Introduction to Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for Neurofeedback Practitioners

Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB) is a powerful modality shown to improve a wide range of psychophysiological conditions and enhance performance across multiple domains. It offers a valuable path forward for clients who may not respond well to other treatments, especially in cases involving chronic pain, anxiety, depression, headaches, and trauma. Beyond symptom relief, HRVB is also linked to improvements in emotional regulation, adaptability, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Used alongside neurofeedback, HRVB gives clinicians a more complete view of the nervous system, offering both assessment and training tools. It strengthens autonomic self-regulation while also positively influencing brain connectivity and functional regulation. When HRV biofeedback and neurofeedback are integrated, the result is a more dynamic and effective approach to supporting clients’ cognitive and emotional health. This webinar will introduce the fundamentals of HRV measurement, tracking, and training, specifically designed for neurofeedback practitioners looking to expand their toolkit. About the Speaker: Inna Khazan, PhD, BCB is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where she teaches and supervises trainees. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology and performance excellence training using biofeedback and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr. Khazan is the founder of the Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback, working with clients on optimizing their health and performance. She also serves as chief science officer for Optimal HRV, a company dedicated to helping people improve their mental and physical health. Recognized as a pioneer in mindfulness-based biofeedback, Dr. Khazan is a popular speaker at national and international conferences on the topics of biofeedback and mindfulness. She has conducted biofeedback and mindfulness trainings for notable institutions in the US and abroad, including the US Navy Special Warfare, US Army Special Forces, and the Stuttgart Opera and Ballet Company. Dr. Khazan serves as president-elect of the board of directors for the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), chair elect for Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and is past-president of the board of directors for the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP). Dr. Khazan writes for Psychology Today, is the author of numerous journal articles and several books, including the highly-regarded Clinical Handbook of Biofeedback: A Step-by-Step Guide to Training and Practice with Mindfulness, the popular Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance, and The Heart(beat) of Business: Positioning Heart Rate Variability as a Competitive Advantage. She is also the lead editor for the 4th edition of Evidence-Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback.