Neurophysiologist, biologist, educator, and internationally renowned speaker, Dr. Carla Hannaford has profoundly influenced the world of Brain Gym and Educational Kinesiology. Through her groundbreaking books, Smart Moves and The Dominance Factor, she helped bring Brain Gym to a wider global audience by building innovative bridges between movement, learning, and neurophysiology.
Through her teachings on the Physiological Basis of Learning, Dr. Hannaford has empowered thousands of educators, parents, therapists, and health professionals to better understand the impact of sensorimotor development, stress, and dominance patterns on learning and human relationships. Her workshops — deeply scientific, experiential, and profoundly human — have inspired generations of practitioners around the world.
An exceptional educator, Carla possesses the rare ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible, practical, and transformational. Her warmth, humility, humor, and genuine curiosity leave a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to learn from her.
Dr. Carla Hannaford remains a visionary pioneer, cherished mentor, and enduring source of inspiration within the international Brain Gym community.