01 / Published sport paper
SCIO & Olympic sport
A 2017 conference paper by Firmansah and Ray reports SCIO use with the Chinese team around the Beijing Games.
Explore the paperAnimals · Sport · Wellbeing
A little more calm.
A deeper
connection.
A thoughtful space to explore SCIO, the animals we care for, and the lives we move through.
Rooted in care.
Open to questions.
Open to questions.
Welcome to scio4health
Wellbeing begins
with paying attention.
To the horse beneath the saddle. The companion at your side. The person behind the performance.
SCIO is part of the complementary wellness world. Here, we approach it with curiosity and care: taking time to understand your interests, explaining the approach in plain language, and sharing published research and practitioner accounts for you to explore.
Two paths. One thoughtful approach.
What brings you here?
Start with what matters to you.
There’s no need to know all the answers.
A gentler way to begin.A closer look at the approach
You’re welcome
to ask why.
A little understanding can open a whole new conversation.
What is biofeedback? How is SCIO used in practice? What have sports practitioners and researchers published? Start with an introduction, then explore the original sources.
We bring the reading together in one peaceful place, with clear labels and links to help you find your way.
Let’s make sense of SCIOOur philosophy
“Care begins with listening.
Trust grows with understanding.”
scio4health
Explore the published accounts
From the arena
to the world stage.
Discover writing on SCIO in Olympic sport, an interview about QXCI in professional cycling, and accounts from animal practitioners. Follow the links and hear from the people behind the stories.
02 / First-person cycling interview
Inside the Tour de France
In a republished 2003 interview, Jeff Spencer describes making QXCI available to riders during the Tour.
Read the interview03 / Animal practitioner accounts
SCIO in equine practice
Practitioners describe their SCIO work with horses and companion animals, including performance horses.
Meet the sourcesFollow your curiosity
A few things
you may be wondering.
Where can I read about SCIO in sport?
Start with Firmansah and Ray’s 2017 conference paper, then explore the first-person account of QXCI use during the 2003 Tour de France. Our library labels the device, date and type of source.
Explore sport sources ↗Where can I explore SCIO for animals?
Our animal reading collection includes South African equine practice and a practitioner who explicitly discusses performance horses. These are accounts of practice and experience.
Explore animal accounts ↗How do I make sense of the different sources?
A scientific study examines a defined question. An interview describes someone’s experience, while a service page explains a practitioner’s approach. We label these clearly so you can read each in context.
Can I begin with a conversation?
Absolutely. Share what you are looking for, bring your questions, and take your time exploring the approach with Monique.
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