Neurotherapy Basics

What is Neurotherapy?    A parent explains how it works:  “When the computer recognizes the brain waves performing correctly it releases a picture of the puzzle and an auditory ding as positive feedback or reinforcement to the brain.  This encourages the brain to perform this way again.

What is a Brain Map?     Brain mapping is a complex digital electronic EEG (electroencephalogram) data collection and analysis process that is, along with goals and history, an essential part of developing treatment protocol that is specifically designed for the neurological needs of the individual. 

What Makes Advanced Neurotherapy Unique?  Using our highly rigorous computerized brain mapping methods, we can pinpoint problems in the brain and figure out what parts of the brain need to work better.  The brain mapping technology that we use is unique to the field of neurofeedback. We use analysis methods and a computerized system developed by the founder of the field of neurofeedback, Dr. Barry Sterman of UCLA.  This allows us to examine the brain’s electrical output (the EEG) in many different ways.  We search the data for the unique story your brain has to tell.

We then develop neurofeedback protocol based on the specific needs of your brain.  Other brain mapping software packages examine the EEG by brain wave bands.  These bands divided based on Hertz or cycles per second such as:

            Delta 1-4 hz

            Theta 4-7 hz

            Alpha 8-11hz

            Beta 12-18hz

Our EEG analysis is far more specific.  The specific needs of a brain do not typically fall with in these standard bands.  We look for the precise brain waves bands that are important to your individual brain.  This may be 2-7hz or 3-5hz or 7-9hz, for example.  The more specifically we target your brain’s needs, the more effectively your brain can learn.  When you come to Advanced Neurotherapy, PC, you benefit from the specificity model.

Biofeedback/Neurotherapy can address a number of common maladies, including: