MobiHealth News September 8, 2022
Emily Olsen

This marks Headspace Health’s second acquisition this year. In January, it announced the purchase of Sayana, which offers mental wellness and sleep apps.

Digital mental health company Headspace Health announced Thursday it has acquired the Shine app, a mental wellness platform focused on culturally competent and inclusive offerings.

Founded in 2016, Shine provides self-guided content, including meditations and self-care courses on topics like stress and boundaries, as well as virtual community workshops.

The company’s cofounders and co-CEOs Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi will take on leadership roles in Headspace’s product and marketing teams. Some Shine engineers and leaders in its client successes and marketing groups will also move to Headspace.

“The acquisition of the Shine app underscores the...

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Topics: Apps, Digital Health, Mental Health, Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Provider, Technology, Trends
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