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Ouchie develops a digital health platform that reimagines pain management for individuals living with chronic conditions. Its core offering is a mobile application that allows users to meticulously track pain levels, identify personal triggers, and discover effective relief strategies. The platform leverages AI-powered insights to help users understand their body's unique patterns, offering a comprehensive tool for self-monitoring and engagement in their pain journey, often integrating with a provider portal for remote oversight.
The company was co-founded by Rachel Trobman, who also serves as the CEO of Upside Health, Ouchie's parent entity. Established by 2020, Trobman’s vision stemmed from a recognition of the significant unmet need for integrated, patient-centric tools in chronic pain care, aiming to empower individuals with actionable data and foster a deeper understanding of their condition. Her insight aimed to transform how chronic pain is both perceived and managed.
Ouchie serves individuals suffering from various chronic pain conditions, enabling them to gain control and agency over their health. The platform also facilitates improved communication and data sharing with healthcare providers. Its overarching mission is to transform the landscape of pain care by providing robust, data-driven tools and fostering a supportive ecosystem, ultimately empowering users to live fuller, more informed lives despite their chronic conditions.
Ouchie has raised $150K across 1 funding round.
Ouchie has raised $150K in total across 1 funding round.
Ouchie has raised $150K in total across 1 funding round.
Ouchie's investors include Ecliptic Capital, LvlUp Ventures, Osney Capital, Quake Capital.
Ouchie has raised $150K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $150K Seed in July 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2018 | $150K Seed | — | Ecliptic Capital, LvlUp Ventures, Osney Capital, Quake Capital | Announced |
Ouchie is a mobile platform developed by Upside Health for chronic pain management. It enables clinicians to support patients through features like pain tracking, community building, and rewards, addressing the economic and social impacts of chronic pain.[1][4] The app serves chronic pain patients and healthcare providers, solving issues like inaccurate self-reporting of pain (often dismissed as an "invisible illness") by fostering tracking, peer support, and better clinician insights, with early wins in patient engagement and community-driven solutions.[1][4]
Ouchie was co-founded by Rachel Trobman, who serves as CEO of Upside Health. Before entering healthcare, Trobman built a digital media company that achieved a billion lifetime views in three years and created a 5-star language learning platform, bringing strong digital product expertise to health tech.[4][5] The idea emerged from recognizing chronic pain's challenges, including societal "shake it off" attitudes and the need for better self-reporting and tribal support, leading to Ouchie's launch as a clinician-patient tool available on Apple and Android.[4]
Ouchie rides the trend of digital health tools tackling chronic conditions, where mobile apps bridge gaps in patient-clinician communication amid rising awareness of mental health ties to physical pain.[4] Timing aligns with post-pandemic emphasis on invisible illnesses and remote care, fueled by market forces like healthcare digitization and demand for non-pharma pain solutions.[1] It influences the ecosystem by humanizing pain management, promoting peer communities over isolation, and enabling scalable clinician support in a sector often reliant on subjective reporting.[1][4]
Ouchie stands poised for growth by expanding its community features and integrating deeper with health systems, capitalizing on chronic pain's prevalence. Trends like AI-enhanced tracking and mental health synergies will shape its path, potentially evolving it into a broader wellness platform. As digital health matures, Ouchie's clinician-patient focus could redefine pain care, turning "ouchie" moments into empowered management.
