About

MY STORY

Hi, I’m Jan Thoren, director of Biophysics Research Foundation. My story begins with a 25-year career in architecture, where I designed homes and continuously deepened my knowledge across all aspects of the field. I became increasingly aware of the many shortcomings in average home building materials and design. My professional path has been profoundly shaped by personal experience. My childhood home was destroyed by a fire caused by an overheated freezer motor, an event that revealed how vulnerable our built environments can be.

Years later, I was forced to leave my home in California due to toxic mold hidden behind the walls. Even more devastating, my daughter developed lymphoma, an illness doctors believe was linked to environmental exposure, likely mold-related, in a student apartment where she lived. Fortunately, she is healthy and fully recovered, but I have never forgotten that lymphoma rates had already increased by 75% twenty-five years ago. Where do we stand now?

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These experiences transformed my perspective and gave my work a deeper purpose: to build greener, more energy-efficient, and resilient buildings. Today, I am driven by a commitment to creating healthier and safer buildings that help prevent the growing risks associated with climate-related hazards, so fewer families have to endure the kinds of loss and health challenges mine has faced.

My life has inspired me to share what I have learned about health and wellness through working with Chinese Grand Masters, alternative doctors, and a lifelong education in natural health and healing. I also wish to share the things we all can do to participate in the stewardship of this planet for the sake of ourselves, our children, and all future generations who will inherit this Earth.

Biophysics Research Foundation Mission Statement

For over 43 years, the Biophysics Research Foundation has been dedicated to making the world a happier, healthier, and more unified planet. Our mission is rooted in the relentless pursuit of world peace, human compassion, and the realization of a fulfilling, enjoyable life for all. We advance cutting-edge biophysical research to develop practical solutions that enhance well-being, encourage global unity, and foster compassion—transforming lives and communities and ensuring every human can thrive in harmony.

By integrating breakthrough science with inspired compassion, we continue to expand the frontiers of human potential, promoting a future where negative experiences and neurological setbacks are transformed into opportunities for growth, connection, and positive change. Our vision is a world united by shared well-being, where each person can rise above limitations and actively contribute to a peace-filled, compassionate society.

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We promote everyday stewardship of the planet by encouraging conscious choices—such as choosing reusable glass instead of plastics and embracing the principles of reducing, reusing, recycling, and repurposing—to protect both personal health and the environment.

Our mission includes preparing and renovating homes, workplaces, and community spaces using green building methods and materials; improving indoor air quality with effective air purification; and safeguarding water through filtration and remineralization so that every space becomes a place of restoration rather than exposure.

Through research, education, and community partnerships, we empower citizens of all ages to become informed stewards of their bodies and the Earth, cultivating lifestyles and built environments that support wellness, resilience, and a livable planet for future generations.

OUR MISSION

At Biophysics Research Foundation, our mission is to advance healing and wellness by translating biophysical science into practical guidance for healthy living, safe homes, and resilient communities in a changing climate.

We exist to be a trusted space for education and healing—helping individuals, families, and communities live healthier, longer lives by understanding how our bodies interact with the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the materials that surround us.

We honor the body’s innate capacity to heal by integrating both modern research and time-tested, noninvasive therapies, including frequency and sound healing, qigong, tai chi, yoga, deep breathing and stretching practices, light therapy, and chiropractic care—approaches that emerging evidence links to reduced stress, improved mood and sleep, better metabolic and cardiovascular health, and greater overall resilience.

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Membership

Be part of the research for wellness and healthy living.

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Our Team

Meet our dedicated team of researchers, wellness experts, and innovators committed to advancing healing and resilience.

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Jan Thoren

Senior Research Scientist

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Emma Thompson

Wellness Program Director

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Dhalia Johanson

Product Development Lead

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What people say about us

“Biophysics Research Foundation’s customized healing programs transformed my health. The frequencies made a huge difference in my emotional and physical well-being. Highly recommend!”

Elisabeth Kinny
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