As more people take ownership of their health, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: there is no single pill, device, or therapy that can “fix everything.”
True, sustainable health is built through intentional stacking, combining the right modalities, habits, and data to support the body at a cellular level.
On an episode of “A Healthy Point of View” podcast, Sam Tejada, CEO and Founder of Liquivida®, sat down with two respected leaders in the biohacking space: Joe Lehotay, a pioneer in PEMF technology, and Nick Mitchell, a long-time wellness practitioner and sauna expert. Together, they unpacked what real biohacking looks like, why data matters, and how energy-based therapies are shaping the future of medicine.
What followed was not product hype, but a grounded, experience-driven conversation about how the body truly heals and performs when supported correctly.
The ULTIMATE Biohacking Stack: PEMF + Sauna! Joe Lehotay & Nick Mitchell | Ep. 115
Why the “One-Solution” Mindset Falls Short
One of the biggest misconceptions in wellness is the belief that a single supplement or therapy can solve complex health challenges. According to Sam, this mindset often leads people down the wrong path.
The body doesn’t operate in isolation; it’s a network of systems. When one area is supported while others are ignored, results are limited. That’s why biohackers who see real outcomes focus on stacking complementary modalities rather than chasing the next miracle cure.
Joe Lehotay’s Journey: From Healthcare Systems to Cellular Energy
Joe Lehotay spent decades in healthcare IT, helping hospitals and insurance companies automate massive systems. Yet, at home, his approach to health was completely different, holistic, natural, and prevention-focused.
That contrast eventually led him to PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, a modality that works by restoring energy at the cellular level. Unlike passive treatments, impulse PEMF actively stimulates cells, helping them absorb oxygen, nutrients, and hydration more efficiently while improving waste removal.
For Joe, PEMF bridged the gap between modern healthcare and the body’s innate intelligence, supporting recovery, mobility, pain relief, and overall vitality.
Nick Mitchell’s Path: Healing Through Holistic Recovery
Nick Mitchell’s entry into wellness wasn’t theoretical; it was personal. A former collegiate athlete, he experienced unexplained illness despite “normal” blood work. Conventional medicine had no answers.
That frustration led him into the holistic world, detoxification, movement, oxygen therapy, metabolic testing, and eventually far-infrared sauna therapy. Through years of self-experimentation and client work, Nick discovered that recovery and performance hinge on what’s happening inside the cell, not just on the surface.
His work with sauna therapy revealed something critical: not all saunas are created equal.
Understanding Sauna Therapy: Why Far-Infrared Matters
Traditional saunas heat the air around the body, forcing it to adapt to extreme temperatures. While beneficial in some ways, this type of heat creates stress, especially on the head and nervous system.
Far-infrared saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air, they penetrate deep into the body, interacting with water molecules inside cells. This process helps:
- Improve mitochondrial function
- Enhance cellular detoxification
- Reduce inflammation
- Support recovery and circulation
The result is a therapy that mimics many benefits of exercise, without the mechanical strain.
PEMF Explained: Recharging the Body’s Energy Grid
PEMF therapy operates on a simple but powerful principle: cells need energy to heal.
Over time, injury, stress, inflammation, and toxins lower cellular voltage. PEMF delivers safe electromagnetic pulses that help restore this lost energy, improving:
- Pain and mobility
- Circulation and oxygen delivery
- Recovery and regeneration
- Sleep quality and nervous system balance
Unlike subtle PEMF devices, impulse PEMF is tangible; you can feel the body responding. For clinicians, that feedback becomes valuable data, revealing which areas are energetically depleted.
The Power of Stacking: PEMF, Sauna, and Cold Therapy
When used together, these modalities don’t just add benefits, they multiply them.
A High-Impact Stack:
- PEMF first: Energizes cells and prepares the body to respond.
- Far-infrared sauna: Mobilizes toxins and boosts circulation.
- Cold therapy (cryo or cold plunge): Drives oxygenated blood to vital organs and locks in recovery.
This sequence supports detoxification, reduces inflammation, and enhances performance, making it ideal for athletes, longevity patients, and anyone seeking optimized health.
IV Therapy Meets PEMF: A Clinical Game-Changer
One of the most compelling discussions centered on PEMF paired with IV therapy. Clinics using PEMF chairs during IV drips are seeing:
- Faster nutrient absorption
- Improved circulation
- Greater patient comfort
- Reduced side effects, especially with NAD+ infusions
By opening vascular pathways and gently stimulating muscle contractions, PEMF enhances delivery while calming the nervous system. For patients, the experience is smoother. For clinics, outcomes improve.
Why Data Still Matters, But Only to a Point
Data is a powerful tool when used correctly. VO2 max testing, metabolic analysis, HRV tracking, and wearable technology all help establish baselines and measure progress.
Joe and Nick emphasized, however, that data should guide, not control, health decisions. Obsessing over metrics can create stress that undermines wellness. The goal is awareness, not perfection.
Used wisely, data empowers people to understand where they are and how their body responds to different interventions.
Energy Medicine: The Direction Wellness Is Headed
The future of wellness lies in energy-based medicine. As research continues to validate PEMF, light therapy, grounding, circadian biology, and frequency-based healing, the industry is moving beyond pills and procedures toward supporting the body’s energetic foundation.
At the same time, Joe highlighted the importance of reconnecting with natural rhythms, sunlight, darkness, temperature variation, and outdoor exposure. Technology should complement biology, not replace it.
The Biggest Mistake Beginners Make
According to Nick, the most common error newcomers make is doing too much, too fast.
Before stacking advanced therapies, people must address the basics:
- Reduce toxic input
- Improve digestion and elimination
- Hydrate properly
- Build consistent habits
As one wellness leader put it: Biohacking often starts with saying no.
Build From the Cell Up
True optimization doesn’t come from chasing trends; it comes from understanding how the body works and supporting it intelligently.
By stacking PEMF, far-infrared sauna therapy, cold exposure, IV nutrition, and data-guided insights, people can unlock better recovery, resilience, and longevity, without burning out the system.
As this conversation made clear, the ultimate biohack isn’t doing more; it’s doing what works, in the right order, for the right reason.