What is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive, and drug-free treatment that utilizes advanced technology to both optimize and help you self-regulate your brain's performance. It is a type of biofeedback training of your brain that has been shown to improve the self-regulation of your brainwave patterns. It’s like physical therapy for your brain.
What is it effective to address?
Neurofeedback has been shown to be effective with addressing a range of sleep conditions and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma responses.
We Offer 2 Types of Neurofeedback
- Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback, also known as the “Othmer" technique of Neurofeedback.
- Micro Current (MCN) Neurofeedback, also known as LENS or IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback.
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Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback vs Micro Current (MCN) Neurofeedback
ILF Neurofeedback
ILF Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive, sensitive form of biofeedback training for your brain that helps improve the self-regulation of your brainwave patterns. Through real-time, biofeedback in the form of visual and sound, and tactile signals, your brain “learns” how to self-regulate better. It has been shown to be effective with helping nearly two million people and is used and supported by over 10,000 clinicians across more than 40 countries. The ILF method has a solid amount of research behind it.
How ILF Neurofeedback Works
For ILF Neurofeedback, sensors are placed on your scalp to detect your brain's electrical activity (brain waves), and then through real-time, biofeedback in the form of visual and sound, and tactile signals, your brain “learns” how to self-regulate better.
The length of each session varies, however typically ILF will last between 20-45 minutes and MCN typically lasts 5-10 minutes.
What to Expect
- Sensors measure brain activity only (nothing is sent into the brain)
- Uses visual, sound, or tactile feedback
- Gradual, learning-based process
- Sessions typically 20–45 minutes
- Supported by extensive clinical use and research worldwide
ILF Goal
Long-term brain regulation and stability.
MCN Neurofeedback
MCN Neurofeedback, also known as LENS or IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback, helps to optimize and self-regulate your brain by sending brief stimulation to your brain helping the brain to self-regulate and shift from fixed patterns. The desired result is a calmer, more resilient nervous system, which will help promote an overall sense of well-being. Compared to other types of neurofeedback like ILF, MCN is known for working more rapidly. Neurofeedback practitioners have been using MCN Neurofeedback for over 15 years.
How MCN Neurofeedback Works
For MCN Neurofeedback, sensors are applied to the client’s scalp providing gentle electrical currents, which creates a temporary disruption in brainwave patterns, allowing the brain to self-regulate and shift from fixed patterns.
Clients typically don't feel anything negative from the sensors being placed on the scalp. While everyone experiences neurofeedback differently, most clients report feeling relaxed after a session and the client is fine to drive after the session.
What to Expect
- Gentle micro-current stimulation (very low intensity)
- Shorter sessions, typically 5–10 minutes
- Often works more rapidly for some individuals
- Designed to promote a calmer, more resilient nervous system
- Used clinically for over 15 years
MCN Goal
Encourage quicker shifts in brain patterns.
Other Resources
Find out the basics about ILF neurofeedback and the research around it.
Learn about the different types of neurofeedback.
Find out the basics about MCN neurofeedback and the research around it.
National Institute for Health website with background on neurofeedback.
Neurofeedback Testimonials
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