Who We Are:
At BEHI Academy, we are a dedicated and pioneering institution committed to integrative research, consultation, and education in psychosomatic health and well-being. Located in the multicultural and human-centric city of Vancouver, BC, our multifaceted initiatives encompass a systemic and culturally specific approach to health and illness, including consultation services, educational programs, publication of academic works, and cutting-edge research endeavors. Our focus on interdisciplinary health studies underscores our vision to deepen the understanding of the intricate connections between mind, body, and culture, aiming to enhance health outcomes globally. Partnering with esteemed institutions such as the International Journal of Body, Mind, and Culture, we are at the forefront of knowledge dissemination in the fields of psychosomatic medicine and cross-cultural psychology.
Fouders & Directors
Farzad Goli, embracing the roles of author, philosopher, poet, and therapist, endeavors to promote the sustainable development of happiness. Dr. Goli, as a registered clinical counselor and medical psychotherapist, is deeply involved in instructing and researching the “Bioenergy economy-based health improvement (BEHI). This innovative care and wellbeing program, established in 2008, integrates insights from various approaches such as body psychotherapy, transpersonal psychology, and systemic and cultural psychology – particularly Sufi psychology.
Dr. Goli’s academic journey includes completing medical fellowship and leadership courses in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy at Freiburg University, under the supervision of Michael Wirsching and Carl Eduard Scheidt. He has continued his work with the faculty as a guest researcher. Over the years, he has designed and taught diverse courses in Systemic and Transpersonal Psychology programs, exploring the philosophy of medicine and biosemiotics in his recent research.
Inspired by Thur Von Uexkuell’s biosemiotic model in psychosomatic medicine, Dr. Goli has pursued the development of “Biosemiotic Medicine” as a theoretical framework, shedding light on complex phenomena like placebo responses. This innovative model has paved the way for the evolution of bioenergy economy-based health improvement (BEHI).
He is one of the main contributors to the recognized textbook, “Psychosomatic Medicine: An International Primer for the Primary Care setting.”
In his role as editor-in-chief of the “International Journal of Body, Mind, and Culture,” Dr. Goli continues to bridge the gap between academia and practical applications in the realm of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. His dedication to research, education, and the advancement of integrative care models underscores his significant contributions to the field.
Mahboubeh Farzanegan is a registered clinical counselor and medical psychotherapist with a fellowship in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy from Freiburg University, Germany. She is the co-founder and chairperson of the BEHI Academy. Since 2011, she has been offering three courses in the faculty of psychosomatic health and bioenergy economy at Energy Medicine University in California, USA. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Farzanegan works as a medical psychotherapist, psycho-oncologist, and hypnotherapist, assisting individuals and families. She has played key roles in leading and participating in various research projects and courses focused on psychosomatic health and bioenergy economy-based health improvement. Additionally, she has authored books on psychoeducation for teenagers and made contributions to the book “Biosemiotic Medicine: Healing in the World of Meaning.” Dr. Farzanegan’s primary areas of focus include hypnoanalysis, memetics, epigenetics, and bioenergy economy-based psychoeducation.
Vision:
At BEHI Academy, we aspire to be a renowned global leader in biosemiotic and psychosomatic models of care. Through our dedication to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural health studies and practices, we aim to lead the way towards a healthier, more peaceful world. Embracing innovation, excellence, and partnerships with esteemed institutions worldwide, we envision a new paradigm of health and well-being. This paradigm integrates vibrational, material, symbolic, and reflective signs to foster harmonious intra- inter- and transpersonal environments, ultimately shaping a brighter future for individuals and communities
Mission:
At BEHI Academy, our mission is to promote healing responses and foster consciousness evolution through evidence-based programs that integrate bodily, mental, and cultural codes and signs. We are committed to conducting integrative research, providing consultation, and offering education in psychosomatic health and well-being. Our goal is to advance a systemic and culturally specific approach to health and illness for the betterment of individuals and societies.
At BEHI Academy, we are dedicated to integrative research, consultation, and education in psychosomatic health and well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals through evidence-based programs that integrate bodily, mental, and cultural codes and signs towards the sustainable development of happiness.
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, BEHI Academy is a pioneering institution advancing a systemic and culturally specific approach to health and illness. Our multifaceted initiatives encompass consultation services, professional and public education, publication of journals and books, and cutting-edge research in the field.
At BEHI Academy, we are committed to promoting interdisciplinary and cross-cultural health studies and practices. Our vision is to foster a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between mind, body, and culture, ultimately enhancing health outcomes worldwide.
Drawing on a rich history of international collaboration, BEHI Academy proudly partners with prestigious institutions such as Freiburg University’s Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy in Germany, and Energy Medicine University in California, USA. These enduring partnerships fuel our mission to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare on a global scale.
As the proud partner and publisher of the International Journal of Body, Mind, and Culture, a distinguished Scopus journal in the fields of psychosomatic medicine and cross-cultural psychology, BEHI Academy is at the forefront of knowledge dissemination and scholarly discourse.
Through our holistic approach and unwavering dedication to advancing the frontiers of healthcare, BEHI Academy is poised to lead the way towards a healthier, more interconnected world.