Neuroscientist Turns iPhone Into a Stress-Relief Tool with Scientifically-Backed Vibration Technology

After the widespread success of its wearable, Apollo has designed an entirely new way to experience its award-winning vibration technology through the iPhone.
With the launch of Apollo Sessions, Apollo has transformed the iPhone into a wellness device by delivering Apollo Vibes, which activate the vagus nerve and balance the autonomic nervous system using haptic feedback.
Apollo Sessions’ launch follows the company’s extremely successful Kickstarter campaign for its next-gen wearable, which hit its funding goal in the first 45 minutes of a 40-day campaign.

Neuroscientist Turns iPhone Into a Stress-Relief Tool with Scientifically-Backed Vibration Technology

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You’ve been messaging back and forth on a dating app for weeks. They’re funny, kind, and you’ve finally agreed to meet in person. Now it’s the day of the date, and as you scroll through their profile one more time, your heart starts to race. What if it’s awkward? What if the spark you felt online doesn’t translate in real life?

In moments like these, your iPhone can do more than distract you from your anxiety—it can help you find calm and clarity, thanks to Apollo Sessions. With just a few taps, Apollo Sessions delivers scientifically proven soothing vibrations that activate your body’s natural relaxation response, instantly. Think of it as your secret weapon to tackle life’s everyday stresses—whether you’re calming your nerves before a first date, centering yourself ahead of a high-stakes presentation at work, or finding a moment of peace after juggling dinner, homework, and bedtime with the kids. Apollo Sessions helps you reset, recharge, and show up as the best version of yourself.

“Apollo Sessions takes our iPhone, the very device that often makes us feel overwhelmed, and transforms it into a powerful tool for calm and clarity,” said Dr. Dave Rabin M.D., Ph.D., neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience. “Imagine placing your phone on your chest and instantly feeling your nerves settle. It’s like discovering how good it feels to get a warm hug from a friend after a tough day. Thanks to our recent discovery, your iPhone can actually make you healthier by giving you some of the biological benefits of a hug with scientifically-backed Apollo Vibes. And we made it free and fun to share because we believe that everyone has the right to feel good.”

Based on over 50 years of research into the body’s response to touch, rhythm, and vibration, Apollo Sessions uses your iPhone’s haptic capabilities to deliver gentle vibrations that engage the vagus nerve, helping to balance the autonomic nervous system, reduce stress levels, boost focus, and improve your health. This marks the first integration of scientifically validated health-enhancing vibrations on Apple’s platform, making it available to anyone with an iPhone, free of charge.

“Apollo Sessions flips the script on the way we typically think about our phones—endless notifications and a constant stream of information that can increase stress,” said Kathryn Fantauzzi, CEO and co-founder of Apollo Neuro. “We’ve turned that familiar device into a scientifically backed tool to calm your nerves and clear your mind.”

Features of Apollo Sessions:

Feel Better Anytime with Scientifically Designed Vibes – Apollo Sessions isn’t just a phone feature—it’s a tool to actively improve your health. By engaging the vagus nerve, the gentle vibrations help regulate your nervous system, reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing mood. Try the Hug Vibe for instant relaxation, the Good Vibes to boost your mood, or the Espresso Shot for an energizing lift.
Longer, More Immersive Sessions for Deeper Relaxation – Whether you need a short burst of focus or a longer period of deep relaxation, Apollo Sessions offers extended session times and new premium vibes to fit your needs. Longer exposure to soothing vibrations can further enhance your body’s ability to recover from stress and return to a balanced state.
A Multi-Sensory Experience for Maximum Impact – Apollo Sessions pairs calming vibrations with synchronized visuals designed to deepen the relaxation effect. This multi-sensory approach reinforces the body’s natural ability to regulate emotions, making stress relief even more effective.
Share the Benefits with Loved Ones – Feeling warm and fuzzy shouldn't be limited to just you. Now you can share calming Vibes with a friend or family member in seconds and feel good together or when you’re apart.

Parents of children and teens, especially those struggling with focus, have found Apollo Neuro’s focused vibration patterns can help children improve concentration and regulate emotions. “Apollo Sessions has helped our family with sleep, energy, and stress levels,” said a customer. “I struggle to wake up in the winter due to seasonal affective disorder, so I often use Espresso Shot vibe and put my phone on my chest. It also helps my 6-year-old relax and fall asleep quickly.”

Whether you need to focus before a big presentation with the “Let’s Go” Vibe, unwind after a busy day with the “Relax” vibe, or help your kids calm down before bed, Apollo Sessions has you covered to tackle stress.

“There’s not a better, faster way to get in the zone if you're going to do a presentation, perform, or just be present when you're feeling zoned out, or maybe go on a first date,” said Dave Asprey, the "Father of Biohacking" and a four-time New York Times bestselling author. “If that's what you're into, get some good vibes from Apollo Sessions.”

You can select your desired Sessions Vibe and place your phone on your chest or hold it in your hands to feel the calming vibrations immediately. Begin with two free Vibes or subscribe to unlock unlimited access to all available sessions. Download the app for free here.

The launch of Apollo Sessions follows the company’s Kic kstarter campaign for the next generation of its wearable, which raised over $1 million in 40 days. It exceeded its initial $100,000 goal in only 45 minutes, demonstrating strong demand from its cult following of hundreds of thousands of customers.

About Apollo Neuroscience

Apollo Neuroscience is pioneering a new category of technology that actively improves health by engaging with the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body and clear the mind through the sense of touch. Apollo’s patented vibration technology was designed and developed by a team of neuroscientists and physicians to help tackle the complex public health problems of too much stress and not enough sleep that contribute to most mental illnesses. Born at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Apollo is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit www.apolloneuro.com.