Neurofeedback

The overall goal of Neurofeedback is to improve neurological flexibility. The brain is optimally supposed to shift easily between states, from sleep, to relaxation, to calm, to alert, to high alert when needed. Once your brain is “trained,” it can then shift on its own (as opposed to being “stuck” in a state of anxiety, anger, etc.)

Dr. Daniel Amen, a well-known psychiatrist often seen on PBS, has written many books on the brain. He specializes in brain scans and recommends Neuro-feedback as the most ideal treatment option. Amen says that “a healthy brain tends to be: focused, happy, relaxed, loving, and effective while an unhealthy brain tends to be distracted, sad, anxious, angry, and not as effective.

According to Dr. Siegfried Othmer, a key researcher and clinician in Neurofeedback, claims that Neurofeedback not only helps restore healthier functioning, but prevents future neurological dysfunction due to severe trauma such as a concussion/TBI or cognitive decline due to aging.

The overall goal of Neurofeedback is to improve neurological flexibility. The brain is optimally supposed to shift easily between states, from sleep, to relaxation, to calm, to alert, to high alert when needed. Once your brain is “trained,” it can then shift on its own (as opposed to being “stuck” in a state of anxiety, anger, etc.)

Dr. Daniel Amen, a well-known psychiatrist often seen on PBS, has written many books on the brain. He specializes in brain scans and recommends Neuro-feedback as the most ideal treatment option. Amen says that “a healthy brain tends to be: focused, happy, relaxed, loving, and effective while an unhealthy brain tends to be distracted, sad, anxious, angry, and not as effective.

According to Dr. Siegfried Othmer, a key researcher and clinician in Neurofeedback, claims that Neurofeedback not only helps restore healthier functioning, but prevents future neurological dysfunction due to severe trauma such as a concussion/TBI or cognitive decline due to aging.

First, we obtain a Quantitative EEG from our clients; this gives us a brain map helping us choose where to go and what to do first. We also take a comprehensive assessment of reported symptoms. With this quantitative and qualitative information, treatment protocols are determined

A Special EEG monitor and software are installed on two computers. A 19-channel cap is placed onto the head of the client and electrode gel is placed into each one of the holes for accurate and concise frequencies to be obtained. As the client relaxes and watches a game or movie, visual (the screen brightness fluctuating) and auditory (beeps or music) feedback rewards the client. It is research proven operant conditioning at its finest.

Neurofeedback is not electricity to the brain. Much like a stethoscope allows the user to hear the heart beating and measure the heart rate, the sensors we use allow the software to measure brainwave activity and convert them into brainwave patterns for us to read. Neurofeedback is also not traditional biofeedback. Biofeedback works on the conscious brain, concentrating on learning to relax, reduce blood pressure, etc. Neurofeedback works on the brain itself, opening up neuropathways (neuroplasticity) and creating new ones (neurogenesis) so the brain can function optimally.  Research shows less stress in the body (i.e.: regulated cortisol levels) so a healthier you!