Doctor's Note: Musings from the desk of Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen, D.C.
You know me. I’m not here to pressure you into buying more stuff or spending more money. I already have a hang-up around the amount of supplements I recommend; but that’s a musing for another time.
That said, many of you use the products, supplements, and tools we like. Some of those companies only run good sales once or twice a year, and it feels wrong not to tell you when you can save real money on things you already purchase.
So this is my compromise: one “Black Friday Roundup” that is straight-forward, transparent, and focused on things we actually use in clinic or at home.
If you’re not in a shopping season, skim this and delete guilt-free. Truly.
First, a quick disclaimer
These are tools, not requirements. You do not need any of this to be a “good patient.”
Use sales to stock up on things that are already helping you, not to start 14 new health projects at once.
Some links are affiliate. That means your price is the same or lower, and we may receive a small commission that helps us keep doing this work.
Always stocked (basics we actually use):
EQUIP PRIME PROTEIN
Sale: 30% Off Sitewide, 40% Off New Subscriptions
Why we like it: Dairy-free Beef Isolate Protein (complete amino acids) with no filler ingredients or crap.
Tips: Try it hot! We love the strawberry mixed into yogurt. Skip the salted caramel flavor, it's weirdly.. gloopy..no matter how you mix it. Skip the bars.
Sale: 40% off first order, products already discounted!
Why we like it: The best prices on shelf-stable products. From baking staples to snack foods.. Thrive has it all! It is a membership model (think: Costco), but you'll earn your fee back in savings with this promo alone.
Tips: Use the shopping tags ("gluten-free" "dairy-free" "Keto" etc) to find new products within your dietary needs.
For the record, nobody needs to buy labs on Black Friday. Please don’t impulse-purchase blood tests. That said, if we’ve already talked about a lab panel for you, this can be a smart time to move forward.
ORDER YOUR OWN BLOOD PANELS - 6 DAY PROMO ONLY!
Use promo code BF50 at checkout to get $50 off any of our pre-built order-your-own blood panels: Core+, Baseline Biomarker, or Healthspan Assessment. Need help deciding which is the best fit for you? Check out this chart. The sale is active from TODAY through December 1 (Cyber Monday) only. We've never run a sale before, so this is as much a trial for us as it is a benefit for you.
Good to know: You can order a test in advance and wait to run it. We know making health changes during the holiday season is a tough commitment. 🙃
Gadgets & tools we often recommend:
No, you do not need a house full of gadgets. But a few tools can make real life easier.
TRUVAGA PLUS - VAGAL NERVE STIMULATOR
Sale: 15% Off Device (=$75 off) with code FACILITYPLUS
Why we like it: Takes the effort out of parasympathetic activation.
Who it’s for: This can be the 'cherry on top' for someone who is always 'wired and tired', but already doing all-the-habits for stress management. Only 2 minutes per day for profound changes in HRV, nervous system balance, and resilience.
Special note: the published promo code BFCM2025 will get you the same discount, FACILITYPLUS just gives us credit for the referral
Sale: Save up to $2,601, plus use discount code TheFacility for stackable savings on top of current sale prices.
Why we like it: NO glues or adhesives, Ultra-low EMF, Carbon infrared panels for safety. Great quality products!
Who it’s for: A good time to invest if you're considering in-home sauna (indoor or outdoor). These are relatively small footprint, easy install (many use a standard voltage outlet), and a luxurious 'wellness tool' for almost any lifestage.
Sale: 20% off all sizes of single units; bundle deals will yield 30% savings!
Why we like it: Air filtration down to .03microns (das small!), effective against even active airborne mold exposure.
Who it’s for: This is the air purifier we recommend for anyone with known mold exposure (current or past), or any suspicions of environmental illness documented by symptoms or testing.
Bloom Strength is designed specifically for women navigating peri + post-menopause, who want to build a solid foundation in strength training in a safe, approachable way. Even if you're brand NEW to lifting! With the app-based subscription, you get progressive strength training (home or gym), follow-along videos with modifications, and direct coach messaging.
The meal talk membership delivers weekly inspiration via email for taking the effort out of meal planning and prep! Every week, you get four seasonal dinner recipes, customizable recipe collections, an automated editable grocery list, and access to a full library of simple recipes designed to set you up for success. Not sure if this right? Download the FREE 5-Day Prep Plan to get an idea.
The Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor and HeartMath app help train you in heart coherence and HRV. Increasing your heart coherence has been shown to reduce stress, overwhelm, and anxiety and enhance clear thinking and more effective choices. Seeing the real time feedback using a sensor and training app are a game changer!
If you’re sorting through fifty sales emails, here’s our biased hierarchy of what usually gives the best return:
Sleep, stress, and schedule changes Free but powerful. Go to bed earlier, walk more, say no to that thing you really don’t want to do.
Food and basics Stock your pantry and freezer with things Future You will be happy to grab.
Supplements you already know help Refill things that are clearly working before you experiment with something shiny and new.
Labs and devices Move forward only if you have a plan for what you’ll do with the data.
If you’re unsure whether a purchase makes sense for you, that’s exactly what visits with us are for. Your plan should drive your shopping, not the other way around.
Last thing. We’re grateful that you trust us with your time, your money, and your health decisions. That trust matters more than any Black Friday code. If you do pick up something from this list, use it in service of feeling better in your actual life, not in service of perfection.