Neurotherapy
Biofeedback Therapy
Neurotherapy is a specialized form of biofeedback that involves assessment and training of EEG for neurological disorders or conditions that appear to affect EEG activity. Biofeedback can also involve EMG assessment of muscle activity for neuromuscular disorders and neuromuscular retraining as well as assessment and training of a person's autonomic nervous system. Biofeedback is a way to " listen in on " or "see" various kinds of physical activity taking place in our bodies. Sensitive, battery operated monitors register this biological activity and "feed" the information back to the individual through audible and visual signals. Other treatment modalities include, hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, stress management, attention training, deep relaxation training, imagery, and lifestyle management.
Neurophysiological strategies are based upon the belief that the patient should be an active participant in their healthcare management. These strategies facilitate personal empowerment in the face of often difficult and challenging health conditions. A person learns to maximize their inherent healing potential through personal responsibility for wellness-oriented activities such as the use of self-regulation. As an example, individuals utilize biofeedback training together with instruction on how to develop their ability to become more aware of what is happening in their bodies. This instructional strategy is called attention training and it teaches a person how to "pay attention" to their body in order to feel the changes that contribute to many different kinds of physical symptoms. As you work with the feedback and attention training process, you will learn how to utilize this information to self-regulate your body, thereby minimizing the effects of various medical conditions and, in many cases, preventing the manifestation of physical symptoms. This is possible with the proper amount of training and continued home practice. Actual time in treatment can vary from two to six months with weekly appointments. Follow-through at home is essential to your progress.
