Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What is Neurotherapy?

A:   Neurotherapy, or brain wave training, is a non-invasive, non-medical technique of biofeedback which improves the brain's ability to respond with healthy patterns of functioning.  Since the brain can be trained to regulate itself, habitual brainwave patterns which cause painful symptoms or harmful behaviors can be replaced by balanced and healthy brainwave patterns.

Q:   What happens during a Neurotherapy session?

A:   Generally there are thirty minutes of actual brain wave training in a one-hour session.  The therapist, utilizing information from the initial intake, chooses the location of "sensors" that are placed on the scalp allowing electrical activity of the brain to be recorded and analyzed by a therapist computer.  A video game, similar to a computer game but without a joy stick or keyboard use, is viewed by the client.  When the brain successfully achieves the desired brain wave state, the game moves faster and some auditory or visual reward is given.  The video game "stalls" when the brain is not getting the targeted exercise.  Gradually, the brain responds to the rewards that it is being given  and these new modes of behavior are learned, becoming natural responses available whenever needed in daily life.

Q:   What changes will I see as a result of the training?

A:    Neurotherapy produces changes in mood, learning, behavior, and physical symptoms and is a powerful adjunct when used in combination with medical treatments for a variety of physical and psychological issues.

Q:   How soon can I see changes?

A:   Most people experience some kind of change between session one and session 10, often earlier rather than later.  As they continue in the training process, these changes expand to other areas of functioning, become more apparent and more durable.

Q:   How long do the effects last?

A:   At first, the effect may wear off in a day or two, but the effects are cumulative.  The more one trains, the more the effect and the longer it will last.  With few exceptions, once training is completed, the results are virtually permanent.  We have three-year research and ten-year clinical data which show the results of Neurotherapy are lasting.  Some people find it useful to come in from time to time for "booster sessions," but that is not the norm.  These "booster sessions" can be effective in moving subjects towards peak performance.

Q:  How many sessions will I need?

A:   Neurotherapy is like a motor skill, such as learning to ride a bike.  The more you do it, the better you get and the faster you are able to improve the skill.  With Neurotherapy, you are using your brain every day, continually practicing the skills learned from the biofeedback session. 

An average client requires approximately 40 sessions to realize the changes they desire, and for those changes to become long-term.  Most disorders such as mild to moderate ADD, depression, and anxiety require about the same number of sessions.  Clients with more complex neurological issues, such as moderate to severe brain trauma, may require more sessions.

Q:   Will my health insurance cover this training?

A:    Many health insurance companies recognize biofeedback as a treatment modality, and cover it under the mental health portion of your benefits.  Please check with your personal insurance carrier to verify your program's coverage.