Experience the first Virtual Therapeutic platform using Virtual Reality for the Well-being of Pregnant and Postpartum moms
We are here to support you with personalized, equitable, clinically guided education, coaching and psychotherapy
Self and standard psychometric assessments
Vital Start Well-Being Profile TM for VR Scenarios selection
Low-Cost VR Headset
Longitudinal Data for personalized treatment
Actionable Data, Value-based care
Experience the first Virtual Therapeutic platform using Virtual Reality for the Well-being of Pregnant and Postpartum moms
We are here to support you with personalized, equitable, clinically guided education, coaching and psychotherapy
Self and standard psychometric assessments
Vital Start Well-Being Profile TM for VR Scenarios selection
Low-Cost VR Headset
Longitudinal Data for personalized treatment
Actionable Data, Value-based care
You can center yourself with this mindfulness and relaxation practice
Key activities recommended by our licensed mental health practitioners:
Reading, Music, Therapy
Doctor recommended yoga, exercise, walks
Supportive peer groups, friends & family – online or in-person
Vital Start COURAGE empowers the patient with experiential practice and immersive learning
The psychotherapist can utilize remote monitoring capabilities and real-time assessment to provide technology enhanced psychotherapy to the patients driving better diagnoses and targeted treatment leading to greater effectiveness and outcomes.
The psychotherapy can be provided face-to-face or through the internal/external telehealth feature for broader access and convenience.
Productivity losses
Maternal health expenditures
Preterm births
In child behavioral and
development disorder costs
SELF-GUIDED
Mindfulness & Relaxation
Self-managed
Guidance & support
through media
Unlimited access
Free Resources
Free introductory session
Toolkits
COACH-GUIDED
Personalized Mindfulness
Perinatal Wellness Coach
COURAGE Platform Subscription* included
Stress Mitigation
Guided Targeted Relaxation
Training to develop personal practice
THERAPIST-GUIDED
VR Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
COURAGE Platform Subscription* included
VR headset provided at no additional cost
Targeted, clinically guided therapy
*For resources, practice and community
Learn more on how to manage the symptoms and stress
with Licensed Psychologist for Well-being support
Engaging Virtual Reality experience customized to your journey
Science-backed with clinical studies and metrics
Our Virtual Therapeutic Platform uses AR/VR and AI to provide targeted mental health support and education across pregnancy and postpartum.
If you are pregnant, trying to be pregnant, have pregnancy complications, have had a perinatal loss or infant ICU experience in the past or present or simply need emotional support, you are at the right place.
Vital Start is a University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) digital therapeutics company focused on virtual medicine solutions for optimal mental health
"I have seen first hand how well VR based psychotherapy has helped parents address their symptoms of stress, anxiety and trauma in the NICU. I look forward to seeing future efficacy results and using it in my practice in the NICU.“
“The virtual experience made it feel so real”
“I feel less stressful”
“I would recommend it to other NICU parents”
Targeted, convenient, engaging, cost-effective treatment
Healthcare utilization Cost reduction
Effective treatment, Improved patient satisfaction and ratings
Drives adherence, Adjunct to pharmacotherapy
Market development, adjunct to pharmacotherapy
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