operations leader supporting clinical program development, MedSpa management, and strategic business growth.

    Jasmine Arredondo
    Chief Accountant & Accounts Payable

    Finance professional managing accounting operations, payables, and financial administration. With the Leonhardt team since 2011. UCLA BS Accounting; CPA candidate.

    Lynn Hammerschmidt
    KlothoYears Director & Senior Marketing Consultant

    Marketing and program leader supporting KlothoYears growth, messaging, and customer outreach. Masters in Entrepreneurship, Pepperdine. 45 years marketing and small business operations experience; 20 years in the medical industry.

    Henk Abbink
    VP International Market Development

    International business and market development senior executive focused on global partnerships and expansion opportunities. 20+ years in life sciences.

    Tessa Sphar
    Licensee Onboarding Specialist Consultant

    Consultant supporting new licensees through onboarding, training coordination, and launch preparation. Formerly Onboarding Leader at Xpotential Fitness.

    Matt Fendrich
    Sales Development Consultant

    Sales consultant focused on pipeline growth, business development, and commercial outreach. 40 years of medical device sales experience.

    Dr. Cristiane Carboni
    Research Coordinator, Brazil

    Research coordinator managing study support, clinical collaboration, and scientific activities in Brazil.

    James Dorsey
    Chief MedSpa Advisor

    Senior advisor providing guidance on MedSpa operations, service development, and clinic growth strategies.

    John Judd
    Senior Financial Advisor

    Financial advisor supporting strategic planning, capital formation, and financial decision-making.

    Scot Jordan
    Senior Financial Advisor

    Financial advisor providing counsel on corporate finance, growth planning, and business strategy.

    Kurt Kruger
    Senior Financial Advisor

    Senior financial advisor supporting financial structuring, analysis, and long-term planning. Former Head of Healthcare Investment Banking at WR Hambrecht.

    Jeremy Koff
    Business Development Advisor

    Business development advisor focused on partnerships, strategic relationships, and growth opportunities. 40 years of medtech industry experience. MBA UCLA.

    Laura Bem
    Head of Customer Service & MedSpas Manager

    Customer experience and clinic operations leader overseeing service excellence and MedSpa management.

    Dr. Dipti Itchhaporia
    Senior Medical Advisor

    Accomplished physician advisor supporting medical strategy, clinical credibility, and physician relations. Leader of the Heart Failure Department at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach. 2022 President of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

    Dr. Timothy Henry
    Senior Medical Advisor

    Senior cardiovascular physician advisor and leading cardiovascular stem-cell implantation interventional cardiologist. Formerly with Minneapolis Heart Institute–University of Minnesota and Cedars Sinai Los Angeles; now Christ Hospital Cincinnati. 2022 and 2023 President of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI).

    Dr. Doris Taylor
    Co-Chair, Scientific Advisory Board

    Internationally recognized regenerative medicine scientist helping guide Lionheart Health's scientific direction and innovation roadmap. Former head of regeneration research at Duke University, University of Minnesota, and Texas Heart Institute.

    Dr. Stuart Williams
    Co-Chair, Scientific Advisory Board

    Leading biomedical scientist providing strategic scientific oversight across regenerative medicine and bioengineering. Original inventor of adipose-derived stem cell procedures. 50+ years of experience; Director of the Cardiovascular Innovation Research Institute.

/ 04 — Clinical & Scientific Advisory Board

Sixty+ physicians. 8,300+ peer-
reviewed publications.

Our advisory board spans regenerative medicine, cardiology, bioelectric science, neurology, and precision longevity — the deepest scientific bench in the field, ensuring every Lionheart protocol is grounded in translational rigor.
Regenerative Medicine, Cell Biology & Stem Cells
    Doris A. Taylor, PhD

    Co-Chair · Organ bioengineering & tissue regeneration · 180+ publications

    Camillo Ricordi, MD

    Diabetes research & cellular transplantation · 1,700+ publications

    Harold Ott, MD, PhD

    Organ regeneration & bioengineered tissues · 100+ publications

    Race L. Kao, PhD

    Cardiac regeneration & heart failure biology · 185+ publications

    Joel Aronowitz, MD

    Cedars Sinai · Regenerative plastic surgery · 20+ publications

    Juan C. Chachques, MD, PhD

    Cardiac regenerative surgery pioneer · 100+ publications

    Felipe Prósper, PhD

    Cell-based translational therapies · 500+ publications

Heart Failure, Cardiology & Cardiovascular Medicine
    William Abraham, MD

    Advanced heart failure cardiologist · 647 publications

    Barry H. Greenberg, MD

    Guideline-changing HF therapies · 420+ publications

    Stephen G. Ellis, MD

    Interventional cardiology & outcomes · 700+ publications

    Stephen Ramee, MD

    Interventional cardiology & procedural innovation · 170+ publications

    Warren Sherman, MD

    Cardiovascular device trials · 75+ publications

    Nicolas Chronos, MD, FACC, FESC, FAHA

    Cardiovascular device development · 350+ publications

    Ron Waksman, MD

    Cardiovascular innovation & device trials · 310+ publications

    Timothy Henry, MD

    Stem-cell heart therapies · 550+ publications

    Zvonimir Krajcer, MD

    Endovascular & structural interventions · 170+ publications

    Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC

    2022 President, American College of Cardiology

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Surgery
    George J. Magovern, Jr., MD

    Cardiac surgical innovation · 30+ publications

    Mark Cunningham, MD

    Advanced cardiac surgical techniques

    Patrick Griffith, MD

    Cardiothoracic surgery · 30+ publications

Electrophysiology, Physiology & Stroke
    Sergio Pinski, MD

    Electrophysiology & rhythm disorders · 250+ publications

    Hans Dohmann, MD

    Cardiology & stroke · former Rio State Minister of Health

    Nicholas S. Peters, MD, PhD

    Imperial College London · Cardiac electrophysiology · 330+ publications

Neurology, Brain Health & Performance
    Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS

    Neurosurgery, brain health & longevity · 340+ publications

    Jeremy Koff, MBA UCLA

    Neurotech entrepreneur · 40 years experience

Bioelectric Medicine & Morphogenetic Science
    Rodrigo Plentz, MD, PhD

    Bioelectric stimulation & regenerative mechanisms · 170+ publications

    Mark Kroll, PhD

    Former CTO of St. Jude Medical · 170+ publications · 40+ patents

    Michael Levin, PhD

    Bioelectric signaling & morphogenesis · 225 publications · 10+ patents

Women's Health, Pelvic Medicine & Regenerative Therapies
    Cristiane Carboni, MD

    Pelvic health & women's regenerative therapy · 10+ publications

Pre-Clinical, Translational & Outcomes Research
    Stuart Williams, PhD

    Co-Chair · 300+ publications · 32 patents

    Jorge Genovese, MD

    Regenerative & translational research · 40+ publications · 12+ patents

    Keith March, MD, PhD

    Vascular regeneration · 160+ publications

    Marc Penn, MD, PhD

    Regenerative HF biology · 120+ publications · 5+ patents

    Catherine Davies, MD

    Regenerative aesthetics · host of Out Patients

    Allyson Berkey, MD

    Functional medicine · 30 years experience

Nephrology & Kidney Health
    Samer Banihani, MD

    Nephrology & regenerative renal strategies

Clinical Longevity & Integrative Medicine
    Patrick Sewell, MD

    Gene-therapy longevity protocols · 50+ publications

    Bors Schwartz, MD

    Male sexual & metabolic health

    Denis Peña, MD

    Podiatrist · BodStim™ evaluator & ambassador

    Sanjay D. Bhojraj, MD, FACC, IFMCP

    Interventional cardiology & functional medicine · Well12

    Jared Szymanski, MD

    Founder, Orange County Precision Medicine

    Meena Verma, MD

    Founder, Blue Coast Longevity

Fitness, Body Composition & Human Performance
    Ramona Braganza

    Elite body composition & performance training

Biomedical Engineering, Devices & Computational Modeling
    Scott Marland, PhD

    Bioengineering & manufacturing innovation

    James Moore, PhD

    Cardiovascular biomechanics & computational modeling · 250+ publications

    Ghassan S. Kassab, PhD

    Founder, CA Medical Innovations Institute · 300+ publications · 300+ patents

Medical Leadership, Strategy & Commercialization
    Leslie Miller, MD

    Chief Medical Officer · 250+ publications · 115+ clinical studies

    James Dorsey

    Healthcare executive · clinical operations & commercialization

Begin Your Journey

Start with a consultation.

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