About the Founder

The Origin

On the North Shore of O‘ahu, recovery isn’t optional — it’s a way of life. Between watching patients after long surf days, heavy training sessions, and the wear that comes with chasing performance, Dr. John Baker DC, CSCS, DNSet, saw one simple truth: how well you recover determines how long you can keep doing what you love.

 

The Spark

Catalyst started as a small experiment in Dr. Baker’s clinic. He kept seeing athletes reach for products that numbed, masked, or distracted — but never truly supported the way an active body adapts, moves, and recovers. So he began creating blends built around clean, functional ingredients that worked with an athlete’s lifestyle instead of against it.

The first batches were mixed for professional surfers and local athletes who trusted him with their bodies. They felt the difference and kept asking for more. Word spread. What began as a side project in a small North Shore clinic quickly grew into a movement toward smarter, cleaner, purpose-built recovery — made for people who live in motion.

 

The Mission

Catalyst exists to bridge the gap between nature, physiology, and the demands of an active life. Our mission is simple: create products rooted in real ingredients, real science, and real performance — nothing synthetic, nothing unnecessary, nothing that dulls the signals your body uses to adapt and grow.

We’re here for the athletes, surfers, movers, and everyday grinders who expect more from their recovery rituals — and more from the products they use on their bodies.