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Lecturers at IFEN

Here you will find a complete overview of the speakers

Thomas Feiner, BCIA BCN, QEEG-D

Clinical profile

Thomas F. Feiner has over 25 years of clinical experience working with ADHD, stress, depression, addiction, and burnout. His approach is practice-oriented and focused on promoting neuronal self-regulation.


Therapeutic approach

In his therapeutic practice, he combines Neurofeedback with further neurophysiological and neuromodulatory procedures such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), photobiomodulation, and methods of cognitive and emotional self-regulation.


Training and certifications

Occupational therapist since 1991. BCIA-certified Neurofeedback-Trainer since 2014. Professional

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Dr. Georg Handwerker

Clinical profile

Dr. Handwerker is a specialist in pediatrics and adolescent medicine in Passau and has many years of clinical experience in the treatment and care of children and adolescents. His focus is on combining modern neurophysiological diagnostics with practical therapeutic approaches, particularly in the field of neuropediatrics and Neurofeedback-Therapy.


Education and clinical work

Dr. Handwerker studied medicine in Würzburg and subsequently worked at the University Children's Hospital in Würzburg under Prof. Dr. Bartels and Prof. Dr. Speer. Further clinical positions took him to the Children's Hospital of the Third Order in Passau under Prof. Dr. Staudt and briefly to the University Children's Hospital in Erlangen under Prof. Dr. Rascher. During his time in Würzburg and Passau, he also played a key role in the development of...

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Timo Skladny

Education and professional career

In 2005, he received state certification as an occupational therapist. Shortly thereafter, he began to intensively study biofeedback and Neurofeedback He began working in occupational therapy and completed his first course with Dörte Klein using the BrainMaster system in 2007. Until 2008, he worked as an occupational therapist at the Sinsheim Therapy Center, and subsequently from 2008 to 2010 in the occupational therapy practice of Thomas Feiner.


Neurofeedback and therapeutic practice

Since 2007, in addition to his work as an occupational therapist, he has also worked as NeurofeedbackHe trained as a therapist and continuously deepened his practical experience in this field. Since 2010, he has run his own occupational therapy practice in Regenstauf, where Neurofeedback forms a central focus of the therapeutic work.


Teaching and

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Normen Schack, Sec. HP

Clinical profile

Normen Schack is an occupational therapist, alternative practitioner and coach, and runs his institute for Neurofeedback and NeuroMeditation in Hanover. For many years he has combined neurophysiological diagnostics with coaching and TrainingMethods to promote self-regulation, mental performance and personal development.


Neurofeedback and Peak Performance

Normen Schack has been working intensively with since 2009. Neurofeedback and biofeedback, and has established himself internationally as a peak performance trainer. He holds certifications as a QEEG expert, Neurofeedback-Trainer, peak performance trainer, and neuromeditation instructor. As part of his peak performance program "PeakBrain," he coaches, among others, elite athletes, including world-ranked tennis players, DTM racing drivers, and aerobatics vice world champions, as well as...

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Hanelore Branga

Clinical profile

Hanelore (Hany) Branga is a psychologist, state-certified occupational therapist and Neurofeedback-Therapist. She has been part of the IFEN team since 2015 and is enthusiastically involved in the training of professionals in the field. NeurofeedbackShe leads introductory courses, holds webinars on practice-relevant topics, and supports therapists in the integration of Neurofeedback into their professional daily lives.


Therapeutic approach

Her particular focus is on clinical reasoning in Neurofeedback – especially for occupational therapists who want to integrate neurophysiological methods into their therapeutic practice. For Hanelore Branga, this represents Neurofeedback This represents the connection between neuropsychological knowledge and practical therapeutic work. In conveying this

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Dr. Rubén Perez Elvira

Clinical profile

Rubén Pérez Elvira is a clinical neuropsychologist and director of the center. Nepsa Rehabilitación Neurológica in Salamanca, Spain. His work focuses on neuropsychological diagnostics, cognitive rehabilitation, and evidence-based interventions for neurological disorders. He is also a certified Neurofeedback-Therapist at the Institute for EEG-Neurofeedback IFEN.


Education and academic career

Rubén Pérez Elvira studied psychology at the University of Salamanca (2003–2008). During his studies, he completed a practical year at the Hospital Virgen del Puerto in Plasencia. He then specialized in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Pablo de Olavide in Seville (2009–2010) and completed his clinical training at the Neuroclínica Berenguer in Badajoz. Since 2010

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Monique Breithaupt-Peters

Clinical profile

Diploma psychologist, systemic coach (SG), trainer for the Person-Brain Model as well as Neurofeedback-Therapist. She works in the specialist service and in the staff unit of the overall management of the pedagogical-therapeutic youth welfare institution Haus Fichtenhalde and combines psychological, neuropsychological and systemic approaches in her practical work with children, adolescents and professionals.


Professional experience and fields of activity

She has many years of experience in organizational development and quality management, as well as in supporting complex assistance processes in youth welfare. Her areas of expertise also include facilitation and crisis management, coaching, and adult education in pedagogical and therapeutic contexts.


Neuropsychological work and

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Patricia Dornuf

Professional background

She completed her training as an occupational therapist at the SRH School of Occupational Therapy in Karlsbad-Langensteinbach (1996–1999). Subsequently, she gained extensive practical experience in an occupational therapy practice specializing in pediatrics, working particularly with children and adolescents in therapeutic contexts.


Neurofeedback and therapeutic practice

Since 2010 she has been working independently with a special focus on Neurofeedback and combines her occupational therapy experience with neurophysiological knowledge. Trainingmethods. Their work encompasses both the therapeutic application and the support of professionals in the practical use of Neurofeedback.


education and training

In addition to her therapeutic work, she has been involved since

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Lena Ehrhard

Clinical profile

Lena Ehrhard has been part of the IFEN team since 2019. Her focus is on working with neurological disorders, rehabilitation after accidents, and the development of individualized treatment plans. Neurofeedback-Protocols. In her therapeutic and didactic work, she combines clinical experience with a clearly structured and practical approach.


Therapeutic approach

Lena Ehrhard is known for her practical approach to teaching complex neurophysiological concepts. In her WorkshopShe places particular emphasis on presenting theoretical principles in an understandable way and translating them directly into practical applications, so that therapists can use the methods immediately in their professional everyday life.


Professional activities

In addition to her teaching activities, Lena works

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Prof. Giuseppe Augusto Chiarenza

Clinical profile

Professor Dr. Giuseppe Chiarenza is a specialist in child and adolescent neuropsychiatry and a neurologist with many years of international experience in clinical neurophysiology and neuropsychology. His work focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and the application of neurophysiological methods in diagnosis and therapy.


International functions and clinical work

He is currently President of the International Center for Learning, Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders (CIDAAI) in Milan and President of the International Organization of Psychophysiology. He is also Health Director of the Bionatural Detoxification Center (CDB) of the Eris Onlus Foundation. The Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) has certified him as a therapist.

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Dr. med. Christoph Garner

Clinical profile

Dr. Garner (*1949) is a neurologist and renowned EEG expert with many years of clinical and scientific experience. After studying medicine at the University of Munich, he initially worked at the Großhadern University Hospital, where he specialized in neurology.


Medical approach

Dr. Garner is known for his integrative approach, which combines conventional medicine with complementary medical concepts. Inspired by his long-standing collaboration with medical and scientific institutions in India, he initiated several international partnerships at the KWA Clinic Stift Rottal, including with Vivekananda University in Bangalore and the Ayushakti Center in Mumbai.


Practice and clinical work

From 1992 to 2017, Dr. Garner

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Irmgard Möllenkamp

Clinical profile

Irmgard Möllenkamp (*1969) is a cultural studies scholar (MA), alternative practitioner for psychotherapy and Neurofeedback-Therapist. In her work, she combines psychotherapeutic methods with neurophysiological techniques to specifically support individual therapeutic processes.


Therapeutic approach

She has training in Gestalt therapy and client-centered psychotherapy, as well as numerous advanced training courses in body psychotherapy and trauma therapy. She integrates these into her therapeutic work. Neurofeedback as a complementary method to support self-regulation and emotional stabilization.


Practice and specialization

Since 2017, Irmgard Möllenkamp has been working independently in her own practice. Her psychotherapeutic work focuses on

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Javier Rodriguez Escobar

Clinical profile

As a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, he has extensive experience in the application of neuropsychological and psychotherapeutic methods. His work combines clinical practice, scientific research, and innovative neurotherapeutic approaches in the field of psychological neurostimulation.


Therapeutic approach

His focus is on evidence-based interventions to support neuronal self-regulation and on the integration of modern neurotherapies into psychological treatment. He combines neuropsychological diagnostics with therapeutic methods that are applied in both clinical settings and specialized neurotherapeutic centers.


Clinical activity

He heads the psychological department

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Dr. Ismael J. Castillo-Reyes

Meet Dr. Ismael J. Castillo Reyes, an integral member of the Neuro-Cognitive Research Lab at Ponce Health Sciences University in the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. With his unwavering commitment to advancing the fields Neurofeedback, Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) and event-related potentials, Ismael is currently involved in a central pilot project entitled "Z-Score sLORETA Neurofeedback for Stroke and TBI Rehabilitation in a Sample of Puerto Rican Patients".

Expertise

Neuropsychology
emotions
Cognitive Psychology

Skills and expertise

Cognitive Neuroscience
Affective Neuroscience
EEG (electroencephalography)
Cognitive Psychology
QEEG
Neurofeedback

linguistic proficiency

Spanish
English

Engagement on ResearchGate

Contributions: 13 research articles
Interactive participation: Open

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Annette Stolle

Professional focus:
ISF and sLoretaISFTraining
Z-valueTraining
Amplitude training
Biofeedback
Everyday transfer


Training and further education:
2000: State-certified occupational therapist
Further training: SI Ayres therapist (Munich Children’s Centre, 2006/07)
Further training in Graphomotrik, Perfetti, Affolter, Bobath
First knowledge of biofeedback treatments (Munich Children’s Center)
Professional Experience:
2001: Occupational therapist in the Department of Neuropsychology (Bogenhausen Hospital, Munich)
2002: Work at Lebenshilfe München HPT (Unterhaching Early Intervention Riemerling)
2015: Certified Neurofeedbacktherapist (IFEN Munich)
2016: Employment with Timo Skladndy in Regenstauf as IFEN lecturer (teaching therapist)
2017-2022: Independent practice for occupational therapy in Unterhaching with focus on Neurofeedback


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Andreea Cristina Muresanu

Andreea Cristina Mureșanu is certified NeurofeedbackTherapist and lecturer at IFEN. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, a recognized training in integrative psychotherapy, and extensive experience in QEEG-based Neurofeedbackpractice.

Her professional focus is on developing individualized protocols, neurophysiological self-regulation, and working with psychological stressors such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. She combines scientifically sound knowledge with empathetic therapeutic support.

With enthusiasm, clarity, and methodical structure, she conveys complex neurophysiological content in a practical, understandable, and directly applicable way. Her teaching style is engaging and lively, with a special focus on the therapeutic relationship, body awareness, and mindfulness.

She works in multiple languages ​​(Romanian, English, German) and is committed to

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PhD Daniel Cordeiro

Daniel Cordeiro is a Ph.D. student in Psychology at the Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA), conducting a doctoral project in the area of ​​Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life. His current research focuses on neurofeedback applied to Peak Performance, particularly in the context of athletes. He holds an academic background in Psychological Sciences and Neuropsychology, with advanced training in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, and is currently completing the BCIA certification (ongoing).

In recent years, he has deepened his interest in neuromodulation, neuroregulation, and electrophysiology, exploring their potential applications to performance and well-being. He is a member of the Computational and Clinical Neuroscience Research Group (CCNscG) at UPSA and a full member of the Portuguese Psychologists' Association (OPP).

Empathy, resilience, and an open mindset guide his professional journey, always with the purpose of helping people improve themselves

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Dr. Yuval Oded

With a distinguished academic and professional background,
Dr. Yuval Oded holds a Ph.D. in psychology, an MA in clinical
rehabilitation psychology, and a BSc in biology and psychology.
His extensive career, spanning over three decades, has been
dedicated to the field of psychotherapy, with a particular focus
on treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, and somatoform disorders.

Dr. Oded's expertise is not only rooted in his academic
achievements but also in his practical experience in the
Application of psychophysiological principles to therapeutic interventions.

As a former chairman of the Israeli Applied Psychophysiology
Association and the current co-chair of the Israeli BiofeedbackNeurofeedback Organization (IBNA), and member of the Learn From The Best team and program committee of the BFE (Biofeedback Foundation of Europe)
Dr. Oded has been at the forefront of advancing the field of applied psychophysiology

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Franz Mühlberger

1995–1998: Training as a health and nursing professional in the fields of neurology, psychiatry and addiction medicine (drug and alcohol addiction).
Over 25 years of professional experience in inpatient psychiatric settings, including 16 years in a closed adult psychiatric unit.

Practice Areas:

  • Many years of experience in inpatient adult psychiatry with extensive experience in psychiatric nursing

  • 16 years of experience on a closed acute care ward with a focus on crisis intervention and de-escalation

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Mark Llewellyn Smith, LCSW, BCN, QEEG-D

Mark Smith is a licensed clinical social worker whose early career was established in the world of work as the Director of clinical services to nurses, doctors, and staff at the EAPs of NYU Medical Center and Downtown Hospital in New York City.

In private practice since 2001, Mark is a leading developer, teacher, and clinician of neurofeedback interventions for a variety of disorders. He was the first user of Z score training in the world. As an early adopter and developer of Z Score training, he worked closely with Thomas Collura from Brainmaster Inc. and Robert Thatcher from Applied Neuroscience Inc to develop Z Score interventions for various disorders. These protocols, that he developed and continues to construct, are the most frequently used interventions in Z Score Training worldwide.

Infra-slow Fluctuation (ISF) training, now a primary intervention in EEG-Biofeedback therapy, was developed by Mark from his experience training the “Ultradian” rhythms: the

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Petra Seitz

State-certified occupational therapist

Professional background

Petra Seitz has been a state-certified occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy since 1996. For over 30 years, she has worked in the fields of rheumatology and psychosomatics, integrating biofeedback-based approaches into her therapeutic practice.

She is currently employed at an occupational therapy practice in Ruhpolding.

Specialization in Neurofeedback

In 2016, Petra Seitz completed her certification as Neurofeedbacktherapist at IFEN. Since then, she has been working with structured, evaluation-based methods. Neurofeedback-approaches, particularly in the following areas:

  • ISF

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