Ester Estey, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Mindfulness-Based Training Operations,
Harvard’s Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
New Learning Lab - September 30, 2026
Sleep disruption and persistent pain are common after brain injury, but evidence-informed mind-body approaches can help improve rest, reduce suffering, and support healing.
David Treleaven, Ph.D., is a leading educator and trauma specialist whose work explores the intersection of mindfulness and trauma-sensitive practice.
Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and bestselling author studying the neural mechanisms of mindfulness and translating research into scalable behavior-change programs.
Esther Estey, PhD, RYT-200, is a rehabilitation psychologist and mindfulness-based clinician affiliated with Harvard and Stanford whose work integrates contemplative practices into TBI recovery.
Dr. Ayla Wolf, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is a leading specialist in neurological rehabilitation and the author of the book, The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery.
Kevin Bickart, MD, PhD, is a double board-certified neurologist and UCLA faculty member specializing in sports and behavioral neurology through the BrainSPORT and Operation Mend programs, and a co-host of The Better Brain Podcast.
Lew Lim, PhD, DNM, MBA, FCMA, is a leading expert in photobiomodulation whose interdisciplinary training and role as Vielight’s Founder and CEO guide a global research network advancing PBM innovations for brain function, immune support, and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, long COVID, and traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Sanjay Manchanda is a psychotherapist and wisdom teacher integrating neurofeedback, brain stimulation, meditation, and spiritual traditions to support healing, cognitive enhancement, and deep inner transformation.
Stephanie Lopez, LISW-S, C-IAYT, is President of the iRest Institute and a senior meditation and yoga therapy educator integrating psychology, neuroscience, and embodied practice.
Caitlin Hebb, MT-BC, NMT-F, is the Head of Clinical Therapy at MedRhythms and a leading neurologic music therapist whose work advances evidence-based rehabilitation.
Reggie Hubbard is a meditation and mindfulness teacher known for integrating compassionate, accessible practices into trauma and resilience-based recovery spaces.
Natalie Gavi, MS, RDN, is a nationally recognized nutrition expert specializing in sports nutrition, brain health, and eating disorders, drawing on advanced clinical training.
Dr. Ivory Rose, is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, including working with individuals living with brain injury. She also serves as the Lead for Healthcare Engagement at Social Prescribing USA and is a published author and speaker on social prescribing.
Kyla serves as the Senior Director of Programs, Research, and Operations, overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of LoveYourBrain programs on a large scale.
Dr. Michelle Morrissey is an EMDR trainer, researcher, author, and clinician specializing in trauma and TBI, recognized for published work, grants, speaking engagements, and advancing EMDR interventions globally.
Vanessa Moran is a lead rehabilitation therapist with MedRhythms focused on neuro-music-based interventions for brain injury recovery.
Talin Babikian, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA specializing in child and adolescent brain injury.
