Care starts when something is wrong.
Your body starts earlier.
For much of our careers we worked at the other end of healthcare: developing new medicines for people with advanced, hard-to-treat disease. We became more and more interested in what could be done earlier: spotting changes in health before they cause symptoms, while there is still time to act. That is where the idea for Vitary began.
From treating disease to protecting health
We are two biomedical scientists with PhDs and more than two decades of experience in medical research, biotechnology and healthcare. For years our work focused on developing new treatments.
Meanwhile, advances in science are making it possible to measure changes associated with long-term health earlier. Yet we saw a gap: we have access to more health information than ever, but working out what matters to us, and turning scientific evidence into actions that fit our lives, remains difficult.
We share a passion for science, and for helping people use their own health data to make informed choices. That is why we started Vitary: to measure what matters, explain what it means, and translate the science into practical actions that fit your life.
What our own health data taught us
We both considered ourselves healthy. We exercise, eat reasonably well and have no obvious health problems.
But when we started looking more closely at our own health data, we found things we would not have noticed from how we looked or felt. It changed how we thought about prevention.
Good health is not simply the absence of disease. Meaningful changes can begin long before you feel or see them. That experience shaped Vitary: measure objectively, interpret the results in context, and focus on changes that are both meaningful and something you can act on.
Personalized. Practical. Rooted in science.
We use clinically validated biomarkers of health and longevity to understand where you stand today, and how well you are prepared for the decades ahead.
We use the latest scientific evidence to identify which changes are likely to have the greatest impact on your health, and we are clear about what is well established and what is still uncertain.
We do not believe in one-size-fits-all plans. We give you evidence-based options and help you choose the changes that fit your goals, your preferences and your everyday life.
Personal attention, from start to finish
At Vitary, you will meet the founders who will personally guide you through your scan, explain your results and help you turn those insights into practical steps towards better health.
Ernst Geutjes, PhD
Co-founder
Ernst is a biomedical scientist who trained in cancer research at the Netherlands Cancer Institute and has spent his career translating scientific discoveries into new medicines and biotechnology companies. His interest gradually widened from treating advanced disease to understanding how evidence, biomarkers and lifestyle can be used much earlier to support long-term health. Driven by a deep interest in health optimisation and disease prevention, he is keen to help others take control of their long-term wellbeing.
Jeroen Nijwening, PhD
Co-founder
Jeroen holds a PhD in cancer genetics from the Netherlands Cancer Institute and a background in biomedical sciences from Utrecht University. After a career in the pharmaceutical industry he shifted his focus to AI and healthtech in 2021, to advance early disease detection. Fascinated by biomarkers and longevity, he wants to share what he knows with anyone committed to improving their health.
Our approach
Vitary focuses on prevention, not medical diagnosis or treatment. We combine precise body composition measurements with personal guidance to help you understand your health and make informed decisions about nutrition, exercise and lifestyle. Every scan request is reviewed by a physician to ensure it is appropriate for you. If further medical assessment is needed, we will advise you to consult your healthcare provider.
Our mission
We realised we could make a far greater impact by helping people not only avoid disease, but also age well and feel their best today.
Our mission is to shift healthcare from reacting to problems towards preventing them, so you can take control of your health, improve how you feel now, and protect your long-term wellbeing.
Take the next step towards better health
Understand what is happening beneath the surface and discover where you can make the greatest impact. With precise DEXA measurements and personalized expert guidance, we help you turn insights into meaningful action. Start by answering a few short questions to confirm whether a scan is appropriate for you.
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