Neurofeedback, the First Visit

  “On the first visit, a neurotherapist usually does a brainwave assessment.  This assessment is an advanced form of the EEG, which measures brainwaves.  The therapist measures the brain’s  activity at several locations on the head.  The EEG uses minature electrodes that are attached to each ear and some on the head.  The client feels nothing because the EEG is for measurement only.  The client may be asked to open and close the eyes and to read or count.  The client may also be exposed to some form of stimulation such as sounds or lights to determine the brain’s reaction to those conditions.  After the EEG data are obtained, the neurotherapist analyses the results and often can immediately provide the client with a detailed assessment of the symptoms.  As we will review in detail throughout this book, the brain tells us everything in the sense of identifying symptoms based exclusively on the brainwave data.  To clients’ surprise, the neurotherapist can often tell them why they have come for treatment without any additional information about their condition.  After reviewing the symptoms, the neurotherapist then show the client precisely where in the brain the EEG biofeedback will be done to correct the brainwave activity and thereby correct the symptoms.”  From Biofeedback for the Brain by Paul G. Swingle, Ph.D.     Dr. Vicki Kelsey is board certified in neurofeedback and Dr. Charles Kelsey is board eligible.