What I can help you with:
- Consulting for teaching and learning Interactive Meditation and Biofeedback training. Consultation for Wellness programs. Consultation for patient advocacy and research.
- Coaching for Lifestyle/Health & Wellness goals. Weight-loss, better diet, stop-smoking, etc.
- Coaching & Counseling for anxiety, stress, family, relationship, & parenting issues. For adults, teens, and children.
Biofeedback/Interactive Meditation
Interactive Meditation (may also be called biofeedback) is a way to learn meditation/relaxation in an active process using live physiologic feedback to monitor progress.
It has many applications. It can help with attention problems. It is a way to manage stress and reduce addictive behavior patterns. It may be helpful to optimize sports and performance activity.
Photo from Wild Divine Biofeedback Game (no longer in production).
Many programs use Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a physiologic measurement. Greater HRV is desirable. It may be also described as a a measure of Coherence. Some programs allow participants to practice interactive meditation in a game-like format.
Links to Research Studies may be found here. An app in beta testing may be found at Happify.com
Coaching
What is coaching and is it different than psychotherapy? Coaching has many definitions and possible applications. In the best cases, a coach uses the expertise and experience in his/her area to help someone achieve their personal goals. Coaching (unlike therapy) encourages an equality dynamic between the coach and the person seeking help.
It is important to be aware that coaching is an unregulated field. There are no requirements for a specific certification or education to become a coach. Consumers must choose a coach based on individual qualifications.
Consultation
Consultation and individual or group training is offered for programs wishing to start up their own biofeedback or wellness related programs. Please call for more information on this service. I also provide consultation for research and patient advocacy.
I see adults and children. I offer telephone consultation if appropriate. Office: Outside Hendersonville, NC (Hours 9a-2p). Call 828-782-0343 for a free initial telephone consultation.
Not sure if the service you need is offered? Ask – consult@docann.com
The fine print. Policies and Fees.
- My regular rates are $200 per hour. This is for consulting, coaching, advocacy work, or teaching.
- Initial telephone consultation is provided FREE.
- For those who need reduced rates, a sliding scale* is available ($40-150). Please inquire if you are interested in this. (Spots may be limited by availability.)
I do not contract with any insurance company but can provide supporting information if you wish to file with your insurance. Plans may have high deductibles or other barriers to coverage.
If you have insurance and would like to use your insurance or HSA for out-of-network (OON) benefits, I can provide a superbill for submission. Please inquire with your insurance company regarding this option. I do some pro-bono work. Spaces limited by availability.
Interested in scheduling a consult? Text or call 828-782-0343 or email consult@docann.com