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Dr. Jing Zhang
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    PhD

Neuroscientist

About Dr. Jing Zhang

Jing Zhang is a prominent figure in the realm of sleep research, specializing in the intricate connection between sleep and memory. With an extensive research tenure exceeding 7 years, she delves into the neural underpinnings of these processes. Currently, as a postdoctoral researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, she unravels the enigma of memory formation during sleep.

Having authored a plethora of 12+ publications in esteemed journals including Nature Neuroscience, Jing sheds light on the complex nexus between sleep stages, memory consolidation, and neurological disorders. Leveraging her adeptness in cognitive neuroscience and proficiency in neuroimaging methodologies like EEG and fMRI, she meticulously gathers and scrutinizes data pertaining to sleep and memory formation. Her research findings have graced international conferences, disseminating invaluable insights.

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Dr. Nilong Vyas
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    MD

Pediatrician

About Dr. Nilong Vyas

Dr. Nilong Vyas is a board-certified pediatrician with over eight years of experience in her field. She has dedicated her career to helping children and their parents achieve healthier sleep habits, a belief that serves as the foundation of her practice. Her mantra, “from good sleep comes good eaters, readers, and behaviors,” encapsulates her holistic approach to child well-being.

Dr. Vyas has demonstrated her commitment to philanthropy by donating sleep consultations to local schools and the Autism Society. In her personal life, she enjoys yoga, walks in the park, and spending quality time with her teenage boys, which further enriches her professional identity and enhances her credibility as an expert pediatrician and sleep consultant.

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Dr. Jennifer Miller
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Physical Therapist

About Dr. Jennifer Miller

Dr. Jennifer Miller is a compassionate and skilled outpatient physical therapist with nine years of experience in the field. An active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2011, Dr. Miller regularly participates in networking events and contributes to her professional community. Her philanthropic work at the H.O.P.E Clinic further demonstrates her commitment to her professional values and goals.

As a mother and wife, Dr. Miller personally understands the challenges of infertility and uses her experiences to empathize with her patients. She enjoys spending her weekends outdoors with her family and dogs, hiking, paddleboarding, traveling, cooking, and reading. Her active lifestyle complements her professional identity and enhances her credibility as an expert physical therapist and pelvic health specialist.

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Shawna Robins
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    NBC-HWC

Health & Wellness Expert

About Shawna Robins

As an innovative leader in her field, Shawna has authored two best-selling books and has spoken for renowned organizations such as Lumen Technologies, Zayo, and the Women in Tech Conference. She sits on the Advisory Board of JourneyWoman, a global community of over 65,000 female solo travelers aged 50 and above.

Shawna’s expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including Thrive Global, Medium, Huffington Post, Authority Magazine, Sleep Junkie, Sweat Life, and Dr. Mindy Pelz’s podcast. Her best-selling book, Powerful Sleep – Rest Deeply, Repair Your Brain and Restore Your Life, received an International Impact Book Award in 2022.

Mentorship and collaboration are integral aspects of Shawna’s career. She works closely with other coaches, offering support and feedback, and has developed a sleep and menopause program to assist women who feel unheard by their doctors. Through JourneyWoman, Shawna leads women-only wellness adventure retreats around the world, with upcoming events in Morocco and Fiji.

Shawna’s commitment to staying current with the latest developments and research in her field is evident in her journalistic background and her plans to write a third book. Her client-centered approach to coaching focuses on providing a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore the changes they need to make in their lives.

To create sustainable change, Shawna utilizes the “Circle of Life” coaching tool to help clients evaluate various aspects of their well-being. She teaches clients the importance of nourishing their bodies with both primary (the food they eat) and secondary (their lifestyle) food sources.

Shawna is actively involved in professional communities such as the NBHWC, JourneyWoman Advisory Board, IIN alumni, UW alumni groups, and a local charity called Women For Good. To support Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, Shawna donates all proceeds from her book, Powerful Sleep, to the Alzheimer’s Association during the month of June.

As a writer, travel enthusiast, functional nutritionist, hormone health specialist, sleep expert, bestselling author, mother of three, and cancer survivor, Shawna embraces life’s journey in three “sparks.” Now entering her Third Spark, she believes in self-love, transformation, and embracing health challenges to thrive during this magical time in life. Through her work at Kaia Health and Wellness, Shawna empowers clients to navigate their own health journeys and live their best lives.

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Our data-driven approach to reinforce credibility

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Hi, I’m Kristina Hindes, Certified Sleep Science Coach at Sleep Junkie. I’ve personally tested 2025’s best mattresses, combining my expertise, real-world experience as a mom of two, and hands-on testing to share fluff-free advice for your best night’s sleep.

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