Neurofeedback

What is Neurofeedback?

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Neurofeedback is a way to reset and train brain activity to produce proper function.   When the brain waves are imbalanced, headaches, anxiety, depression, addiction, procrastination, seizures, tics, tremors, emotional behavior imbalances, mood swings, concentration, brain fog, digestive challenges, vertigo, insomnia, and nerve pain (just to name a few) can result.

 

 Why is it important to have proper brain wave activity?

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Brain waves are impulses to communicate information from one nerve cell to another.  Brain wave frequencies can change and can get interrupted.  Interruptions can come from cell phones, screen time, internet, and chemical imbalances (medications, the wrong supplements, environmental chemicals, lack of water, increased sugar, gluten, and food additives).  The activity in your brain determines everything you feel and do. Brainwaves tell us  a great deal about how you feel and function; your thoughts, habits, stress levels, underlying mood and overall brain function. 

 

What are the first steps to getting a Neurofeedback treatment?

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1. Phone or Email Office: 

                               A Health Coach will gather information, through a questionnaire, to help Dr. Clark determine if                                                             neurofeedback would be modality for your health care needs.

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2.  First Visit what to expect: 

                                Dr. Clark will review the health history of the patient.  If the patient is under 16 years old, the parents will                                      be required at the initial visit only.  This will allow for proper understand of the health condition of                                                        concern.  A plan of action of treatment will be discussed at that time.

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3. Second Visit what to expect:

                              Patient will be  hooked up to the neurofeedback machine for a diagnostic evaluation of brain waves to help 

                              pin point where the brain wave patterns maybe an area of concern.  

                              Patient will also be evaluated with Biofeedback to help assess the deficiencies associated with any                                                    neurotransmitter dysregulation

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4. Report of Findings:

​​​​​                             One of the most important factors of your wellness journey is guidance and understanding of your                                                   Neurological deficiencies. During your 1/2 hour - 1 hour Report of Findings meeting, Dr. Clark will review                                  and discuss a plain moving forward based on the information of the Mapping.  Dr. Clark will provide you                                      with a health and wellness program to help you optimize your dis-ease to wellness.​

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

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1. What is Neurofeedback?

                       The neurofeeback is an important tool which allows us to image the brain in realtime.  This is very similar to blood                              work but for the brain. This is an important tool we use to evaluate your brain waves and identify opportunities to                            improve communication between various regions of the brain.

 

                      The neurofeedback is able to capture a window of brain activity, analyze the data and create a visual                                                               representation for each lobe of the brain and each specific brain wane (beta, alpha, theta, and delta). 

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2. How long are the programs?

Most Neurological Disorders take 12-18 months to resolve. Programs are customized individually and are designed to help optimize the function of the body.  

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3. What to expect from an individual neurofeedback session?

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Indirect Neurofeeback: 

• Brainwave Monitoring: Sensors placed on your scalp measure electrical activity (EEG) in real time.

• Positive Feedback: When your brainwaves hit target frequencies, the system rewards you by making a movie or sound bright and clear.

• Negative Feedback: When your brainwaves drift into less optimal patterns, the video or audio fades out.

• Operant Conditioning: Your brain unconsciously alters its behavior to keep the pleasant stimulus (the bright movie or sound) playing.

• Neuroplasticity: Repeated practice strengthens these new neural pathways, making the efficient brain state a permanent habit over time.

                                              

 ​Direct Feedback :

Trauma and chronic stress can leave a person's central nervous system trapped in a perpetual "fight, flight, or freeze" state. This shows up as abnormal, rigid brainwave patterns. Direct Neurofeedback addresses this problem at a neurological level: 

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• Sensing Brain Waves: Small sensors are placed on the patient's scalp to measure the brain’s current electrical activity. 

• Disruptive Microcurrent: The system instantly reads those frequencies and sends back a tiny, imperceptible microcurrent electrical signal. 

• The "Brain Reset": This low-energy signal acts like a gentle "reboot" button, temporarily disrupting the rigid, dysfunctional brainwaves caused by PTSD. 

• Encouraging Flexibility: By forcing the frozen brainwaves to move, it helps the brain use its natural neuroplasticity to reorganize itself into healthier, more flexible patterns.

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4. What are the Common Uses for This Training?

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): To improve focus and reduce impulsivity.

• Anxiety and PTSD: To train the brain away from hyper-arousal and into a calm state.

• Sleep Disorders: To encourage the slow-wave brain activity necessary for deep sleep.

• Peak Performance: Used by athletes and executives to improve stress tolerance and concentration.

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5. What is Functional Neurology?

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Functional Neurology is a systems neurobiology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness.

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6. Does Insurance Cover Neurofeeback or Functional Neurology?

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Neurofeedback & Functional Neurology are not covered by insurance. Programs are available to offset the financial investment of your health.

 

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