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Navigate Your Spine Journey With Confidence

From pre-surgery preparation to full recovery—access spinal expert-led education and rehabilitation programmes, track your progress, and connect with others who understand your experience.

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"My mission is simple. I want to understand, guide and empower as many spine surgery patients as I possibly can."
Joel Proskewitz
Honorary Professor, Pain Management Programme
Spinal Kineticist & Multidisciplinary Spinal Team Member
30 Years of Experience • 1000s of Patients Helped
Personal Spine Surgery Experience
Vertera combines clinical expertise with lived patient experience
Joel Proskewitz
FOR SPINE PATIENTS

Support at Every Stage

Whether you're considering, planning, or recovering from spine surgery—we're here to help

Exploring Options?

Access expert guidance and connect with others who understand your journey

Surgery Planned?

Prepare with confidence using expert resources and community support

Had Spine Surgery?

Accelerate recovery with tailored programs and peer connections

THE VERTERA DIFFERENCE

What is Vertera?

Vertera is a platform for spine surgery patients, initially available on mobile, with educational content, exercise programmes, tracking tools, AI companion, and community support.

TESTIMONIALS

What our community says

Alexei testimonial
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"The tracking feature lets you link symptoms to activity levels throughout the day, and the videos help you learn about spinal conditions and rehab exercises. This app has got everything for a spinal patient."

- Alexei
L4-L5 Micro Discectomy
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"Nothing has come remotely close to providing the education, community, and training that Vertera delivers. Joel is extraordinarily knowledgeable about all things spine related and an elite communicator. 10/10, chef's kiss."

- Brian
Pre-Surgery Prep for Micro Discectomy
Lauren testimonial
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"I love the exercise library. It's given me the confidence to train on my own safely. I can update how I'm feeling every day and see how that correlates with my daily habits. That's been amazing."

- Lauren C.
Lumbar Fusion Recovery
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"From the educational videos to the detailed exercise videos—the Vertera app is outstanding. You can ask the AI very specific questions about spine health and get clear answers. To have a community with other spine surgery patients and attend live events is really empowering."

- Reto

L5-S1 Discectomy

"Vertera has guided me from pre-surgery to post-surgery with a wealth of information. I especially appreciate the videos that I can go back and watch as often as I want."

- Elyse

L4-L5 Endoscopic Discectomy

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

You're not alone in this journey

Every year, millions of people undergo spine surgery. Find comfort in a community that understands and supports you.

Educational content
Live Q&A Sessions
Join Joel and spine experts for regular live question and answer sessions.
Expert exercise programs
Expert Webinars
Deep-dive educational sessions on specific topics with leading spine specialists.
Supportive community
24/7 Community
Connect anytime with others who understand your spine surgery journey.
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