Katelyn Lehman
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA
Abstract Title: Neurodynamics and Clinical Implications of Heart-Brain Coherence and Non-Sleep Deep REST
Biography:
Dr. Katelyn Lehman is reshaping the conversation around heart-brain coherence, revealing its transformative potential to spark change—from personal well-being to the evolution of global systems. Blending cutting-edge science with holistic insight, her work has captured attention in Vogue, the LA Times, Goop, CNBC, and the California Business Journal. Driven by the belief that “harmony within creates harmony in the world,” Dr. Lehman has dedicated her career to uncovering how aligning the mind, heart, and body fosters resilience, innovation, and meaningful connection. As the Founder of Quantum Clinic in Los Angeles, she has developed a unique framework to address chronic stress and inflammation—two of the most critical drivers of disease. Her approach integrates neuro-cardiac function, cognitive entrainment, and emotional regulation to help clients achieve deep, lasting wellness. With a Ph.D. in Clinical and Multicultural Community Psychology, Dr. Lehman brings a unique lens to rethinking wellness systems, advocating for equity and accessibility in health care. Her insights have reached diverse audiences, from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wellness Day to Coherence x Health at the Creative Technology Center, and the Los Angeles Psychedelic Association’s AWAKENING 2024. An engaging speaker and educator, Dr. Lehman also serves as adjunct faculty at The Chicago School, teaching Humanistic and Existential Interventions. Her passion for sharing knowledge shines through on every platform, whether at a health conference or in intimate workshops. Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Lehman continues to inspire a vision of thriving individuals and systems—grounded in coherence, compassion, and transformative innovation.
Research Interest:
The purpose of this presentation is to describe and demonstrate the clinical benefits and neurodynamics of heart-brain coherence and non-sleep deep REST as a model of quaternary prevention. Heart-brain coherence is defined as the synchronized entrainment of respiration, heart rate variability, and blood pressure, which results in system-wide metabolic and neurophysiological regulation. Non-sleep deep REST (NSDR), which includes practices such as flotation therapy, yoga nidra, and guided breathwork, facilitates a parasympathetic-dominant state that mimics sleep-related neural repair while maintaining conscious awareness. This presentation synthesizes current findings from neurocardiology, psychophysiology, and clinical neuroscience to outline how coherence states enhance autonomic balance, improve emotional regulation, and support long-term resilience. Case-based examples are provided to illustrate therapeutic applications in populations with stress-related disorders, anxiety, and sensory processing sensitivity. Assessment methods include biometric tracking (e.g., HRV monitoring), qualitative interviews, and psychometric evaluations measuring psychological well-being and somatic symptom relief. Findings suggest that heart-brain coherence training and NSDR practices can serve as preventative strategies that reduce overmedicalization and foster self-regulation capacities. Conclusions highlight the importance of integrating coherence-based approaches into holistic care models, particularly as part of mental health and wellness programs that address root causes rather than symptoms. This approach aligns with emerging paradigms in precision medicine and systems-based care, promoting coherence not only within the individual but across clinical and ecological systems.