Manuel is the scientific and medical backbone of VITAE, bringing a rare blend of psychiatry, neuroscience, and longevity medicine to the heart of the company's approach. His integrative vision bridges cutting-edge medical science with holistic well-being, empowering clients to perform, recover, and thrive at every level.

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Who Is Manuel?

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• Role: Chief Medical Officer of VITAE

• Experience: Medical doctor specialising in functional medicine, metabolic psychiatry, longevity, and burnout prevention, with deep expertise in psychoneuroimmunology and integrative health.

• Education:

  • Medical Degree (Psychiatry & Psychotherapy)

  • Training in Functional & Orthomolecular Medicine (IFM Congress)

  • F.X. Mayr Doctor Training, VIVAMAYR Altaussee

  • Training in Augmented Psychotherapy (MIND Foundation)

  • Education at Psi Institut Schweiz

 

His Professional Journey

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• Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Specialist: Manuel has worked as a resident in psychiatry and psychotherapy, conducting personalised functional diagnostics and developing evidence-based treatment plans with a holistic approach to mental health.

• Burnout Prevention Expert: With hands-on clinical experience helping high-performing individuals recover from burnout, he has become a go-to voice for sustainable high performance in professional environments.

• Entrepreneur & Founder: As the founder of the Surf Your Life Institute, Manuel pioneered a transformative programme that synchronises individual biological rhythms to optimise health and well-being. He is also co-founder of Vitareba, combining metabolic psychiatry with personalised preventive medicine.

• International Speaker: Manuel has spoken at longevity conferences across Europe, sharing insights on biohacking, longevity medicine, and the future of mental and physical health.

 

His Philosophy

 

Manuel believes that true well-being begins at the intersection of the mind, body, and biology. His approach is rooted in the conviction that each person's health is unique — shaped by their neuroscience, metabolism, environment, and lifestyle. By combining the rigour of medical science with the wisdom of integrative medicine, he helps clients unlock lasting energy, mental clarity, and resilience.

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His Impact on VITAE

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Thanks to his expertise, Manuel has:

• Established the medical and scientific foundation of VITAE's wellness programmes.

• Integrated evidence-based approaches such as metabolic psychiatry and functional diagnostics into VITAE's client offerings.

• Developed protocols for burnout prevention and high-performance recovery tailored to executives and high achievers.

Message from Manuel

 

"Health is not the absence of disease — it is the presence of vitality. At VITAE, we use the best of modern science and integrative medicine to help each person find their own path to lasting energy, clarity, and performance."

 

Discover how Manuel and the VITAE team can support your wellness journey.