HRV Biofeedback & Coherence Training
If you've ever felt like your body is stuck in a permanent state of stress — wired but exhausted, reactive but depleted — your nervous system may be telling you something important. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback is one of the most powerful tools available for understanding and reshaping that pattern. Using technology developed by the HeartMath Institute, we measure the variation in rhythm between your heartbeats — a direct, real-time reflection of your autonomic nervous system — and use that feedback to guide you into a state of cardiac coherence: a measurable, physiological state of calm, clarity, and resilience. Far from a relaxation technique, coherence training has documented effects on inflammation, immune regulation, hormonal balance, and cognitive function, making it particularly relevant for those navigating autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, burnout, or the effects of chronic stress. Sessions at Gypsy Belle Botanicals are warm, unhurried, and deeply personalised — woven into your broader naturopathic care or offered as a standalone experience for those ready to meet their nervous system with curiosity rather than frustration.
I am both a HeartMath Certified Practitioner and a Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Certified Practitioner. My trauma-sensitive training means I am equipped to work safely and gently with clients whose nervous systems have been shaped by adverse experiences, ensuring that coherence training is always paced to where you are, never pushing beyond what feels safe.
HRV biofeedback is also woven into my broader naturopathic work. I use heart rate variability as a baseline clinical assessment tool with all clients, because understanding your autonomic nervous system is foundational to understanding your health. The standalone sessions and packages listed below are for those who want to go deeper with dedicated coherence training.
What is Heart Rate Variability?
Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in time between each heartbeat. Unlike your heart rate (which simply counts beats per minute), HRV reflects how well your autonomic nervous system is adapting to the demands placed on it. Higher HRV generally indicates a nervous system that is flexible, resilient, and able to shift between rest and activity with ease. Lower HRV can indicate chronic stress, inflammation, autonomic rigidity, or a nervous system that is stuck in a survival state.
By measuring and training your HRV using HeartMath biofeedback technology, you can learn to consciously shift your nervous system into a state called cardiac coherence: a measurable, physiological state of calm, clarity, and resilience that has documented effects on inflammation, immune function, hormonal balance, and cognitive performance.
HRV Biofeedback Initial Session & Assessment |$220 (60-90 mins)
Your initial session is where we lay the foundation. We take the time to understand your full health picture — your stress load, sleep, immune health, hormonal patterns, and what's brought you here — before introducing you to the biofeedback technology and recording your baseline HRV reading.
You'll be guided through your first coherence technique with real-time feedback on screen, so you can see exactly what's happening in your nervous system and begin to learn how to shift it. We close with a personalised home practice plan and a clear outline of what to expect from your sessions ahead.
This session is suitable for new clients coming specifically for HRV biofeedback, as well as existing Gypsy Belle Botanicals clients looking to integrate nervous system support into their care.
HRV Follow Up Session | $165 (60 mins)
Each follow-up session builds on the last. We review your progress, check in on your home practice, and deepen your coherence training with new techniques tailored to where you are right now. Your session data is tracked over time so you can see — in real terms — how your nervous system is responding and adapting. Follow-up sessions are recommended fortnightly or monthly depending on your goals and clinical presentation.
HRV Biofeedback Session TEEN 14+ | $154 (60 mins)
Teenagers are navigating more pressure than ever — academic demands, social complexity, big emotions, and bodies that are still developing their stress response. HRV biofeedback offers something genuinely useful for this stage of life: a way to understand what's happening inside, and practical tools to feel more in control of it.
This initial session is designed with teens in mind — relaxed, curious, and completely judgement-free. We start with a gentle conversation about what's been going on for them: their stress, sleep, energy, focus, and how they've been feeling in their body. From there, we introduce the biofeedback technology and take a baseline reading together, before guiding them through their first coherence technique and watching their nervous system respond in real time on screen.
Most teenagers find this surprisingly engaging — there's something powerful about seeing your own biology reflected back at you, and realising you can actually change it. They leave with a simple home practice they can use before exams, after training, during a difficult moment, or simply at the end of a long day.
This session is well suited to teens experiencing anxiety, exam stress, emotional overwhelm, difficulty with focus or sleep, chronic health conditions, or those involved in competitive sport who want a mental edge. A parent or guardian is welcome to be present for the initial conversation, with the session itself conducted with the teen.
HRV Biofeedback YOUTH 3-13YRS | $121 (40-45 mins)
Children feel stress deeply — in their bodies, their behaviour, their sleep, and their ability to learn and connect. HRV biofeedback gives younger children something rare: a way to see their own nervous system in action, and discover — often with delight — that they can change it.
Youth sessions are gentle, playful, and paced entirely to your child. We begin with a relaxed conversation (with a parent or guardian present throughout) to understand what's been going on — their worries, their sleep, how their body has been feeling, and any health or behavioural patterns you've noticed at home or school. From there, we introduce the biofeedback technology in a way that feels more like an interesting game than a clinical appointment, recording a baseline reading before guiding your child through a simple coherence technique and watching their heart rhythm respond on screen together.
Children are often wonderfully responsive to this work — their nervous systems are adaptable, and they tend to take to the visual feedback quickly and enthusiastically. They leave with an easy, age-appropriate home practice they can use when big feelings arise, at bedtime, or whenever they need to feel calm and settled.
HRV 4 x Session Bundle (1 x Initial + 3 x Follow up) | $640
For adults ready to commit to meaningful, measurable change — at better value. The 4-session bundle saves you $75 compared to booking individually, while providing the depth and consistency your nervous system needs to move beyond a baseline reading and into genuine, sustainable coherence training.
Each session builds progressively on the last — introducing new techniques, reviewing your coherence data, and adapting the work to your evolving clinical picture. Scheduled fortnightly, the bundle is structured to allow your home practice to consolidate between sessions, accelerating the results you see both on screen and in daily life.
Suitable for new clients beginning their HRV journey, or those continuing on from an initial assessment who are ready to go deeper. Particularly well suited to adults managing chronic stress, autoimmune or hormonal conditions, burnout, or any presentation where nervous system regulation is a central part of the clinical picture.
HRV VIP Package | 10 x Session Bundle (1 x Initial + 9 x Follow up) | $1500
The most comprehensive HRV training pathway available at Gypsy Belle Botanicals — and the best value, with a saving of $205 compared to booking individually.
Designed for adults committed to lasting change, the 10-session bundle provides the depth, progression, and consistency that genuine autonomic nervous system retraining requires. Sessions build progressively through the full HeartMath technique library, with coherence data tracked across the entire programme so you can see — in measurable terms — exactly how your nervous system is changing over time.
Your programme is fully integrated with your naturopathic care, adapting to your clinical picture as it evolves and ensuring that HRV training works in concert with everything else you're doing to support your health.
Particularly recommended for adults with chronic illness, autoimmune or thyroid conditions, hormonal dysregulation, burnout, or any long-standing presentation where the nervous system needs more than a few sessions to meaningfully reset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on your goals and what's going on for you. Some clients notice a shift after just one or two sessions, while others benefit from a longer program. I offer single sessions, 4-session packs, and a comprehensive 10-session program for those who want to go deeper. We'll talk about what makes sense for you during your first session.
Do I need any equipment for telehealth HRV sessions?
For in-person sessions, I use the emWave Pro 2 and Inner Balance Coherence Plus, so you don't need anything. For supported home practice between sessions, I may recommend the Inner Balance sensor (a small ear clip that connects to your phone), but this is optional and we'll discuss it together.
Is HRV biofeedback suitable if I've experienced trauma?
Yes. I hold a Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath certification, which means I'm trained to work safely and gently with clients whose nervous systems have been shaped by adverse experiences. Sessions are always paced to where you are. We never push beyond what feels safe, and you are always in control of the process.
What does a session actually look like?
We start with a baseline HRV reading so we can see where your nervous system is at that day. From there, I guide you through a HeartMath coherence technique while you watch your heart rhythm on screen in real time. You'll see your own nervous system shift as it happens, which is incredibly powerful. We finish by reviewing your session data and building a simple home practice plan.
Is this the same as meditation?
No. HRV biofeedback is not meditation. There's no clearing your mind, no trying to relax, and no sitting in stillness hoping something shifts. Coherence training is an active practice of focused attention. You're deliberately directing your awareness in a specific way while real-time feedback on screen shows you exactly what's happening in your autonomic nervous system. You can see whether the technique is creating coherence or not, and adjust in the moment. It's measurable, it's specific, and it builds a skill you can call on anywhere. Many clients who have struggled with traditional meditation find this approach clicks for them because it's concrete and purposeful rather than abstract. You're getting real-time visual feedback showing you exactly what's happening in your autonomic nervous system, so you can see whether a technique is working rather than guessing. The techniques are also specifically designed to create cardiac coherence, a measurable physiological state with documented effects on inflammation, immune function, hormonal balance, and cognitive performance. Many clients who struggle with traditional meditation find biofeedback much easier because there's something tangible to focus on.
Can children and teenagers do HRV biofeedback?
Yes! I offer dedicated sessions for youth (ages 3 to 13) and teens (14+). Children respond beautifully to coherence training and often pick it up faster than adults. Sessions are adapted to be age-appropriate and engaging. You can read more on my Children's Wellness page.
I'm already a naturopathic client. Is HRV included in my consultations?
I use HRV as a baseline assessment tool with all naturopathic clients, so you'll experience it as part of your clinical care. The standalone HRV sessions and packages listed on this page are for dedicated coherence training, which goes deeper into building your self-regulation skills over time. Many clients do both.
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