What is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a type of Biofeedback, which trains your brain to operate more efficiently and helps your brain regulate itself. Through EEG technology, we provide your brain with the information it needs in real time for it to change its own activity and move toward more healthy patterns. In effect, your brain is learning a new skill and is encouraged to keep this skill. Think of it as “muscle memory” for your brain.
Neurofeedback can be called EEG (electroencephalogram) Biofeedback due to its focus on the electrical brain activity. Devices are used to reward or inhibit target brainwaves in the areas typically responsible for the problem symptoms. Neurofeedback’s primary focus if to get the brain better at self-regulation.
What can Neurofeedback treat?
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Anxiety
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Difficulty with concentration and focus
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ADD/ ADHD
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Addictions
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IBS/ gut issues
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Hypertension
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Impulsivity and compulsive behaviors
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Mood
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Sleep issues
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TBI (brain injuries)
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Chronic pain management issues
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Attachment issues
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Headaches/ migraines
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Emotional issues/ Reactivity
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Peak performance training
How can Neurofeedback help?
Neurofeedback is helpful for people of all ages. Our clinicians have treated children as young as 2 years old, straight through adulthood,and into retirement. Early on in treatment, individuals and families often see positive shifts in sleep patterns, self soothing, body tension, consistency of tantrums or rages, and lower social or generalized anxiety. This can especially be true for teenagers when dealing with their peers and family dynamics. Many of our clients report less frequent headaches or migraines, lower anxiety, less reactivity in overstimulating or stressful situations, and greater resiliency in their day to day life.