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Gerald Pollack, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Chief Health Integration Officer (CHIO) at Ozer Health, is extremely fortunate and has had the extraordinary privilege to study with living modern masters of Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy. His profound teachers have helped shape how he lives and practices. Gerald has a passion to use these authentic and ancient practices to demystify and educate people on how to live a natural, happy life regardless of their current circumstances. Gerald has spent 30+ years in natural health, and he remains an avid student and continues to expand his knowledge and explore related practices. His latest trip was to India where he was continuing his Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) studies. He also is a dedicated practitioner and student of Pranayama and Yoga.
The journey of Ozer began when Jill Pepper, steeped in a career of Western healthcare, experienced a profound transformation through Ayurveda. A visit to Gerald Pollack, an Ayurvedic practitioner, revealed insights that Western medicine hadn’t provided, easing her chronic pain and emotional stress. Later, during a difficult period caring for a loved one with Covid, Jill turned to Ayurveda again, finding rapid relief from PTSD-like symptoms. This ignited her passion to make these healing practices accessible to all.
Jill partnered with Gerald, who had spent over 30 years studying Ayurveda. Gerald’s mission was to demystify these ancient practices and help people live happier, healthier lives. Together, they envisioned a platform that would integrate the best of Eastern and Western medicine.
To bring their vision to life, they teamed up with Ben Richards, a technology expert with extensive experience in AI and app development. Ben saw the potential to use technology to make Ayurveda’s vast knowledge accessible to everyone, building a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern health.
Together, Jill, Gerald, and Ben created Ozer—a digital platform that combines AI-driven personalized health insights with the deep wisdom of Ayurveda, making holistic wellness accessible, credible, and supportive for mental, emotional, and physical health. Their shared passion drives Ozer’s mission: to bring 5,000 years of wellness knowledge into people’s hands, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western practices for a healthier world.
Jill Pepper, Chief Executive Officer at Ozer Health, with over 17 years in healthcare and employer wellness solutions, brings extensive experience in large employer group wellness program sales, retention, and strategic distribution. Previously serving in leadership roles, she managed key relationships with employer groups, focusing on wellness strategy and engagement and customer relationship management. For nearly a year, Jill has directed her expertise toward launching The Ozer Health app, a digital platform aimed at delivering an accessible, holistic health solution that marries western and eastern practices. Her background also includes consulting services and advisory roles, such as her contributions on the University of Tennessee's Customer Experience Advisory board and the Impact100 Nashville board, where she continues to engage with healthcare innovation and community health initiatives.
Ben has over two decades of experience leading teams and building multi-platform applications for enterprise, start-ups, and agencies. Ben has served in the roles as a Front End Developer, UI designer, and UX director, specializing in bridging the gap between developers, designers, and customers. He has had extensive startup, small business, agency, and enterprise experience. Previous work includes projects for Apple, Cisco, UMG, SmileDirectClub, and the US and Australian Governments. He specializes in delivering elegant solutions in high pressure, high demand environments.