NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback
Non-linear, dynamical neurofeedback that helps your brain optimize itself naturally—without diagnosis, protocols, or practitioner intervention.
What is NeurOptimal®?
NeurOptimal® is a revolutionary dynamical neurofeedback system developed by Clinical Psychologists Drs. Val and Sue Brown. Unlike traditional "linear" neurofeedback that requires diagnosis and practitioner-directed protocols, NeurOptimal® works with your brain's own natural intelligence.
The system monitors your brain's electrical activity 256 times per second and provides micro-interruptions in music whenever your brain is about to make an inefficient shift. These tiny interruptions give your brain information about itself, allowing it to self-correct and optimize naturally.
Think of it as a mirror for your brain—showing it what it's doing so it can make better choices. Your brain already knows how to function optimally; sometimes it just needs the right information to get back on track.
How It Differs from Traditional Neurofeedback
Works with your brain as it is, not a predetermined condition
Your brain decides what to change, not the practitioner
No side effects—your brain simply ignores information it doesn't need
Addresses the entire central nervous system, not just targeted areas
How a Session Works
Sensors Applied
Small sensors are placed on your scalp and ears to read your brain's electrical activity (EEG)
Relax & Listen
You simply relax in a comfortable chair and listen to music or watch a visual display
Brain Receives Feedback
Tiny pauses in the music signal your brain when it's about to make an inefficient change
Natural Optimization
Your brain uses this information to self-correct and optimize its own functioning
What People Experience
Because NeurOptimal® works with your brain's own priorities, people report improvements in many different areas:
Better Sleep
Improved sleep quality, easier time falling asleep, and waking feeling more rested.
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Greater sense of calm, improved stress resilience, and reduced anxiety symptoms.
Enhanced Focus
Improved concentration, mental clarity, and cognitive performance.
Emotional Regulation
Better ability to manage emotions, reduced reactivity, and improved mood stability.
Increased Resilience
Greater ability to bounce back from challenges and navigate life transitions.
Overall Well-being
A general sense of feeling more like yourself, more present, and more capable.
NeurOptimal® + EMDR 2.0: A Powerful Combination
NeurOptimal® and EMDR 2.0 work beautifully together. While EMDR 2.0 targets and processes specific traumatic memories, NeurOptimal® helps optimize your overall brain function and nervous system regulation.
Many clients find that NeurOptimal® sessions between EMDR processing help:
- Stabilize the nervous system between intensive processing sessions
- Support integration of EMDR work
- Enhance the brain's natural resilience and flexibility
- Improve sleep and emotional regulation during trauma work
- Prepare the brain for more efficient EMDR processing
Whether used as a standalone modality or in combination with EMDR 2.0, NeurOptimal® offers a gentle, non-invasive way to support your brain's natural capacity for healing and optimization.
Research & Evidence
Research on NeurOptimal® and dynamical neurofeedback is ongoing. For the latest studies and published research, please visit the Modalities & Research page.
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