Speakers

We are delighted that some renowned international speakers have already confirmed their participation for ACAN 2024!

More experts will be published here soon - stay tuned! 


The language of the conference is English.


All speakers and topics are subject to change.

Dr. Meike Wiedemann and Roxana Sasu

Meike Wiedemann is a neurobiologist and alternative health practitioner. Since 2002 Meike Wiedemann enthusiastically runs one of the first neurofeedback practices in Stuttgart. Since 2009 she has been teaching neurofeedback for EEG Info Europe / BEE Medic and is head of the training & teaching department of BEE Medic GmbH. 

Roxana Sasu joined the clinical staff at the EEG Institute in California in 2008, working directly with Sue Othmer, earning her OMC certification. She is a member of the Advisory Board and Director of Clinical Supervision at the Neurofeedback Institute in Romania.

The Infra-Low Neurofeedback Approach - Clinical Update


Meike Wiedemann and Roxana Sasu offer an overview of the latest developments of the ILF Neurofeedback approach, with insight into the use of the new lower frequency range and the particularities of the optimization process that apply to it as well as the adaptation of training protocols from the frequency band training and the promising clinical outcomes resulted from that.


Daniela Nita, PhD

Daniela Nita is a psychologist and lecturer at the University of Bucharest where she is conducting neurofeedback research. She teaches EEG Info courses and workshops in Romania and is co-founder of the Neurofeedback Romania Institute. 

The Effects of Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback on Occupational Stress 


Dr. Siegfried Othmer - online

Siegfried Othmer is one of the pioneers of advanced Neurofeedback. Since 1985 he has been engaged in the development of research-grade instrumentation for EEG feedback, and since 1987 has been involved in the research of clinical applications utilizing that instrumentation. Currently he is Chief Scientist at the EEG Institute in Woodland Hills, CA. From 1987 to 2000 he was President of EEG Spectrum, and until 2002 served as Chief Scientist of EEG Spectrum International.   

The Challenge of Early Childhood Trauma


Pre-verbal and early childhood trauma is physiologically encoded, which calls for a physiologically-based remedy. ILF

Neurofeedback by way of Endogenous Neuromodulation lends itself to this task in that it targets the foundations of the developmental hierarchy to renormalize core regulatory function—arousal, affect, and autonomic regulation. The low frequency training targets the mechanisms that organize homeodynamics, and endogenous neuromodulation facilitates the brain's engagement with subtle fluctuations of state to enhance its functionality. 


Olga Kara, PhD

Olga Kara is a neurobiologist with a specialization in human psychophysiology (Ph. D), an MBA in bio business and neurotechnology and has a masters degree in Psychology. She works as Psychologist, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Neuromodulation (tDCS, tACS etc.) provider as well as QEEG/ERP specialist. 

Functional Brain Mapping in Neurotherapy, including different aspects of QEEG and QEEG based neurofeedback 


Dr. Horst Schneider

Horst Schneider holds a degree in biology and a doctorate in neurophysiology. He has over 20 years of experience in brain research and is an expert in the fields of brain functioning, ion channel physiology, quantitative EEG (qEEG), event-related potentials (ERPs) and electrophysiology in general.  


Dr. Victoria Ibric - online

Dr. Victoria Ibric is a board certified Neurofeedback and Biofeedback clinician, instructor and mentor. Dr. Ibric graduated from medical school in Bucharest, Romania and obtained her PhD in both immunology and health psychology. Presently, she has a full time practice in Pasadena at the Neurofeedback and NeuroRehab Institute. Her work in Neurofeedback produced several scientific papers and book chapters

Optimal Biofeedback: Combining Neurofeedback with Neuromodulation through Light 


Saghar Vosough

Saghar Vosough is a researcher and clinical specialist in the field of ADHD and Emotion with extensive experience working with children and adult patients in European and Middle Eastern contexts. Her current research at the University of Zurich, focuses on neuroconnectivity impairments in ADHD during emotion processing. She has gained extensive clinical experience in the field of neuropsychology and, especially, neurofeedback therapy at the renowned Atieh Neuroscience Center in Tehran.

From Signals to Solutions: Integrating Biomarkers and EEG in Neurofeedback Treatment Planning 


Shemaila Saleem, MD, PhD

Shemaila Saleem, MD is a physiologist (MPhil) with a specialization in Human Neurophysiology (PhD) and holds a master's degree in public health. She is a Professor at Federal Medical College, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University where she is conducting neurofeedback research. Passionate about advancing neurophysiological understanding in clinical practice, she has gained extensive clinical experience in the field of neuropsychology, particularly by focusing on neurofeedback interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 

Unlocking Potential: Neurofeedback Induced Cognitive Enhancements in Children with

Autism Spectrum Disorders


Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) stands as a formidable challenge in the realm of neurodevelopmental disorders. While traditional interventions have made strides in ameliorating some aspects of ASD, the quest for novel, non-invasive therapeutic modalities persist. The talk provides an insight into how NFB leverages the brain's remarkable plasticity, offers a non-invasive means to modulate neural activity and potentially enhance cognitive functions. 


Dr. Catalina Ciubotarescu 

Dr. Catalina Ioana Ciubotarescu, MD is a psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience, working  in both state mental hospitals and private practice in Romania. In addition to providing neurofeedback treatment to her patients, Dr. Ciubotarescu is the only one in Romania to offer advanced treatments for alzeihmers and dementia using the innovative "Neurolinth" technology, with remarkable results. She has additional training in microbiome and neuroscience. Dr. Ciubotarescu is a lecturer with BEE Medic as well as the Neurofeedback Romania Institute. 

Introduction to Transcranial Pulse Stimulation and Neurofeedback 

Florentina Alden

Florentina is co-founder of Neurofeedback Romania and founder of Neurowellness, a neurofeedback startup company based in Europe. The mission of the company is to improve mental health in Eastern Europe, by offering top neurofeedback training and technologies to psychotherapists and medical professionals. In addition to serving private clients, she implements wellness protocols in doctors’ offices and designs corporate wellness programs for organizations. She has worked with corporate executives, attorneys, medical doctors and their teams, business owners, sales people, professors at top universities, presidents, CEO’s, and everyone in between. Florentina has innovated the personal injury industry in the USA by introducing wellness and neurofeedback coaching in the treatment plan of accident victims. She has worked with hundreds of people with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, inflammation, relationship issues, career transitions, culture shock, peak performance, using neuroscience techniques, positive psychology and holistic health. 

Grow your Neurofeedback Practice with Passion and Purpose 


Dr. rer. nat. Meike Wiedemann

Meike Wiedemann is a neurobiologist and alternative health practitioner. Since 2002 Meike Wiedemann enthusiastically runs one of the first neurofeedback practices in Stuttgart. Since 2009 she has been teaching neurofeedback for EEG Info Europe / BEE Medic and is head of the training & teaching department of BEE Medic GmbH. 

The use of state shifts and deep states in the healing journey: A Neurofeedback and Hypnotherapy therapist’s perspective  


State changes in our nervous system create a basis for a perspective shift and allow access to our core self and are therefore key to changing perception and behavior. What role does this play in therapy? Does a deep state have to be deep? What is the connection between state shifts and the activity of our central brain network activities? The talk provides insight into how we, as therapists, can understand the role of our neurofeedback tool in the overall concept of therapy. 


Dr. Henning Laugesen

Henning Laugesen is a psychiatrist. For over 25 years he specialised in treating Alcohol and substance use disorders combined with mental disorders. Since 2010, he has been self-employed in an addiction psychiatric clinic (Misbrugspsykiatrisk Klinik). He collaborates with professionals in institutions, care homes, and substance use centers. Since 2013, he has integrated Neurofeedback into his practice and is inspiring his collaborators to use Neurofeedback for their mutual patients. Henning firmly believes that Neurofeedback complements medical and social interventions helping individuals with mental illness.

Experiences with ILF Neurofeedback for Epilepsy


Dravet syndrome represents just one of 800 mutations contributing to epilepsy, often regarded as among the most severe. This condition arises from a defect in sodium channels, rendering all nerve cells in the brain unstable, leading to profound consequences beyond seizures. Individuals afflicted with this condition have constant spontaneous brain activity, which disrupts sleep patterns and impairs concentration. Over time, this disorder leads to the gradual loss of various functions, both motor and cognitive. Conventional medications often fall short in halting the progression of Dravet syndrome. However, through nearly daily training since dec 2019 a 4 year old girl with DS we achieved: significant reductions in seizures. More important is the reversal of the decline in motor, cognitive, and mental function, into positive development.


Experiences with ILF in Substance Abuse Cases


Dr. Henning Laugesen will talk about the correlation between mental illness and substance use disorders and how psychiatry needs to be integrated in social and therapeutic interventions. He will share from his experience in using Neurofeedback in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders.


Adelita Montero, MA

Adelita is a Psychophysiology PhD student at Saybrook University, a 4x world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a clinical counselor, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, and a neurofeedback specialist. Mrs. Montero is a researcher, an integrative, high-performance, trauma-informed advocate for psychophysiological interventions and further research within the intersection of applied neuroscience, entheogens, and mindfulness. 

The Neural Correlates and Therapeutic Effects of Ayahuasca 


Therapeutically, ayahuasca shows promise in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma-related disorders, possibly through promoting neuroplasticity and enhanced mindfulness and emotion regulation. However, more research and clear-cut precautions regarding potential drug interactions and contraindications are of the utmost importance. Since ayahuasca use is not suitable for everyone, an ayahuasca-inspired neurofeedback protocol may be a plausible alternative to the potential adverse effects of the ayahuasca brew on sensitive treatment-resistant subjects.