Shamini Jain, PhD, is a scientist, psychologist, and transformational teacher. She is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI), a collaborative accelerator of scientists, healers, artists, and educators to help lead humanity to heal themselves. Dr. Jain received her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and behavior from Columbia University, her master’s degree in integrative health psychology from the University of Arizona, and her doctorate in clinical psychology with a research focus in psychoneuroimmunology from the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program.

Dr. Jain has received numerous awards for her published research studies in integrative health approaches, including biofield healing and meditation. She is the author of the award-winning book Healing Ourselves: Biofield Science and the Future of Health. She is also a singer who has publicly performed in projects with classical vocal, mantra, folk, rock, and metal styles of singing for more than two decades. 

Dr. Jain integrates her background in clinical psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, East Indian spiritual practice, and vocal art to share with others how they can best heal themselves and live joyful, meaningful lives. She speaks and teaches in diverse venues including TEDx, universities, conferences, hospitals, and retreat centers worldwide.