HeartMath® Biofeedback Training

Need Help To Reduce Stress and Anxiety?

We know the stressors are ongoing - health & safety, relationships, work, family, finances, and more. Anxiety may be an old companion for you or a new label to ongoing feelings of tension, stress, and overwhelm. While relaxation techniques and self-care help, alone they may not be enough.

Alignment Between the Heart and Brain

Learn how the heart-brain connection influences the physiological response of the body, how the nervous system and hormonal system respond to our emotions, and techniques to bring more harmony to your daily living. Numerous research studies support some of the ancient and intuitive knowledge of healing. The HeartMath® System allows you to see it in action with realtime feedback.

CERTIFIED HEARTMATH® PRACTITIONERS IN GEORGIA

The most effective use of HeartMath® System includes training on techniques, guided practice, and personalization to find the approach that works best for you. We start by coming alongside you to understand your environment, stressors, and goals. Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to understand more about how heart rate variability biofeedback using HeartMath® can help.

As part of our holistic approach to care, our team includes HeartMath® Certified Practitioners specialized in clinical interventions for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation. HeartMath® can be a standalone program or integrated with or an adjunct to ongoing psychotherapy or coaching.

The Impact of Chronic Stress

High levels of stress directly impacts our health and wellbeing. We also know that anxiety can seem to take on a life of its own. At times it can feel like you are living in a constant state of fight or flight, always on alert and never able to let your guard down. On the flip side, this heightened state is not sustainable, and you may experience a “crash” with fatigue, numbness, or sadness take over. In either of these states, or in the back and forth, your mind, body, and emotions are out of sync. You may even feel a sense of disconnection with your body or your authentic self.

Holistic Therapy and HeartMath®

You may be ready to dive into exploring and finding strategies for your anxiety, or you may be interested in adding biofeedback as a supplement to your ongoing wellness practices.

We are able to work with you to find the approach that works best for you. We have two main program tracks available, both of which are conducted via telehealth. Schedule a free consultation to determine the best option for you.

PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH HEARTMATH®

In pairing psychotherapy with HeartMath® approach, new patterns and insights are further reinforced in day to day living.

• Telehealth or in-person sessions. Note: Clients must be located in Georgia.

• HeartMath® Techniques & Training integrated with psychotherapy.

Reduce Stress & Anxiety with the Power of the Heart

Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation to learn more and speak to a HeartMath Certified Practitioner. This consultation will allow you to ask questions, share with us how stress and anxiety are impacting you, and learn about our programs is right for you. If you decide to explore HeartMath technology, we recommend purchasing the Inner Balance Trainer.

Begin your new relationship with stress and anxiety today.

WHAT IS HEARTMATH®?

HeartMath® refers to a collection of techniques, research, and technology that brings together years of research on the connection between the heart and brain and the heart’s ability to help regulate our system. There is the HeartMath® Institute (a non-profit research organization) and the HeartMath® company (providing technology and training.

The HeartMath® System uses analysis of heart rate variability (HRV), the measure of changes in the time intervals between heartbeats. There are several systems available that support HRV biofeedback, such as the Inner Balance sensor. The sensor is an electrocardiogram (ECG) that allows you to observe your heart’s changing rhythms in real time as well as the impact of skills and techniques to support optimal brain-heart-body harmony or alignment, also referred to as coherence.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Although we usually think of our heart rate as a single number and a steady drumbeat, a healthy heart rhythm is actually complex and constantly changing. These changes are in response to changes in our physical and psychological state. Our heart works with the central nervous system and hormonal system to respond to perceived challenges to our stable state (homeostasis).

Many therapy approaches and traditional coping strategies focus on thinking, or a cognitive approach. This focus falls short for many people since it is missing a key part of the puzzle — the brain’s interaction with the other complex systems of the body, including our emotional centers. Research has shown that the neural connections from the heart to the brain are more numerous and stronger than those going the other way. Thus it is difficult to change our emotional experience through rational thought alone. HeartMath® uses this foundational knowledge to support the development of supportive and adaptive patterns of heart-brain communication.

Consistent use of the HeartMath® techniques allow you to gain greater control over your physiological response to stress and anxiety, increasing your resilience and ability to regulate emotions. The technology is most effective when paired with coaching or training by a Certified HeartMath Practitioner or integrated with ongoing psychotherapy.

Biofeedback is an additional dimension of a holistic wellness approach that provides tangible data on your progress in changing the stress and anxiety response. With support from your clinician and ongoing practice, you will see a reduction in your overall state of anxiety and increase in resilience.

HeartMath® Facts

• 500+ schools, hospitals, and organizations using HeartMath®

• 25+ Years of Research

• 400+ independent research studies

• Demonstrated benefits include:

  • Improved ability to focus

  • Improved sleep

  • Increased calm

  • Reduced anxiety

  • Reduced fatigue

  • Reduced depression

An example of output from an Inner Balance session, showing HRV and Coherence over time.