Why ClearBody, Why Now: A Founder’s Journey to a New Approach to Wellness

In an age where wellness is often sold as a quick fix, it’s easy to lose sight of what true health really looks like. The rise of trendy diets, supplements, and influencer-led advice have created an industry that offers immediate results but rarely provides lasting solutions. For Maryam Javanbakht, founder of ClearBody, this disconnect was personal. She saw firsthand how traditional healthcare and popular wellness trends were missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: the interconnection of the mind and body.

Maryam’s story began with an unshakable question: Why are so many people unwell, despite endless medical advancements and the booming wellness industry? Her mission to answer that question became the driving force behind ClearBody—a holistic wellness practice that seeks to bridge the gap between mental health, physical health, and long-term healing. But why ClearBody, and why now?

The Risks of the Current Approach

The statistics paint a bleak picture: Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension are on the rise, affecting more than one-third of Americans. The cost of managing these preventable conditions accounts for nearly 90% of the U.S.'s annual healthcare expenditure. Despite widespread awareness of these risks, the modern approach to health is often surface-level—treating symptoms rather than root causes.

In her early career, Maryam noticed a growing frustration in her clients who were stuck in this cycle. They’d visit doctor after doctor, try treatment after treatment, but the underlying issues never truly resolved. "It was as if the medical system was playing whack-a-mole with symptoms,” she recalls. The missing link? Addressing the body and mind as a single, interwoven system.

Why ClearBody?

ClearBody was born out of a desire to create a different kind of wellness journey—one that doesn’t rely on temporary fixes but seeks long-term transformation. Through her own experience and study of the "bio-psycho-social" model of wellness, Maryam realized that mental health and the nervous system were often overlooked in the pursuit of physical health. She wanted to offer an approach that incorporated both, understanding that the body can’t heal unless the mind is also supported.

The ClearBody Method focuses on integrative therapy—melding physical therapy, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness-based practices. This approach is designed to address not just the immediate symptoms, but also the mental and emotional stresses that can worsen or even cause physical issues.

By bringing together various therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, breathwork, and postural assessments, Maryam has developed a practice that targets the root causes of chronic pain, stress, and dysfunction.

Why Now?

The relevance of ClearBody’s approach couldn’t be timelier. In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and burnout are at all-time highs. The line between physical and mental health has never been more blurred. According to the American Psychological Association, prolonged stress is a leading contributor to chronic illness, and yet many wellness practices fail to address the underlying emotional triggers.

ClearBody stands as an antidote to this oversimplified view of wellness. Maryam’s holistic model, which incorporates mental health and nervous system regulation into physical healing, gives people the tools they need to take charge of their health in a more meaningful way.

As Maryam puts it, “Wellness isn’t just about feeling good for a few days after a treatment or making it through the week on adrenaline and caffeine. It’s about sustained well-being—understanding how your body and mind interact and taking daily steps toward lasting health.”

The ClearBody Difference

One of the unique aspects of ClearBody is the emphasis on education. Maryam believes that the key to sustainable wellness is empowerment. Her method doesn’t just offer temporary relief; it equips clients with the tools, knowledge, and practices needed to manage their health proactively. Clients leave with actionable steps—whether it’s personalized exercises, mindfulness techniques, or simply a better understanding of their body mechanics.

This approach challenges the traditional wellness model, which tends to keep people dependent on external solutions rather than fostering self-awareness and self-care. Maryam’s clients aren’t just passive recipients of treatment—they are active participants in their healing journey.

Why ClearBody, Why Now?

The question of “Why ClearBody, why now?” can be answered in two parts. First, because the need has never been greater. As people face unprecedented levels of chronic stress and physical burnout, they are beginning to realize that the old approaches—whether traditional medicine or fleeting wellness trends—are no longer sufficient.

Second, ClearBody offers a way forward. Maryam’s comprehensive, science-backed method is grounded in the understanding that lasting wellness comes from addressing the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Her compassionate, personalized approach offers hope to those who have felt let down by one-size-fits-all solutions.

ClearBody isn’t about finding quick fixes or miracle cures. It’s about creating a meaningful connection between mind, body, and health—an approach that promises not perfection, but progress. And in a world full of band-aid solutions, that progress can be life-changing.

In ClearBody, Maryam Javanbakht has created more than just a wellness practice; she’s pioneered a movement. It’s a movement that asks us to slow down, listen to our bodies, and take a holistic approach to healing. And if there’s one thing that modern living has made clear, it’s that we need this approach now more than ever.