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Here are some common questions about our Neurofeedback Training.
How will neurofeedback training help me?
The symptoms you are experiencing are the expression of a brain unable to self-regulate, to find and maintain the proper balance between action and rest, and to find its equilibrium. We reveal the information to discern between useful and non-useful activity in your brain. This is an organic learning process that, over time, shows the brain a better way to function, something it never learned to do properly in the first place or, due to various life circumstances, has forgotten how to do properly. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to wire and rewire itself, allows it to find the best way to perform at its best, and the symptoms you have dissolve as the newer, more efficient way of working becomes routine.
Is the program covered by insurance?
We do not accept any insurance for our services. Coverage varies by provider but it is often not a covered modality and unfortunately many exclude neurofeedback specifically. Please check with your carrier and ask, the CPT code for neurofeedback is 90901. It must come with an appropriate diagnosis code.

Insurance covers medications to mask your symptoms but you’re here looking for a better solution.

Is Neurofeedback safe?
The equipment reads your brainwave activity and presents it back to the brain to show it how it’s performing in real time, and the decision to move to a better state of function is determined by your brain itself. Since no electrical currents or magnetic charges are put into your brain, the process is quite safe.
Is it successful and permanent?
Success with neurofeedback is judged on behavioral change reported to us by you as training progresses. It’s not possible to predict ahead of time, but there are things that you can do to improve your outcome. Proper diet and lifestyle choices, good sleep hygiene, physical exercise, a supportive community, and purposeful spiritual life can all help create an environment for the best brain function.

Since neurofeedback is a learning program, as the brain figures out how best to operate, symptoms are vastly decreased and often eliminated entirely. Training is then complete, and the results are permanent for most people, but some clients may need occasional extra sessions to maintain those results.

What does the client do during the session?
When you come to our office, we attach tiny sensors to your scalp with a conductive paste; you sit in a comfortable chair and watch your chosen visual content while your brain observes pattern changes that it learns to recognize and take control of.

The content is wide-ranging and entirely up to you to pick; the neurofeedback is built into the program. It can be enchanting digital landscapes of waterfalls and forests, rocket ships flying through tunnels, random patterns of light and sound, movies, fiction, or documentaries. Every client finds something that they enjoy. You will too.

Is there research on neurofeedback?
Research on neurofeedback has been going on for decades. A casual look at PubMed or a Google search will yield voluminous results on its efficacy for various conditions. For a well-organized look at the current state of research, see this link> http://www.eeginfo.com/research/.
How do neurofeedback and medications compare?
Medications flood the brain with chemicals that have a fast-acting and powerful effect on brain function. They can be very useful for acute symptoms, but there are drawbacks; the effects only last as long as you take them, and there are side effects. Neurofeedback is a way to teach brain self-management techniques that optimize brain function in a natural, side-effect-free way.

What are the advantages of EEG training?
With EEG training, the brain is empowered to take control of all aspects of its function by training the regulatory networks responsible for our behaviors.. That is how so many symptomatologies can be positively affected; mastery over brain state is fundamental for all we do in our lives, from sleeping to working to expanding our consciousness.
How long does training take?
This a very common question and difficult to answer since every brain is different. The severity of symptoms is a variable, and the general physical health of the client is another. Are you eating well? Do you have a positive social and spiritual life? Wellness is a holistic concept, and we’ll discuss all of that.

Generally speaking, training takes approximately 40-60 hours, depending upon the person and their goals. The training frequency is usually two to three times per week and can taper to once a week until training is finished. Sessions are booked by the hour, and clients receive approximately 45 minutes of actual training. The key is regularity and frequency, like any other training.

What are the advantages of EEG training?
With EEG training, the brain is empowered to take control of all aspects of its function by training the regulatory networks responsible for our behaviors.. That is how so many symptomatologies can be positively affected; mastery over brain state is fundamental for all we do in our lives, from sleeping to working to expanding our consciousness.
How soon will progress be noticed?
Noticing progress depends on the individual brain’s flexibility and the clients’ ability to self-report. Some clients feel results in a few sessions, and some can take eight or ten sessions before changes are noted.
How long does training take?
This a very common question and difficult to answer since every brain is different. The severity of symptoms is a variable, and the general physical health of the client is another. Are you eating well? Do you have a positive social and spiritual life? Wellness is a holistic concept, and we’ll discuss all of that.

Generally speaking, training takes approximately 40-60 hours, depending upon the person and their goals. The training frequency is usually two to three times per week and can taper to once a week until training is finished. Sessions are booked by the hour, and clients receive approximately 45 minutes of actual training. The key is regularity and frequency, like any other training.

How long do the results last?
Here’s the good news! Long-term studies indicate the results are permanent, which makes sense — the brain has reorganized to work more efficiently and needs no reminders to continue to work optimally.
Are standardized tests used to help evaluate progress?
Yes. I utilize the QIK test of variable attention to assessing baseline performance data at the beginning of training and at various follow-up points.
Can neurofeedback be combined with other approaches?
Yes, absolutely. Multi-modal approaches are quite common. Many clients are doing psychotherapy and are pursuing rigorous nutritional programs, bodywork, and many others.

Neurofeedback, with its focus on self-regulation, is a valuable tool for overall physical and mental health, and we welcome coordinating with any other health practitioner clients may already have on their wellness team.

If you do not have those professionals on your team, we will refer you to appropriate practitioners to enhance your success.

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