I'm Henri Schmidt – entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of VisionBody. But long before I became those things, I was something more essential: a fighter.
This is not just a story about technology or fitness. This is the story of how I used electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) not to build muscles – but to fight cancer.
The beginning of my journey
The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
In December 2023, just before Christmas, I received the words that shake your soul:
"You have cancer."
The initial diagnosis was head and neck cancer – aggressive, painful, and devastating. Within weeks, I began 40 rounds of radiation combined with chemotherapy.
The treatment burned my throat, mouth, and esophagus.
I could no longer eat. I could no longer drink. I was kept alive by a feeding tube. Every swallow felt like swallowing fire. I was weak, in pain, and barely hanging on.
But it didn't stop there.
Months later, doctors discovered four tumors in my lungs, then four more in my spine. My entire body became a battlefield – and traditional medicine gave me little hope.
The Hidden Killer: Muscle Loss in Cancer
Understanding muscle mass importance
What most people don't realize is that many cancer patients don't die from the tumors themselves.
They die from muscle wasting – a condition called cachexia.
The body breaks down. It loses strength, metabolic function, and immune defense.
Without muscle, you can't move. You can't repair. You can't fight back.
And so I made a decision:
If I wanted to survive, I had to save my muscles.
60 Kilos Lost – But Stronger Than Ever
In the 17 months following my diagnosis, I lost over 60 kilograms (130 pounds) of body weight.
To most, that's a death sentence.
But I refused to give in. Despite the pain, despite the exhaustion, I trained every day. I activated my muscles even when I couldn't walk.
And today – I am fitter, leaner, and more defined than I have ever been in my life.
VisionBody EMS technology
My Secret Weapon: VisionBody EMS
I originally developed VisionBody as a wireless EMS suit for performance, fitness, and recovery.
But during my fight with cancer, it became my most powerful ally.
VisionBody allows you to activate up to 98% of your muscles simultaneously – without weights, without joint stress, without needing to move.
Even on days when I couldn't stand:
- I trained lying down – to keep my metabolism alive.
- I trained sitting – to stop my muscles from vanishing.
- I trained deeply and gently – to keep my body engaged in the fight.
The Shift: My Body Started to Respond
Something incredible happened:
- My metabolism reignited.
- My mind became sharper.
- My immune system stabilized.
And most importantly, I felt in control again.
EMS wasn't just exercise – it was a lifeline.
More Than Fitness – This Is Survival
The path to recovery
Today, I'm still standing. Not just alive, but stronger than before. And I'm here to tell you this:
Electrically stimulating your muscles during cancer treatment isn't optional – it's essential.
Muscles are not just for strength – they are your engine for survival.
They produce anti-inflammatory molecules.
They keep your immune system online.
They generate energy where tumors want to create collapse.
And VisionBody EMS allows you to maintain and rebuild them – even when conventional training is impossible.
The Turning Point: I Chose a New Path
After the second bleak prognosis, I decided to look beyond conventional medicine.
I began researching alternative therapies. I became my own test subject.
From fasting to cellular detox, mitochondrial activation, and immune reprogramming – I built a new strategy.
In the upcoming articles, I will share exactly what I've done and what's worked – including protocols, devices, and supplements that supported my recovery.
Because I believe this:
True healing begins where knowledge meets determination.