A certified NeurOptimal® trainer may have you fill out a survey listing the concerns that have brought you into his/her office for the first visit.

You will next be placed in a quiet space and in a comfortable position. The trainer will attach sensors to your head that will feed your brain wave patterns into the NeurOptimal® program’s software. The EEG machine does not allow electricity from the computer, or any other signals, to be sent back to these sensors.

A neurofeedback training session is relaxing and enjoyable. As the session starts, you will hear music play and perhaps watch relaxing geometric images gently morph across a computer screen. You will hear occasional “skips” or interruptions in the music – this is the signal that prompts your brain to “reset” and optimize itself. You can train with your eyes open, though eyes closed training can promote profound meditative states and deep relaxation.

At the end of a session, you will most likely feel less stressed and more mentally clear. It is unlikely you will experience any negative after-effects as NeurOptimal® does not artificially “push” the brain in any specific direction. Your trainer will discuss your journey and training process with you. Many users experience deeper sleep and vivid dreams after their very first session.