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We are specialists in the Integrative and Alternative health care research field. We can support you from the beginning to the end of your study process or we can help you in specific areas to advance your study toward completion. We can help you test a device or product, test a concept, idea or theory or see if your unique blend of skills or teaching can provide equally unique or innovative results. Contact Caitlin Connor today at caitlin_connor@mindspring.com to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

Dr Caitlin Connor has been receiving awards for her research work since she was in high school doing research at University of AZ in her senior year. Below is a partial list of awards.

  • 2018 Gold Medal – Inaugural Dr. Patricia Norris Award for Clinical Research which includes the use of Biofeedback or Subtle Energy Devices. International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine
  • 2016 Silver Medal – Dr. Bernard Gant, Graduate Student Emerging Scientist Award, International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine
  • 2015 Silver Medal – Dr. Bernard Gant, Graduate Student Emerging Scientist Award, International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine
  • 2011 Gold Medal – Dr. Rustum Roy, Undergraduate Emerging Scientist Award, International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine
  • 2008 National Society of High School Scholars
  • 2008 Concurrent study at University of Arizona
  • 2007 Who’s Who in American High Schools
  • 2006 Who’s Who in American High Schools
  • 2006 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
  • Research Design
  • Theory Development
  • Statistical Analysis Design
  • Budget Development
  • Human Studies Ethics Review Applications
  • Resource Development
  • Research Grant Writing
  • Participant Recruitment
  • Study Implementation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Final Report Writing
  • Journal Article Development and Submission
  • Thesis
    • Connor, C. (2015) The effects of short term Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine intervention on long term PTSD and Depression. (copy available on request.)
  • Dissertation
    • Connor, C. (2017) The Effects of Short Term Traditional Acupuncture and Qi Gong Intervention on Long Term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans. (copy available on request.)
  1. Connor, M., Jacobs, L., Connor, C., Riojas, S., Byraktar, I., Schwartz, G., “Two Series of Ethical Codes used by US Reiki Practitioners: A Demographics Study”, International Journal of Healing and Caring Online, 6(1), January2006.
  2. Connor, C., Stout, R., Eickhoff, J., “The effects of short term Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine intervention on long term PTSD and Depression”, International Journal of Healing and Caring Online, January 2018, 18(1).
  3. Connor, M., Connor, C., Eickhoff, J., “LifeWave pilot demonstrates light triggered changes.” International Journal of Healing and Caring, March 3, 2020.
  4. Connor, C., Connor, M., Wagner, S., Chang, C., Lin, D., Eickhoff, J., “X-39 plasma pilot.” International Journal of Healing and Caring, March 3, 2020.
  5. Connor, M., Connor, C., Eickhoff, J., Schwartz, GE., “Prospective Empirical Test Suite for Energy Practitioners.” Explore, Aug 1, 2020.
  6. Connor, MH., Connor, C., Gombosuren, N., Eickhoff, J. Anderson, N., Perry, M., Peugh, L., “Phototherapy Induced Metabolism Change Produced by the LifeWave X39- Non-transdermal Patch.” International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences. 6(5), June 4, 2021.
  7. Connor, CA., Connor MH, Yue D, Eickhoff J, Wagner S, et al. (2021) Double-Blind Testing of the Lifewave X39 Patch to Determine GHK-Cu Production Levels. Internal Med Res Open J Volume 6(1): 1-3.
  8. Connor, CA., “A Need for Comprehensive Research Standards for Energy Modalities”, International Journal of Healing and Caring Online, Sept, 2021 21(2):88-91.
  9. Connor, CA., “A Theory on the Impact of Copper and Micronutrients Against COVID-19 in Humans”, International Journal of Infection Prevention, Vol– 1 Issue 3 Pg. no.- 1. Nov 27, 2021. ISSN: 2690-4837. DOI: 10.14302/issn.2690-4837.ijip-21-4015
  10. Connor, MH., Connor, CA., “Synesthesia, Perception and the Energy Healing Practitioner”, Journal of Medical and Clinical Studies, Volume 4(4):163-167. Dec 5, 2021. Pubtexto Publishers.
  11. Connor CA., Connor MH., Tau, G. “Dowsing: Anchoring in Time.” International Journal of Healing and Caring, Volume 22(1) 23-29. Jan 5, 2022.
  12. Connor, MH., Connor, CA., Jett, GM., Tau, G., Dailey, BD. “Methodological Issues in Reiki Reporting: Part I” International Journal of Healing and Caring, Volume 22(1) 48-64. Jan 5, 2022.
  13. Connor, MH., Connor, CA., Jett, GM., Dailey, BD., Gavin-Gannon, J. “Methodological Issues in Reiki Reporting: Part II ” International Journal of Healing and Caring, Volume 22(1) 65-74. Jan 5, 2022.
  14. Mills, P., Moga, MM., Ferrig, J., Connor, CA., Energy Healing Use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Number and Distribution of Practitioners, Types of Therapies Offered, and Costs for Services.” International Journal of Healing and Caring, Volume 22(2) 24-38. April 3, 2022.
  15. Connor, CA., “The effects of short term Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine intervention on long term PTSD and Depression.” International Journal of Healing and Caring, Volume 22(3) 19-37. June 3, 2022.
  16. Connor, MH., Connor, CA., Horzempa, D., Yue, D., Eickhoff, J., Perry, M, Young, D. “Bone and Muscle Support in Ageing Women with LifeWave X49™ Patch” Biomedical Journal of Science and Research Technology, Volume 47(3) 38581-38590. Dec 8, 2022. DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2022.47.007513
  17. Connor, MH., Connor, CA., Horzempa, D., Yue, D., Eickhoff, J., Perry, M., Young, D. ” LifeWave X49™ patch supports improved results in Fitness, Strength and Stamina” in press.
  18. Connor, MH., Connor, CA., Moga, MM, Dailey, BD., “Biofield therapy definitions and descriptions: Professional development of an emerging profession” International Journal of Healing and Caring, Volume 23(1).

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