What we do

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A brain map or qEEG ( Quantitative Electroencephalography)  is a comprehensive overview of the activity in your brain. Much like an EKG measures the electrical messages from the heart, a qEEG measures the electrical messages from the brain. This map will show different brain frequencies and highlight which areas are over or under signaling, contributing to symptoms within the body.

Neurofeedback training is a non-invasive therapy that uses  computerized programs to monitor and assess brainwave activity and provide audio and/or visual feedback in real time. By doing so, counterproductive brain activity patterns are disrupted and replaced with more optimal and efficient responses. The brain is essentially "reprogrammed" to perform better. 

No. A brain map is the first step in beginning Neurofeedback Training.  It shows areas needing training, and can also provide indications  of underlying metal toxicity and metabolic issues. 

Neurofeedback Training is how we begin to treat these imbalances.  Neurofeedback therapy is the practice of training your brain through operant conditioning. 

Neurofeedback training is beneficial to both children and adults suffering from a wide array of physical and mental challenges such as:

• Feeling sad or down
• Attention deficits 
• Behavioral issues
• Learning issues
• Trouble sleeping
• Headache/Migraine
• PMS
• Difficulty regulating emotion

Neurofeedback therapy has also proven to be beneficial to those who may not have a specific condition to treat, but are looking for ways to improve their cognitive function and increase both mental and physical performance. Patients may wish to stabilize mood, calm the nervous system and increase their mental acuity. 

During a Brain Mapping session we will place a 19-point sensor cap (much like a swimming cap) on the patients head with an electro-gel on each of the sensor sites to help read frequencies. The client is asked to relax and we will then begin recording a 2-minute reading, first with the eyes closed and then again with the eyes open. These may take longer to ensure there are no outside disturbances. 

During a Neurofeedback Training session we will connect 5 sensors to standardized locations on the patients head, based on the results from the qEEG. Electrodes are placed on the scalp using a conductive electrode paste.  These electrodes are connected to an amplifier that is connected to a computer program which will analyze the oscillation patterns in the brain. During the training, the patient will watch a movie or TV show that the they find interesting  but calming such as a nature documentary or light-hearted program. When the oscillation patterns match what we are training for, the screen will become bright and when the brain produces oscillation patterns we are trying to discourage, the screen will go dark. This is called operant conditioning, rewarding desired behavior.  Over time, the brain can more easily produce the optimum oscillation pattern through what is called neuroplasticity, the brains abilities to make new neural connections.  

HTMA is a safe and non-invasive pathology test. It measures the levels and comparative ratios of nutrient and toxic minerals found in hair. These test results can reveal and explain the cause of many symptoms, which is almost always related to nutritional deficiencies, mineral imbalances and heavy metal toxicity. 

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the fluctuation in the time intervals between adjacent heartbeats. HRV provides a snapshot into how your body is balancing between the two branches of your autonomic nervous system: your sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest-and-digest") During training, a computerized program  provides you with real-time feedback. This feedback teaches your system to pace your breathing to be in sync with your heart rate – this is referred to as coherence. 

For brain mapping (qEEG): Appointments will need to be conducted in the morning before breakfast and after a good nights sleep to ensure an accurate reading. 

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: Hair needs to be clean and dry with no conditioner or products. No medicated shampoo, within two weeks of sample, or hair dye should be used within three weeks of sample.