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Is the Heart Our Window to the Brain?

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Webinar

November 10, 2026
12-1 pm ET

As our tools to observe and measure brain activity become increasingly sophisticated, so does the education and expertise needed to interpret them. What if a simple biometric such as heart rate variability could provide unique insight into the complexities of our mind? Alex Ni and Penijean Gracefire have been working with a dedicated professional team to explore the logistical practicality of using heart rate variability metrics to track response patterns in individuals using neurofeedback and photobiomodulation. The central question many people ask about neuromodulation is “how do I know if it’s working?” When working on stubborn brain patterns, it can take weeks, sometimes months, for people to notice the external evidence of internal changes. Heart rate variability is a well-documented biomarker of stress and relaxation states, and could emerge as a valuable tool to help monitor state arousal during feedback or stimulation sessions. One of the primary challenges providers encounter when offering remote neurofeedback services is reduced access to opportunities to observe client responses and changes over time. Gathering and reviewing HRV data points during a remote neurofeedback program could add critical dimension to ongoing assessment and progress tracking. This webinar will:

  • Introduce a simple, streamlined integration of HRV with Neurofeedback and Photobiomodulation
  • Discuss the value of collecting HRV readings simultaneously with EEG data
  • Demonstrate how providers can offer multimodal remote support using an easily accessible mobile platform

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Presenter

Alex Ni CEO and Co-Founder of Divergence Neuro Technologies

Alex Ni is CEO and Co-Founder of Divergence Neuro Technologies, a neurotechnology company developing cloud-based tools for neurofeedback, biofeedback, and neuromodulation. With a background spanning technology, business, and healthcare innovation, Alex works with clinicians, researchers, and technology partners to advance practical approaches to neurofeedback and remote care. His work focuses on bringing EEG, HRV, and other physiological measures together within accessible digital workflows, supporting assessment, individualized training, and ongoing clinical monitoring. Alex is particularly interested in how technology can make multimodal neurotechnology more practical for clinicians while expanding opportunities for remote and connected care.

Presenter

Penijean Gracefire Founder of BrainStar Innovations

Penijean Gracefire is a neural frequency analyst, published author, and licensed mental health clinician specializing in clinical applications of neurotechnology. She has been designing EEG-based closed-loop feedback paradigms since 2004 and has created more than 100 feedback approaches spanning EEG biofeedback, qEEG, neuromodulation, and multimodal feedback. With more than 20,000 hours of clinical and mentoring experience, she has worked with clinicians, researchers, and technology developers on protocol design, qEEG analysis, research initiatives, and emerging approaches to neuromodulation. Her work includes developing practical applications that integrate neurological and physiological data to better understand and support changes in brain and nervous system function.
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