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Founded By Licensed, Certified & Peer-Reviewed Clinical Psychologists 

Since we started our research into habits at Harvard University, for over fifty combined years, our team of clinical scientists has clinically validated over a dozen peer-reviewed, journal-published techniques for habit formation with over 100,000 clients to create over 1 million new habits. This is just one reason the N.I.H. selected us as their first and only grantee in the field of habit coaching.

This isn't our first rodeo either; previously, we designed and led breakthrough digital health innovations for Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medtronic, Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Verily (Google), Nike+, and even XBox. We know what it takes to move millions of people to live healthier lives by combining breakthrough science, innovation, and design.

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Michael Kim

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Co-Founder, CEO & P.I. (NIH)

 

Stanford Medical School,

Harvard, Yale

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Dr. Maria Elena Lara

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Co-Founder & Clinical Director

 

University of Washington,

Stony Brook, Yale

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Dr. Susan Stoner

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Co-P.I. (NIH)

University of Washington,

Johns Hopkins

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Extraordinary Results Take

 an Extraordinary Team

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Col. Mary Anne Kiel

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Board of Advisors

Chief, USAF Medical Home

UT Health San Antonio

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Kevin Appelbaum

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Board of Advisors

Founder & CEO, Better Therapeutics

University of Pennsylvania

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Medical disclaimer: This coaching program is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by Habit Design participants, clinicians, coaches, or other personnel associated with this program is solely at your own risk.

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