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About us

The Story of re-origin

At age 25, Ben Ahrens, a semi-professional surfer and fitness trainer, became bedridden for over 3 years with Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease. Despite his best efforts and conventional medical treatment, Ben found himself truly stuck – unable to improve. Then he came across neuroplasticity.

In the years that followed, Ben sought out and consulted (and now works with) top neuroscientists and cutting edge doctors from all over the world. His eventual success with recovering his own health (Ben has remained 100% healed for over 10 years now) led him to form The Brain Trust™ which now serves as the cornerstone of re-origin.

Together, they’ve developed a program and process capable of replicating these results at scale, for a wide range of debilitating conditions.

2007 - 2009

Ben's Fascination

Ben takes his fascination for human health and healing to New York City where he works as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, helping post-habilitation patients recover from neurological injuries and return to normal life. In 2009, Ben undergoes his own healing journey in an up and down struggle with chronic Lyme disease.

2010 - 2014

Power Of Neuroplasticity

Through the power for neuroplasticity, Ben healed himself from Lyme, CFS, and Hypersensitivity disorder. He joins forces with Innovative Medicine, earning advanced certifications in biological medicine & becoming an AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner in the state of New York. Together, they work on untangling some of the world’s most complex chronic conditions.

2016 - 2018

Spreading Hope & Knowledge

Having made a full recovery, Ben started helping others do the same. He shares what he’s learned at such venues as: Quantified Self, Habit Design, TED X, Esalen Institute, The Biohacking Conference, and the US Army (Fort Bragg, NC). Collaborating with and learning from the best in their fields, a synergy arises with the aim of helping others reclaim their health by rewiring their brain.

2019 - Now

The re-origin Brain Trust is Formed

The re-origin Brain Trust™ is formed and Dr. Ken, Dr. Kelly, and the re-origin team distill their combined decades of research and experience into a science-based neuroplasticity program that now helps hundreds of re-origin’s members reclaim their health and lives. With this neuroplasticity training, Ben’s 100% healing is now possible for others experiencing chronic illness.

Now, we're on a mission to help you heal

Meet Our Team

Everyone you’ll work with at re-origin has been through their own healing journey and made a full recovery from a limbic system-related dysfunction using the re-origin program’s science-based self-directed neuroplasticity approach.

Ben Ahrens

Co Founder & CEO

Lindsay Alpert

Co Founder

Mo Pritzker

Co Founder

Katie Rapkoch

Head Coach

Natalie Rivans

Community Manager & Customer Success

Katy Sun

Head of Growth Marketing

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Science Advisory Board

Dr. Ken Gorfinkle, Ph.D

Dr. Ken Gorfinkle, Ph.D.

Medical Pyschology
Dr. Gorfinkle served as an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology at NY Presbyterian Hospital & joined the Behavioral Medicine Research Group at Columbia University. He specialized in & taught pain management, cardiovascular health, and rehabilitation after craniofacial surgery.

Dr. Martin Alpert, MD

Medicine & Health
Dr. Alpert is a Family Medicine Specialist with over 47 years of experience in clinical practice. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine.

Dr. Kelly Kent, Ph.D

Dr. Kelly Kent, Ph.D.

Applied Neuroscience
Kelly completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Mechanisms of stroke recovery and pursued her post-graduate work in autism at the University of Southern California, before going on to teach Neurobiology to Psychology students at Antioch University.

Dr. Brian Plante, ND

Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Plante is a licensed naturopathic physician at the Amen Clinics, specializing in integrative healthcare. His education includes a degree from the National University of Natural Medicine, and he is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS).

An estimated 133 million American adults suffer from at least one chronic condition

Take into account chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, and this number increases to over 175 million – more than half the population. While many conditions such as heart disease and diabetes have received full mainstream attention, there is a growing subset of inflammatory-based conditions and environmental sensitivities known as “central sensitization syndromes” that, up until recently, had no known cause, and no effective treatment. And these conditions, while not acutely life-threatening, can wreak havoc on a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, modern applied neuroscience has caught up to what individuals and brain researchers have been telling us for decades. And we believe, there’s a way to resolve these complex conditions…

“It’s not about finding the solution, but undoing the basis of the problem.”

-Albert Einstein

“I feel way better after going through the re-origin neuroplasticity program”

– Andrena Jhay

Self-Directed Neuroplasticity

At its core, self-directed neuroplasticity (SDNP) is about intentionally using the brain’s natural ability to rewire itself in response to new experiences and learning.

This process is grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience research, which shows that the brain is constantly adapting and changing throughout our lives.

By taking a proactive approach to brain retraining, we can tap into this remarkable ability to change conditioned inflammatory and immunological processes, and restore homeostasis to the system.

This powerful concept is transforming the way we think about the brain and our ability to heal from chronic conditions.

Our mission is to empower people globally to heal themselves and their brains from chronic conditions by providing effective science-based, self-directed neuroplasticity programs and technologies.

Increased strength

Increased personal strength and belief in one's own abilities.

Increased compassion

Deeper compassion and appreciation for life.

Improved health

Improved health, energy & vitality (feeling like yourself again).

Enhanced relationships

Improved relationships, empathy & connection.

A renewed sense of self

A renewed sense of energy, optimism & zest for life.

Give yourself the gift of understanding