With a mission to elevate survivorship, the innovative platform leverages the power of shared experiences, creating a national network of support for those navigating life-altering injuries.

April 8, 2024 – Today, TandemStride announces the official launch of its purpose-built peer-to-peer platform, dedicated to supporting individuals and their families following a traumatic injury. With millions of people experiencing trauma each year in the United States, TandemStride aims to create a robust community built on a foundation of shared, lived experiences. Founded by Matt Kalina, inspired by his brother's journey through a traumatic bi-lateral amputation, the company is on a mission to provide holistic support beyond clinical care.

"As someone who witnessed the power of community during my brother's journey, I am thrilled to introduce TandemStride. We're not just a platform; we are a community working in tandem with survivors of life-altering injuries, helping them find their stride," says Matt Kalina, Founder of TandemStride.

TandemStride offers a lifeline to those on the path to recovery, fostering connections through its innovative app and established national peer networks. The platform matches patients with peers who have triumphed over similar challenges, along with the guidance of the TandemStride Assistant. The TandemStride peer network brings together a nationwide collection of resources and trained peers with lived experience through collaboration with the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN), United Spinal Association, Amputee Coalition and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. By enabling a national supportive network, available locally to Trauma Centers across the country, the goal is to improve health outcomes post-injury and build a resilient survivor community.

“The TSN has been providing peer support services since 2008 in trauma centers nationwide, The TandemStride Platform would enhance our work with a technology-based solution.” stated Sue Prentiss, Executive Director of The American Trauma Society, home to the TSN.

With this launch, TandemStride will begin enabling peer support at the point of care across 15 trauma centers in 2024. The company is actively partnering with Trauma Centers and Insurance Providers to expand its quality improvement network. 

“Molina Healthcare collaborates with innovative partners to best meet our members’ unique needs,” said Ami Cole, Plan President of Molina Healthcare of Ohio. “TandemStride, together with our network of quality providers, will support improved outcomes to Molina members who have suffered traumatic injuries.”

The launch of TandemStride heralds a new era in trauma recovery, further emphasizing the importance of survivorship and community in the healing process.