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Clinical psychologist

Elena Berti

Clinical psychologist

Clinical Psychologist, PhD Candidate in Neuroscience & Mindfulness Instructor

Elena Berti is a clinical psychologist, neuroscience researcher, and specialist instructor in mind-body interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Graduating with highest honors (110 cum laude) from LUMSA University in Rome, she is currently pursuing her PhD in Neuroscience in the Department of Systems Medicine at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Her approach seamlessly connects clinical psychology, affective neuroscience, and adapted movement.

Role and Contribution at FuerteVida Parkinson No Limits

Since 2023, Elena actively collaborates with the FuerteVida Parkinson No Limits association in Fuerteventura:

  • therapeutic stays and outdoor activities: designs and facilitates retreats focused on holistic well-being, body awareness, and emotional support for patients and family members.

  • adapted pilates (“Soft Pilates”): leads functional movement and postural programs tailored to Parkinson’s disease.

  • scientific research & global outreach: bridges field interventions in the Canary Islands with international neuroscientific research and global advocacy.

Academic Background & Research

  • PhD program in Neuroscience: Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata.

  • Science Ambassador: official science ambassador for the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC 2026).

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology: LUMSA University, Rome (110 cum laude).

  • university teaching: lecturer in the Master’s program in Psychomotricity at LUMSA University (2020–2022).

  • scientific publications & posters: co-author of research published in the European Journal of Neurology (2024) and presenter at international events such as the World Parkinson Congress (Barcelona 2023) and the LIMPE-DISMOV Congress (Milan 2024).

Certifications and Specialization

  • Mindfulness Instructor (MBSR): certified at the Interpersonal Cognitive Center, Rome.

  • Compassionate Mind Trainer: certified by Compassionate Mind Italy.

  • Pilates & Postural Instructor: level I & II Pilates certification, specialized in adapted “Soft Pilates”.

  • artistic background: trained at the Scala Theater Academy in Milan.

  • Collaborator at FuerteVida Parkinson No Limits

  • Science Ambassador for the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC 2026)

  • Adapted Pilates Instructor (“Soft Pilates”) & Compassionate Mind Trainer

Curriculum pdf