MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU Department of Athletics has announced a partnership with NESTRE™ Health & Performance Inc.
NESTRE™, which stands for NEuro-STREngth, is a mental and cognitive strength training and solutions company specializing in the science of neuroplasticity, which states that the brain can change and is in a constant state of changing, learning, responding and adapting. Its solutions are results-driven and successfully utilized by elite performers including NFL athletes and coaches, Olympians, entrepreneurs, and business executives.
The company was founded by Dr. Tommy Shavers and later joined by former seven-year NFL veteran Julius Thomas. Dr. Shavers created the NESTRE model after experiencing decade-long mental and cognitive impairment due to career-ending concussions as a collegiate football player.
The mission at NESTRE™ is to make "Neck Up" fitness a lifestyle for every human performer by specializing in mental and cognitive strength training for health, wellness, and performance potential.
RMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King said, "One of the most important components of the RMU student-athlete experience is having strong mental health support. NESTRE offers the tools and resources for our student-athletes to be able to excel in mental wellness by strengthening their mindset. The NESTRE app is a cutting-edge digital technology led by a brilliant pioneer in the field, Dr. Tommy Shavers, who I have personally and professionally known for close to twenty-five years."
Shavers, who also serves as the company's CEO added, "NESTRE was built by high performers for the world of high performers. We're excited to partner with RMU Athletics to provide personalized solutions to help meet the everyday mental and cognitive challenges of the modern-day student-athlete."
Partners of NESTRE™ include NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson. Two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins and Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin, III both serve as NESTRE™ Senior Advisors. Former NFL quarterback Josh McCown is on the advisory board. NESTRE™ also has a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Veteran Affairs and VHA SimLEARN to serve our nation's veterans.
HOW TO GET ACTIVATED WITH NESTRE™
The groundbreaking NESTRE™ app, which is available for download with monthly and annual plans available for purchase. The app comes equipped with the core features which include Mental Framing, Cognitive Training, Activate Sessions and Mindset Music. Users will receive a personalized and customized training experience based on an individual's NESTRE™ Mindset Profile to achieve betterment in health, wellness and performance. Current RMU student-athletes and staff receive a complimentary subscription.
Download the NESTRE™ App
here using the team code RMUATHLETICS.
