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PRODUCED BY KEMMIE RYAN
EDITED BY JANIS MVK
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIA PONCE BERRE, IAN MCLEOD, & KATRINA WITTKAMP
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HAIR & MAKEUP BY DORIA DEBARTOLO AND LEANNA ERNEST
SPECIALTY: Performance, recovery and beauty
EDUCATION: B.S., San Jose State University; C.A., C.P.T., Biohacker
ETHR Lab is a cutting-edge wellness, recovery, and performance center founded by Yelena Merrill who was inspired by the Silicon Valley spirit of innovation—where technology and science merge to push boundaries. With 15 years in the tech capital and a background as a fitness trainer, Merrill was drawn to the biohacking movement’s transformative approach to health.
Her regenerative therapies and longevity services empower individuals to optimize their health proactively. Her center offers modern treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, lymphatic drainage therapies, peptide therapy, exosome microneedling, chemical peels, and non-invasive body contouring treatments, all in a sleek, dynamic space with a unique biohacking shop. She believes in empowering her clients to take control of their wellness journey, providing science-backed solutions that not only optimize their health but also make the process enjoyable and fun. “I want clients to understand that ETHR Lab is more than just a wellness center, rather a catalyst for change in how we approach health,” she says. “Our philosophy embodies the disruptive power of the biohacking movement, using advanced regenerative therapies to redefine what’s possible.” Her goal is to support individuals who are proactive about their health and eager to explore their body’s full potential.
ETHR Lab is located at 1s550 Route 83 in Oakbrook Terrace, 708-847-8682, ethr-lab.com, @ethr_lab.
