After completing nearly 100,000 biomarker tests in stealth, Edmonton-based healthtech startup NiaHealth has launched its public beta—bringing its AI-powered preventative health platform into the national spotlight.
Backed by $2.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Vancouver’s Version One Ventures, the company is projecting tenfold growth by the end of the year. NiaHealth is positioning itself as a leader in Canada’s preventative health movement, offering a science-first, tech-enabled approach designed to catch health issues early—before they turn into diagnoses.
“We’ve been building something powerful: a proactive care model that doesn’t just drop lab results in your inbox,” said Sameer Dhar, CEO and founder. “NiaHealth blends leading health tech with clinician-led consults to help Canadians understand how their biomarkers connect and take action with confidence. It’s time to rethink the idea that aging means decline.”
The launch comes at a time when Canadians are seeking more control over their health. According to Statistics Canada, 6.5 million Canadians do not have a regular healthcare provider, revealing significant gaps in the traditional care model. NiaHealth aims to fill that void by offering users personalized, actionable insights powered by advanced diagnostics, machine learning, and virtual clinical support.
Through a streamlined digital experience, NiaHealth enables in-clinic or at-home testing for over 50 key biomarkers related to cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal, liver, kidney, and immune health. Users receive clinician-reviewed digital reports and ongoing one-on-one support via secure messaging—creating a continuously evolving digital health companion.
The company’s early momentum hasn’t gone unnoticed. NiaHealth was recently featured on Breakfast Television, Canada’s top-rated morning show, as one of three tech tools helping Canadians take charge of their health.
According to internal data, 90 percent of users uncovered an unknown health issue or risk. Common findings include:
- Vitamin D deficiency (48%)
- Signs of pre-diabetes (30%)
- Genetic heart disease markers such as elevated Lp(a) (18%)
- Reduced kidney function (47%)
These insights are paired with step-by-step health recommendations, digital coaching, and access to clinicians—all managed through the platform.
“I cut my risk of developing diabetes threefold by catching warning signs early,” said Dhar. “NiaHealth helps people take action sooner, when conditions are still reversible.”
Co-founder and Clinical Director Tanya ter Keurs, NP, says the goal is to make health maintenance more intuitive and accessible.
“While traditional healthcare focuses on diagnosing and treating disease today, at NiaHealth we’re looking decades ahead. Our tech empowers people to identify risks early and make lifestyle changes that can prevent disease entirely.”
For users looking for deeper insights, the platform also offers VO₂ Max testing, DEXA and SECA scans for body composition and bone density, and a microbiome analysis that evaluates over 300 microbial species. All of this feeds into NiaHealth’s proprietary health dashboard, offering personalized recommendations and long-term health trend tracking.
Memberships range from $299 to $1,299 annually, with compatibility for many workplace Health Spending Accounts. Users are encouraged to retest every six to twelve months, forming a closed-loop system of continuous monitoring and guided health improvements.
Currently available in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, NiaHealth plans to expand across Canada and internationally.
“Every Canadian deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing—not guessing—what’s going on in their body,” Dhar said. “But lab results alone aren’t enough. NiaHealth combines cutting-edge testing with consults led by expert clinicians who co-create a plan that fits your life. It’s proactive care that’s tech-enabled, human-guided, and built to stick.”
With life expectancy in Canada still trailing pre-pandemic levels and chronic conditions on the rise, NiaHealth is betting that the next frontier in healthcare is not just about living longer—but living healthier, earlier.
“The Canadian healthtech space is overdue for a leader like NiaHealth,” said Boris Wertz of Version One Ventures. “They’ve taken a science-first approach in a space full of noise. What they’ve built—quietly and methodically—is a category-defining product for proactive health.”
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