About Santaia
We are founded on the belief that humans are not broken systems to be fixed, but adaptive beings capable of greater coherence, resilience, and ease when the right internal conditions are in place.
Long before modern science began measuring it, diverse cultures and traditions recognized the inseparable link between mind and body. Today, we can examine that connection with measurable clarity.
Santaia is a neuroscience-based wellness platform that unifies time-tested wisdom and modern science into tools designed for daily life.
Our Approach to Health
We exist in response to a growing disconnect. Modern health systems often isolate symptoms and metrics, separating mind from body and addressing issues only after escalation.
Advances in technology have given us unprecedented access to information, yet many of us feel more fragmented than ever before.
This reactive approach can overlook the underlying patterns that shape stress, behavior, and well-being long before a crisis emerges.
We believe earlier awareness changes the trajectory. When people understand their patterns sooner, they engage more actively in their health, make more informed decisions, and build greater agency over time.
Ethics & Alignment
Santaia is HIPAA-compliant and built with privacy-first, security-forward principles.
Personal data is protected and used only to support insight, reflection, and informed decision-making.
We believe trust is earned through clarity and restraint.
- We do not diagnose, treat, or replace medical care
- We do not sell or share personal data for profit
- We do not monetize attention
- We prioritize user agency, consent, and transparency
- We design technology to support autonomy, not dependency
Founding Team
Santaia’s founding team integrates expertise in clinical psychology, neuroscience, engineering, and systems thinking, united by a shared belief in self-discovery, human potential, and integrated health.
Together, we approach this work with scientific rigor, ethical responsibility, and deep respect for the lived human experience.
Susan Santarpia, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer, Neuropsychology
Tessa Santarpia, MHA
Chief Executive Officer, Vision & Strategy
Nina Santarpia, MSSE
Chief Systems Engineer, Ethics & Sustainability
Aya Abdelhalim, M.Sc., BCN-T, QEEG-D
Director of Research, Neurotechnology
Our Partners
Why Now?
Advances in diagnostics and wearable technology make it possible to observe patterns outside of clinical settings.
When thoughtfully applied, these tools shift health from something we react to toward something we actively maintain. It becomes a daily practice, creating the conditions for more ease, connection, and fulfillment at every stage of life.