DAVE APPEL
Chief Health & Wellness Officer at KORB Health; Coach, Innovator, and Industry Leader Bridging Fitness and Medicine Through GLP-1, Longevity, and Human Performance Integration
Profile
Garrett Salpeter is the Founder and CEO of NeuFit®, the innovative neurotechnology company behind the FDA-cleared Neubie® device that’s transforming how people recover from injury, restore function, and enhance performance. From leading rehabilitation clinics and professional sports teams to major research institutions, Garrett has redefined how the nervous system can be used to accelerate healing and unlock human potential. A former college hockey player with degrees in engineering and neuroscience, Garrett brings both athletic and scientific expertise to bridging the gap between hard science and human performance. Through persistence, innovation, and a mission to expand what’s possible in recovery and adaptation, he has built NeuFit into a global leader in neuromuscular re-education with more than 400 clinics, 3,000 practitioners, and 38 professional sports teams worldwide.
Categories
Metabolic Health & Performance, Fitness & Medicine Integration, GLP-1 Therapies & Weight Management, Hormone Optimization, Longevity & Vitality, Behavioral Change & Coaching, Exercise Science & Recovery, Corporate & Clinical Wellness, Health Technology & Telehealth, Leadership & Industry Innovation
Topics
The Fitness Industry’s Defining Moment
Dave unpacks how GLP-1s, hormone optimization, and telehealth are rewriting the playbook for metabolic health. He challenges leaders to stop treating medical therapies as shortcuts and start seeing them as tools for access, confidence, and human potential.
The New Era of Human Performance
Drawing from three decades in applied fitness, Dave explores how clinical care, movement science, and behavioral psychology are merging to create a new model of performance, one that prioritizes longevity, resilience, and emotional well-being alongside strength.
From Stigma to Science: Rethinking Medical Wellness
Dave exposes how cultural bias still dictates how people view health. He connects the stigma around modern therapies to past resistance against proven tools like creatine and TRT, arguing that the future of wellness depends on empathy, education, and evidence.
Integrating Medicine and Movement
Dave reveals how KORB Health is transforming the relationship between gyms and healthcare by embedding medical programs directly into fitness environments. He shows how this model strengthens retention, revenue, and trust while improving real health outcomes.
The Psychology of Change and the Power of Belonging
Drawing on decades of coaching experience, Dave explains why data alone is not enough to create transformation. He explores how community, accountability, and empathy drive behavior change and help people sustain progress over time.
