Neurofeedback Therapy

Non-invasive Training to Optimize Brain Health

Neurofeedback in Zurich and Switzerland

Neurofeedback therapy is a scientifically proven technology that provides an effective way to assess and optimize your overall brain health.


What is Neurofeedback

Similar to Biofeedback training that teaches your body how to handle stress better, Neurofeedback therapy is real-time training for the brain.

Neurofeedback targets brainwave dysregulation, which may lead to conditions such as ADD/ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, depression, migraines, and more.

Think of your brain as an orchestra — when all of the musicians are playing in sync, the music is melodious. But if any one musician misses a note or goes out of tune, the end result does not sound pleasant. This same principle applies to brainwaves.

Brainwaves keep the body and mind in sync, and running seamlessly. If any of the brainwaves are off or out of sync, this adversely impacts the entire body.

With time your body (and mind) will re-learn what it feels like to be relaxed and be able to stay more permanently in a more healing state.

Benefits of Neurofeedback

Although neurofeedback is mainly geared towards those with neurological and nervous system disorders, anyone who wants to experience the most optimal functioning of their brain can benefit!

No matter what your age or background, neurofeedback can work for you. All that is required is your ability to focus on auditory or visual stimulation. Any neurological issue involving irregular brainwaves can be addressed and improved with neurofeedback. Frequent re-assessments (brain maps) guarantee continued improvements and resolutions of symptoms.

  • Slowing down Delta brainwaves — alleviates insomnia

  • Slowing down Beta brainwaves — reduces anxiety

  • Speeding up Beta brainwaves — improves autism

  • Speeding up Alpha brainwaves — relieves depression

Below is a comprehensive list of conditions that have shown to be clinically responsive to neurofeedback in research studies:


Neurofeedback Therapy Can Help With



How it Works

By using a tailored audio and video program and repeating this process over some time, the brain will re-regulate itself to maintain healthy patterns without the need for further treatment.

The result is brain regulation improvement, which can lessen or even eliminate most neurological symptoms.

The process is easy, and you can feel improvement just by watching a movie or listening to music or a podcast.

Some patients feel different after their first session, while others will see improvement after some time, it’s different for each individual.

The process itself is non-invasive, drug-free, and pain-free.

It's important to note that neurofeedback therapy does not target any conditions or symptoms directly — it corrects the irregularities in the brainwaves and changes brainwave patterns, and the results are often permanent.

In addition to brainwave entrainment, we utilize a system that provides photic input (light therapy) at specific frequencies for your individual hemispheres (L and R brain) to further shift your brain towards a more optimal state. 

Understanding Brain Waves

Delta Brainwaves

Delta brainwaves are the slowest of all brainwaves, and are linked to deep, dreamless sleep and renewal. They occur when you are sleeping and are responsible for regeneration and body healing. Adequate delta waves will make you feel completely rejuvenated when you wake up in the morning from a good night's rest.

  • Too many — extreme ADHD, learning disorders, inability to form thoughts, concussions
  • Too few — poor sleep, foggy brain, inability to rejuvenate the mind and body
  • Optimal — good immunity and healing, deep restorative sleep
  • Stimulants that increase delta waves — good night's sleep, depressants (reduce arousal or stimulation)

Theta Brainwaves

Theta brainwaves are related to light sleep, daydreaming or intense relaxation. You produce Theta brainwaves when your subconscious mind takes over. They can also be described as experiencing deep, raw emotions. Too many theta brainwaves can cause depression, and optimal amount leads to creativity, improved intuition and restorative sleep.

  • Too many — depression, hyperactive behavior, ADHD, impulsive, inattentive
  • Too few — stress, anxiety, inability to deal with emotions
  • Optimal — emotional balance, relaxation, creativity, intuition
  • Stimulants that increase theta waves — depressants (reduce arousal or stimulation)

Alpha Brainwaves

Alpha brainwaves occur when you are awake but relaxed and not processing much information. When you first get up and right before you fall asleep, you are generating Alpha waves, as well as when you close your eyes to rest. Alpha brain frequencies bridge the gap between our conscious and subconscious mind.

  • Too many — over relaxed, poor focus, inattentive, daydreaming
  • Too few — overly stressed, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia
  • Optimal— feeling relaxed
  • Stimulants that increase alpha waves — relaxants, alcohol, some types of antidepressants, marijuana

Beta Brainwaves

Beta brainwaves are associated with the mental state most people are in during the day and most of their waking lives. When you are alert and focused, you are producing Beta brainwaves. You need Beta brainwaves to read, write, and think logically. The right amount of beta waves allows you to complete school work or office tasks easily. Too many beta waves can lead to anxiety and stress.

  • Too many — anxiety, stress, high adrenaline, arousal
  • Too few — depression, ADHD, poor focus and cognition
  • Optimal — good memory, concentration power, problem solving
  • Stimulants that increase beta waves — energy drinks, caffeinated beverages like coffee, other stimulants

 

 

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