Editorial Team

The ASMR Sanctuary Wellness Team

Updated July 4, 2026

The neuroscientist, breathwork facilitator and CBT therapist reviewing every guide on this site.

A small editorial team. Real credentials.

ASMR Sanctuary is written and reviewed by a three-person editorial team combining cognitive neuroscience, breathwork and clinical CBT expertise. Every wellness article is cross-checked against current peer-reviewed literature before publication, and revisited at least once per quarter.

Meet the Editors

Cognitive Neuroscience

Dr. Lena Park, PhD

Reviews neuroscience-related content across the site. Eight years researching sound-based interventions, with particular focus on auditory perception and the autonomic effects of ambient soundscapes. Lena vets every claim that touches the brain, the nervous system or measured physiological response.

Breathwork & Mindfulness

Maya Reyes, RYT-500

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) and breathwork facilitator with twelve years of teaching mindfulness in clinical and corporate settings. Maya reviews every breathing technique, meditation script and embodied-practice guide on the site for safety, accessibility and pedagogical clarity.

Clinical CBT

Tom Carver, CBT-T

Clinically trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with ten years in mental-health practice. Tom reviews articles on anxiety, stress, sleep hygiene and the boundary between self-help and professional care — making sure nothing on the site is presented as a substitute for clinical treatment.

Editorial Standards

  • Peer-reviewed sources only. Every wellness claim is grounded in a published, peer-reviewed study or an authoritative clinical body — not blogs, social media or anecdote.
  • Fact-checked quarterly. Each long-form article is re-reviewed at least once per quarter against current literature; outdated claims are corrected or removed.
  • Citations from PubMed, CDC, NIH and WHO. Where a primary study is unavailable, we link to evergreen pages from PubMed-indexed journals, the CDC, NIH (incl. NCCIH) and the WHO.
  • AI disclosure. When a draft is AI-assisted, the article is still reviewed end-to-end by a named human editor before publishing, and the disclosure is noted in the article footer.
  • Medical disclaimer. Articles are educational only and are not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for personal concerns — particularly for sleep disorders, chronic anxiety, panic or mood symptoms.

Reach the Team

Questions, corrections, partnership requests or research feedback — we read every message.

Contact the editors →

Editorial Team — Frequently Asked Questions

Who actually writes and reviews the content on ASMR Sanctuary?
A three-person editorial team: Dr. Lena Park (cognitive neuroscience), Maya Reyes (breathwork and mindfulness), and Tom Carver (clinical CBT). Each reviews the articles that fall within their expertise before anything is published, and the site does not run guest posts or unreviewed AI content.
Are the team's credentials real, and can I verify them?
Yes — the bios on this page state each editor's actual qualifications (PhD, RYT-500, CBT-T) rather than generic titles. We list the specific subject areas each person reviews so readers can judge relevance for themselves, and the editorial standards section below explains how claims are sourced.
How often is content on the site fact-checked?
Every long-form article is re-reviewed at least once per quarter against current literature. Outdated claims are corrected or removed at that point, not left to go stale, and the update date shown on each page reflects the most recent substantive review.
What sources does the team cite for wellness claims?
Peer-reviewed studies where available, with links to PubMed-indexed journals, the CDC, NIH (including NCCIH) and the WHO. Blogs, social media and anecdotal claims are not used as sources — if a claim can't be traced to a credible reference, it doesn't get published.
Does the team use AI to help write articles?
Some drafts are AI-assisted, but every article is reviewed end-to-end by a named human editor before it goes live, and that disclosure is noted in the article footer. AI is treated as a drafting aid, not a substitute for the team's review.
Is the content on this site a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice?
No. Everything here is educational, not medical advice, and the team says so explicitly in the editorial standards. Anyone dealing with sleep disorders, chronic anxiety, panic or persistent mood symptoms should consult a qualified clinician rather than relying on this site alone.
Does the site collect any data on the people reading these articles?
No. ASMR Sanctuary has no accounts and no server-side tracking; the tools on the site store preferences locally in your browser only. The team's editorial process is about reviewing content, not collecting reader data.
How is this team page different from the main About page?
The About page covers the site's mission and what it offers overall. This page is specifically about who is behind the content — the editors' credentials, what each of them reviews, and the editorial standards the site holds itself to.
Can I suggest a correction if I spot an error in an article?
Yes — corrections are actively welcomed. Use the Contact the editors link on this page to flag anything inaccurate or outdated; the relevant editor reviews the report and updates the article if the correction checks out.
Does the editorial team cover topics outside their individual specialties?
Each editor reviews the content that matches their training — Lena on sound and neuroscience claims, Maya on breathwork and meditation practice, Tom on anxiety, stress and the line between self-help and clinical care. Articles that touch more than one area get reviewed by more than one editor before publishing.