Neurofeedback:

Neurofeedback, a treatment option for the past 30 years, is a tool that allows for optimizing brain function.

Neurofeedback is a nonsurgical, noninvasive therapeutic device that enhances regulation of brain activity. It has been used for many conditions including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, insomnia, stroke, epilepsy, brain injury, and PTSD.  It is currently being explored for use with athletes in the area of peak performance.  It can be used to help children improve brain wave patterns or behavior that is dysfunctional.

The Othmer method is a type of neurofeedback that is symptom-driven.  The parent or individual completes a detailed symptom checklist which allows clinicians to determine where the best placement for treatment should occur.  This type of training provides information to the brain (holds a mirror to the brain so to speak) to allow the brain to begin the self-regulating, healing process.  This process is likened to a cut finger. When you cut your finger, you do not address your finger and tell it to heal.  The body instinctively sets up the conditions for healing.  In the same way, this form of neurofeedback sets the conditions for healing in motion in the brain. Again, the child’s brain receives information via tactile, visual, and auditory feedback and subtle changes are encouraged in the brain which impact behavior.

The parent information along with data from each session is compiled and reviewed frequently and the sites are changed when needed.  Every 20 sessions, goals for treatment are discussed with the parent.  We have had success treating migraine, headaches, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and improving autistic behaviors with this type of neurofeedback.  Many patients have also been able to reduce medications after neurofeedback treatment.

If you are interested in neurofeedback treatment for you or your child, please call our office at 706-447-8700 for more information and/or an appointment.