About The Well Vetted
Who vets the gear on this site, how, and what we make when you buy.
Why The Well Vetted exists
I started The Well Vetted because I was frustrated. Every time I researched a product online, I found the same thing: sponsored content, fake reviews, and “best of” lists that seemed to favor whoever paid the most.
I wanted something different. A site that actually helps people make informed decisions, built on honest vetting, transparent methodology, and recommendations earned on merit, not marketing budgets.
The focus is wellness equipment because the right device can genuinely improve how you feel. My job is to help you find which one that is.
Who’s behind The Well Vetted
I’m Alexander Liendo, founder and editor of The Well Vetted. I spent 15 years as an executive chef and food and beverage director before a meniscus tear and burnout pushed me toward cold plunges and saunas. What began as recovery became this: vetting the gear so you do not have to guess.
Read my full storyWhat I stand for
Independent Research
Every product is vetted the same way: specs verified against manufacturer documentation, prices and warranties confirmed, owner evidence weighed. No brand influences the picks.
User-First Recommendations
Every recommendation is based on what is best for you, not what pays the highest commission.
Transparent Affiliate Model
The Well Vetted earns a commission when you buy through its links. It never affects the picks.
How The Well Vetted makes money
The Well Vetted earns money through affiliate partnerships. When you click a link on the site and make a purchase, it may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
That model funds free, independent content. It also runs on strict rules:
- Commissions never influence a pick or a recommendation.
- Products get vetted whether or not an affiliate program exists.
- Affiliate relationships are disclosed on every page.
- Editorial decisions stay fully independent of any partnership.
If a product is not good, I will say so, even when recommending it would pay.
How I vet
Every product goes through the same process:
- Research: I map each product’s class and its real competitors, starting from the manufacturer’s own specs and manuals.
- Verification: I confirm specs, pricing, warranty terms, and return policies against the manufacturer’s documentation before anything is published.
- Owner evidence: I weigh long-form owner reports and review aggregates across platforms. When owners contradict the spec sheet, I say so.
- Comparison: I hold each product to the same class criteria as its peers and publish a verdict with the facts behind it. No scores.
- Update: Records carry a last-verified date, and I re-check on a rolling basis.
I do not buy or physically test the gear, and no page here will imply I did. What I publish is desk research done properly, and the methodology says exactly what that covers.
The goal is to give you what you need to make the right choice for your situation, not to push you toward any particular product.
Contact
Questions, feedback, or suggestions? I would like to hear them.
Email: hello@thewellvetted.com
I read every email and do my best to reply within 48 hours.
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