I am incredibly passionate about raising people's awareness of their own biopsychological processes and connections. A key goal is to not only acknowledge the close interaction between the psyche and the autonomic nervous system theoretically, but also to present it visually and experientially. Using objectively measurable parameters, physiological processes are made visible that normally occur unconsciously and are therefore not consciously controlled. Transparency through biofeedback directly and trainably promotes self-regulation skills in many areas and sustainably imparts concrete, practical skills for constructive stress management, performance optimization, and health promotion. My previous experience has been gained primarily in the medical and psychological fields, mostly in my own practice. I therefore particularly appreciate that this scientifically and medically grounded discipline is also being made accessible to a wider audience in a preventative context at VITALIS Coaching & Mentoring. This allows it to be used early and effectively—as it ideally should be—and not only when a critical point has already been reached. For me personally, an HRV profile has become a crucial decision-making tool, and client feedback reports lasting effectiveness or insightful "aha" moments in everyday life. I wish our clients precisely these experiences as well.
Elana Balzer
Leadership & Life Coach
–Biofeedback & HRV Focus
Certified Neuro- & Biofeedback Therapist, HRV Professional, Specialist Consultant in Psychotraumatology
Focus areas: Stress management, HRV-based health profiles, psychophysiological assessment, biological self-regulation, classification and improvement of various symptoms
Language(s): German, English
I am incredibly passionate about raising people's awareness of their own biopsychological processes and connections. A key goal is to not only acknowledge the close interaction between the psyche and the autonomic nervous system theoretically, but also to present it visually and experientially. Using objectively measurable parameters, physiological processes are made visible that normally occur unconsciously and are therefore not consciously controlled. Transparency through biofeedback directly and trainably promotes self-regulation skills in many areas and sustainably imparts concrete, practical skills for constructive stress management, performance optimization, and health promotion. My previous experience has been gained primarily in the medical and psychological fields, mostly in my own practice. I therefore particularly appreciate that this scientifically and medically grounded discipline is also being made accessible to a wider audience in a preventative context at VITALIS Coaching & Mentoring. This allows it to be used early and effectively—as it ideally should be—and not only when a critical point has already been reached. For me personally, an HRV profile has become a crucial decision-making tool, and client feedback reports lasting effectiveness or insightful "aha" moments in everyday life. I wish our clients precisely these experiences as well.
I am incredibly passionate about raising people's awareness of their own biopsychological processes and connections. A key goal is to not only acknowledge the close interaction between the psyche and the autonomic nervous system theoretically, but also to present it visually and experientially. Using objectively measurable parameters, physiological processes are made visible that normally occur unconsciously and are therefore not consciously controlled. Transparency through biofeedback directly and trainably promotes self-regulation skills in many areas and sustainably imparts concrete, practical skills for constructive stress management, performance optimization, and health promotion. My previous experience has been gained primarily in the medical and psychological fields, mostly in my own practice. I therefore particularly appreciate that this scientifically and medically grounded discipline is also being made accessible to a wider audience in a preventative context at VITALIS Coaching & Mentoring. This allows it to be used early and effectively—as it ideally should be—and not only when a critical point has already been reached. For me personally, an HRV profile has become a crucial decision-making tool, and client feedback reports lasting effectiveness or insightful "aha" moments in everyday life. I wish our clients precisely these experiences as well.
Vita
Berufliche Erfahrung Langjährige Tätigkeit als Pflegefachperson in klinischen Einrichtungen in Deutschland und der Schweiz. Die Einsätze erfolgten in unterschiedlichen Fachbereichen, darunter Orthopädie, Chirurgie, Kardiologie, Pneumologie sowie Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie. Die klinische Arbeit umfasste die pflegerische Betreuung und Versorgung in akut- und rehabilitativen Settings. Seit 2016 selbständige Tätigkeit im Bereich Fachberatung mit Schwerpunkt Psychotraumatologie sowie in der Anwendung von Biofeedback-, Neurofeedback- und HRV-basierten Trainings und Interventionen. Im Zentrum stehen dabei neurovegetative Standortbestimmung, Psychoedukation sowie das Training von Selbstregulationsfähigkeiten. Zusätzlich bestand eine dreijährige Tätigkeit in einer eigenen Praxis in Frick mit Schwerpunkt im psychosomatischen Bereich. Seit 2020/2021 erfolgt die Tätigkeit überwiegend im Remote-Setting. Ergänzend wurden zeitweise Aufgaben im Bereich Zertifizierungen übernommen. Aus- und Weiterbildungen Zertifizierung als HRV Professional (Autonom Health Gesundheitsbildungs GmbH, Wien; Dr. Alfred Lohninger, 2019). Diplomierte Neurofeedback- und Biofeedback-Therapeutin mit Aus- und Weiterbildungen an der EEG Info München (2014), der Europäischen Biofeedback Akademie in Kooperation mit der SFU Wien (2016) sowie am Schweizer Institut für Neuro- und Biofeedback (i-nfbf, 2018). CAS Fachberaterin Psychotraumatologie (SIPT – Schweizer Institut für Psychotraumatologie / Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin, 2014). Weitere Weiterbildungen in Psychologischer Beratung, Gesprächsführung sowie psychotherapeutisch orientierten Verfahren. Zusätzliche Qualifikationen umfassen die Ausbildung zur Safe Mentorin® am Universitätsklinikum München sowie seelsorgerliche Weiterbildung bei Prof. A. Mauerhöfer. Klinische Berufserfahrung Abgeschlossene Ausbildung zur diplomierten Krankenschwester AKP in Wuppertal, Deutschland. Fünfjährige Tätigkeit im Bereich Orthopädie und Chirurgie in Deutschland mit pflegerischem Schwerpunkt in der Akutversorgung. Zweijährige Tätigkeit in der Rehaklinik Rheinfelden (Schweiz) mit Beteiligung am Aufbau einer Überwachungsstation. Achtjährige Tätigkeit an der Klinik Barmelweid (Schweiz) mit Einsatz in den Bereichen Kardiologie, Pneumologie sowie Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie.