Elizabeth Bisswurm

Train your brain

Neurofeedback (also called biofeedback) is a drug-free, non-invasive technique that images the brain in real-time. Many psychological issues are associated with abnormal brainwave patterns. Unhealthy brainwaves can be retrained with Neurofeedback which often improves or even eliminates symptoms of psychological issues. We give clients activities to “shape” their brainwaves towards a more desirable performance.

Neurofeedback uses repetitive brain training exercises of the brain to reshape brainwave patterns while enhancing connections between neurons and networks. Neurofeedback has also been shown to improve the parasympathetic nervous system while slowing blood pressure and heart rate. Depending on severity it can take around 20-60 neurofeedback sessions to experience a reduction in depression symptoms.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by persistent and recurrent impulses as well as thoughts and images that are unwanted. An estimated 1% of the population has been diagnosed with OCD and between 1% and 3% of children and teens have been diagnosed with OCD.

Brain scans suggest people with OCD have abnormal activity in areas of the brain associated with strong emotions and reactions, making them more likely to overthink or think repetitively in a loop (hyper coherence). Neurofeedback is a great tool to manage symptoms of OCD because it helps clients train the affected areas of the brain.

Medication does not cure ADHD. Medication only relieves symptoms. Long-term Neurofeedback therapy can help correct brainwave patterns and serve as a more sustainable approach to ADHD symptoms. Neurofeedback trains your brain to function correctly long-term.

This is perfect for adults and children—it’s non-invasive and there are no negative side effects.

Prolonged stress and anxiety have a negative impact on health marked by increased cortisol and adrenaline release, decreased production of certain growth hormones, and the abnormal activation of the immune system and inflammatory mediators in the body.

These can all exacerbate pre-existing health conditions such as IBS and increase cardiovascular risks. Chronic stress, along with other chronic illnesses (including cancer and pain), can increase morbidity and decrease the quality of life.

Neurofeedback (or Neurotherapy) targets anxiety by regulating the connection in the brain between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex.

Neurofeedback (NFB) treatment, also known as EEG biofeedback, is a computerized method of intensive brain training exercises used to track electrical activity of the brain. Using repetitive exercises, ASD patients learn how to control their own brain waves. The process is sophisticated, simple, painless, and noninvasive.

By learning how to control their brain waves, patients with ASD learn how to respond calmly to overwhelming stimuli. Neurofeedback treatment has been shown to reduce ASD symptoms and increase functioning of patients with ASD.

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up. Insomnia impacts in 1 in 4 Americans each year. The most common illnesses causing poor sleep are psychiatric and medical conditions, including apnea and anxiety. Insomnia puts people at higher risk of accidents and diseases like hypertension and depression. The longer people live with insomnia, the harder it can be to treat.

Neurofeedback (NFB) for insomnia helps you return to normal patterns of sleep without medications. Brain mapping technology allows us to measure and observe brainwave imbalances. We’ll analyze and identify patterns in the brain functions contributing to sleep issues. Once we know what area of the brain is causing problems, we can use neurofeedback to retrain brain waves to transition the central nervous system smoothly from an awakened state to sleep.