Dr. Joan Borysenko: An Evening of Connection and Discovery

Dr. Joan Borysenko: An Evening of Connection and Discovery

Come join us for a special event with the renowned Dr. Joan Borysenko at the West Sacramento Community Center | Black Box. This in-person event promises to be a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to be inspired and enlightened!
In the quiet spaces where science meets the sacred, there exists a rare voice that bridges the two with grace and wisdom. Join us for an extraordinary evening with Dr. Joan Borysenko, a pioneer whose life’s work has illuminated the profound connections between mind, body, and spirit.

This Wholehearted Meet The Author Event is more than just a talk; it is an invitation to journey into the heart of what it means to heal, to grow, and to truly understand ourselves. Joan, a world-renowned healer, scientist, and psychologist, will share the remarkable discoveries she has made at the intersection of science, spirituality, medicine, and psychology. With decades of experience and dozens of books to her name, Joan’s insights are as deep as they are transformative.

In this intimate setting, you will have the opportunity to engage with Joan in meaningful conversation. She will not only share the most profound ideas from her life’s work but will also encourage you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and become an active participant in this evening of connection.

Following her presentation, there will be a chance to meet Joan personally, take a photo, and have your book signed—a moment to carry forward the inspiration of the evening.

This is more than just an event; it is a gathering of souls seeking deeper understanding. We invite you to join us for a night of wisdom, warmth, and human connection.

Don't miss our full day workshop with Dr. Joan Borysenko on Saturday November 2!

Bio: Joan Borysenko, PhD.
This distinguished pioneer in integrative medicine is a world-renowned expert in the mind/body connection. Her work has been foundational in an international health-care revolution that recognizes the role of meaning, and the spiritual dimensions of life, as an integral part of health and healing. Eloquent and inspiring in settings that range from hospitals to hospices, from theaters to conference venues, and from boardrooms to houses of worship, she is a credible bridge between faith and reason. Her brilliance, humor, and authenticity—in combination with the latest research—make her a compelling and inspiring speaker and writer.

After graduating magna cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1967, Dr. Borysenko earned her doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School, where she completed post-doctoral training in cancer cell biology. Her first faculty position was at the Tufts University College of Medicine in Boston. But after the death of her father from cancer, she became more interested in the person with the illness than in the disease itself, and returned to Harvard Medical School to complete a second postdoctoral fellowship, this time in the new field of behavioral medicine. Under the tutelage of Herbert Benson, M.D., who first identified the relaxation response and brought meditation into medicine, she was awarded a Medical Foundation Fellowship and completed her third post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology.

In the early 1980’s Dr. Borysenko co-founded a Mind/Body clinic with Dr. Benson and Dr. Ilan Kutz, became licensed as a psychologist, and was appointed instructor in medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Her years of clinical experience and research culminated in the 1987 publication of the New York Times best seller, Minding the Body, Mending the Mind, which sold over 400,000 copies. The 20th anniversary edition, newly revised, was published in 2007. Author or co-author of 16 other books and numerous audio and video programs, including the Public Television special Inner Peace for Busy People, she is the Founding Partner of Mind/Body Health Sciences, LLC located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Dr. Borysenko’s warmth and credibility- plus her lively sense of humor- create a compelling presence. One of the most frequent comments from people at her programs is that her teaching is a transmission- a living experience- that transforms their life. One of the most popular and sought after speakers in the field of health, healing, and spirituality, Joan’s engaging and well researched presentations are perfect both for professionals and for the general public.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

West Sacramento Community Center | Black Box, 1075 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, United States