From Practice to Evidence

Insights from real world rehabilitation practice inform applied research, ensuring methods remain precise, responsible, and continuously improving.

Research & R&D

Israel Heart2Heart Research, R&D & Scientific Leadership

Heart2Heart is uniquely positioned to translate real world PTSD rehabilitation into structured, applied research. Our work is grounded in daily practice with affected by PTSD soldiers and veterans, supported by advanced therapeutic programs, digital platforms, and an active community.

Applied Research

Translating field observations into structured studies that validate and refine rehabilitation methods.

Clinical Evidence

Building a growing body of evidence from real world rehabilitation practice across all divisions.

Outcome Measurement

Systematic tracking of participant trajectories to identify what works, for whom, and under what conditions.

Continuous Improvement

Feeding insights back into practice to ensure methods remain precise, responsible, and effective.

Why an Applied R&D Arm

Research Emerging from Real Rehabilitation Processes

Engagement with senior scientists and leaders in Israel's scientific and entrepreneurial ecosystem highlighted a clear need for applied PTSD research directly linked to practice, technology, and community.

In response, Heart2Heart is establishing a dedicated applied R&D arm focused on research that emerges from real rehabilitation processes - not from isolated laboratory conditions.

"Research is a force multiplier for rehabilitation."

Rishon LeZion Research Hub
Research Hub

Rishon LeZion as a Central Research Hub

The planned Heart2Heart facility in Rishon LeZion integrates rehabilitation, data, and research into one operational ecosystem - enabling continuous learning loops between intervention, measurement, and improvement.

Research Focus Areas

Key Areas of Scientific Investigation

All research activity follows strict ethical standards, privacy protection, and voluntary participation.

Biological & Neuro Based Interventions

Investigating the physiological and neurological underpinnings of PTSD and targeted treatment pathways.

Longitudinal Recovery & Resilience

Tracking long term recovery trajectories to understand patterns of resilience and relapse prevention.

Engagement & Disengagement Signals

Identifying early indicators of participant engagement and dropout to enable proactive support.

Technology & AI in Rehabilitation

Studying the role of AI, digital tools, and biosensing in improving access to rights and rehabilitation outcomes.

Strategic Expansion

Grants, Partnerships & Global Collaboration

As a structured R&D platform, Heart2Heart is well positioned to attract resources and build partnerships that amplify rehabilitation impact.

Research Grants

Well positioned for competitive grants in Israel and the United States.

Academic Partnerships

Joint initiatives with leading academic and research institutions.

Global Collaboration

Partnerships with top technology companies and international R&D ecosystems.

A Strategic Expansion

Enabling Evidence Backed Impact

Enabling evidence-backed impact, knowledge contribution, and stronger international partnerships - research is a force multiplier for rehabilitation.

Partnerships & Innovation

Clinical Partnerships, Research & Innovation

Israel Heart2Heart is building a comprehensive, trauma informed healing ecosystem for IDF reservists, veterans and their families through strategic partnerships with leading hospitals, researchers, wellness organizations, and community supporters.

Hospital & Clinical

Hospital & Clinical Partnerships

Hadassah Medical Center

IH2H delivers trauma informed somatic therapy programming within Hadassah Medical Center, helping support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and post-traumatic growth for veterans navigating PTSD and trauma recovery.

Sheba Medical Center

IH2H collaborates with Sheba Medical Center as part of a growing effort to integrate trauma informed healing modalities, community support, and nervous system regulation into broader rehabilitation and recovery models for Israeli veterans.

Research & Data

Research & Data Partnerships

Reichman University

IH2H is partnering with Reichman University to help advance research, data collection, and AI driven insights surrounding trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, mentorship, and post-traumatic growth.

This collaboration aims to better understand measurable healing outcomes and help shape future models of trauma recovery in Israel and beyond.

Give2Give & Dr. Joe Dispenza Community

IH2H is collaborating with Give2Give Foundation to explore innovative approaches to PTSD healing, neuroscience, nervous system regulation, meditation, and transformational recovery practices alongside IH2H's trauma informed somatic model.

Together, these partnerships seek to expand new possibilities for healing trauma through both evidence based and emerging integrative approaches.

Community & Philanthropy

Supported By Community & Philanthropic Partners

Israel Heart2Heart is made possible through the support of:

  • Private donors and family foundations
  • Jewish Federations
  • Community grants
  • Philanthropic partners
  • Mission aligned supporters in Israel and around the world
  • Liumi West (Del Ray, FL)
  • Chabad of West Bloomfield (Michigan)
  • Chicago Israeli Center

Why These Partnerships Matter

An integrated approach to trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth.

Israel Heart2Heart believes trauma recovery requires an integrated approach that combines clinical care, nervous system regulation, mentorship, community support, and long term reintegration.

Through partnerships with leading hospitals, researchers, universities, and wellness organizations, IH2H is helping advance innovative, human centered models of PTSD recovery and post-traumatic growth for Israel's veterans and families.

Partner With IH2H

Collaborate with Israel Heart2Heart to advance evidence based PTSD rehabilitation research.