The term “Neurofeedback” refers to technologies that give feedback to the brain, so that the brain can adjust and regulate. Neurofeedback relies on the principle of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change, to guide the brain toward more efficient function. Similar to going to the gym, it normally takes repetition for the brain to develop and become established in new, more effective patterns of activity.

Neurofeedback has been around since the 50’s and it was developed by NASA, so there is a long history of using similar EEG based technology to help high performance. The approach has become more widely known recently as technology has advanced and become more sophisticated and available. It has a wide spectrum of uses, and can be helpful for people who struggle with attention, focus, trauma, brain injury and concussion, excellence in sport, business, academia and arts, and for those who are addressing a wide variety of mental health concerns – among other areas.

​There are several forms of Neurofeedback. Our team chose to work with NeurOptimal® Advanced Brain Training Systems because the system’s approach works aligns very well with our clinical philosophy. For more information about how NeurOptimal® works in comparison to other approaches to Neurofeedback, check out this chart.

Our approach to Neurofeedback is personalized, dynamic, non-invasive, and very safe. It does not ‘push’ the brain in any direction and there is no diagnosis needed. NeurOptimal® uses an innovative and powerful technology that trains the Central Nervous System and the whole brain at once. Sound interruptions that are triggered by the brain’s own activity provide information to your brain in real-time, based on data collected from sensors placed on your scalp. NeurOptimal® has been approved by the FDA as a Wellness Device and by Health Canada as a Consumer Product, making them safe enough for us to be able to rent systems for home use.