Neurofeedback

Every aspect of our lives is influenced by our brain waves, including our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and even our perception of physical pain. The neurofeedback process may support brainwave activity by providing feedback that interrupts ineffective or inefficient patterns based on the electrical activity of neurons in the brain.

To achieve this, EEG equipment is used in conjunction with a computer to monitor the moment-to-moment electrical activity of a person’s brain. This information about brain performance is then relayed back to the brain through music. The brain utilizes this feedback to stabilize itself and enhance communication within and between the right and left hemispheres. As a result, the brain becomes more efficient and effective in processing information.

The effects of this training can sometimes be dramatic and immediate; however, changes are often more subtle and gradual. Occasionally, these improvements feel so natural that they may go unnoticed at first. This experience can be likened to the gradual recovery from a pulled muscle—you might not realize you’re feeling better until one day you notice the pain has disappeared.

Sometimes the results can be very dramatic and sudden. More often, the changes are subtle and more gradual. Sometimes these changes feel so normal and natural that the improvements are not noticed initially. It can be similar to the experience of gradually recovering from a pulled muscle – you might not be aware of any improvement until one day you realize the pain is gone.

During a NeurOptimal® brain training session, you wear two small sensors on your head and ear clips that record the electrical activity of your brain. You sit comfortably in a chair, listen to music, and either close your eyes or watch a fractal image or a movie. The NeurOptimal® system communicates with your brain through brief pauses in the music, indicating what the brain has just done. These interruptions offer your brain the opportunity to self-correct and achieve a more natural, relaxed, and effective pattern. After a 33-minute session, many people report feeling refreshed, calm, and experiencing heightened mental alertness and flow.

Debra Tufts is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality neurofeedback services to help you achieve optimal health and well-being.