Conversations Unplugged
with Andy Smith
Andy Smith believes one of the foundations of better recovery begins with something happening at the cellular level: electrical charge. As founder of CELLER8, he has built a range of pulsed electromagnetic field devices designed to expose the body to controlled magnetic fields, from portable and sleep-focused systems to newly launched high-intensity devices. In this conversation with STEMREGEN Founder and Chief Science Officer Christian Drapeau, Andy breaks down how PEMF works, why he sees it as a foundation for other wellness technologies, and how combining different approaches may help create a better environment for recovery.
Andy Smith
Andy compares PEMF to a faster, more concentrated version of grounding. The devices use electrical current running through a copper coil to generate a magnetic field, which he says can influence the electrical properties of cells. Christian connects that concept to neurophysiology, explaining that every cell maintains an electrical potential across its membrane and uses that potential for many of its basic functions. For Christian, that is what makes PEMF so interesting: rather than supplying the body with another substance, the technology is designed to influence one of the fundamental electrical processes cells already depend on.
That is also where Andy sees a connection with STEMREGEN. His philosophy is that before introducing other wellness interventions, it makes sense to first create an environment where the body is prepared to use them. He describes PEMF as a way to support circulation and cellular function, which is why he believes it can complement approaches designed to support the body’s own circulating stem cells. Sleep is another major part of that strategy. Andy uses lower-frequency settings in the evening with the goal of helping the body wind down, while Christian says he personally sleeps with a CELLER8 device every night.
CELLER8 is now expanding beyond its lower-intensity systems with a new high-intensity range that produces a much more noticeable physical sensation. Christian describes using high-intensity PEMF when he experiences discomfort or weakness in his back and joints, while Andy sees the lower-intensity systems as particularly suited to consistent everyday use. The two approaches may feel very different, but Andy’s underlying philosophy remains the same: PEMF does not need to stand alone. It can become one piece of a broader routine built around preparing the body, supporting recovery, and getting more from the other things you are already doing for your health.
