Our story…
James - engineer and a father of four, Dre - personal trainer and a father of five have both been living in Harlem, NY for the past 20 years.
During a night out, we were discussing how we could impact the health and wellness industry through our unique contributions. With James’ expertise in engineering and cannabis extraction and Dre’s passion for fitness and recovery, HE+AL was born.
We founded HE+AL because we wanted to serve our community and create a product that works.
James Hammonds
A father of four and a professor of engineering. James’s work has always had an eye for sustainability. He has a passion for understanding how science and math can help humans and the environment. James believes that plant-based whole foods can help people feel better and keep the planet healthy. He founded Potluck Technologies back in 2012 to help address the health disparities amongst his community.
Andre Watkins
A father of five, trainer, and non-profit accountant Andre “Dre” Watkins has been supporting working families of NYC for the last 20 years. Dre has always been interested in fitness, and became a certified personal trainer. He saw the value and impact of sustained activity and whole plant nutrition in order to support longevity and a high quality of life. Dre founded 12REPs in 2012, fitness coaching for real everyday people.
James + Dre on the Melanated Medicine Podcast.
Episode 2.