Neurotherapy Starts With a Brain Map (QEEG)

QEEG (Brain Mapping)

A QEEG can shine a light, helping to see the way forward!

An qEEG measures brain activity and identifies brain imbalances that underly a patient’s mental health condition. The Neurotherapy techniques listed here are used to change how the central or peripheral nervous system functions.

  • Neurofeedback, also known as EEG (electroencephalogram), is a therapeutic intervention that provides immediate feedback from a computer-based program that assesses a client’s brainwave activity. The program uses auditory or visual signals to help patients recognize their thought patterns and try to modify them. Through this process, clients can learn to regulate and improve their brain function and hopefully alleviate symptoms of various neurological disorders and mental health conditions.

    Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback. Biofeedback refers to obtaining information and metrics about physiological functions—such as heart rate, blood pressure, and skin temperature—to understand and change existing bodily processes. Neurofeedback does the same but specifically for brain activity.

  • PEMF, is a revolutionary wellness modality that utilizes soothing Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields to stimulate and exercise the body’s cells. PEMF is trusted worldwide to support the body’s natural healing and regulating abilities.

    Our bodies are electromagnetic; our brains use electromagnetic signals to communicate with every bodily system. Science has proven that if our cells have enough electrical charge, the body will heal itself!

    PEMF is a holistic modality that infuses the body with natural energy at the cellular level. The body may use that energy to:

    • heal and regenerate itself

    • enhance its natural recovery process

    • assist with muscle fatigue and discomfort after exercise

    • increase energy or support relaxation

    • balance the body’s interconnected systems

  • Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) is a device that applies a low-intensity electrical current to the brain through electrodes on the scalp.

    During this procedure, people wear an elastic cap embedded with electrodes that deliver electrical currents that oscillate at specific frequencies. By applying these controlled currents to specific brain regions, it is possible to alter brain activity by nudging your neurons to fire rhythmically to enhance brain function.

  • Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a wearable brain stimulation technique that delivers a low electric current to the scalp. tDCS works by applying a positive or negative currents via electrodes to an area of the scalp. tDCS is a technique that produces immediate and lasting changes in brain function. The position of the electrodes on the head is used to set how current flows to your specific brain regions. It changes the pattern of activity in your brain. Think of the brain as active, trying to do or learn something, and tDCS coming along to boost this ongoing activity. At the cellular level.

    Some clinical applications tDCS is currently being explored for are depression, schizophrenia, aphasia, addiction, epilepsy, chronic pain, migraines, attention, and motor rehabilitation. tDCS is also used for non-medical wellness applications like accelerated learning, focus, relaxation, and meditation.

  • Transcranial random noise stimulation is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique and a form of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES). The first group to apply tRNS in humans was in 2008. Results showed that by using an alternate current along with random amplitude and frequency, increased and evoked higher motor potentials.

Neurotherapy is an extremely well researched method of identifying important characteristics of a person's brain.

Neurotherapy is used to connect a client's symptoms with activity in their brains. This connection exists because various neurologically based syndromes and disorders have common profiles that can be identified with a Brain Map. The Brain Map can identify neurological signs of depression, anxiety, mood regulation, ruminating or obsessive thoughts, attention, impulse control, learning difficulties, sensory processing, emotional regulation, insomnia, addiction, and many other mental and behavioral health concerns.

Continued Neurofeedback sessions give an individual control over their brain functions that they did not have before. This is achieved by providing the client with real-time information about what their brain is doing and by neurologically rewarding positive changes as they occur. 

There are many different kinds of Neurofeedback!

We provide 1, 2, 4, and 19 channel training using Neuroguide, Neurofield, Biograph Infinity, BioExplorer, Biotrace, and Zukor software platforms. With Neurofield, Thought Technology, and Nexus systems, we have the capacity to intervene on all of the main components of the human nervous system. 

What to expect

For new patients, our Neurofeedback Intake Process includes two separate appointments:

1st your Brain Map (qEEG)

2nd your Brain Map Review

Each appointment takes about 1 hour. These will take place on two separate days so our staff can assess and evaluate your results before your scheduled review.

Our Brain Map Review session is conducted by our lead neurotherapist, who will discuss the results of your Brain Map, review your treatment plan, as well as discuss the neurofeedback protocols that best meet your needs. The review can be done virtually or in-person.

Intake, Brain Map, & Review

How to PrePare for your brain map (qEEg)

  • Try your best to get a good night's sleep prior to coming for your first session   

  • We recommend prolonging the consumption of any stimulants before your Brain Map appointment, as stimulants can drastically affect your qEEG results. (Only if it does not affect you drastically)

  • We use a special gel during the qEEG process, and it will be in your hair after we finish! We will wipe down your scalp and hair the best we can following the map.  You may want to wait to wash your hair for that day until after your qEEG

  • Let the therapist know if you have any sensitivities to salt-based products (We have hypoallergenic gel as well) 

  • Please let your therapist know if you need any extra accommodations to feel the most comfortable during this process (ex: blankets, pillows, lights dimmed, etc.) 

  • We will want to focus on relaxing your muscles during the recording to reduce any tension in the forehead, jaw, eyebrows, or even neck and shoulders

  • Enter the therapy space with an open mind