Peak Neurofeedback

Watch Katie, our owner, walk you through a qEEG appointment to get an idea of what your first visit to our office might look like

Beginning with a Brain Map.

At our clinic, we begin by doing a brain map or qEEG. We are able to collect data on EEG from 19 different sites simultaneously. This data is run through a database, providing us with information about how your symptoms correspond with your specific brain functioning.

Protocols are developed to correct these issues, restoring balance and helping regulate functioning. Symptoms, are typically caused by EEG amplitude that is too high or too low on specific sites, or problems with coherence, when areas of the brain are not functioning in sync with each other or they are too connected. This initial brain map creates a baseline for us to work with.

What are Protocols?

Protocols are developed for the specific needs of each individual. They are created based on the information gathered in the brain map and the symptoms the patient wishes to address. A typical neurofeedback session takes 50 minutes, and between one and three protocols are done to address the brain dysregulation specific to the patient. This process works by having your brain functioning (EEG) displayed to you in real-time, with reinforcements to make the changes in the direction of increased regulation and functioning.

When doing neurofeedback, the patient sits in a chair, and sensors are placed on the scalp over areas we are looking to make changes on. These sensors are connected to a high-powered amplifier, which is able to pick up EEG, the tiny electrical impulses resulting from brain functioning. When the patient makes changes in the direction we are looking for, they will hear a tone. The patient will also be looking at a screen which will become more clear when they are making the desired change and dimmer when they are not. The process is largely unconscious with the brain looking to follow the cues it is being given to make changes in functioning.