About The Brain & Body

Who I Am

My name is David Johansson. I work at the intersection of brain health, nervous system regulation, and real-world performance.

For over 30 years, my professional life has spanned leadership, systems thinking, coaching, and hands-on problem solving—first in high-stakes electrical construction and project management environments, and later in the fields of neurofeedback, applied neuroscience, and health coaching.

What ties it all together is a lifelong interest in how people function under pressure—physically, cognitively, and emotionally—and how the brain and body can be supported to recover, adapt, and perform better.

Today, I help individuals and professionals cut through the noise to understand which brain- and body-based technologies actually work, how they work, and how to use them responsibly.

How I Got Here

I didn’t come to wellness technology as a trend follower or influencer. I came to it because my brain demanded it.

Over the course of my life, I’ve sustained six concussions. The first came in high school. In 1999, while building a home, I fell off a roof and hit the back of my head hard enough that the ER doctors told me they couldn’t believe I was walking away. I missed three days of work and went right back to managing multi-million dollar electrical projects—because that’s what you do in the trades. You push through.

In 2016, a severe concussion in a car accident led to my first quantitative EEG. For the first time, I could actually see what my brain injuries looked like—and what they were doing to my ability to think, regulate, and perform. My wife Shari and I were newly trained in neurofeedback at the time, and that EEG was a turning point. It shifted everything from “just push through it” to “there’s a reason you’re struggling, and there are tools that can help.”

Then in 2018, a concussion during a hockey game as a goalie left me with a constant headache that lasted five months. I was managing complex projects, trying to lead people, and fighting through cognitive fog and pain every single day. That experience gave me a level of understanding about brain injury and recovery that no textbook could—and deepened my commitment to finding technologies and interventions that actually make a measurable difference.

Most recently, in 2025, another hockey concussion added to the picture. Each injury has deepened both my personal understanding and my professional expertise in how the brain responds to trauma, how it compensates, and what it needs to heal.

I was already moving toward brain health work before these injuries compounded. But living it—seeing my own EEG data, feeling the cognitive and emotional consequences, and working through the recovery process using the very tools I now recommend—gave me insight that I wouldn’t have had without that experience.

Why I’m an Authority on Wellness Technology

My understanding of brain- and body-based technology isn’t theoretical. It comes from years of study, clinical application, and personal experience.

I’ve spent five years as a neurofeedback technician, working directly with clients dealing with brain injury, chronic stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation. I’m a certified brain health coach and have completed the BCIA didactic coursework in neurofeedback. I’ve studied my own concussion history through quantitative EEG (QEEG), reviewed extensive research on traumatic brain injury, and continue to evaluate emerging tools including PEMF therapy, photobiomodulation, red light therapy, and wearable neurotechnology.

I’ve also taken this work public. I presented my own EEG data and concussion history at the Northern Colorado Construction Sector Partnership’s All Partner Meeting on Mental Health in Construction—bringing visibility to the serious and often invisible impact of brain injuries in the trades.

I don’t study these tools in isolation. I evaluate them as part of integrated human systems—brain, body, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and environment all matter. And I work closely with clinicians and advanced practitioners, including my wife and professional partner, Shari Johansson (MA, LPC, BCN, QEEG-D), a licensed professional counselor, board-certified neurofeedback specialist, and QEEG diplomate with decades of clinical experience. Together, we collaborate on all aspects of our work in this field, and Shari often contributes to the content on this site.

Most importantly: I’m not selling miracles. I’m translating complex tools into practical understanding, grounded in physiology, neuroscience, and common sense.

My Mission & Purpose

The Brain & Body exists to help people make informed, responsible decisions about wellness technology.

My mission is to:

  • Demystify brain- and nervous-system-based tools
  • Reduce confusion, fear, and unrealistic expectations
  • Help people understand why a technology might help—or why it might not
  • Encourage discernment over dependency

Technology should support the body’s innate capacity to regulate and heal—not replace it.

What You Can Expect From This Site

At TheBrainAndBody.com, you’ll find:

  • Carefully selected products—PEMF, photobiomodulation, neurofeedback tools, red light therapy, and wearables—that I’ve personally evaluated or understand deeply
  • Clear explanations of how each technology works, who it’s for, and who should be cautious
  • Education over marketing—no exaggerated claims or vague promises
  • Practical guidance for integrating these tools into real life, not idealized routines
  • A bias toward long-term nervous system health, not quick fixes

You will not find:

  • Trend-chasing
  • “Biohacking” bravado
  • One-size-fits-all recommendations

Building Trust & Credibility

Trust matters—especially when dealing with the brain and nervous system.

You can trust this site because:

  • I prioritize accuracy over sales
  • I openly acknowledge limitations, contraindications, and individual variability
  • I work from a systems perspective—brain, body, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and meaning all matter
  • When I recommend a product, it’s because I believe in it—and I’m transparent about affiliate relationships

Many of the people who come to this work are already overwhelmed, burned out, or skeptical. My role is not to persuade—it’s to clarify.

A Final Word

Your brain and body are not broken machines. They are adaptive systems that respond to input, environment, stress, and care.

Wellness technology can be a powerful ally—when it’s understood and used wisely.

That’s what this site is here to support.

Ready to explore?

Start with our latest articles on PEMF therapy and brain-body technology, or reach out if you have questions. We’re here to help you make informed decisions—not to sell you on something you don’t need.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally evaluated, used, or believe in based on my professional experience. My opinions are my own, and affiliate relationships never influence my assessments or recommendations.