Rollin McCraty

Psychophysiologist, Research Director at HeartMath Institute, Author, Innovator, Global Coherence Visionary

Rollin McCraty is a prominent psychophysiologist and researcher who has been serving as the Research Director at the HeartMath Institute for over 33 years.1 Based in Boulder Creek, California, McCraty has dedicated his career to studying the intricate connections between the heart, brain, and human consciousness.

Career and Research Focus

McCraty's work at the HeartMath Institute, a nonprofit research and educational organization, has been groundbreaking in several areas:

Physiology of emotion
Heart-brain communication
The heart's magnetic field
Energetic communication
Intuition

One of his significant contributions is the discovery of an optimal physiological state called "heart coherence." This state occurs when heart rhythms, blood pressure, respiration rhythms, and certain brain rhythms become frequency entrained.1

Professional Background

Before his tenure at HeartMath, McCraty's career path was diverse:

He started as a communication systems engineer at Motorola.
Pursued a master's degree in consciousness studies in California.
Co-founded a successful company focused on electrostatic problem-solving, where he developed revolutionary technology for the industry.1

HeartMath Institute

McCraty's involvement with HeartMath began in 1987 when he met Doc Childe, who introduced him to the concept of the heart as a bridge to higher awareness. Initially skeptical, McCraty decided to explore heart-focused practices, which led to surprising positive effects.1

In 1991, McCraty helped establish HeartMath Institute's applied research laboratory. Since then, he has been instrumental in developing coherence techniques and feedback technologies that are now used worldwide to help people achieve and maintain a coherent state.1

Academic Role

In addition to his work at HeartMath, McCraty also serves as a professor at Florida Atlantic University.2

Rollin McCraty's research and innovations have significantly contributed to our understanding of heart-brain interactions and their impact on human health, social harmony, and personal development. His work continues to influence fields such as psychophysiology, neurocardiology, and stress management.