Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback
Smart Assessment Tools for Neurofeedback Available in Calgary
Neurofeedback is a form of neurotherapy that measures the signals produced by the neurons in your brain. It is a non-invasive, safe, and effective technique which helps a person learn to activate, regulate, and improve brain function and therefore, has been shown over decades of research, to significantly reduce symptoms of several conditions such as epilepsy, ADHD, mood disorders, and brain trauma.
We offer comprehensive fee-for-service customized neurotherapies using Neurofield equipment and software. In addition, we also use the Neuroguide platform for collection, evaluation, and highly individualized neurofeedback training. Portable NeuroWearable devices such as the “Muse” and “Mendi” headbands can be tried for free in the NeuroLounge. Contact us to learn more.
Remote neurotherapies such as Myndlift and 19-channel Neurofeedback systems can be rented and used at home. The convenience of home use may allow for several additional benefits including training another person in the family for less than if done separately, being able to increase the frequency to daily training, which may stimulate faster results if the training is completed consistently over at least a one-month period. Another advantage is that our counsellors and clinicians can follow your progress remotely and in real time.
Costs and fees will be discussed at the time of initial consultation. In cases where multiple individuals are training with the technology at home, additional fees for added clinician time will be determined. This form of neurofeedback is comparatively more cost-effective, and treatment is faster compared to in-clinic services. It can be used by children and adults.
Our counsellors in Calgary will help you understand the process so you can make the best decisions regarding training options to improve your brain and mental health. Neurofeedback has been used in clinics around the world for decades, and countless research studies have shown it to be effective in treating many neurological conditions. Contact us to learn more about this type of therapy.
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Myndlift
Myndlift has been developed using a wearable device developed in Canada (the Muse) which has been retro-fitted with a single electrode to train the brain using visually-guided stimuli. You can choose between simple game-type stimuli or YouTube on the tablet. Myndlift has been shown to be effective for a number of brain and behavioural symptoms.
The advantage to Myndlift is that it is remote technology which is considerably more cost-effective than accessing the comprehensive and sophisticated neurotherapy options in-clinic. Your clinician can follow your progress in real time and review your data to monitor for expected changes in brain performance. They can also adjust treatment protocols remotely to fine-tune changes or to address other symptoms. It can be quite effective for a number of mental health concerns and allows individuals to access training on a daily basis. In the last five years we have found it to be useful for training improvements in emotional regulation/balance, efficiency of processing, learning, improving focus, executive abilities, and has also been noted to create positive changes in energy, as well as emotional, cognitive and social flexibility. Contact us to learn more about Myndlift.
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Other In-House Technologies
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At NeuroThrive Networks, we depend on several new technologies to help our patients get the best possible results.
NeuroGuide™
NeuroGuide™ is a sophisticated software platform that is used for clinical and research purposes. The software offers the opportunity to collect brain activity using a 10/20 system, artifacting, also known as a qEEG or Quantitative Electroencephalogram data analysis, and creation of specific protocols to train regions of the cortical brain to improve brain function which are identified as targeted symptoms or performance variables of interest.
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Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation (PBM) utilizes non-ionizing electromagnetic energy to trigger photochemical changes within cells that respond to photons, such as mitochondria and microtubules. Visible red and near infrared light (NIR) energy are absorbed by mitochondria via the enzyme cytochrome oxidase C. PBM enhances ATP production, cell signaling, growth factor synthesis and stops oxidative stress. This form of light therapy, PBMT uses non-ionizing forms of light sources, including LEDs, lasers and broadband light, in the near-infrared and visible spectrum. In this therapy, a source of light is placed close to the skin, allowing the light energy to pass through the tissue, where it interacts with cellular chromophores. This results in photochemical and photophysical changes that lead to alterations at the body's cellular, molecular and tissue levels.
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NeuroField
Neurofield technology provides both equipment and software for sophisticated collection as well as neurostimulation (TDCS, TACS, RNS, PNS and BNS), HRV and neurofeedback. It provides the additional advantage of surface training with alternating neurostimulation and neurofeedback protocols. The software comprises NeuroField Analysis, NeuroField64 and NeuroField ERP. The testing has been developed on the principle of Neurotherapy modalities. The NeuroField software has evolved over time, employing the latest innovations in the fields of Heart Rate Variability (HRV), neuromodulation, data analysis, neurofeedback and Event-Related Potentials (ERP). It supports these concepts as separate modalities.
All these devices and solutions are available at our clinic. You can visit the NeuroLounge to try, buy, or rent any of these products.
Welcome to Our NeuroLounge
The NeuroLounge is an open-access educational and consultation “hub” where professional team members and professionals-in-training, are onsite to offer a free 30 min consultation and based on evaluation, up to five free 30 min. clinical support sessions that encourage a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas of concern. Support options may also include referrals to both in-house and external (free and fee-for-service) agencies and other resources as needed.
Visit us at the NeuroLounge to learn more about the latest digital therapeutics such as “NeuroWearables” that you can try, rent, or buy to enhance brain health and your thriving life.
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*We continue to identify and enhance our professional network of partners and resources to increase access to service. We welcome interested professionals, interns and students to contact us to for more information.
**COVID precautions continue to be practiced by professionals on-site.
