Hi, I AM CHRIS ECONOMOU

I’m a dad, a son, a brother, a neurobiologist and, above all, a practicing human. In 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, my health hit rock bottom. Years of toxic patterns and relentless exhaustion caught up with me, unraveling both my mental and physical health. My body simply gave out after decades of self-medicating, grinding, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. I tried everything to outrun a physical problem that lived inside my own body.

The toll was staggering: massive inflammation, broken bones, mystery virus's, joint replacement, bones reattached, multiple hospitalizations, surgeries, health in total disarray and then in 2022 a return to health through deep cleansing and a lot of work. 

Searching for solutions, I stumbled upon detox, neuroscience, and the study of the central nervous system. I fought my way out of the depths of illness by addressing the biological root causes of my brain and central nervous system struggles. After several years of deep work I reclaimed my body and my life.

Today, I’m dedicated to helping others on their journey to recovery. Ilios Health was born from my mission to share the tools, insights, and hope that helped me heal my brain and body, empowering others to take back control of their brain health and their lives. 

Over the years, I’ve built a foundation of physical and mental resilience. I’ve participated in dozens of endurance athletic events, including Ironman races around the world, as well as top finishes in ultra-running competitions. Professionally, I’ve worked in health and wellness for one of the worlds best supplement companies and cultivated a career in commercial real estate. I hold an undergraduate degree in finance from Northeastern University and have pursued post-graduate studies in neuroscience at King’s College London. I maintained decades of sobriety, have fallen and gotten back up many times, this is my healing journey. You can find more about my work here.