Other Services Provided
 QEEG or brain mapping (quantitativeEEG)
This is a procedure that records the brain activity from 19 leads on the scalp. A visual and computerized analysis of the data is conducted. This analysis shows where brain activity is within normal limits and where it is not. Many disabilities have characteristic patterns that can be seen with the analysis. This study provides information that is extremely beneficial in planning the course of the neurofeedback training.
TOVA (Test of Variables of Attention)
This is a computerized continuous performance test to evaluate brain performance under stress. There is both an auditory and visual test which measure attention, impulsivity and response rate.
IVA (Integrated Visual and Auditory continuous performance test)
An integrated 13 minute test which combines both types of CPT's for both visual and audio auditory modalities designed to assess two major factors: response control and attention. It also provides an objective measure of fine motor regulation.
CapnoTrainer for Learning and Teaching Respiration
Many symptoms that are associated with physical and mental disorders are often associated with improper breathing. Over breathing can result in "unexplained symptoms," acute and chronic effects of stress and other types of performance deficits. Over breathing is very common some surveys have found that 60% of ambulance runs in larger US cities are a consequence of symptoms caused by over breathing. Over breathing is the inability to maintain good body chemistry with an appropriate balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO2). Learning to breath appropriately to balance the body's chemistry can significantly reduce many common symptoms. Has been found helpful for:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightening
- Irregular heartbeat/palpitations
- Asthma symptoms
- Fatigue
- Inability to think clearly/helps with focus
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Poor frustration tolerance
LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System)
Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) differs from traditional neurofeedback because it does not require the person to pay attention to the usual feedback in order to influence their brain wave activity and benefit from the treatment. The LENS treatment is administered to sites all over the head. The treatment consists of a tiny electromagnetic field that is carried by the leads for only one second at each of the sites chosen during each session. The stimulation is based on changes in the dominant EEG frequency and updated 16 times per second. The LENS neurofeedback system has been useful in reducing symptoms in a wide variety of problems from attention deficit to stroke to fibromyalgia.
HEG Biofeedback (Hemoencephalography -- or blood flow biofeedback)
 Blood flow biofeedback trains the client to increase the blood flow to a targeted area of the brain on demand. It helps improve attention, focus, and executive function as well as headaches, symptoms of autism, chronic fatigue and memory loss. A near infrared light is shown into the skull usually on the forehead using a headband gently placed around the clients head. This light measures the amount of oxygenated blood in the immediate area. This amount is read by an adjacent meter on the headband and the information is fed into a small hand-held computer. Feedback can be designed so that a DVD will play when the client's level of oxygenation is above threshold and stops when the level falls below threshold.
HRV (Heart Rate Variability)
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) demonstrates how emotions and breathing patterns are reflected in the heart rhythm. HRV measures the changes in the interval or distance between one beat of the heart and the next beat. The pattern that this produces is important because it affects every cell in your body with every heartbeat. When the pattern is smooth and regular there is a balance between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic parts of the nervous system. With biofeedback, you can learn to produce this balanced heart rhythm when desired. Regular use of HRV has resulted in significant stress reduction, reduced ADD symptoms, improved chronic pain, reduced hypertension, reduce heart arrhythmias and assist in managing pain. Students have improved on test taking performance and shown higher test scores as a result.
Resperate (FDA approved breathing pacer)
This is a 'take home' device to assist people in slowing their breath rate. If used according to directions it is guaranteed to lower blood pressure.
Galvanic Skin Resistance (GSR)
GSR reflects your sweat glands activity and pore size, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. Stress and excitement produces chemical and physical changes throughout the body. GSR training can help you learn to decrease your stress by giving you an awareness of your internal state of mind and body by providing feedback.
Temperature Training
Temperature training helps people learn to relax so blood flow increases in their extremities (hands and feet). This is especially good for those with Raynaud's Disease and Migraine Headaches.
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