Biofeedback to monitor and enhance health, recovery and wellbeing

Workshop abstract

This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of biofeedback, focusing on the use of Electromyography (EMG), Galvanic Skin Response (GSR), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and Temperature sensors. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts in physical therapy, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields, the workshop combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of how these modalities can be used to monitor and enhance health and wellbeing.

Participants will be introduced to the principles of biofeedback, learning how it helps in the self-regulation of physiological functions through real-time feedback. The EMG component will cover muscle activity monitoring, aiding in stress reduction and rehabilitation practices. GSR will be explored as a measure of emotional arousal, providing insights into the sympathetic nervous system’s activity. HRV training will demonstrate the importance of heart rate patterns in managing stress and promoting cardiovascular health. The Temperature module will focus on peripheral skin temperature as a marker of relaxation and stress levels.

Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in practical sessions, using biofeedback devices to measure and interpret data. Case studies and real-world applications will illustrate how biofeedback can be integrated into therapeutic settings to enhance mental and physical well-being. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have acquired the skills to effectively apply biofeedback techniques in clinical, educational, or personal development contexts, making them better equipped to support health and wellness through biofeedback interventions.

Day 1:

  • intro to biofeedback
  • Biofeedback assessment: stress profiling
  • Demo stressprofile and case examples
  • Lunch
  • Temperature and skin conductance biofeedback (intro and applications)
  • Temp/SC practical
  • EMG biofeedback (intro and applications
  • EMG practical
  • Review and Q&A

    Day 2:

    • Respiration and HRV (intro and applications)
    • Demo HRV with HRV analysis
    • Resp/HRV practical
    • HRV case examples pain/injury
    • Lunch
    • Integrating biofeedback modalities (case examples)
    • Developing biofeedback protocols
    • Creating and testing protocols practical
    • Review and Q&A
    Presenter
    Santiago

    Santiago Brand, BCN, BCB, QEEGDL

    Santiago Brand is the founder and director of MindLab Neuroscience Consulting in Singapore. Santiago is a clinical and sport psychologist board certified in qEEG brain mapping, biofeedback and neurofeedback. He is an educational instructor for InMindOut centers in the United States and faculty member at the “Learn From The Best” program of the Biofeedback Federation of Europe (BFE). Santiago is a scientific advisor for iMediSync in South Korea, NEUROWYZR in Singapore, Treehouse Rehab in Thailand, Caguas Neurofeedback in Puerto Rico, Zanna Salud in Colombia and BioNeuro in Brazil. Santiago has 16 years of experience working with sports and peak performance and he has lectured in 24 countries. Santiago has been interviewed in multiple media outlets including CNN as well as being a frequent guest host in the NueroNoodle Podcast and the How To Live Podcast.

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-brand-a985905/

    Instagram: neurosantiago

    YouTube: Santiago Brand

     

    Who is this course for?

    Professionals and enthusiasts in physical therapy, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields

    Dates

    19-20 March, 2025

    Costs

    € 575

    Location:

    Conference center Eenhoorn
    (opposite Amersfoort train station)
    Barchman Wuytierslaan 2
    3818 LH Amersfoort
    The Netherlands

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    Travel information

    Amersfoort is easily reached by train from Schiphol Amsterdam airport (direct train connection, 45 minutes).

    By car: enter “Amersfoort, Barchman Wuytierslaan 2″ on your navigation, you will automatically end up at the parking lot (15 euro per day) with 114 parking spaces, 8 of which have an electric charging point.

    Hotels

    NH hotel Amersfoort (7 min walk)

    Berghotel Amersfoort (15 min walk)

    Mercure hotel Amersfoort (15 min walk)