StoryUP, Inc (Healium)

Healium, operated by StoryUP Inc., is a Columbia, Missouri-based mental health technology company that combines immersive virtual reality with real-time biofeedback to help individuals self-manage stress, anxiety, and pain. The platform integrates with wearable devices—including smartwatches and EEG headbands—to visualize users' heart rate and brainwaves as interactive elements within VR environments, enabling biofeedback-assisted therapy sessions. Healium serves therapists and clinicians, school counselors, VA hospitals, and medical centers, offering over 50 award-winning immersive experiences clinically proven to calm the nervous system in as little as four minutes. The company is HIPAA-ready and ISO-certified, and its approach has been validated in peer-reviewed research demonstrating superior outcomes compared to traditional audio or video meditation.