Soulful Brain was created and is run by Dr. Eva van der Ploeg, a Research Psychologist doing studies in real-life settings as well as working in practice. She has an MSc. in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Public Health. Her practice work is grounded in the teachings of person-centered care and mindfulness. She is a certified trainer and practitioner of Montessori for Dementia and Namaste Care as well as mindfulness. She specializes in working with people with dementia and those who care for them, but she also provides mentoring and meditations for the general population. Above all, she is a person who cares.