The brain is a complex, sophisticated, bioelectrical system comprised of billions of neurons that control all aspects of the human experience.  Every thought, sensation, movement, and emotion is brought about by the electrical firing of neurons in the brain.  The electrical firing of neurons in the brain brings every thought, sensation, movement, and emotion.   A single neuron firing is imperceptible with EEG, but when billions of them synchronously fire together, waves of bioelectric energy can be detected in the form of brain waves.

Healthy brain waves are balanced and predictable.  In other words, a balanced brain produces the appropriate brain waves at the appropriate times.  In contrast, brain imbalances occur when the brain is injured or stressed, leading to a wide range of negative symptoms.  Neurogen High Performance Neurofeedback empowers the brain to self-regulate and generate more balanced brainwaves.

A typical session begins with sensors placed on the head and neck to measure the electrical activity in the brain using an electroencephalograph (EEG) unit. The EEG unit transmits signals to the computer, which responds by sending low-intensity pulses back through the EEG unit to the brain, interrupting irregular patterns and stimulating new healthy ones.

The number of sessions will vary from person to person. While it may take only a few sessions to recognize any benefits, it will typically take many sessions for the effects to last. A typical series is 15-20 sessions for adults, while youth usually require less. 

As with any therapeutic procedure, there are potential risks associated with neurofeedback, such as headache and agitation.

At any given time, your brain is buzzing with an abundance of activity. Every thought, sensation, and emotion are brought about by the electrical firings of billions of neurons in your brain. One neuron independently firing is undetectable, but when millions of them fire together, networks of synchronized cycles form waves of neural oscillations, or brain waves, that can be detected with electroencephalography or EEG.  

To learn more, read our blog article What are Brain Waves

No, Neurogen Practitioners are not medical doctors.