Our Instructors
Ph.D., Author of The Biology of Belief, Pioneer in the field of Epigenetics
Bruce H. Lipton
Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences.
MD, PhD, Founder Digital Diagnostics
Dr. Michael Abramoff
Dr. Michael D. Abramoff, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, fellowship-trained retina specialist, and computer engineer. He is Founder and Executive Chairman of Digital Diagnostics, the first company ever to receive FDA clearance for an autonomous AI diagnostic system. He is also the Watzke Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa. He brought together intellectual property, including 16 patents on AI algorithms and sensors, the autonomous AI concept and its liability implications, its bioethical and health economics foundation, that inspires the vision that brought Digital Diagnostics to where it is today.
As a physician-scientist, Dr. Abramoff continues to
New York Times bestselling author, Pioneer in bridging science & spirituality
Gregg Braden
Gregg Braden, a five-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized educator, has been a pivotal figure in bridging science, social policy, and human potential. His career spans from problem-solving for Fortune 500 companies, to exploring the new human story through 12 award-winning books, translated into over 40 languages, and 15 film credits. Honored with awards like The Walden Award and listed among the top 100 \"spiritually influential living people\" by Watkins Journal, Braden is also a Templeton Award nominee. He contributes to various visionary organizations and has presented his work globally, including at The United Nations.
Award-winning journalist and the author of seven books
Lynne McTaggart
Lynne McTaggart is an award-winning journalist and author of seven books, including international bestsellers The Power of Eight, The Field, The Intention Experiment, and The Bond, all considered seminal works of the New Science. Her writing is translated into over 30 languages. Lynne is consistently voted one of the world's top 100 spiritual leaders for her groundbreaking work with consciousness and intention. She is known for her quality writing and research, inspirational speaking style, and role as a New Thought leader and spiritual change agent.
Psycho-spiritual therapist and pioneer
Mary Sise
Mary is a psycho-spiritual therapist and energy, psychology pioneer. In addition to being traditionally trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mary integrates energy psychology methods into her own practice and has trained hundreds of clinicians in these methods. She has earned her Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Mary has pioneered methodologies and techniques and created The Soul Weaving Process. She has also advocated for expanded clinical understanding of the integral interrelationship of the mind, body, and spirit in the healing paradigm. She presents at conferences and develops training and course work in the areas of releasing negative beliefs, healing
Founder, Agape International Spiritual Center
Rev. Michael Beckwith
Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the Founder and CEO of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles which embraces the diversity of all people and all faiths, recognizing the universal essence that unites us all. His teachings on the science of inner transformation and unity inspire us to live from a place of joy, peace, and purpose, tap into our deepest potential, and to co-create a world of harmony and abundance. He's known for utilizing meditation, affirmative prayer, and Life Visioning™, a spiritual technology he developed for conscious evolution. Also a co-founder and president of the Association for Global New
Director Of Research Heartmath
Rollin McCraty
Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., is a psychophysiologist whose research explores the interconnectivity between people and Earth's energetic systems. He co-created the Global Coherence Initiative and has been featured in publications such as Prevention, American Health, and Men's Fitness.
EMMY Award Winning Producer, Game Maker
Thomas Vu
An accomplished entrepreneur and VC fund General Partner, Vu helped to create the global phenomenon, League of Legends and champions the potential of youth worldwide. More than just a leader, Vu is an educator, advocate, and partner striving to enhance the quality of life for global communities. His expertise in GaaS, IP management, and Emmy-winning success with Netflix's Arcane enriches his pursuit of the American Dream as a Vietnamese refugee.
Creator of Biofield Tuning
Eileen Day McKusick
Eileen is the originator of the sound therapy method Biofield Tuning (with thousands of students trained worldwide since 2010), and the founder of the Biofield Tuning Institute, which conducts published research on the human biofield in partnership with other research organizations. Eileen is author of two best-selling books: The award winning \"Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy\"; and \"Electric Body, Electric Health,\" a groundbreaking look at the electric nature of the human body, emotions, and life itself. Her work has helped thousands of people around the world overcome chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and other health challenges, enabling
Film Producer, President & Co-Founder of Clear Compass Media
Foster Gamble
Foster has dedicated his life to figuring out what is in the way of humanity thriving...and what we can do about it. Studying at Princeton University, he began questioning the establishment and sought whole-system solutions in every sector. He spent decades researching new energy technologies, consciousness, non-violent conflict resolution and freedom-based alternatives to our current failing institutions. Alongside his wife Kimberly Gamble he's created two feature documentaries, \"THRIVE: What on Earth Will It Take?\" (one of the most watched documentaries in history with over 95 Million views) and \"THRIVE II: This Is What It Takes.\" These milestone films combine startling
HeartMath Education Development Manager
Jenna Moniz
Jenna Moniz is a passionate educator, writer, and activist, focused on developing self-actualized individuals. Her Peace Corps experience in Africa and Brazil provided insight into human connection and resilience. Jenna has served as an educator in a large US district and founded Aspire Academy, incorporating positive psychology and heart-centered practices. Holding a Masters in Brain-based Instruction, she is certified by various organizations, including the HeartMath Institute where she is their Education Development Manager
Bestselling Author of The Joy Plan
Kaia Roman
Kaia Roman is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur, documentary film producer, and intrepid biohacker on a passionate mission to increase joy in the world. She’s the bestselling author of the highly-acclaimed book about the neuroscience of joy, The Joy Plan, which was featured on the TODAY Show. She is also a sought-after retreat leader for some of Silicon Valley‘s most influential leaders and companies. As a certified mindfulness instructor, Kaia taught mindfulness in an elementary school for five years, teaching the same techniques she uses for CEOs. Kaia began her training as a personal growth facilitator at age 11 and has
Educator, Relationship Expert
Kathyln Hendricks
Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a renowned educator and pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving. With over forty years of experience, she has made her mark in transforming abstract concepts into relatable experiences, a skill crucial for engaging young minds. Kathlyn has co-authored twelve books, including the best-selling \"Conscious Loving,\" that inspire positive change and personal growth. She has dedicated her career to developing body-centered and relationship transformation methods that enhance self-awareness and interpersonal skills. Her ability to translate complex ideas into digestible, enjoyable learning experiences makes her an extraordinary guide for children as they navigate relationships in life.
QI Gong Master
Lee Holden
Lee Holden, a renowned Qi Gong master, began his martial arts journey at a young age, studying with masters in Asia. He has since founded Holden QiGong, a clinic that produces educational DVDs, televised on more than 105 PBS stations. His approachable style of training has helped millions.
Principal Data Scientist at HeartMath Institute
Nachum Plonka
Nachum Plonka applies his extensive knowledge of science and compassion to analyze data collected by HeartMath. He completed his Ph.D. in Computational Physics at Stanford University, researching complex systems and publishing 9 works internationally. As a Data Scientist at Quantifind, Nachum led the development of regression and tree-based models for one of the world's largest private equity firms.
Founder Coherence Education
Andrew Freeman
Andrew knew early-on that his calling was to transform education for kids by making education more fun, meaningful, and impactful. He describes his journey as a series of seemingly random stepping stones that included early success in athletics, a full-ride college scholarship for basketball and tennis, a triple major in Computer Science, Math, and Accounting, an MBA from Northwestern, and a tech career including stops at Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Netscape, and numerous startups.
These “normal” career steps were interspersed with stints as an award-winning screenwriter, children’s book author, windsurfing instructor, and relocations to England, Germany, France and Venezuela. Recently he
Speaker and Teacher of Unified science
Anton Vöxel
A series of experiences led Anton Vöxel on a search that made use of his internal resonance. He was able to discern and then find the keys to understanding the functioning of space. Founder of the extinct, Barcelona based, Radio Evolucio and Cognos, a science and consciousness divulgation broadcast and festival, he has since been touring the world as a speaker and teacher of unified science. He masterfully connects knowledge that spans from his audio-visual roots into unified physics, holodynamics, Chinese medicine, shamanism, ethnobotany, ancient cultures, geometry, vortex math, biology and evolution, amongst other topics. He also works with Nassim
Co-Founder/Creative Director
Bella Shing
Meet Bella – After attending the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts MFA Film program, Bella has honed her skills to become an award-winning commercials director and writer with a passion for inspiring creativity in young minds.
Driven by a desire to empower young people, Bella secured a grant from PBS to guide Oakland teens in creating a compelling documentary on “What Makes a Teacher Worth Listening To.” She has also dedicated her time to teaching Video Production to children as young as eight, helping them discover their creative spark and learn the power of visual storytelling.
Bella recognizes that the
Installation Artist
Cassie Zhang
Cassie is not just any instructor; she's a visual artist, art guide, and a certified HeartMath Coherence Trainer, based right in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her mission is to spread love and joy through her uplifting classes and colorful artwork, all inspired by the boundless heart and playfulness of childhood. With a background in murals, commercial illustration, and art installations, Cassie now channels her expertise into facilitating engaging classes and workshops for both children and adults, fostering creativity and smiles wherever she goes.
Unified Field Medicine Pioneer
Dr. Beth McDougall
Dr. Beth McDougall is a pioneer in integrative medicine and a leader in advancing a new medical paradigm blending medicine with contemporary physics. As the founder of CLEAR Center and medical director of the cutting-edge bio-optimization lab JYZEN, she specializes in complex degenerative diseases. Her book, \"Your Pristine Blueprint: The Missing Key to Longevity, Reversing Disease, and Radically Transforming Your Life,\" introduces this transformative approach. Additionally, she serves as Chief Medical Officer of Resonance Technologies Group, overseeing health companies utilizing energetic diagnostic and healing technologies, and sits on the advisory board for Energy Medicine University and the scientific advisory board
Coach and Teacher
Laura Hernandez
A blissful life is available to us all and influences the environment like ripples in the ocean. Laura empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to harness the power of their individual and group consciousness to understand, create, and develop a blissful and happy life. Along with international standardized coaching, the Science of Creative Intelligence, emotional intelligence, neuroscience, unified physics, mindfulness, stress management, and energy techniques, she tailors and enables a profound transformation to experience happiness, success, and fulfillment. But mainly, she fosters bliss through the awareness, experience, and embodiment of the unlimited potential naturally available within us: Pure Consciousness.
AI expert & Music Producer
Leandrew Dixon
Leandrew Dixon Founder of Autonomite, a creative studio, Leandrew is a multi-passionate creative and strives to uplift humanity through various outlets, including music production, entrepreneurship, web design, writing, and video production. His primary passions encompass music, disruptive technology, world citizenship, and alternative societal forms.
Global Director and Ambassador of “EMOTO PEACE PROJECT”
Michiko Hayashi
Born in Japan, Michiko Hayashi learned humility, honesty, and compassion from her Buddhist priest father. With a foreign language B.A. from a US university, she worked at Costa Rica's Ministry of Transportation. From 2004-2014, she was Dr. Masaru Emoto's personal assistant, the pioneer of HADO and water researcher. As Emoto Peace Project's successor, Michiko distributes the children's book \"The Message from Water\" and teaches the importance of positivity, respect, love, and gratitude to create a harmonious and peaceful world.
Lucid Dreaming Expert
Robert Waggoner
Robert Waggoner has spent 40 years harnessing lucid dreaming to probe reality, consciousness, and the dream state. He is an accomplished author and expert in Lucid Dreaming. Robert wrote the acclaimed book, Lucid Dreaming – Gateway to the Inner Self (now in its fifteenth printing), and co-authored Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple with Caroline McCready. A past president of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, he frequently lectures on lucid dreaming's transformative potential. His work illuminates its capacity for inner healing and accessing collective knowledge.
Women Rocking Business
Sage Lavine
As the CEO and founder of Women Rocking Business, Sage reaches over 400,000 female entrepreneurs globally with her company's training programs. A #1 best-selling Hay House author and renowned women’s empowerment speaker, she has shared her expertise on global platforms, including TedX, and offers comprehensive programs serving thousands of women annually. Committed to purpose-based business, Lavine has raised over a million dollars for humanitarian projects, focusing on empowering women in developing countries and environmental health, while advocating for closing the gender pay gap.
Tech Founder, Renowned Speaker
Adam Apollo
The founder of multiple education and tech-based organizations, Adam Apollo is a renowned speaker featured at the White House, United Nations, and global events. With extensive experience in coordinating initiatives for education, peacemaking and sustainability, he developed the UNIFY initiative, the Resonance Academy for Unified Physics, Guardian Alliance Academy, and other transformational education programs.
Shakespeare Authorship scholar
Alan W. Green
Alan Green is a British-born, classically trained pianist, composer, author, educator, and Shakespeare Authorship scholar. He was musical director for Davy Jones of the 60’s pop group, The Monkees, for twelve years and co-author with Jones of two best-selling, award-winning books, They Made A Monkee Out Of Me and Mutant Monkees.
Pet Communicator
Jolee Wingerson
For the past 20 years JoLee has been helping people and their pets create more loving, harmonious, supportive relationships through animal communication and healing. As a child, it seemed natural to “just know” what an animal was feeling or thinking. Each summer while visiting her grandparents’ farm in Kansas, she renewed friendships with Susie the dog (and, if I was lucky enough that year, her new puppies), Pepper and Flicka ~ the horses and Daisy the milking cow. Her path following college led her into the financial world for eight years. Then she received a Master’s degree in Journalism and
Higher Alignment Practitioner
Katie Love
Katie Love transformed her personal journey of understanding love and relationships into a professional calling working with those who are interested in having more fulfilling relationships in all aspects of life. After a pivotal encounter with the teachings of Higher Alignment, an organization devoted to amplifying the positive effects of healthy creative partnerships, she delved into the study of compatibility. Using this knowledge, she not only found a deeply fulfilling personal relationship but also honed her skills to assist others. In her coaching practice, she aids individuals, couples, and creative partners in realizing their innate natures, understanding relational dynamics, and
NLP, Family Constellations Facilitator, Author
Michelle Masters
Michelle is an accomplished teacher and facilitator, specializing in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Family Constellations. She has been transforming lives since 1995, unlocking the unconscious barriers that often hinder growth. Michelle uses a unique approach, incorporating humor and engaging teaching methods, to help children understand their unconscious patterns and overcome challenges. By promoting sustainable change without reliance on force or willpower, she provides children with the tools to navigate life's obstacles more effectively. This approach not only nurtures a child's personal development but also empowers them to embrace their innate potential, fostering greater happiness, fulfillment, and success in their journey.
Pioneer in Animal Communication
Penelope Smith
A trailblazer in the field of interspecies telepathic communication since the 1970s, Penelope Smith is the author of several groundbreaking books, including \"Animal Talk,\" \"When Animals Speak,\" and \"Animals in Spirit,\" and is the founding editor of Species Link magazine. She has dedicated her life to enhancing the understanding and connection between humans and animals. With an educational background in social sciences and extensive experience in human counseling, nutrition, and holistic body energy balancing, she discovered in 1971 that animals, like humans, could be relieved of emotional traumas through similar counseling techniques. Her work, which has been the cornerstone of
Performer and Musician
Betina Hershey
Betina Hershey is an accomplished performer, musician, writer and educator who loves encouraging others to express themselves through music, song, dance, writing and theater. Betina has been teaching for many years, running the Garden Players Musical Theater Program for Kids in Forest Hills, Queens since 2002.
Author of 13 books and the megolithic works of South America
Brien Foerster
Brien Foerster was raised on the west coast of Canada, where he developed a fascination for the Native people, their art, and oral traditions. This led to his becoming a professional sculptor, after graduating with an honours BSc degree from the University or Victoria. In 1995, he moved to Maui, Hawaii, and was hired as assistant project manager for the building of the 62 foot double hull sailing canoe (ancestor of the modern day catamaran) and the restoration of the famous Mo'olele sailing canoe. He started an online outrigger paddle business, which flourished internationally. Peru became his next major area
Author of the Giza Power Plant
Chris Dunn
Christopher Dunn is a manufacturing engineer with 50 years of experience. He has worked primarily in aerospace with an emphasis on precision and laser application. He has published a dozen articles on his theories about ancient technology and is the author of The Giza Power Plant. He lives in Illinois.
Youth Motivational Speaker & Music Producer
Dr. Blake Brandes
Over the past 17 years, Blake has delivered Growth Mindset and Grit presentations to more than 400,000 students, educators, and parents around the world. He has also worked directly with thousands of students in and out of the classroom to help them develop a growth mindset and become successful in school and in life. Whether speaking to thousands of K-12 students in assemblies, working with gang leaders in Georgia, or mentoring new immigrant students in California, Blake connects with students where they are and supports them to achieve their dreams.
Founder of Yala Lati Women's Choir, Vocal Coach
Heather Houston
A seasoned music instructor, Heather is a song leader at the annual Singing on the Edge at the Esalen Institute, LA Community SongFest, and Song Village in Santa Cruz. Her performance group Yala Lati, is a sisterhood of women’s voices rising to praise life and bless the world. As a solo artist she recorded Prayers for the Water, which hit the Top 10 on the ZMR chart.
Author of Cosmometry
Marshall Lefferts
Marshall began studying music at the age of eight and is now a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer.
His many accomplishments include:
*Associate Producer, THRIVE film and website
*President, Board of Directors, The Resonance Project Foundation
*Co-Creator & Faculty, The Resonance Academy
*Co-Founder, Gene Keys US
*Co-Founder, Superluminal Systems
*Co-Director, Foundation for Conscious Evolution (1999-2004)
*Consulting Producer, Buckminster Fuller Institute (1999-2004)
*Adjunct Faculty, Wisdom University (2011-2012)
From 2005-2009 he lived on the Big Island of Hawaii, immersing in the study of “pod consciousness” with the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, and composing, recording and producing a collaborative album of original music, called Mystery of Souls.
Pioneer - Visiting Scholar - Author
Matthew James Bailey
Matthew is a globally recognized expert in AI-centric futures, Ethical AI, and Global AI Ethics. As the author of \"Inventing World 3.0: Evolutionary Ethics for Artificial Intelligence,\" he has demonstrated exceptional leadership across governments and private sectors. A serial entrepreneur, advisor, visiting scholar, and speaker, Matthew has been recognized by the US government as \"A Person of Extraordinary Ability.\" He has advised prime ministers, ministers, under secretaries, and assisted multiple territories and global tech companies in their digital transformations.
Singer / Composer
Moira Smiley
Moira Smiley has toured the world and recorded with Indie-pop favorites, Tuneyards, performing with them on all the late-night TV shows (Kimmel, Colbert, Conan O’Brien, UK’s Jools Holland, etc.) and recently to re-open David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn and Brad Mehldau. She is known for enchanting audiences whether on stage, atop glaciers, inside ships or in cozy kitchens from Norway to Tasmania. Moira’s 2018 solo album ‘Unzip The Horizon’ premiered at the prestigious Savannah Music Festival in 2018, and she published its companion choral Songbook in 2019. In February of 2021, she released her
Award Winning Landscape Architect
Rebecca Dye
An award-winning landscape architect and artist, Rebecca along with her husband Hank Helbush, create environments that enrich and inspire the human spirit by connecting people with nature. Recognized for her expertise in sustainable permaculture systems, she focuses on water capture, nutrient recycling, and the integration of edible forests, using local materials to enhance native habitats. She's been considered the country's top bioswale designer, creating spaces that support native flora and fauna while facilitating human interaction with nature. Rebecca is also passionate about designing children’s gardens that foster connectivity to nature and creativity, exemplified by her work at an orphanage in
Healer, Ancient Civilization Expert
Sonja Grace
Award winning author, Sonja Grace is an internationally known mystic and healer who offers immediate stability, clarity and guidance to clients around the world. For over thirty years she has helped people who suffer physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Sonja’s ancestral background is a fascinating blend of Native American Choctaw and Cherokee descent and Norwegian. She is adopted on the Hopi Reservation, where she is considered a medicine woman. Sonja was featured on the Discovery + show ‘UFO Witness’ and Feel Good Factor TV in the U.K. She can be seen on GAIA TV’s Great Minds, Ancient Civilizations, Inspirations, and
Founder Bassforge.us Cymatics and Ancient Technology Expert
Tyler Engle
Creator of bassforge on Tiktok, Tyler assists people in their pursuit of understanding reality by simplifying the connection between spiritual wisdom, ancient history, and the sciences. He loves to empower those who wish to gain the knowledge required to express their full potential in whatever pursuit that may be. Although his language can be salty on social media, he promises to keep it clean for the kids. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Tyler is absolutely brilliant at explaining the world of ancient technology. We are thrilled to have him!