Hatsumi
Sarah Ticho is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in healthcare, immersive art, and mental health. Currently serving as the Director at Hatsumi, Ticho focuses on advancing human-centered experiences by integrating science and art. In addition, Ticho is an Advisor to the Games and Immersive Media Working Group for the Global Mental Health Task Force led by Dr. Deepak Chopra and holds various roles including Future Art and Culture Ambassador at British Underground and Juror for the XR Experience Competition at SXSW Sydney. As a co-founder of the XR Health Alliance and Lemonade, Ticho is dedicated to the responsible development of immersive technologies in healthcare and innovative cultural experiences. Ticho has also contributed to the Explore Deep project, which investigates anxiety interventions through breath-controlled virtual reality. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of Kent and a study abroad program in Cultural Anthropology and Japanese at Kansai Gaidai University.
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Hatsumi
Hatsumi is a therapeutic virtual reality platform uniting the brain and body with artistic expression. Designed to communicate lived experience, help develop mindfulness techniques and reduce symptoms of mental health and chronic pain, Hatsumi exists at the intersection of behavioural healthcare, participatory art and cutting-edge technology.Facilitated by a healthcare professional, users are able to illustrate sensations, emotions and pain onto a lifesize avatar using 3D painting tools. The software is combined with a bespoke biofeedback system, providing real time visual feedback to create an increased awareness and sense of control over psychological and physical state. Artworks can be anonymously shared to an online gallery for others to explore, providing a new form of insight into the nature of human experience.