Bio Optimization Comes to St Pete: Inside the Bio Optimization Institute at St Pete Calisthenics

At St Pete Calisthenics, we believe movement is just the beginning of wellness. Recovery, nervous system regulation, cellular health, and longevity matter just as much as strength and sweat. 

That’s why we’re proud to be home to The Bio Optimization Institute (BOI) — a cutting-edge biohacking and performance optimization clinic now operating inside our wellness center in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

BOI brings clinically informed, technology-driven recovery and optimization protocols to athletes, busy professionals, parents, older adults, and anyone looking to feel better, move better, and perform at a higher level. 

What Is Bio Optimization?

Bio Optimization is a systems-based approach to improving how the body functions at the cellular and neurological level. Rather than chasing symptoms, it focuses on improving efficiency across foundational systems such as energy production, nervous system regulation, oxygen utilization, detoxification, and recovery.

At the Bio Optimization Institute (BOI), Bio Optimization is not a rigid protocol or a single modality. It is a dynamic process that applies the right level of support based on the individual, their goals, and their current physiological state.

Personalized Without Barriers

Clients do not need labs, testing, or extensive data to get started. Many people experience meaningful improvements simply by improving nervous system regulation, breathing mechanics, movement patterns, and recovery inputs.

That said, when additional clarity is helpful, BOI can incorporate objective data to further personalize care. This data is used to refine and optimize, not to gatekeep access.

When appropriate, this may include:

• Foundational blood markers related to inflammation, metabolic health, and recovery capacity 

• Indicators of toxin or environmental burden
• Gut health and absorption markers
• Autonomic nervous system metrics such as HRV, oxygen saturation, and stress response
• Genetic insights to understand tendencies and resilience patterns, not to dictate outcomes

Data is a tool, not a requirement. The goal is always to meet the body where it is and apply support accordingly.

Tools, Not Trends

Bio Optimization at BOI is not defined by technology alone. While we use advanced tools when they add value, many powerful interventions are simple, low-tech, and deeply biological.

Depending on the individual, sessions may include a blend of:

 • Breathwork and respiratory control to influence nervous system state and oxygen utilization
• Visual and eye-based sequencing to support brain integration and sensory processing
• Grounding, positional, and movement-based inputs to improve regulation and stability
• Recovery and circulation strategies to support detoxification and tissue health

When beneficial, these are complemented by evidence-backed technologies such as:

 • Intermittent hypoxic-hyperoxic training
• Vestibular training systems
• Red and near-infrared light therapy (photobiomodulation)
• Micro-impact vibration therapy
• Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
• Lymphatic drainage compression therapy

The emphasis is not on using more tools, but on using the right tools at the right time, in the right sequence.

A Long-Term View of Health

The Bio Optimization Institute is not focused on quick fixes, hacks, or constant escalation. This distinction is intentional, and reflected directly in their use of the term optimization rather than the more common trend of “biohacking.”

BOI emphasizes that the body is not something to be hacked or overridden, but supported, trained, and adapted over time. Their approach is centered on developing a long-term wellness mindset, using solutions that work with the body rather than forcing short-term outcomes.

By prioritizing foundational systems first and then introducing more advanced strategies, BOI helps clients improve how their bodies adapt to stress, manage energy, and recover over time. The result is greater resilience, consistency, and sustainable physiological capacity, rather than temporary gains.

Limited-Time Promo: FREE Lymphatic Drainage Session 

To introduce the St Pete community to bio optimization, BOI is offering: 

One FREE lymphatic drainage compression session 

Available for a limited time to kick off 2026

Lymphatic drainage therapy helps: 

• Reduce inflammation and swelling 

• Improve circulation and detoxification 

• Support immune health 

• Promote deep relaxation and recovery 

This is an easy, non-invasive entry point for anyone curious about biohacking, recovery, or stress relief — and availability is limited. 

Book now while sessions remain available. 

Meet the Vision Behind BOI 

Jason Griffasi

CEO & Co-Founder, The Bio Optimization Institute

Jason Griffasi brings nearly two decades of experience launching and scaling companies across wellness, education, and nonprofit sectors, informed by a lifelong exploration of health, performance, and human potential. From early struggles with body composition and metabolic health, to navigating complex inflammatory challenges, to witnessing firsthand the realities of cognitive decline within his own family, Jason’s work is grounded in real-world experience rather than theory alone.

At the Bio Optimization Institute, he applies a strategic, systems-based approach to bio optimization, helping individuals and organizations improve performance, recovery, and long-term resilience.

Trip Harlan 

COO & Co-Founder, The Bio Optimization Institute 

Trip Harlan is a consultant and leader in bio optimization and human performance, shaped by real-world experience rather than theory. Years of concussions, neurological symptoms, multiple surgeries, and recovery from alcohol abuse pushed him to study oxygenation, nervous system regulation, movement, recovery, and natural medicine as practical tools for long-term health and performance. That process continues to guide how he trains, works, and lives.

Trip studies, tests, and integrates the best tools, equipment, and technologies available into clear, effective protocols built for real people and real life. His strength is in connecting progressive ideas, systems, and people across the health and performance space, helping others move beyond quick hacks and toward sustainable results.

*Trip also leads The Bio Optimization Fitness Class every Wednesday at 7pm at St Pete Calisthenics. The class is the all-natural, equipment-free version of the Bio Optimization protocol, using breath, movement, rhythm, and vibration to build electrical energy so people leave feeling clear, grounded, and charged.

Jessie Griffasi 

Registered Nurse, The Bio Optimization Institute

Jessie Griffasi is a functionally-minded Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience spanning traditional medical settings and integrative wellness care. After beginning her career in medical-surgical and home health nursing, she expanded into a more holistic approach, working with private clients through IV therapy, peptide support, nutrition, and metabolic optimization.

Grounded in both Western medicine and functional principles, Jessie brings an integrative, systems-based perspective to bio optimization, with a focus on supporting the body’s innate ability to restore balance when given the appropriate tools.

Partnerships

Cara Palermo

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Cara Palermo is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and integrative wellness. She currently practices at TLC Boutique Wellness, where she combines traditional medical care with individualized, evidence-based strategies to support long-term health and resilience.

Cara earned her Master’s degree from Chamberlain University and brings a balanced, patient-centered approach to care that emphasizes thoughtful assessment, education, and sustainable outcomes.

Why St Pete Calisthenics + BOI Makes Sense 

St Pete Calisthenics was built to be more than a gym — it’s a modern wellness ecosystem. BOI fits seamlessly into that vision, offering recovery and optimization tools that complement movement, training, and longevity. 

Together, SPC and BOI create a space where: 

• Performance meets recovery 

• Science meets movement 

• Wellness meets community 

We’re proud to collaborate with a team that shares our values around education, accessibility, and long-term health. 

Other Protocols at BOI

In addition to our standard Bio Optimization sessions, BOI offers a range of specialized protocols designed to address specific health goals and life stages. For example:

• $10 Vestibular Training for Brain, Balance & Longevity – A targeted modality to enhance balance, coordination, spatial awareness, and neurological function. Ideal for kids with sensory or attention challenges, aging adults reducing fall risk, post-concussion athletes, vertigo support, reading/eye-tracking development (ages 3+), and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s (with provider coordination).

• Detox Protocol – A structured approach to supporting the body’s natural elimination pathways, helping clients safely and effectively reduce toxin load and improve overall system efficiency.

• Aging Population Protocol – Focused on supporting older adults, this protocol emphasizes cognition, balance, nervous system resilience, and overall brain health to help maintain independence and quality of life.

• Elite Athletic Performance: This aligns directly with your high-level BOP target audience (elite athletes, military, high performers). It emphasizes peak output, neuromuscular optimization, oxygen utilization, and recovery speed. Including it explicitly differentiates your offering from general wellness.

• Injury/Recovery Protocol: While overlapping with Performance, recovery has a distinct marketing and operational angle. It targets clients looking to bounce back from injury, overtraining, or chronic stress—this can appeal to both high-performance and general clientele.
  

These programs are designed to complement the core Bio Optimization experience, providing targeted support while remaining flexible and adaptable to individual needs.

What’s Coming Next 

Bio Optimization Institute x St. Pete Biohacking & Longevity Meet Up

May 20th | 6 to 7 PM

The Bio Optimization Institute will be hosting the second event in collaboration with St. Pete Biohacking & Longevity Meet Up Group - an informal networking and education-focused evening bringing together enthusiasts and professionals from across the wellness, performance, and health optimization space.

This free mix-and-mingle event will feature short talks from bio optimization specialists, live demonstrations of select BOI equipment, and opportunities to connect with  wellness professionals. Attendees can expect drink specials on non-alcoholic beverage options, an open, casual atmosphere designed to encourage conversation and collaboration, and a complimentary Bio-Op Fitness class with St. Pete Cali at 7pm.

Partnerships & Collaborative Initiatives

The Bio Optimization Institute works alongside athletes, organizations, and performance-focused groups to support recovery, resilience, and long-term capacity across a wide range of populations. These collaborations combine movement, training, and real-world performance demands with BOI’s optimization-based support systems.

Supporting Return2Play Through Integrated Optimization

The Bio Optimization Institute has collaborated with St Pete Calisthenics to support individuals progressing through their Return to Play program, particularly those navigating injury recovery, setbacks, or extended time away from movement.

While St Pete Calisthenics leads the movement, strength, and skill-based retraining required to return to calisthenics safely, BOI supports the process behind the scenes by addressing the physiological factors that often limit recovery. This includes utilizing data collection, targeted equipment, and structured protocols to help improve nervous system readiness, tissue recovery, oxygen utilization, and overall resilience.

By pairing intelligent movement progressions with individualized recovery and optimization strategies, the collaboration helps clients return to training with greater stability, confidence, and long-term capacity, rather than rushing back before the body is prepared.

Professional & Former Athlete Collaborations

BOI has worked with professional and former athletes, including NFL alumni, and up-and-coming Calisthenics Pro, Katie Potter, to support recovery and long-term performance capacity. These collaborations focus on areas such as nervous system regulation, oxygen efficiency, heart rate variability, inflammation management, and the long-term considerations associated with concussion history.

Competitive & Recreational Athlete Partnerships

Through partnerships with competitive sports communities, including pickleball athletes and tournament organizers, BOI has supported performance environments with on-site optimization tents. These initiatives integrate athlete education, physiological data collection, and recovery support during high-demand competition settings.

Aging, Longevity & Cognitive Health Initiatives

BOI collaborates with aging-focused and cognitive health organizations to support programs centered on bone health, balance and fall-risk reduction, mitochondrial function, and healthy aging. These initiatives emphasize maintaining independence, resilience, and neurological capacity over time.

First Responder Performance & Resilience Programs

BOI has supported performance and recovery initiatives for police officers and first responders, with a focus on nervous system recovery, oxygen utilization, trauma resilience, and physiological stress management in high-demand occupations.

Military Veteran Performance & Resilience Initiatives

BOI collaborates with veteran-focused organizations and initiatives to support long-term performance, neurological resilience, and recovery from cumulative physical and cognitive stress. These efforts emphasize nervous system regulation, oxygen utilization, and sustainable capacity as veterans transition from high-demand service environments into training, work, and everyday life.

Mobile Optimization & Community Outreach

Through its Mobile Optimization Lab concept, BOI brings optimization tools and education directly to schools, athletic teams, and community events. This model allows youth and athletes to access recovery and performance support in the environments where they train and compete.

Youth & School-Based Athletic Programs (In Development)

BOI is actively developing partnerships with elite high school athletic programs in Florida, with the goal of launching comprehensive performance and recovery systems. These initiatives are designed to establish a gold-standard framework for youth performance, recovery, and concussion-aware optimization that can scale nationally.

Book Your Session 

If you’ve been searching for biohacking in St. Petersburg, lymphatic drainage therapy, oxygen therapy, or advanced recovery tools, this is your sign. 

• Visit us inside St Pete Calisthenics 

• Limited-time FREE lymphatic drainage sessions available now 

• Booking required