Joan Borysenko, PhD

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INTEGRATING SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALTH

This distinguished pioneer in integrative medicine is a world-renowned expert in the mind/body connection. Her work has been foundational in an international health-care revolution that recognizes the role of meaning, and the spiritual dimensions of life, as an integral part of health and healing. Eloquent and inspiring in settings that range from hospitals to hospices, from theaters to conference venues, and from boardrooms to houses of worship, she is a credible bridge between faith and reason. Her brilliance, humor, and authenticity—in combination with the latest research—make her a compelling and inspiring speaker and writer. !After graduating magna cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1967, Dr. Borysenko earned her doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School, where she completed post-doctoral training in cancer cell biology. Her first faculty position was at the Tufts University College of Medicine in Boston. But after the death of her father from cancer, she became more interested in the person with the illness than in the disease itself, and returned to Harvard Medical School to complete a second postdoctoral fellowship, this time in the new field of behavioral medicine. Under the tutelage of Herbert Benson, M.D., who first identified the relaxation response and brought meditation into medicine, she was awarded a Medical Foundation Fellowship and completed her third post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology. !In the early 1980’s Dr. Borysenko co-founded a Mind/Body clinic with Dr. Benson and Dr. Ilan Kutz, became licensed as a psychologist, and was appointed instructor in medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Her years of clinical experience and research culminated in the 1987 publication of the New York Times best seller, “Minding the Body, Mending the Mind,” which sold over 400,000 copies. The 20th anniversary edition, newly revised, was published in 2007. Author or co-author of 16 other books and numerous audio and video programs, including the Public Television special “Inner Peace for Busy People,” she is the Founding Partner of Mind/Body Health Sciences, LLC located in Santa Fe, NM. Her most current work- a legacy project that encompasses all her research and teachings- is an integrative approach to personalized wellness and recovery, developed with colleague Gilah Rosner, Ph.D. It is called SyNAPSE. That acronym stands for Science; you (it is personalized for the individual); Nutrition; Awareness and attention training; Positive Psychology, Spirituality; and Epigenetics. It is never too late to restructure the brain and bring forth Best Self !Dr. Borysenko’s warmth and credibility—plus her lively sense of humor—create a compelling presence. You can access video clips of Joan’s inspirational reflections in the Community Members section of this Web site.  Joan is one of the most popular and sought after speakers in the field of health, healing, and spirituality, her engaging and well researched presentations are perfect both for professionals and for the general public.  Joan lives in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband, Gordon Dveirin, and their two dogs, Mitzi and Milo.

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ABOUT DR. JOAN BORYSENKO

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC

174 Tesuque Village Road

Tesuque, NM 87574

505 983-8238 !www.JoanBorysenko.com

Contact: gilah@joanborysenko.com !

Place of Birth: Boston, MA

Education:

1967 B.A. Bryn Mawr College

1972 Ph.D. Harvard Medical School

Division of Medical Sciences !Postdoctoral Training at Harvard Medical School:

1972-1973 National Institutes of Health, Experimental Pathology

1978-1980 Research Fellow in Medicine

1981-1983 Medical Foundation Fellow, Psychoneuroimmunology !Licensure:

1980-present Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration of Psychologists, License 2421 !Academic Appointments:

1973-1981 Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, Tufts University School of Medicine. From 1978-1980 the appointment was part-time, coinciding with post-doctoral training in behavioral medicine

1981-1988 Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Included appointments as Director of the Mind/Body Clinical Programs at Beth Israel Hospital, adjunct staff psychologist at the New England Deaconess Hospital and Director of the Deaconess Mind/Body Clinical Programs. Associate Director of the Division of Behavioral Medicine at Beth Israel and New England Deaconess Hospitals.

2013-present Adjunct Professor Saybrook University

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ABRIDGED CURRICULUM VITAE

Professional Affiliation:

1988-present Founder and President of Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC providing 40-50 events annually for hospitals, conferences, and corporations

2004-present Co-founder and Director of the Claritas Institute for Interspiritual Inquiry. Director of the Claritas Spiritual Mentor Training Program, 2004-2008.

2011-2013 Co-founder and Director of the SoulCare in HealthCare training program

2012-2013 Senior Program Consultant, Avalon Malibu Rehab and Addiction Treatment Center

2013-2015 Senior Program Consultant, The Integrative Life Center (Addiction Treatment Center in Nashville, TN)

2014-present Expert consultant- online teaching and commentary- for NICABM (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine)

2008-present Presenter and twice program chair for US Journal Training- conferences for mental health professionals

1987-present Author of 16 books including the NY Times bestselling Minding the Body, Mending the Mind. The most recent book, The PlantPlus Diet Solution: Personalized Nutrition for Life was released by Hay House on Oct 1, 2014.

!Boards (Selected):

present

• Center for Mind-Body Medicine

• Lionheart Foundation

• National Institute for the Clinical Application of

• Behavioral Medicine

• The Institute of Body, Mind and Spirituality, Lesley University

• National Wellness Institute, Inc.

• Integral Development Associates, LLC.

• Hoffman Quadrinity Process: Chairperson of Advisory Board

• Psychology Today Online Journal

• Boardroom Women’s Heath

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Professional Activities:

present

Founder and President of Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC consulting to hospitals, corporations, and the general public on health, healing, resilience, neuroscience, spirituality and mind-body medicine.

Recent clients include:

• First Republic Wealth Management

• NASA Space Center Houston

• Institute of Functional Medicine

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition

• Baylor Sammons Cancer Center

• Denver Department of the Interior

• Brown University

• U.S. Army Medical Command

• Pennsylvania Bankers Association

• Missouri State University

• TedX Grand Rapids

• American Holistic Nurses Association

• Omega Institute

• Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

• Sivananda Yoga Ashram

• Satchitanada yoga ashram

• World President’s Association

• Esalen Institute

• Lowes Home Improvement Women’s Leadership Conference

• Amway Corporation

• Rochester Institute of Technology

• Cleveland Clinic

• First Western Bank and Trust

• Inova Health System

• Ohio State University

• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

• National Institute of the Clinical Application of Behavioral

Medicine: Expert Commentator 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

• Children’s Institute

• Ben Franklin Institute (counselor education)

• US Journal Training (counselor education)

• IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder

Professionals)

• EMDRIA EMDR (eye movement desensitization and

reprocessing ) International Association

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• FMI: Functional Medicine Institute

• FACES conference

• FMCA: Functional Medicine Coaching Academy Faculty 2016

• Private practice in spiritual direction and health consulting

• Evolutionary Leaders Initiative, founding member

• (www.evolutionaryleaders.net)

• Expert for about 12 teleseminars annually

Media Experience:

• Blogger for www.HuffingtonPost.com

• Contributor to www.Oprah.com

• Has been featured in many newspapers including the Wall Street

Journal, New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post and in

a variety of magazines including Prevention, American Health,

Newsweek, U. S. News and World Report, Yoga Journal, Health,

Shape, Self, Reader’s Digest, Glamour, Working Woman, Vogue,

Boardroom Reports, Executive Health Reports, Bottom Line and

Harvard Magazine among others. She has appeared on Oprah,

Good Morning America and many nationally syndicated shows.

She has starred in her own one-hour PBS special, Inner Peace for

Busy People, and provided over 50 inspirational moments on the

New Morning Show, which aired on the Hallmark Channel

through 2008.

• Participates in and/or hosts numerous radio shows. !Awards: 2012 Visionary Award: Integrative Healthcare Symposium

1999 Women’s Health Hero Award Reader’s Digest

1998 The New Dimensions Broadcaster’s Award:

Selected Bibliography:

!1. Scientific Papers Available Upon Request: Full list available at www.ResearchGate.com

2. Books:

Borysenko JZ. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind. Boston, Addison Wesley, 1987 (hardcover), Bantam, 1988 (trade paperback) !Borysenko, J. Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson. New York, Warner Books, 1990. !Borysenko, J. and Drescher, J. On Wings of Light: Finding Hope When the Heart Needs Healing. First published by Warner Books, New York, 1992. Revised edition published by Lesley University Press, 2003. !Borysenko, J. Fire in the Soul: A New Psychology of Spiritual Optimism. New York, Warner Books, 1993. !Borysenko, J. and Borysenko, M. The Power of the Mind to Heal. Los Angeles, Hay House, 1994. !

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Borysenko, J. Pocketful of Miracles. Warner Books. 1995. !Borysenko, J. A Woman’s Book of Life: The Biology, Psychology and Spirituality of the Feminine Lifecycle, Riverhead Books, New York, 1996. !Borysenko, J. The Ways of the Mystic: Seven Paths to God, Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, 1997. !Borysenko, J. Seven Paths to God: The Ways of the Mystic, Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, 1999. (This is The Ways of the Mystic in paperback with title change.) !Borysenko, J. A Woman’s Journey to God: Finding the Feminine Path , Riverhead Books, New York, 1999. !Borysenko, J. Inner Peace for Busy People: 52 Strategies for Transforming Your Life, Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, 2001. !Borysenko, J. Inner Peace for Busy Women: Balancing Work, Family and Your Inner Life, Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, 2003. !Borysenko, J.Z. and G.F. Dveirin, Saying YES to Change: Essential Wisdom for Your Journey, Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, 2006. !Borysenko, J.Z. and G.F. Dveirin, Your Soul’s Compass: What is Spiritual Guidance? Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, October 2007. !Borysenko, J.Z. It’s Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change. Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, 2009. !Borysenko, J.Z. Fried: Why You Burn Out and How to Revive. Hay House, Carlsbad, CA 2011 !Borysenko, JZ. The PlantPlus Diet Solution: Personalized Nutrition for Life by Hay House, Carlsbad, CA, October 2014 !!Selected Audio Programs:

1. Available from Hay House (800) 654-5126

Unabridged Books:

Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

The Ways of the Mystic: Seven Paths to God

Abridged Books:

Inner Peace for Busy People

Inner Peace for Busy Women

Lectures:

Reflections on a Woman’s Book of Life

Healing and Spirituality: The Sacred Quest for Transformation of Body and Soul, 2-tape set

How to Overcome Life’s Problems, 2-tape set !Guided Meditations:

Meditations for Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Meditations for Self-Healing and Inner Power

Invocation of the Angels (lecture and meditation)

The Beginner’s Guide to Meditation, 2-tape set

Meditations for Courage and Compassion

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2. Available from Sounds True :

Seventy Times Seven: On the Spiritual Art of Forgiveness. 1996

A Woman’s Spiritual Retreat, 2004

Menopause: Initiation into Power, 2004 !3. Available from Nightingale Conant:

The Power of the Mind to Heal, 1993.

Meditations for Inner Guidance and Self-Healing, 1996.

Your Spiritual Quest: Finding Your Way to the Divine Within, 1999. !Video Programs:

Inner Peace for Busy People. Public Television Pledge Special, Hay House, 2001

The Power of the Mind to Heal, Hay House, 2001

Women of Wisdom and Power, Quest Productions !Music CD’s:

Inner Peace for Busy People: with Don Campbell, classical anthology

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• American Association of Massage

Therapists

• American Medical Students Association

• Big Sky Retreat, Big Sky, MT

• Beth Israel Hospital New York City, NY

• California Association of Marriage and

Family Therapists, CAMFT, San Diego

CA

• Celebrate your Life Conference

• Center for Intentional Leadership,

Charlotte, NC

• First Republic Wealth Management, San

Francisco, CA

• Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Union, WA

• Hay House "I Can Do It" Conferences

• Hoffman Institute, St. Helena, CA

• Institute for Functional Medicine, San

Diego, CA

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition, NYC

• Integrated Healthcare Foundation

Jackson Hole, WY

• Jean Houston’s Salon, Ashland, OR

• Kaiser Permanente

• Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

• Lake Street Church of Evanston IL

• NASA Johnson Space Center, Hoston, TX

• National Hospice and Palliative Care

Organization

• National Wellness Institute, Stevens

Point, WI

• Omega Blue Spirit, Costa Rica

• Omega Institute

• Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses

Association

• Psychotherapy Networker, Washington

DC

• Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville

• Shira Ruskay Center New York City, NY

• Sivananda Ashram, Nassau

• Spiritual Directors International

• Sun Valley Wellness Festival, Sun Valley,

ID

• The Sophia Institute, Charleston, SC

• United States Journal Training

Conferences, multiple venues

• University of Florida Center for

Spirituality and Health Gainesville, FL

• USABP (United States Assn for Body

Therapy), Providence, RI

• Valley Vista Conference on Addiction

Disorders , Fairlee, VT

• Vendome Group, Anaheim, CA

• Westchester University Westchester, PA

• Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode

Island

• Worldwide Unity Ministries, Overland

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SELECT PAST APPEARANCES

"Dr. Borysenko is a wonderful speaker! She incorporates evidence, life stories, and practical tips in a way that is meaningful and inspiring. We could not be happier with her as our keynote."

Carole A. Bartoletto, MA, RD, Kaiser Permanente, Regional Heath Education

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"Joan Borysenko has that rare ability to reach people—no matter where they are on their journey. Her presentations blend science and real-life experiences that leave the audience thinking, laughing, cheering. Joan is a beautiful, gentle spirit with a wisdom for a world so badly in need of healing."

Kathy Tilot, A Woman's Place, St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay, WI

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"Dr. Borysenko absolutely engaged the audience with her dynamic, thought- provoking concepts wrapped in her wonderful personal anecdotes."

Jane Callahan, The Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

"Joan's presentation at our conference was outstanding! Her warm presence and the depth of her knowledge were a remarkable combination. The experiential aspects of the workshop were beautifully woven into the teaching and her personal stories were a gift. Joan is extremely sensitive to the needs of the audience and our attendees left the workshop feeling inspired and enriched."

Judi Goldstein, LSW, Conference Chair, The Renfrew Center Foundation

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"Joan, thank you for your wonderful presentation. As always, you put your heart and soul in your work, and it shows."

Larry Burk, Jr., M.D. and Marty Sullivan, M.D.

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"What a smart, informative, interesting and entirely positive speaker Joan is. Her warmth and wisdom come across so well. Listeners can tell they're in the presence of a good soul and great person."

Steve Russo, President/Creative Director, Russo Communications

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RAVE REVIEWS

Recent reviews for Joan’s Self-Caring and SyNAPSE retreats with Dr. Gilah Rosner:

“Joan and Gilah are a dynamic team with a rich treasure trove of wisdom to share. Their retreat was fabulously-comprehensive, highly educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Joan and Gilah were strong leaders as well as participants, often sharing personal stories and always relating deeply from their compassionate hearts. I greatly appreciate the tool kit I took home with me to support my enhanced self-care programs. I am still basking in the glow of our beautiful retreat and I continue to be inspired by it! Thanks & love” !JoAnne F, PhD

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You are both true gifts. I personally came away with more life changing tools than I ever could have imagined. The amount of content, the time that you spent with everyone, and the incredible personal touches make your retreat very unique… Thanks again for an experience I will never forget…” !Beth S

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“This retreat gave me so much more than I ever hoped for - the knowledge I gained boggles my mind! I am going home so much stronger as a spiritual person, as a committed person, with so much more knowledge of how to make my body healthier. I am SO glad I came, and will come again in a mini-second. Thank you. “ !Roberta R

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“ I find that each of my days are full of your words of love and guidance. I loved the course and the learning. And my own life and my own teaching will be better because of you. Thanks to both of you for sharing your brilliance with us.” !Cathy J, PhD !

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“It was my great pleasure to participate in the first professional offering of the “SyNAPSE Workshop” developed and delivered by two extremely competent scientist, researchers and trainers: Joan Borysenko, PhD and Gilah Rosner, PhD. This very integrative seminar was highly engaging; scientifically rich; evidence based: juxta positioning and showing the flow of Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity, with solid tips and tactics on bringing food to a new level of medicine, and spiritual practice to a new level of integrated life moments. Speaking personally, I have been a counselor for forty-two years, and I have been exposed to many of the great minds of the past two generations; however, in great candor, this presentation would rank in the top two or three educational experiences of my entire career. These women are not only brilliant, and a gift to our counselling community, but

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also a model for what integrative medicine can and must be to further the health, and wellness of society.” !Cote C, PhD

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“It hit me today what I was missing…our community of like mindedness. And honestly I miss Gilah and Joan's voices....filling me up and reminding me of the self-caring we had the opportunity to practice.  It left me with a powerful imprint of how I can continue to live out my life.  You asked for ways in which I am changing after the retreat. First and foremost, I take mindful bites of better prepared food. I eat less and enjoy it more.  And it is a delight that my life partner, Bryan and I took the retreat together because we have a common language and can remind each other to meditate and breathe and be mindful of the beauty in taking time.  “   Elaine A

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“SyNapse is a unique program integrating  body, mind, and spirit education.  The leaders, Joan Borysenko and Gilah Rosner, are brilliant, talented teachers and connectors.  The retreat experience gave me new knowledge, concrete techniques, and inspiration . It is a lift off to a new beginning” !Vivian C.

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“The retreat was amazing, I've finally learned to meditate and gather in the positive energy from the sun and the earth.  It's a process, but Joan and Gilah, you opened the door for me and I'm in!  I am humbled by the two of you, and each and every one of the participants who brought such comfort together. !I'm still onboard, taking steps every day to live a better mindful life. The synergy that your SyNAPSE retreat created speaks volumes about both of you, personally and professionally.” !Debra M!!

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!And finally, a last word from Dr. Wayne Dyer

"I have known Joan for over two decades. I said it then, and I say it today—this is the smartest woman I've ever known. I urge you to drink in her wisdom."

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