With practice, brain wave patterns indicative of pathology can be altered, bringing new levels of health, harmony, and well being to many areas of living. In an initial evaluation, including a description of symptoms and a personal and family history, we decide the likelihood of effective training. Brain wave tracings also are used to confirm a diagnosis and create a treatment plan. This process takes about an hour. Thereafter, each neurofeedback treatment session takes about 45 minutes, with sessions being held usually 1-3 times per week.
Neurofeedback training is a painless, non-invasive procedure.
Using conductive paste, one or two sensors are attached to the scalp and ears. Brain activity is presented to the client visually and auditorily by means of an amplifier, a computer-based instrument, and as a video game on a large TV monitor. Abnormal function is shown in specific characteristics of the brain waves. As the activity moves back toward pathology, the game slows or stops. The trainee is asked to make the video game go using his or her own brain.