Neurotherapy
QEEG (Brain Mapping) & Neurotherapy
A QEEG Will Shine A Light To Help You See a Way Forward!
What is a QEEG?
A QEEG (brain map) a snapshot of how your brain is working. It’s a process where we measure the electrical activity in your brain using a safe, non-invasive cap with sensors that sit on your head. These sensors pick up your brainwaves, which are patterns of activity your brain creates while you think, feel, and process information.
The data we collect helps us understand which areas of your brain might be overactive, underactive, or not communicating as well as they could. Think of it as creating a “map” of your brain’s activity, showing us where things are in balance and where they might need some support.
This map helps us personalize your treatment and training plan. We will use this gathered information to tailor neurotherapy exercises for your brain to work at its best. It’s painless, takes about an hour, and gives us incredible insights into how we can help you feel and function better.
Neurotherapy is safe, non-invasive, and relaxing!
What is Neurotherapy?
Neurotherapy is a type of therapeutic treatment that helps train your brain to function more effectively.
During a session, you’ll wear sensors that measure your brainwaves in real time. You’ll engage with a computer program, like watching a video or playing a computer game, that reacts to your brain activity. This feedback encourages your brain to make healthier patterns over time.
Your brain communicates through electrical signals, called brainwaves, which can sometimes become unbalanced. This can lead to challenges like difficulty focusing, feeling stressed, trouble sleeping, or managing emotions. Neurotherapy helps identify these imbalances and works to improve them.
Think of it as exercise for your brain—training it to become stronger, calmer, and more flexible. Neurotherapy can be helpful for people dealing with issues like anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, sleep problems, and more.
It’s drug-free treatment that leverages technology to improve brain function!
Types of Neurotherapy:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
We operate on the principle of brain plasticity, which means we’ll curate treatment plans that encourage your neurons to form new connections and reorganize pathways to enhance your brain’s performance!
New Client QEEG & QEEG Intake & Review
1st Appointment: Your QEEG (Brain map)
A QEEG is a snapshot of how your brain is working. It’s a process where we measure the electrical activity in your brain using a safe, non-invasive cap with sensors that sit on your head. These sensors pick up your brainwaves, which are patterns of activity your brain creates while you think, feel, and process information.
Think of it as creating a “map” of your brain’s activity, showing us where things are in balance and where they might need some support. The data we collect helps us understand which areas of your brain might be overactive, underactive, or not communicating as well as they could.
How To Prepare For Your QEEG
Try your best to get a good night's sleep prior to coming for your first session.
Double check the office you are scheduled to be at. We have 3 locations for neurofeedback services.
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).
For your safety, please arrive with clean, dry hair. Having wet hair during an EEG (electroencephalogram) can negatively effect the Brain Map results.
We use a special gel during the qEEG process, and it will be in your hair after we finish your qEEG. 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.),
Enter The Neurotherapy Space With An Open Mind!
2nd Appointment: Your QEEG Intake & Review
Our QEEG Review session is conducted by our lead neurotherapist, virtually or in-person. We use the time between the Brain Map and Review to interpret your QEEG results, determine appropriate protocol, and develop a treatment plan that best fits your needs. We ask that you come to the review with a list of symptoms or areas in need of improvement (ex: behaviorally, socially, cognitively, etc.).
This information is essential for a productive and successful review. Based on your goals and your QEEG map results, we will personalize your neurofeedback treatment and brain training plan to tailor neurotherapy exercises for your brain to work at its best.
How To Prepare For Your QEEG Review & Intake
This meeting is conducted either in-person or virtually a few days after your QEEG is completed. We use the time between the Brain Map and Review to interpret your qEEG results, determine appropriate protocol, and develop a treatment plan that best fits your needs.
This is the time to ask any questions here about Lighthouse Institute and our mission in terms of your specialized treatment.
Come to the review with a list of symptoms or areas in need of improvement (ex: behaviorally, socially, cognitively, etc.). This information is essential for a productive and successful review.
List of current and/or past medications (dosage is preferred but not required).
Please let your therapist know if you need any extra accommodations to feel the most comfortable during this meeting (ex: blankets, pillows, lights dimmed, etc.)