Neurofeedback And Neuromodulation


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Applied Psychophysiology 

Dr. Imber is considered an expert in applied psychophysiology. He has doctoral-level specialized training and experience with QEEG assessments, Neurofeedback and Neurotherapy, Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback, Photobiomodulation, Cranial Electrical Stimulation, Audio-Visual Entrainment, Peripheral Nervous System Biofeedback, and Cognitive Optimal Performance. Dr. Imber’s experimental research dissertation was in the field of acute and chronic stress management https://www.proquest.com/docview/2267452548/16DD8607B1DA41F4PQ/3, and he is considered an expert in this area along with the therapeutic application of Neurofeedback and Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for traumas, anxieties, fears, and phobias. Dr. Imber is Board Certified by www.BCIA.org in Neurofeedback and Biofeedback.

Applied Psychophysiology is a branch of clinical psychology focused on the psychophysiological treatments of some mental health issues and performance optimization applications in education, sports, business, and the arts.

 

Neurofeedback


LORETA Neurofeedback

 

Neurofeedback is a form of learning (e.g. operant conditioning) employed to modify the electrical activity of the brain. This method is used to treat clinical conditions, as well as to enhance performance. The equipment used at MindShift Psychotherapy is Mitsar, CGX Systems, Thought Technology, and NeuroGuide are FDA approved for off label use.

Types of Neurofeedback that may be incorporated into your therapy plan:

  • Surface and LORETA (surface cortical areas and functional networks)

  • Amplitude and Z-Score (electrical thresholds and normative comparisons)

  • Theta-Beta (protocol to neuromodulate ADHD and help with symptom management)

  • Alpha-Theta (protocol to encourage a hypnogogic state for trauma, creativity, addictions)

  • Sensory Motor Rhythm – SMR (protocol for attention, depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and other sensory-motor brain dysregulations)

  • Infra Low Frequency – ILF (brain injuries, fatigue, anxiety, depression)

  • Passive Infrared Hemoencephalograpy – pIRHEG (infrared signals from the brain based on blood flow dynamics shown to be effective for ADHD symptoms)

 

Peripheral Biofeedback


 

Peripheral Biofeedback is also a form of learning used to modify the peripheral nervous system. This method is used to treat clinical conditions, as well as enhance performance. The equipment used at MindShift Psychotherapy Thought Technology and is FDA approved for off label use.

Types of Peripheral Biofeedback

  • Heart Rate Variability (specific breathing rate activating the calming nervous system)

  • Capnometry (breathing to optimize CO2 and O2 balance for anxiety and performance)

  • Temperature (technique to help with awareness and reduction of anxiety)

  • Galvanic Skin Response (technique to help with awareness and reduction of anxiety)

  • Surface Electromyography (technique to help with muscular pain)

 

Neurostimulation

 

Neurostimulation, also known as neuromodulation, involves the application of low electrical currents to the scalp to stimulate the brain.  Neurostimulation tends to produce more immediate effects than most other neurological and psychological interventions, providing more rapid relief from symptoms.. The use of random noise stimulation (tRNS) can break up old patterns to prepare the brain for change, transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) can then decouple hypercoherent regions and calm hyperactive regions, transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can then boost deficient brainwaves. The treatment system used at MindShift Psychotherapy is NeuroField Genesis and Alpha-Stim ®; both systems are considered the best in their class for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, mood, and attention.

 

Photobiomodulation



 

Photobiomodulation involves the absorption of photons by the mitochondria within neurons and glia, resulting in an improvement in brain bioenergetics and a decrease in inflammatory factors. It is helpful with traumatic head injuries, chronic stress, chronic fatigue, and aging. The device used at MindShift Psychotherapy is Vielight’s Neuro Gamma.

 

Cognitive Optimal Performance




 

Cognitive Optimal Performance is used by elite athletes and military Special Forces to heighten human performance, by clinicians to improve the cognitive abilities of patients, and by students to boost learning. The system used at MindShift Psychotherapy is NeuroTracker. It is an adaptive 3D perceptual-cognitive training tool designed to improve memory, attention, decision-making and awareness. Peer reviewed research shows that NeuroTracker training significantly enhances attention, executive function, working memory and processing speed.

 

Audio-Visual Entrainment



 

Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) is a technique that uses pulses of light and sound at specific frequencies to gently and safely guide the brain into various brainwave patterns. By altering your brainwave frequencies, you can boost your mood, improve sleep patterns, sharpen your mind, and increase relaxation levels. The device used at MindShift Psychotherapy is MindAlive.