Joe Dispenza | Biography

• By Ashna Tamrakar
• Original : September 17, 2021

Dr. Joe Dispenza is an international educator, researcher, author, corporate consultant, and lecturer. 

Who Is Joe Dispenza?

Dr. Joe Dispenza is a researcher, author, and chiropractor with a specialization in neuroscience. He has spoken on the functions of the human brain across six continents and twenty-seven nations.

In addition, he was one of the researchers, scientists, and teachers featured in the award-winning film What the BLEEP Do We Know!? He is also the author of New York Times best-selling books like ‘Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind’ (2007) and ‘Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One’ (2012).

How Old Is Joe Dispenza?

Joe Dispenza was born on 18 July 1961 in Buffalo, New York, USA. 

Education

He attended Evergreen State College for his bachelor’s degree in science. After that, he joined Life Chiropractic College Atlanta and studied chiropractic. Dispenza graduated with a doctor of chiropractic degree with Magna cum Laude. While there, he earned a PI TAU DELTA Graduate Award for clinical excellence proficiency and most extensive clinical practice. 

In addition, Dispenza studied biochemistry at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. His post-graduate specializations include cellular biology, neuroscience and neuroplasticity, memory formation, epigenetics, QEEG measures, mind-body medicine, and brain/heart coherence. 

Career as a Researcher

As a researcher, Dispenza has investigated the science underlying spontaneous remissions and how people heal themselves of chronic illnesses and other deadly diseases. During his advanced seminars, he has also collaborated with other scientists to conduct significant research on the effects of meditation. 

According to the website of Life University, Dr. Dispenza and his team use electroencephalograms (EEGs) to map the brain and a gas discharge visualization (GDV) machine to test individual energy fields. They also use HeartMath monitors to track heart coherence and a GDVSputnik sensor to track energy levels in the workshop before, during, and after the exercises. Furthermore, he intends to add epigenetic testing to this project in the near future.

Career as a Chiropractor 

Dispenza has been a chiropractor and the director of Rainier Chiropractic Clinic for the past three decades. The clinic was established in 1988 near Olympia, Washington. According to his LinkedIn bio, he uses integrated holistic family practice to treat patients and manage physical, chemical, and mental health concerns.

Career as a Lecturer and a Trainer

In addition to working as a chiropractor at his clinic, Dr. Dispenza also conducts several lectures and workshops about the role and function of the human brain worldwide. He has presented about it across six continents and twenty-seven nations. In addition, he has taught over 50,000 individuals how to reprogram their thinking through neurophysiologic principles.

Dr. Dispenza also lectures at the Quantum University in Hawaii, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York, and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He’s also the invited chair of Life University’s research committee in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since 2010, he has also worked as a director, professional trainer, and coach at Workplace Solutions & Train the Trainer–Encephalon, TTT Academy. Moreover, Dr. Dispenza has collaborated with master trainers and curriculum design professionals to develop a program for corporations and organizations. This eight-hour course, which is based on the book ‘Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One,’ is about how people could use their brain’s extraordinary capacity to make substantial changes in their businesses. Sony Entertainment, Gallo Vineyards, and WideOpenWest Networks were among the companies with which they collaborated.

Career as an Author

Dr. Dispenza has authored New York Bestselling books like ‘Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind,’ (2007) and ‘Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One,’ (2012). Both of these publications are about the neuroscience of change as well as epigenetics. He has also written books like ‘Becoming Supernatural. How Common People Are Doing The Uncommon’ (2017) and ‘You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter,’ (2014). 

‘Becoming Supernatural. How Common People Are Doing The Uncommon’

The book was published on 31 October 2017 by Hay House. It is based on research undertaken at Dispenza’s advanced workshops since 2012, and it examines how ordinary people are transforming themselves and their lives.

The book included topics like ‘Demystifying the body’s 7 energy centers and how you can balance them to heal,’ ‘How to free yourself from the past by reconditioning your body to a new mind,’ ‘How you can create reality in the generous present moment by changing your energy,’ and ‘The difference between third-dimension creation and fifth-dimension creation,’ among others. 

‘You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter’

The book was released on 29 April 2014. It was declared an Amazon Bestseller and hit the New York Times Bestseller list within one week of its launch.

In the book, Dr. Dispenza discussed multiple recorded stories of people who have successfully treated cancer, heart illness, depression, debilitating arthritis, and even Parkinson’s disease symptoms by believing in a placebo. 

Film Appearances

Dispenza has also appeared in documentaries like E-Motion (2014), Sacred Journey of the Heart (2012), People v. the State of Illusion (2012), Unleashing Creativity (2009), What the #$*! Do We Know? & Down the Rabbit Hole (2005). 

Wife and Children

Dispenza has three children, two sons and a daughter. However, his wife’s whereabouts are undisclosed. His lessons have had a significant influence on his children, particularly his daughter. Dispenza recounted when his daughter wanted an infinite shopping spree and how his counsel turned her wish into reality in one of his YouTube videos.