How Can Neurofeedback Help Me Take Care of my Brain and Live a Healthier Life?
Did you know you can actually change your brain?
Just as we care for our bodies through movement and exercise, it’s equally important to care for our brains. Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for supporting brain health—it helps clear away unhelpful brainwave patterns and encourages new, balanced ones that promote overall well-being.
Keep reading to get any questions you have about LENS Neurofeedback answered!
What is LENS Neurofeedback?
LENS stands for Low Energy Neurofeedback System – a gentle and effective type of biofeedback for the brain. The LENS system monitors your brainwave activity in real time and gives feedback to the brain. It interrupts stuck maladaptive brainwave patterns, allowing the brain to reset and regulate itself in a healthier way. As your brain processes this information, it will, on its own, develop new neural pathways that increase overall function!
LENS Neurofeedback is natural and helps the brain by restoring balance, regulating fast and slow brain waves that may interfere with performance. Neurofeedback treatment can optimize your performance at any age and complement talk therapy. For those who desire holistic treatment, it is a natural alternative to medication. To learn more about how Neurofeedback differs from medication in treating ADHD, and to get other FAQs answered, head to our Neurofeedback page on our blog!
What does Neurofeedback treat?
ADHD
Cognition - Problems with sequencing, memory, providing and maintaining attention, concentration, clarity, and organization.
Mood - Anger, depression, explosiveness.
Motor - Lack of grace, problems of eye-hand coordination, balance, increased muscle tone (from spasticity), and tremor.
Motivation - Problems initiating tasks, shifting from one activity to another, and/or completing tasks.
Anxiety - Problems of anxiety system activity, persistent "anxiety", restlessness, rumination, agitation, distractibility, difficulty breathing, palpitations, tremor exacerbation, and sleep interruption.
Reactivity - Hyperreactivity, hypersensitivity, multiple chemical sensitivities.
Pain - Brain-generated pain, headaches, and vascular pain.
Addictions/Dependencies
Fatigue
Performance Optimization - Increases in functioning in the above areas in the absence of any diagnosis.
What can I expect from a Neurofeedback session at Novo Life?
Coming in for your first Neurofeedback session might bring up many emotions like excitement, curiosity, or even a little nervousness. It is totally normal to experience these feelings! To help you prepare as much as possible and ease your nerves, here is everything you need to know before coming to your first session.
LENS is entirely passive, and you will not have to do anything more than sit and relax and let the Neurofeedback treatment do all the work!
A few small electrodes will be gently placed on your ears and head – that’s it! (insert picture?)
Your first visit includes a 1-hour intake session, and follow-up sessions are 30 minutes: 15 minutes checking in about how you’ve been feeling, and 15 minutes of treatment.
Each LENS treatment itself lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes.
You will likely need only 10-11 sessions on average to see change, but you may want more sessions to see the results you desire.
Remember to drink water and come well hydrated! This will ensure you get the most out of your sessions.
At Novo Life, we have seen Neurofeedback do amazing things! Our clients who have tried LENS Neurofeedback report meaningful improvements in their overall well-being.
If you still have questions or concerns, or want to make sure Neurofeedback is a good option for you, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Drew or Andrew here! If you feel eager to start Neurofeedback and experience its benefits, you can book your first session here!