Where Science Meets Spirit in Professional Practice
Hosted by Monroe Institute CEO Allyn Evans, this year’s 30th annual gathering brings together global thought leaders in science, healing, and consciousness. Featuring keynote presentations from Dr. Nisha Manek, Penny Hayward, and others, the conference offers evidence-based approaches to transformation, blending medicine, neuroscience, technology, and the metaphysical.
Whether you are new to Monroe or a long-standing member of the Professional Division, this is your opportunity to engage directly with the forefront of consciousness research, subtle energy healing, and integrative mind-body modalities.
Keynote Speakers
Allyn Evans hosts this year’s conference, joined by Dr. Nisha Manek and Penny Hayward. Their talks explore the intersection of medicine, subtle energy, and expanded states of consciousness.
Dr. Manek is a Board Certified rheumatologist and internist with over twenty-six years of experience in clinical care, education and medical research.
Dr. Nisha Manek
MD, FACP, FRCP
Penny Hayward teaches mediumship at various international organisations. Penny is currently conducting a pilot research project funded by the Society of Psychical, using the Wyrdoscope in mediumship circles to collect valuable consciousness data.
Penny Hayward
OSNU / DSNU
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Allyn Evans, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer and a Trainer at the Monroe Institute. She is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and teaches Energy Medicine, bringing both executive leadership and experiential depth to her role.
Allyn Evans
CEO, Monroe Institute
Professional Division History
Since 1980, the Monroe Institute’s Professional members have been at the forefront of efforts to explore and expand our collective knowledge about the nature and potential of human consciousness, and to extend the use of Monroe Sound Science globally.
Using various research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method), members have added immeasurably to our understanding of and insights into both Monroe-specific altered state techniques and the numerous questions and concerns pertaining to the study of consciousness as a whole.
Presenters
Judith Pennington
Co-Developer of Mind Mirror EEG
Judith reveals the neural signatures of expanded states, tracking consciousness shifts during remote viewing and OBE sessions.
Raffaele Gianfrancesco
Development Member at Roxiva
Learn how combining light, sound, and vibroacoustic stimulation opens powerful new pathways for expanded consciousness and well-being.
Luigi Sciambarella
Monroe Trainer and Board Member
Board member and hypno-psychotherapist, Luigi blends two decades of OBE research with clinical training. He co-developed Monroe’s Lucid Dreaming Intensive and leads innovation on the Expand app.
Dr. Ross Dunseath
Director Research Division, Monroe Institute
Director of the Research Division at the Monroe Institute, Ross has several decades of experience in neuro-physiological research and consciousness studies.
Dr. Ana Maria Mihalcea
MD, PhD
Dr. Mihalcea MD, PhD is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with a PhD in pathology and over 25 years of clinical experience. She is the President of AM Medical LLC, an anti-aging clinic dedicated to the reversal of all diseases.
Dr. Glenn Weiner
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PhD
Licensed clinical psychologist and neurofeedback specialist, Dr. Weiner integrates psychotherapy with brain-based approaches. He presents widely on spiritually informed neurotherapy and QEEG research.
Dr. Elliot Hauser
Asst. Prof.
Doctorate in Information Science, Hauser studies the relationship between information and human and nonhuman agency. He is a co-lead of the Living and Working with Robots project.
Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova
PdD/UVA
Research Assistant Professor at UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies, specializing in near-death experiences, past-life memories in children, after-death communications, and the psychology of psi phenomena.
Dr. Jason Flanary
Veterinarian
Veterinarian and researcher pioneering the use of Monroe Sound Science to reduce stress in companion animals, with 1,700+ exams showing calmer, more cooperative patients.
"The Professional Division Conference was one of the most inspiring gatherings I have ever attended. The connections I made, the conversations I had, and the insights I gained continue to shape my work and personal growth months later. It was a rare mix of warmth, curiosity, and shared purpose that I have never experienced anywhere else."
Alex R.
Previous Conference Attendee