CHI (Consciousness and Healing Initiative)

What CHI (Consciousness and Healing Initiative) does

CHI (Consciousness and Healing Initiative) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit collaborative accelerator headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 2015 (per input data). Its core function is to bridge scientific research and healing practice by convening scientists, healing and health practitioners, educators, and artists around the study of biofield science — defined as the study of energy and information fields serving as additional means of self-regulation in living systems. The organization facilitates transdisciplinary research (including the Power of We Project collecting synchronous EEG/EKG data during collective meditation), maintains the field's most comprehensive resource base (~6,200 publications, 396 clinical studies, 280+ biofield devices, 225+ research organizations), and publishes field-shaping guidelines such as BiFi REGs for clinical trial reporting.

Its core technology consists of curated research databases, an interactive Nontouch Biofield Therapy Systematic Review Infographic, and research partnerships with institutions including UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine, IONS, and the Biofield Tuning Institute. Its product surface spans educational offerings (the flagship 8-week 'Science of Healing' digital course), a $108/year Contributor membership providing access to 60+ webinars and 100+ hours of video content, monthly free public webinars, self-care bundles ($29), workshops ($55), the 'Energy That Heals' documentary, and the inaugural Rev. Tiffany J. Barsotti, PhD Award launched in 2025.

CHI's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure: tax-deductible individual donations, foundation grants (Walker Family Foundation, Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, Miraglo Foundation, and others), subscription membership fees, and one-time digital product sales. Distribution is primarily digital (chi.is e-commerce, monthly webinars, online course platform) with in-person workshops hosted at partner retreat centers including Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Ashram, and 1440 Multiversity. Customer segments are horizontal and include scientists, healing practitioners, healthcare providers, educators, and the general public.

Name

CHI (Consciousness and Healing Initiative)

Legal name

Consciousness and Healing Initiative

Website

https://chi.is

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CHI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit collaborative accelerator that advances biofield and consciousness healing research by convening scientists, practitioners, educators, and artists, while delivering educational courses, research databases, and community programs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofield Science Education and Research

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Meditation Apps, Digital Courses & Online Communities (HSADAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Wellbeing Digital Curriculum (EDAFACAM)

Keywords

• Biofield science research
• Consciousness and healing
• Integrative medicine education
• Subtle energy therapy
• Mind-body healing

Headquarters

HQ city

La Jolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Contributor Membership: Annual subscription membership at $108/year providing exclusive access to webinars, AMAs with powerpoints, over 100 hours of exclusive video content, conference presentations, free monthly meditations, connection platforms, discounts on workshops and courses, and free e-book on Biofield Devices.
2. Digital Products - Self-Care Bundles and Workshops: Sale of digital self-care bundles (Biofield Self-Care Bundle at $29, Energy Alchemy Self-Care Bundle) and video workshops (The Way of Miracles at $55) providing expert-guided healing practices.
3. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit's mission. Also supported by foundation grants from partners including Walker Family Foundation, Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, and others.
4. Online Courses - Science of Healing: 8-week digital immersion course 'Science of Healing: Energizing Whole Person Health' featuring lectures, panel discussions with scientists and teachers, self-healing practices, and live Q&A sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CHI is a nonprofit collaborative accelerator that advances the science and practice of consciousness and healing through transdisciplinary research, education, and community building. The organization sells educational products including an 8-week digital "Science of Healing" course, an annual Contributor membership ($108/year) with exclusive webinar/video access, self-care bundles, video workshops, and operates a free monthly webinar series. Revenue is supplemented by tax-deductible donations and foundation grants, with CHI also conducting and publishing primary research on biofield science including EEG/EKG coherence studies during group meditation.

Product overview

CHI (Consciousness and Healing Initiative) operates as a nonprofit collaborative accelerator focused on advancing the science and practice of consciousness and healing. The organization functions as an educational platform with multiple interconnected offerings: a flagship 8-week Science of Healing digital course; monthly free webinars with luminary scientists; the CHI Contributor annual membership ($108/year) providing exclusive access to 60+ webinars and 100+ hours of video content; curated self-care bundles (Biofield Self-Care Bundle at $29, Energy Alchemy Self-Care Bundle); interactive infographic tools for research exploration; and special programs like the annual Rev. Tiffany J. Barsotti PhD Award. The organization also produces research resources including a publications library of ~6,200 studies, clinical studies database, and biofield devices database. Public events include the CHI Summit and CHI Science Circle webinars. The product portfolio centers on education, research dissemination, and community empowerment in the biofield science field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Science of Healing: Energizing Whole Person Health 8-week digital immersion course facilitated by Dr. Shamini Jain, featuring panel discussions with world-renowned scientists and practitioners, self-healing practices, and curated scientific papers on consciousness, biofield science, mind-body practices, and healing modalities.
• CHI Contributor Membership Annual membership program at $108/year (auto-renewal) offering exclusive access to over 60 webinars, AMAs with powerpoints, 100+ hours of exclusive video content, discounts on workshops and courses, free e-book on Biofield Devices, free monthly meditations, and community connection platforms.
• Monthly Free Live Webinars Free monthly live webinars held first Friday of each month (11am-12pm PST) featuring luminary scientists and speakers on consciousness and healing topics, with replays available to CHI Contributors.
• Biofield Self-Care Bundle Over 100 minutes of expert-guided healing practices including Biofield Tuning with Eileen Day McKusick, Central Channel Breath with Dr. Sue Morter, Daily Energy Routine with Donna Eden, and Balancing 7 Major Chakras with Rauni King. Price: $29.
• Energy Alchemy Self-Care Bundle Self-care bundle with guided practices from Cyndi Dale, Pamela Miles, and Grace Alvarez Sesma, featuring The Placebo and Nocebo Effects video, Traditional Reiki Self Practice, and Entering the Flower World Meditation.
• Nontouch Biofield Therapy Systematic Review Infographic Interactive dynamic infographic presenting results of a systematic review of human randomized controlled trials on non-touch biofield therapies, allowing users to filter and explore data on treatment types, study quality, and clinical outcomes.
• The Way of Miracles Workshop Video workshop with Dr. Mark Mincolla on accessing superconsciousness, featuring guided practices, Electromagnetic Muscle Testing techniques, chakra balancing, and whole health bioenergetic nutrition. Price: $55.
• Subtle Energy and Biofield Healing Systems Mapping Resources Comprehensive resource library including publications library (~6,200 publications), clinical studies database (396 studies), systems change map, roadmap and action plan, and database of 280+ biofield devices.
• CHI Summit: The Healing (R)evolution Public summit featuring speakers including Deepak Chopra, Larry Dossey, Dean Radin, and Marilyn Schlitz, exploring consciousness, healing, technology, and social impact with CME/CE credits available.
• The Energy That Heals Documentary Feature documentary exploring healing practices and the living intelligence of the Biofield, featuring integrative oncologist Dr. Dan Vicario and filmmaker Christina Vircillo Bresson.
• Rev. Tiffany J. Barsotti, PhD Award Annual award recognizing and supporting individuals making significant contributions to advancing healer-informed biofield research through scientist-healer partnerships, with $1,000 honorarium per awardee.

Quantifiable outcome

• CHI has impacted hundreds of thousands of people worldwide with research and education projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Miraglo FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Dr. Mimi Guarneri and Rauni King, Miraglo Foundation's mission is to transform healthcare through research, education and service. They co-sponsored the Power of We Project delegation to India and share CHI's mission of spreading holistic, patient-centered care.
• Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIONS, founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, supports individual and collective transformation through consciousness research. CHI collaborates with IONS on conferences, webinars, and the Exceptional Healers Pilot Study.
• Wake Forest UniversitysignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the nation's most respected private schools, Wake Forest University is recognized for outstanding academic reputation and commitment to personal education, inquiry and exploration, and service.
• The Institute for Integrative HealthsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Brian Berman, MD, this nonprofit provides an environment for innovative thinking and action to create an epidemic of health. Richard Hammerschlag serves as an Institute Scholar.
• Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIHM unites voices in integrative health to build bridges between professions and offer credible education and training to healthcare providers. Co-sponsored the Healing (R)evolution Summit with CHI.
• Greenheart InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenheart International connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange.
• The WholeWorld-ViewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA growing interdependent co-operative of global change agents in service to nurturing personal and collective need for meaning and belonging, celebrating innate diversity within a unified whole.
• San Diego Cancer Research InstitutesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Dr. Mark J. Adler and Dr. Daniel Vicario, SDCRI takes a multi-disciplinary approach to wellness with goals of quick access to 'bench-to-bedside' medical treatment and optimal physical, emotional and spiritual guidance.
• 1440 MultiversitysignificantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA place to experience time differently—exploring what matters to you, surrounded by fresh air, delicious food, wellness classes, and opportunities to connect. Hosts CHI workshops and courses.
• The Shift NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides access to best transformational education, media, and events. CHI partners for content distribution and event promotion.
• Biofield Tuning InstitutesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHI partnered with BTI to perform the first clinical study of Eileen McKusick's Biofield Tuning method that detects health-related information in the energy field surrounding the body.
• Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACEP is dedicated to exploring, developing, researching and applying energy psychology methods to alleviate human suffering, enhance human performance and access human potential.
• Consciousness HackingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA hands-on approach to making new tools for self-exploration in order to positively change the way we think, feel, and live through technology.
• Global Coherence InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn international effort that seeks to help activate the heart of humanity and promote peace, harmony and a shift in global consciousness.
• Healing Beyond BordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission is to spread healing light worldwide through the heart-centered practice of Healing Touch.
• ISHARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Integrative Studies Historical Archive and Repository provides access to many studies in consciousness, healing and integrative medicine.
• Pacific College of Oriental MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOM improves lives by educating and inspiring compassionate, skilled leaders of patient-centered, traditional East Asian and integrative healthcare.
• Prison Yoga ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides prisoners with a mindfulness tool they can use to access what they have learned from yoga when tangled in confrontation, upon release, or tempted to return to using.
• Science and Nonduality (SAND)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForges a new paradigm in spirituality informed by cutting-edge science and grounded in direct experience, not dictated by religious dogma.
• Sean O'Shea FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports San Diego and Los Angeles youth in developing life skills that support them to take responsibility for their life, develop respect for themselves and others.
• UC San Diego Center for Integrative MedicinesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to healing-oriented medicine that engages each individual's unique values and needs to promote whole-person wellness. Co-sponsored the Healing (R)evolution Summit.
• VID Art/ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes transdisciplinary approaches and encourages the common journey of Artists and Scientists to bring about a consciousness shift towards recognizing their inherent unity.
• Guarneri Integrative Health at Pacific Pearl La JollasignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn internationally renowned Integrative Medicine center co-founded by Dr. Mimi Guarneri and Rauni King. Hosts CHI's Biofield Tuning study and is a key research partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS): Founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, IONS is a direct peer in consciousness research, hosting conferences, webinars, and the Exceptional Healers Pilot Study that CHI also co-runs. Both organizations occupy the same niche of advancing scientific study of consciousness and healing.
• Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM): AIHM co-sponsored the Healing (R)evolution Summit with CHI and similarly unites integrative health practitioners and educators. Both organizations target healthcare providers seeking evidence-based complementary medicine training and CME/CE education.
• Miraglo Foundation: Founded by Dr. Mimi Guarneri and Rauni King, Miraglo is a core strategic and research partner of CHI, co-sponsoring the Power of We Project and operating Guarneri Integrative Health at Pacific Pearl La Jolla where CHI conducts research.
• Biofield Tuning Institute: BTI is a direct research partner with CHI, co-conducting the first clinical study of Eileen McKusick's Biofield Tuning method. Both organizations focus on biofield science research, education, and practitioner training.
• Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP): ACEP is a strategic partner of CHI focused on energy psychology methods, research, and training. Both organizations serve overlapping practitioner communities working at the intersection of consciousness, energy, and healing.
• The Shift Network: The Shift Network is a channel partner of CHI, providing transformational education, media, and events in consciousness and healing. Both organizations target similar self-development and integrative-medicine audiences with online courses, summits, and webinars.
• Science and Nonduality (SAND): SAND is a strategic partner of CHI and a peer in the consciousness-meets-science space, hosting conferences and content that bridge spirituality, science, and direct experience—mirroring CHI's Healing (R)evolution Summit model.
• Consciousness Hacking: Consciousness Hacking is a strategic partner of CHI, focused on creating technology-mediated tools for self-exploration. Both organizations serve overlapping communities at the intersection of consciousness practice, technology, and personal development.
• Global Coherence Initiative: Global Coherence Initiative is a strategic partner of CHI that studies how collective consciousness and heart coherence affect global well-being. Both organizations are involved in measuring heart/brain coherence and collective meditation effects.

Broad incumbents

• UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine: A significant academic partner of CHI that conducts research and offers integrative medicine training at a major US medical school. While it has far broader resources and brand, it shares CHI's mission of advancing evidence-based integrative medicine and co-sponsors the Healing (R)evolution Summit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CHItweeting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9C8qjWnJb2xThwrmNHCiSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/consciousnessandhealing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consciousness-and-healing-intiative
• Instagraminstagram.com/consciousnesshealinginitiative

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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