Dr. Matteson and Dr. Smith, founders of Neurvora

Our founders

About the Creators

Created by professionals who understand what it takes to perform under pressure.

Neurvora was founded by Dr. Matteson, a Doctor of Psychology, and Dr. Smith, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, combining expertise in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral health, and performance optimization with firsthand experience competing and succeeding in high-pressure environments.

As former coaches and competitive Junior Olympic Level 10 gymnasts, with Dr. Matteson also competing at the collegiate level, they know the mental demands of performing when expectations are high and every moment matters. Their careers have expanded that perspective through years of working with professional and elite athletes, healthcare professionals, executives, students, and other high achievers striving to perform at their best while balancing stress, recovery, and everyday life.

Dr. Matteson

Doctor of Psychology

Former coach · Collegiate athlete · Junior Olympic Level 10 gymnast

Dr. Smith

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Former coach · Junior Olympic Level 10 gymnast

Who it supports

Professional athletesElite athletesHealthcare professionalsExecutivesStudentsHigh achievers

Mission

Why We Built Neurvora

Peak performance isn't just about talent or motivation—it's about having the right mental habits and tools when the pressure is on.

Neurvora was created to bring evidence-informed mental performance strategies, neuroscience, and psychology into a personalized, accessible mobile experience. Rather than offering generic motivation, the platform delivers expert-designed exercises and AI-personalized guidance that help users strengthen focus, build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and develop consistent routines that support long-term performance.

Whether you're preparing for a competition, an important presentation, an exam, a surgical procedure, or a demanding day at work, Neurvora is designed to help you train your mind with the same intention that you train your skills.

Our mission is simple: make elite mental performance strategies accessible to anyone pursuing excellence.

Clinical expertise

Doctor of Psychology and Doctor of Nursing Practice backgrounds across psychology, neuroscience, behavioral health, and performance optimization.

Performance experience

Former coaches and competitive Junior Olympic Level 10 gymnasts, with collegiate athlete experience from Dr. Matteson.

Built for high performers

Designed for professional and elite athletes, healthcare professionals, executives, students, and other high achievers.

Personalized mental training

Expert-designed exercises and AI-personalized guidance for focus, confidence, emotional regulation, and consistent routines.