HeartMath Biofeedback
Real-Time Scientific Data for Managing your Body’s Natural Reactions.
Leaders in HRV Coherence Biofeedback Training
Centennial Colorado
Sport psychology and talk therapy are valuable tools for supporting the health and performance of athletes.
In the world of sports performance, both understanding and controlling your physiological responses can make all the difference between a good performance and a great one.
At Athlete Insight, we offer HeartMath HRV Coherence Biofeedback Training to provide real-time data about your body's physiological responses, including heart rate variability (HRV), allowing you to fine-tune both your mental and physical state for optimal performance and mental health.
HRV Coherence Biofeedback Training is a technique used to improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV). HRV is regulated by the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions including heart rate, respiration, and digestion.
HRV training involves techniques such as controlled breathing, mindfulness, and positive emotion induction to support optimal functioning of the autonomic nervous system leading to feelings of calmness, balance, and mental clarity.
When you feel like you have tried everything to no avail or simply know that your stress response needs an adjustment, biofeedback can help!
This is not about weakness nor is it a matter of mental toughness. Sometimes, your nervous system needs help rebalancing itself. Step out of your natural “Fight-or-Flight” stress reactions and into a mindful approach to adversity management.
Athlete Insight recognizes that athletes need a variety of treatment options.
Our biofeedback team is committed to helping athletes live their best lives and compete to their full potential.
What would it mean for you to consistently achieve peak performance in your sport while maintaining a clear, focused mind under pressure?
Can you imagine feeling completely in-tune with your body, every heartbeat synchronized with your breath, allowing you to push yourself further and recover faster?
How would it impact your training and competition if you could unlock the power of your mind to control your physiological responses and boost your resilience?
Are you ready to transform your life with HeartMath HRV Coherence Biofeedback to maximize your performance, recover more effectively, and gain a mental edge over your competition?
Athlete Insight is ready to help you!
FAQs
Can biofeedback improve my mental health?
Yes! HeartMath HRV Coherence Biofeedback Training supports stress reduction, emotional regulation, focus and concentration, sleep, and resilience. A regular practice of HRV coherence and mindfulness techniques can improve athletes’ mood and general outlook on life.
How many biofeedback sessions do I need to complete to see results?
The number of HeartMath HRV Coherence Biofeedback Training sessions depends on the athletes and their goals. However, many athletes report noticing positive shifts after just a few sessions. Factors that can influence the speed and degree of results include consistency (regular coherence practice), personal goals, and practice time (duration and frequency of sessions).
Does biofeedback help with emotional outbursts?
Yes! HeartMath HRV Coherence Biofeedback Training supports emotional regulation in several ways including the development of increased self-awareness and the introduction of calming techniques to shift physiological states. Furthermore, biofeedback supports improved stress management and emotional resilience, enhanced mental focus and clarity, and improved abilities to shift emotions positively. Biofeedback training teaches the nervous system to adapt more effectively to stressful or challenging situations which results in improved emotional regulation.
Jason Cardoso, LPCC
Athletes can face numerous mental health challenges, including anxiety and stress over the pressure to perform, the psychological and emotional strain of injuries, and feelings of loneliness and disconnection from peers and loved ones due to the demands of their sport. These feelings are natural, but you don’t have to struggle alone. We can work together to help you navigate life’s challenges, support your well-being, and thrive in and out of competition.
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I work at the intersection of neuroscience, embodiment, and mindfulness. Through the lens of somatic psychotherapy, I explore how physical and emotional trauma are held within both body and mind, and work with a variety of approaches, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Brainspotting and HeartMath Biofeedback, to support nervous system regulation, emotional regulation, enhanced athletic performance, and resilience.
Described as having a warm attuned presence, I take a client-centered, trauma-sensitive approach to therapy, working relationally and somatically to support client growth and healing. Developments within the field of neurophysiology provide evidence to support the deep connection between body and mind that can be expressed in stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, immune system dysfunction, and even our relationships. I believe that through the healing power of embodied self-awareness, we each have an opportunity to return more fully to ourselves, recover from past traumas, and reach our highest athletic potential.
My passion for working with athletes began in my early years as a USSCA (United States Ski Coaches Association) level 1 coach, coaching a junior alpine ski team competing in USSA events throughout the Midwest. Having raced the technical disciplines as a junior, I loved sharing my love for the sport and supporting young athletes in honing their skills. As a lifelong skier, I’ve been a certified alpine ski instructor for over 30 years, and up until recently, I still competed in adult-league / Master’s competitions. Competitive skiing is a sport that demands both physical and mental discipline. For elite athletes, the ability to regulate emotions, calm the mind, and find focus and flow can make all the difference in their success on the course. For others, the goal might be as simple as overcoming fears towards taking on more challenging terrain.
Experience: Before pursuing graduate work in clinical counseling, I earned a master’s degree in education and built an extensive career in higher education and as a training consultant. My own healing journey through mind-body practices ultimately led me to Naropa University in Boulder Colorado where I obtained an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Somatic Counseling / Body Psychotherapy. For the past three years, I’ve worked extensively with clients to address chronic stress, PTSD/C-PTSD, emotional disturbances, distress tolerance, dissociation, anxiety, depression, life transitions, men’s issues, and relationship challenges.
License
Colorado
Specialties
Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, dissociation, life transitions, men’s issues, relationship challenges, neurodiversity-affirming care
Populations
Adolescents (10+ yo), Adults