Life Labs
With human optimisation at the core of everything we do, Life Labs is truly a wellness hub, from the highest quality equipment and advanced treatment protocols to in-house medical grade treatments made easily accessible under one roof.
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Innovation
Noun, [ /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ ]
Innovation is at the core of everything we do, from our medical partnerships to our hand-picked services and treatment protocols, we provide our members with the most up-to-date advancements within the human optimisation space.
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Community
Noun, [ /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/ ]
Our community is at the forefront of our business and as such, we strive to maintain the highest standards of customer service and satisfaction. The wellness hub is a space where like minded individuals can work towards optimising their overall health and well-being with the guidance from our expert staff.
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Education
Noun, [ /ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ ]
Through our online platforms, expert staff and unique space we educate our community members on the benefits of our wellness protocols, medical therapies and compounded products.
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Passion
Noun, [ /ˈpæʃ.ən/ ]
Our team and founders are passionate about helping people achieve their optimal health. They are committed to teaching our community about the power of biohacking and human optimisation as a means to perform at your best each and every day.
What makes us different?
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Human Optimisation
Innovation and wellness combined.
Designed with human optimisation at the core, Life Labs provides a space for individuals to improve their overall health with a combination of holistic and medical protocols. Our wellness hub is led by a team of highly experienced medical professionals committed to delivering innovative health and wellness solutions.
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Australian Owned & Operated
Accessibility and convenience.
We pride ourselves in being Australian owned and operated, making the latest advancements in human optimisation easily accessible state-wide. This quality extends to our partnerships with our consulting team and medical supplier whose products are all compounded in Australian pharmacies.
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Medical Expertise
Experts in regenerative medicine.
Life Labs is founded by a team of experts in the field of regenerative medicine. Together with our partners, we express our expert knowledge on biohacking and human optimisation as a means to living a longer, healthier life. Our protocols are based on expert research, so you can have confidence in our services.
AS Wellness by Ageing Solutions is an e-commerce platform driven by a team of doctors and medical experts who work closely with reputable Australian Pharmacies to compound innovative, science backed medical products. MEDX Consulting represents the ‘consulting arm’ of Life Labs by working cohesively with AS Wellness to prescribe members with medical products and programs where applicable. This venture completes the patient journey by creating a space where wellness treatments and protocols, medical diagnostics, and supplements are all easily accessible in one vicinity.
Meet the team
Meet the team who will support you
Dr. Philip Richardson
Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | MBBS (Hons.), FRACS (Plast.)
Dr. Philip Richardson
Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | MBBS (Hons.), FRACS (Plast.)Dr. Philip Richardson is a Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and the founder and leading surgeon for Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Richardson is a highly respected board-certified plastic surgeon with over 22 years of experience performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and is renowned for his experience and results in cosmetic breast and body procedures.
Having performed over 9,000 breast surgeries over his 22 years as a fully-qualified specialist plastic surgeon, Dr. Richardson has honed his knowledge, experience, and surgical precision in breast procedures, combining his surgical skill with his compassionate approach to patient care, while building strong relationships with his patients.
Dr. Richardson completed his extensive surgical training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and is a proud member of ASPS (Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons) and ASAPS (Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons). He remains at the forefront of the industry by integrating the latest techniques and advancements into his practice.
Whether performing complex reconstructive procedures or enhancing natural beauty through cosmetic surgery, he is dedicated to achieving exceptional patient outcomes with safety and precision.
Darren Smeath
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Darren Smeath
Founder | Chief Executive OfficerWith over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and wellness industries, Darren Smeath is a leader in innovation, business growth, and transformative health solutions. His career began with global pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and Allergan before transitioning into the private wellness sector, where he has spent the last 14 years shaping the industry.
Darren played a pivotal role in revolutionising fitness in Brisbane by introducing F45 Training, launching the first site in West End and expanding to 9 locations across Queensland before successfully exiting the business. His entrepreneurial expertise extends to the cosmetic and medical wellness space through Brisbane Skin & Laser Clinics, as well as a portfolio of high-performing e-commerce brands, including RegenMed Direct, AS Wellness by Ageing Solutions, Man Vs Ageing, Elderi, and MedX Consulting — all multi-million dollar ventures dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing.
As the founding owner of Life Labs, Darren continues to push the boundaries of modern wellness, blending science, technology, and business acumen to deliver cutting-edge health solutions. His passion lies in creating transformative experiences that empower individuals to live healthier, longer lives. Darren has been combining biohacking, human optimisation and life extension strategies and living by the mission of adding years to life and life to your years.
