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HRV Biofeedback Practitioner Workshop — Bay Area

📅 August 10-11, 2026📍 San Francisco, CA

A two-day hands-on workshop in heart rate variability biofeedback. Learn to use HRV monitors clinically and teach resonance frequency breathing.

About the Workshop

This two-day intensive teaches clinicians and coaches how to integrate HRV biofeedback into their practice. Participants will learn to use clinical-grade HRV monitors, identify resonance frequency breathing rates, and design personalized protocols for clients.

Day 1: Foundations

  • HRV Physiology — What HRV actually measures, why it matters, and how to interpret time-domain and frequency-domain metrics (RMSSD, SDNN, LF/HF ratio)
  • Resonance Frequency Assessment — How to find each client's individual optimal breathing rate (typically 4.5-7 breaths/minute)
  • Hands-on Lab — Practice with Elite HRV, HeartMath, and Polar sensors. Compare consumer vs. clinical-grade measurements
  • Clinical Applications — Anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, hypertension, and athletic performance

Day 2: Advanced Protocols

  • Protocol Design — Building 10-session HRV biofeedback programs for specific conditions
  • Integration — Combining HRV biofeedback with therapy, coaching, and other modalities
  • Research Review — Current evidence base for HRV biofeedback (Lehrer & Gevirtz, 2014)
  • Case Presentations — Participants present real or hypothetical cases for group feedback

What You'll Leave With

  • Ability to conduct resonance frequency assessments
  • Protocol templates for anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain
  • Understanding of which HRV metrics to track and which to ignore
  • CE credits (12 hours, approved for psychologists and social workers)

Details

  • Prerequisites: Licensed clinician or certified health coach
  • Cost: $650 (includes equipment rental for the workshop)
  • Class size: Limited to 20 participants
  • Bring: Laptop for biofeedback software

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