The connection between meditation and health dates back centuries. But popular acceptance in this country has been slowed by doubts around “non-scientific” Eastern medical practices and images of New Age incense and crystals.
For the past six years, Cloud 9 Online has been working to gain a solid foothold for meditation within the often-byzantine system of American health care.
The Hartford startup’s concept is a white label personalized meditation therapy program delivered online. The programs are personalized, disease specific and prescribed by physicians.
Progress has come in fits and starts, CEO Delanea Davis explains. She’s a co-founder of Cloud 9, along with Henry Edinger, who serves as chief operation and strategy officer. Both come to the business from the insurance industry.