Getting started
Ready to dive into neurofeedback? In this initial phase, we'll work together to lay the groundwork for your neurofeedback experience.
How it works
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A brain-friendly introduction: we take a quick and engaging dive into the fascinating world of the brain. This will help you understand the basic principles of neurofeedback training.
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Personalizing your experience: we'll conduct a thorough assessment of your unique situation. This involves gathering information about your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history.
Proper hydration leads to better conductivity and more accurate readings. Dehydration can affect cognitive function, including concentration and focus. Avoid caffeine or other stimulants because they can interfere with the results.
Hair products like gel, hairspray, dry shampoo, or mousse can interfere with the sensors and affect the accuracy of the brainwave readings.
Some clients prefer to go home and wash their hair to remove the gel used for optimal conductivity.
Neurofeedback training
Provides you with real-time information about your brainwave activity.
Sensors on your scalp to detect electrical signals in the brain. The information is processed by a computer. Based on what you see or hear, you learn to regulate your brainwaves.
How it works
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You sit comfortably while I place the sensors on your scalp. Connectivity is improved by using a paste, which can be easily removed at the end of the session
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Enjoy activities like games, movies, or music while the system monitors your brainwaves and provides real-time feedback.
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Attend 1-2 sessions per week, avoiding long breaks initially. While results vary, most clients see improvements within 10-20 sessions, with lasting benefits typically achieved after a full course.
How to prepare for a neurofeedback session
Did you know?
Neurofeedback
A workout for your mind
You get real-time feedback on your brainwave activity, and your brain learns to function better.
When you struggle with concentration, anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, mental fog, or seek to enhance creativity and performance.
Neurofeedback's history dates back over 50 years
Neurofeedback research has a rich history, beginning over 50 years ago with the pioneering work of Barry Sterman at UCLA in the late 1960s.
Sterman developed neurofeedback protocols that significantly reduced the frequency and severity of seizures in patients with epilepsy. His findings have been then supported by numerous studies over the last decades.
NASA uses neurofeedback to keep pilots focused
In the 1990s, Dr. Alan Pope at NASA's Langley Research Center pioneered a neurofeedback method to keep pilots engaged as flight decks became more automated.
He developed the brainwave engagement index, which measures focus by comparing beta waves (associated with concentration) to alpha and theta waves (linked to relaxation). Pilots used this neurofeedback technique to monitor their engagement levels.
Athletes use neurofeedback to enhance their performance
Professional athletes have utilized neurofeedback across various sports, including archery, shooting, fencing, wakeboarding, volleyball, basketball, skiing, swimming, tennis, cycling, taekwondo, table tennis, and carting.
This technique has also proven effective for professional judo players, as well as for groups of elite and non-elite volleyball players and professional soldiers.
Brain mapping (qEEG)
A brain map (also called qEEG - quantitative electroencephalogram analysis) is a non-invasive procedure that measures the electrical activity of your brain.
It can help to identify any imbalances in your brainwaves that may be contributing to your symptoms or challenges.
While a brain map is very helpful, we can also start with neurofeedback training after an in-depth discussion.
How it works
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You sit comfortably as I place a cap on your head, using conductive gel for optimal signal quality.
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You stay still, eyes open or closed, and do simple tasks while I record your brainwaves.
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I analyze the data to create a personalized training plan. After a week, we meet to discuss the results.