Pain Management with Heart Rate Variability and Biofeedback Training

Co-sponsored by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)

This course offers 2 hours of continuing education credits through the American Psychological Association.

Research shows that autonomic nervous system dysfunction is central to many chronic pain conditions, such as neck and back pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines. Heart rate variability (HRV) measures this dysfunction, and HRV biofeedback is an effective treatment that improves the body's self-regulation and reduces pain. Chronic pain patients often seek care from various providers, sometimes receiving conflicting advice. HRV biofeedback can unify treatments by chiropractors and mental health professionals, helping regulate the autonomic nervous system and alleviate pain. This webinar will explore how these disciplines integrate HRV biofeedback into the management of chronic pain.

This course offers 2 hours of continuing education credits through the American Psychological Association. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from two experts in the field. Register now and take the first step towards a healthier and pain-free life!

What You'll Learn

This beginner-friendly, AAPB co-sponsored online training is designed for healthcare professionals, wellness coaches, therapists, or anyone seeking to enhance their well-being and performance.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the role that autonomic nervous system dysfunction, as indexed by HRV,

  plays in most chronic pain conditions, including chronic neck and back pain,

  fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular joint disorder, and

  migraines

  
  

• Describe ways in which chiropractors and mental health professionals may approach the treatment of chronic pain

  
  

• Discuss ways in which HRV biofeedback plays a central role in each approach

  
  

• Integrate HRV biofeedback into the treatment of chronic painMeet Your Expert Presenters

Inna Khazan, PsyD, BCB

Inna is the Chief Science Officer with Optimal HRV and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in biofeedback and mindfulness-based approaches to optimizing health and performance. As a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, she teaches and supervises trainees. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Inna helps individuals overcome various personal and professional challenges. Recognized as a pioneer in mindfulness-based biofeedback, Inna is a popular speaker at national and international conferences on biofeedback and mindfulness.

David Hopper

Dave is a practicing Chiropractor with a Doctorate of Chiropractic, and is BCIA Certified in HRV, certified in Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT), a researcher in sleep & breathing, completed all coursework for diplomat in chiropractic rehabilitation, university professor of anatomy & physiology, Webster certified for pregnancy and training for pediatrics. Dave holds U.S. patents on exercise & ergonomic equipment and is a former professional athlete. He brings this passion & expertise to his life mission; To help as many people as possible realize their innate health potential and achieve it through simple, natural means.

Why Optimize Your Recovery with HRV?

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field and deepen your understanding of heart rate variability. This workshop offers valuable insights that can enhance your knowledge and practice. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge to improve personal health and support others in achieving better health outcomes. Join us for a fresh perspective on trauma, health, and performance.

Date: October 16th, 2025

Time:

• 1 pm to 3 pm Eastern

• 12 pm to 2 pm Central

• 11 am to 1 pm Mountain

• 10 am to 12 pm Pacific

Format: Live virtual session (Recording available for those unable to attend live).

Flexible Pricing Options

• $100 – Registration with Continuing Education Credit (must attend the live session to qualify for CE credits; CE credits are unavailable for watching the recording).

• $75 – Registration without CE credit (Live or Recorded).

• $50 – Student Registration (Live or Recorded).

  
  

Note for registration:

• If you require Continuing Education Credits, please provide your degree, state, and license number during registration.

• Can't make it live? No problem! Indicate your preference for the recording during registration to ensure access to the workshop materials.

Register today to unlock the full potential of HRV for better health outcomes!

AAPB and Continuing Education Details

Program Information

Level: INTRODUCTORY

Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory-level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning, or it may simply focus on breadth, enrichment, or general knowledge. For psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and the latest clinical applications, this conference:

1. Presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science.

2. Helps psychologists keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education.

3. Allows psychologists to increase competencies to improve services to patients.

Note: This conference is in no way a substitute for the basic academic education and training needed for entry into the field of psychology.

Target Audience: Whether you are a healthcare professional, a wellness coach, or simply someone interested in the science of the human body, this workshop offers valuable insights that can enhance your knowledge and practice. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge that can be applied to improve personal health and support others in achieving better health outcomes.

Continuing Education Credits

CE Credits: 2 CE credits for the remainder of the series total live participation.

• Important Notice: Those who attend this conference in full and complete the appropriate sign-in and evaluation forms will receive CE credits. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before a given conference activity is completed will not receive CE credit.

• Note: We cannot offer CE Credits for those purchasing the recording.

Psychologists: The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

Psychologists (APA) Coverage & Reciprocity:

The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for:

• Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY. MI has no CE requirements.

• MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY. MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.

• Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY.

• Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY.

*OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.

Important Disclosures & Policies

Materials & Scope of Practice: Materials included in this course may cover interventions and modalities beyond the authorized practice of some mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing your scope of practice, including activities defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice, in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.

Risks/Utility: All interventions discussed in this webinar are empirically supported (see references below). Minimal risks, such as feelings of lightheadedness while breathing, exist for HRV-based interventions and will be addressed during the webinar.

Financial Disclosures: There is known commercial support for this program. Our presenters have financial interests to disclose. Dr. Khazan (Chief Science Officer) and David Hopper (Contractor) are affiliated with Optimal HRV. Optimal HRV produces in-app biofeedback training modules. The presenters may potentially benefit financially from the research findings on in-app biofeedback training modules presented herein. This webinar will be presented free of commercial bias.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT: ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodation, please indicate your needs at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: The Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. AAPB will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content, and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Education Chair in consultation with relevant committee members and chairpersons.

• When a participant files a grievance expecting action, the following steps are taken: If the grievance concerns a speaker, content, or presentation style, the comments will be put in writing and passed to the speaker, assuring confidentiality.

• If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level, or facilities, the convention chair will mediate and be the final arbitrator. Solutions may include moving the participant to another workshop, providing credit for a future workshop, or a partial/full refund.

• If the grievance concerns an AAPB CE program, the CE Chair will attempt to arbitrate.

Contact for Grievances and ADA:

• Name: Leslie Shivers, AAPB Executive Director

• Email: info@aapb.org

• Telephone: 800-477-8892 or +1 303-422-8436

• Address: PO Box 461797, Aurora, CO 80046-1797

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact OptimalHRV at Support@OptimalHRV.com for cancellation. Cancellations received by OptimalHRV at least 2 weeks prior to the event will be refunded minus a $10 processing fee. Cancellations within 2 weeks prior to the event will not be refunded but can be credited for future events. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations canceled after the presentation begins.

References

• Tracy, L. M., Ioannou, L., Baker, K. S., Gibson, S. J., Georgiou-Karistianis, N., & Giummarra, M. J. (2016).

  Meta-analytic evidence for decreased heart rate variability in chronic pain implicating parasympathetic

  nervous system dysregulation. Pain, 157(1), 7-29.

  
  

• Forte, G., Troisi, G., Pazzaglia, M., Pascalis, V. D., & Casagrande, M. (2022). Heart rate variability and

  pain: a systematic review. Brain Sciences, 12(2), 153.

  
  

• Reneau, M. (2020). Heart rate variability biofeedback to treat fibromyalgia: an integrative literature

  review. Pain management nursing, 21(3), 225-232.

  
  

• Lehrer, P., Kaur, K., Sharma, A., Shah, K., Huseby, R., Bhavsar, J., & Zhang, Y. (2020). Heart rate

  Variability biofeedback improves emotional and physical health and performance: A systematic review and

  meta-analysis. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 45, 109-129.

  
  

• Khazan, I. (2019). Biofeedback and mindfulness in everyday life: Practical solutions for improving your

  health and performance. WW Norton & Company.