In this episode of The Healthcare Business Playbook by DirectShifts (THBP), host Sai Kumar Thumuluru, Founder & CEO of DirectShifts, sits down with Chas Gessner, former NFL player turned HealthTech founder and CEO of Vitality RX — a cutting-edge telemedicine platform redefining men’s hormone health and longevity.

Chas opens up about his journey from the Super Bowl champion locker rooms of the New England Patriots to launching a holistic alternative to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). He shares how Vitality RX combines at-home diagnostics, telemedicine, and integrative health principles to help men take control of their hormones and overall wellness.

The conversation dives deep into founder lessons, resilience learned from sports, and how Vitality RX evolved through COVID-driven pivots into a scalable telehealth model. Chas also discusses the four pillars of health—sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management—and how they form the foundation of lasting vitality.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, men’s health innovation, and why every man should “know your numbers.