How Energy, Engineering, and Empathy Are Rewiring Wellness
By all accounts, Jeff Monroe did not follow the conventional route into wellness technology. And yet, after decades of engineering data centers for Google, Facebook, and Microsoft—including an award-winning sustainable operation in Iceland—Monroe’s newest project, Haelo, might be his most transformational.
Appearing on the podcast Best Night Ever with Dr. Jay Khorsandi, Monroe shared the story behind Haelo’s PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) technology, a cutting-edge system that’s gaining traction among elite athletes, biohackers, and high-performance professionals alike. But this is not just another gadget in a crowded market of wellness promises.
This is engineered recovery guided by physics, validated by biometric data, and powered by the simple principle of helping the body do what it already knows how to do.
From Power Grids to Human Potential
Jeff Monroe’s résumé reads like a roadmap through the digital infrastructure age. His early work managing complex electrical systems led him to become a cornerstone figure in the data center boom of the 1990s and 2000s. After pioneering sustainable computing initiatives, including a fully renewable Icelandic data facility, Monroe pivoted from computing efficiency to human efficiency.
Why the shift? In his words: “I had developed a deep interest in recovery and performance. Not just wellness, but the science of optimizing how we think, move, and sleep.”
That curiosity wasn’t casual. It was shaped by personal transformation—starting with a P90X workout program and later turbocharged by Bulletproof Coffee and red-light therapy. Like many high achievers entering the wellness space, Monroe wasn't seeking a side hustle. He was pursuing a system.
That system became Haelo.
What Is PEMF—and Why Does Haelo Matter?
PEMF therapy has existed for decades, often in clinical and athletic settings. In basic terms, it delivers low-frequency electromagnetic waves to the body to stimulate cellular function. Most devices use fixed or sequential frequencies, often requiring users to lie on large mats or experience jarring electrical pulses.
Haelo does something different.
“We deliver PEMF as a symphony,” Monroe explained. “Not one frequency after another, but multiple harmonized signals delivered simultaneously.”
This symphonic architecture matters. According to Monroe, most PEMF systems rely on brute force—loud clicks, high hertz, and visible muscular twitching. Haelo chooses finesse. Its digital-to-analog converter, a nod to audiophile-grade equipment, produces magnetic fields with high-fidelity accuracy and low disruption to the nervous system.
The result? Frequencies that penetrate the body without triggering sympathetic nervous system responses—making it both more tolerable and, critically, more effective.
The Form Factor: Simple in Use, Sophisticated in Design
The Haelo system includes a controller roughly the size of two tissue boxes, a coil for transmission, and an app that guides the user through targeted frequency “sets.” These sets include modes such as:
Recover – for athletic and muscular restoration
Calm – for parasympathetic nervous system activation
Defense – for immune system support
Level Up – for mental focus and clarity
Relief – for muscle discomfort
Love and Power – for emotional and cellular energy boosts
While most PEMF devices rely on single-frequency outputs, Haelo’s symphonic approach includes layered signal “blocks”—groups of complementary frequencies stacked together, similar to musical compositions. This engineering enables Haelo to create full-body energetic coherence rather than localized brute stimulation.
“The toroidal magnetic field extends about two to three feet,” Monroe explained. “If you place the coil on your stomach or back, you’re essentially bathing your entire core in the signal.”
What the Data Shows
Feeling is subjective. Knowing is measurable.
That’s why Haelo partnered with BioStrap Labs to conduct an independent study among elite athletes. The result? Nearly a 20% increase in deep sleep—among individuals already optimized for performance.
“It’s not just about what you feel,” Monroe emphasized. “It’s about what your HRV, your recovery scores, and your deep sleep cycles reveal.”
In the world of biohacking, where placebo is prevalent and sensation is overvalued, this distinction matters. Haelo isn’t chasing dopamine. It’s engineering results.
A Conversation Rooted in Realism
Both Monroe and Dr. Khorsandi are cautious of hyperbole—a rarity in the health tech space. They avoid buzzwords and instead focus on engineering credibility and reproducible outcomes.
“When you spend decades designing for performance—whether in data centers or biology—you come to respect what works, not what’s trending,” Monroe noted.
The device may look like a minimalistic coil-and-box combo, but its construction—especially the high-quality internal windings of the coil—is more akin to professional-grade audio equipment than to mass-market health gadgets.
Khorsandi, himself a longtime user of PEMF, confirmed: “I’ve tried nearly every PEMF device available. This one stands out not because it’s louder or more forceful—but because it’s precise, consistent, and aligns with how the body actually works.”
Why It Belongs in Your Evening Routine
For anyone seeking better recovery, mental clarity, or deeper sleep, the Haelo system offers a passive-yet-effective option.
You don’t have to swallow a supplement, endure heat stress, or dedicate an hour to guided breathing. You simply place the coil, select a frequency set, press play, and relax.
Khorsandi described his nighttime routine as “a stacked session”—using Haelo alongside other modalities like NanoVi or red-light therapy. But Haelo works just as effectively on its own, especially with minimal time commitment. Most frequency sets run between 7 and 22 minutes.
For best sleep outcomes, Monroe recommends combining the “Defense” and “Calm” frequency stacks. Both showed statistically significant improvements in recovery metrics among athletes.
What’s Next for Haelo?
With no subscription fees and an expanding library of downloadable frequency sets, Haelo’s path forward looks more like Tesla’s than Peloton’s. The hardware is built. The firmware is agile. And the updates? Delivered via the app.
“We’ve built a system that gives more the longer you use it,” Monroe said. “As our users report back, we refine new stacks and expand the library. It’s iterative. It’s personal. And it’s constantly improving.”
Final Thoughts: A System That Honors the Body’s Intelligence
PEMF is not new. But Haelo’s approach is. In a world full of overstimulation, this technology invites stillness, alignment, and—most importantly—measurable recovery.
And while the coil doesn’t buzz or beep, the signal it sends is clear: wellness doesn’t need to be loud to be life-changing.
If you’re a high-performer chasing marginal gains—or someone simply seeking better sleep—this may be one of the few devices that earns its keep on both your nightstand and your nervous system.
Listen to the Full Episode
Curious to hear the full conversation? The episode titled “Feel Good Frequencies – How To Recover Stronger, Boost Your Energy And Optimize Your Life with HAELO CEO Jeff Monroe” on Dr. Jay Khorsandi’s Best Night Ever! podcast offers the complete narrative, technical deep dive, and a wealth of insights from the original voices behind this transformative technology .