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DISCOVER NEUROFEEDBACK
The brain sends messages to the body through electrical impulses transmitted to the central nervous system. When the brain is injured, diseased, or traumatized, these electrical impulses, or brain waves, are disturbed, creating abnormal rhythmic patterns. When the brain continues to transmit these abnormal patterns, imbalances are created in the body. Since the body naturally desires balance, neurofeedback merely assists the brain in bringing itself and the body into balance. With the technological advancements of neurofeedback equipment, these signals from the brain can now be amplified and projected on a computer screen as they are occurring in the brain. It enables a skilled and precise interpretation of the brain wave patterns and provides the opportunity for immediate correction of abnormal wave forms and patterns. Current brain research has shown that neurofeedback can be an effective adjunct to the treatment of the following brain disorders: open or closed head injury, coma, stroke, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, headache, anoxia(oxygen deprivation), |
chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinsons, fibromyalgia, learning
disabilities, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, pain, anxiety and
panic disorders and clinical depression.
AN ADVENTURE IN Neurofeedback is one of the most compelling examples of the body’s ability to self-regulate and bring itself back into balance. It offers individuals an opportunity to participate in their own healing process. The neurofeedback process unfolds as follows: A NON-INVASIVE PROCESS Non-invasive sensors, or electrodes, are connected to specific sites on the surface of the head. The sensors enable the brain wave patterns to be displayed on the computer screen. By placing the sensors strategically on the head, specific areas of the brain can be trained to replace abnormal rhythmic patterns with normal rhythmic patterns. The high-speed neurofeedback equipment can filter and display
a wide array of electrical patterns and frequencies produced by the brain. |
Two of the most significant ones
are beta, a fast wave, and theta, a slow wave. Generally, the client’s
goal is to produce stronger beta waves by inhibiting the excessive slower
theta waves. The computer assists the brain in recognizing normal rhythmic
patterns by producing audio and visual reinforcement when they occur. The
brain makes the appropriate corrections immediately.
NEUROFEEDBACK RESULTS Neurofeedback helps to improve fUnctions such as concentration, short
term memory, speech, motor skills, sleep, energy level, pain perception,
mental clarity and alertness, creativity and emotional balance. The results
of training are permanent unless another trauma, disease or injury occurs.
Once the brain’s normal rhythmic patterns have been restored, the
neurofeedback training is no longer necessary. The effect of neurofeedback
training is similar to the effect of training wheels on a bicycle. Once
you learn to balance by yourself, the training wheels are no longer needed.
The body does not forget. |
INITIAL VISIT
On your first visit, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation and the results will be reviewed with you. If necessary, a schedule of neurofeedback training sessions will be established for you. INSURANCE COVERAGE Whether your insurance will cover the cost of Neurofeedback depends on your carrier and your insurance contract. We are sorry but we are not able to file your insurance for you. We ask that you pay as you go and we will provide you with codes and information that you may use to file with your company so that they may reimburse you directly. For your convenience, we accept some credit cards. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, please consult Margaret Ayers’ Internet
site, www.neuropathways.com
Research papers on a variety of topics may be obtained from this site. |
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