About Us

A Different Approach to Longevity

Founded in Victoria, BC, we’re a healthtech startup on a mission to extend healthspan—the years of life lived without serious, age-related diseases.

Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

The MyHealthspan co-founders team portrait, featuring the three visionaries behind the brand. United by a shared commitment to advancing healthspan optimization, they bring expertise in longevity science, personalized health technology, and preventive healthcare. A dynamic team driving innovation to empower individuals to live longer, healthier lives.

Founders of MyHealthspan: Rex Farrand, Zia Poonja, Bradley Jawl (from left to right)

Our Founding Story
"We need to be empowered and proactive to give ourselves the best chance at extending the healthy years of life—our healthspan."

– Dr. Zia Poonja, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer

The idea for MyHealthspan began with this simple yet powerful vision. As a practicing oncologist, Zia saw firsthand how the current healthcare system often limited access to cutting-edge preventative care. Time and again, patients were left without the tools to take control of their health. This inspired him to envision something different—a way to simplify complex longevity science and make it accessible to everyone.

"Nobody knows what to do with endless amounts of health data. What people really want to buy is more of life’s moments. We emphasize the human experience and the meaningful moments of everyday life."

– Rex Farrand, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Together with Bradley , whose experience in building consumer health businesses added a vital layer of insight, they shared a belief that proactive, preventative health care should be accessible to everyone—not just a privilege for the few.

Zia shared his idea with Rex at his kitchen table, and they quickly realized that longevity isn’t just about living longer—it’s about making those extra years more meaningful. Rex, with his focus for creating human-centric solutions, brought a unique perspective: longevity should be as much about seizing the moments of life as it is about measurable outcomes. MyHealthspan was born.

"We are about something greater—a shared mission to give everyday people clarity, empowerment, and control over their health journey."

– Bradley Jawl, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

MyHealthspan is about more than extending years—it’s about enriching every day. At its heart, it’s a deeply personal mission: to ensure that everyone has the chance to make the most of their lives, one meaningful moment at a time.

Meet the Team

We are a collective of health experts, innovators, and visionaries united by one mission: to help you live longer, fuller lives.Each member of our team brings unique expertise, but we all share a common goal: empowering you to take control of your health and live every day to its fullest.

Health Team

Medical experts pushing the boundaries of preventative care.

Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Zia Poonja, M.D.

"I’m passionate about empowering everyday people to take control of their health and longevity."

10+ years as an oncologist and internal medicine doctor at BC Cancer. Health innovator, enthusiast, and TEDx speaker.

Nurse Practitioner

Jacqui Hipwell

"It’s rewarding to guide patients through personalized care and see their progress firsthand."

Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in longevity medicine. Extensive experience in primary care across lifespan, emergency medicine, and rare disease treatment.

Longevity Coach

Josh Bond, MHSc, PGDipSpEx, BSpEx

"No amount of money ever bought an extra second of time. you've got to invest in yourself!"

Clinical kinesiologist specializing in exercise physiology, dedicated to optimizing health and longevity through personalized strategies, evidence-based practices.

Health Researcher

Ryan Suleman

"Exploring the science of longevity fuels my passion for innovation and discovery."

Researcher with a focus on preventative health and evidence-based longevity strategies.

Tech Team

Innovators creating tools to make health data clear and actionable.

Head of Engineering

Dustin Doan

"Transforming complex health data into simple, actionable insights is why I’m here."

15+ years in software engineering with expertise in building scalable, user-friendly health tech solutions.

Principal Software Engineer

Lalith Sivananthan

"Technology has the power to unlock better health outcomes for everyone."

Software engineer who crafts innovative tech solutions that empower healthier lives, blending expertise in design, development, and seamless user experience.

Execution Team

Leaders ensuring our mission is delivered with precision.

Co-founder & CEO

Rex Farrand

"Longevity is about more than years—it’s about living every moment to the fullest."

15+ years in tech leading business growth and go-to-market at Meta, Google, Oracle, and Goldman Sachs. Former 8th grade science teacher.

Co-Founder & COO

Bradley Jawl

"I am passionate about creating transformative health solutions that bridge the gap to a future where healthcare is delivered the way it truly should be."

Entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling consumer health companies.

Health Operations Lead

Laura Mallette

"Empowering customers to take charge of their health journey inspires me daily."

Operations expert with extensive experience in health systems and a passion for customer-focused care delivery.

Health Partnerships Lead

Sara Afshar

"Collaboration and genuine care will drive meaningful change in preventative health."

Strategic partnerships specialist driven by a passion for fostering collaborative relationships in preventative health and wellness.

Privacy & Trust Lead

Shelly Dornian

"Protecting health data is essential to earning trust and driving innovation."

Data privacy professional with over a decade of experience in safeguarding sensitive information in health tech.

Join our Team

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Collaborate with passionate professionals.
Build the future of proactive health.

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