Michael Lau

Michael’s work in digital wellness didn’t start in a lab or boardroom. It started in 2012 when he was practicing occupational therapy and noticed something troubling—nearly every young client struggling with sleep issues had the same problem: their phones never left their hands.

That observation changed everything. He went back to university and completed his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Hong Kong, where his research focused specifically on how excessive screen time wrecks sleep quality and concentration. His doctoral work examined blue light exposure and the neurobiology of scrolling habits among Hong Kong office workers—findings that became the foundation for what he does today.

Since then, Michael’s worked with over 3,000 individuals and corporate teams. He’s helped multinational banks redesign their communication policies, trained tech companies on intentional work boundaries, and guided hundreds of families in creating device-free evenings that actually stick. His clients report measurable improvements: better sleep within weeks, sharper focus at work, more meaningful time with family, and the rediscovery of hobbies they’d forgotten they loved.

What drives him? Witnessing real transformation. Parents who finally have conversations at dinner again. Professionals who reclaim their evenings. People discovering that hiking, reading, and creative pursuits weren’t boring—they’d just been buried under notifications.