Brenda C. Lovette
PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, RYT-500
- Clinical Scientist
- Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Trained Mindfulness Instructor
- Registered Yoga Teacher
Brenda C. Lovette
PhD, CCC-SLP CBIS, RYT-500
- Clinical Scientist
- Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Trained Mindfulness Instructor
- Registered Yoga Teacher
ABOUT
Brenda C. Lovette, PhD is a rehabilitation scientist and speech-language pathologist with specialized training in holistic health and mind-body interventions, including yoga and mindfulness. With nearly two decades of experience, she has worked across various healthcare settings, treating adults with speech, language, voice, and airway disorders, gender-affirming voice, and swallowing issues. Driven by a passion for making a difference and scientific curiosity, Dr. Lovette earned her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Additionally, she is a trained mindfulness instructor through the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, a certified coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and a registered yoga instructor (RYT-500).
Dr. Lovette's research interests span a variety of topics, including concussion management, mind-body and psychologically informed rehabilitation and healthcare, implementation science, and interprofessional practice and education. Her dissertation work involved the development and testing of an evidence-based mindfulness intervention for persistent concussion symptoms. She has presented nationally, published peer-reviewed articles, and mentored and instructed on a variety of topics, including concussion, mind-body approaches in healthcare, and intervention development. In addition to her scholarly work, Dr. Lovette teaches yoga and mindfulness to the public and clinical populations, integrating these practices into her holistic approach to health and rehabilitation.
Collaboration is at the core of all my work.
Contact me to consult on:
- Program development and implementation science
- Clinical innovations and quality improvement projects
- Medical speech-language pathology and high level cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation
MISSION STATEMENT
My mission is to advance the field of rehabilitation through person-centered care, emphasizing the connection between mind and body to promote health and wellness. I am committed to conducting innovative and rigorous research and disseminating knowledge to diverse audiences, including patients, providers, and scientists. By studying, teaching, and implementing psychologically informed rehabilitation practices, I aim to empower individuals and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery. My goal is to promote healthy, fully actualized lives and support other clinicians in doing the same. I strive to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, making the world a better place through comprehensive and connected care.