Neurofeedback is Brain Training. The experts at Attuned Brain use special equipment to read your brainwave activity. From here, your brain can “see” how it is functioning, understand where things can be improved, adapt for the better, and make positive changes.
Yes. Neurofeedback has been studied for decades and is non-invasive. Our equipment only reads your brain’s activity through small sensors on your scalp and gives you feedback in real time through video, audio, and tactile cues. No electrical current or magnetic stimulation is sent into your brain. Some people notice temporary effects such as tiredness or a mild headache after a session. If this happens, let your practitioner know so your training can be adjusted.
No. Our neurofeedback sessions do not input anything foreign into your brain, nor do they remove your personality, hobbies, or interests. Instead, the sessions focus on improving your brain’s connections and ability to achieve balance, regulation, and efficient communication.
Every person is different, but, on average, clients find success after 25-35 sessions. Each session is thirty minutes in length. We recommend scheduling two to three sessions per week for the highest degree of success.
Because we customize our treatment plans, no two sessions will look exactly alike. That said, you can expect a relaxed thirty-minute session with us. We will begin by placing tiny sensors on your scalp. These sensors are what allow your brainwaves to be monitored and provide feedback in real time. Next, you will relax in a comfortable chair as you receive video, audio, and tactile stimuli. As goals are met, you will receive positive reinforcement in the form of sensory feedback. This is what trains your brain to correct irregular or unwanted behavior and to tune your brain to a higher, healthier way of functioning.
This will depend both on the overall flexibility of your brain and your ability to self-reflect and self-report. Some clients notice results within several sessions, while others need eight or ten sessions to notice their progress.
Neurofeedback and medication work differently, and one is not a replacement for the other. Medication can be very helpful, especially for acute symptoms, but it only works while you take it and can have side effects. Neurofeedback aims to teach the brain self-regulation skills that can last beyond training. Many clients use both. Any decision about your medication should be made with your prescribing doctor.
Yes, you can continue taking medication prescribed by your doctor during neurofeedback training, including stimulant ADHD medications like Ritalin. Please do not stop or change any medication without talking to your prescriber first. Let both your prescriber and your neurofeedback practitioner know about any changes you notice during training.
It can. Neurofeedback aims for lasting change because it trains your brain to build new patterns rather than relying on an outside source. Results vary from person to person. You can support lasting results by continuing to work on your lifestyle choices outside of sessions, drawing close to a support network, and working to live a purposeful and spiritual life.
Attuned Brain serves adults with mental health issues and adults with a desire to improve their overall brain performance levels. We also serve children and adolescents with developmental disorders.
