Medical & Dental

Jason Wersland

Theragun percussive therapy device

United StatesEvidence: high confidenceChecked July 2026

Jason Wersland invented Theragun, a handheld percussive-therapy device developed after a motorcycle injury as a non-invasive recovery tool. Therabody reports more than 6.5 million Theragun devices sold worldwide and continues to identify Wersland as founder and chief wellness officer in its 2025 materials.

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What Jason did

invented the Theragun, a handheld percussive-therapy device developed for non-invasive muscle recovery and pain management

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Why it matters

Theragun established handheld percussive therapy as a mass-market recovery category used by consumers, athletes, gyms, and health professionals.

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Living-status check

Therabody’s company material updated in May 2025 identifies Wersland as founder and chief wellness officer.