How Does Microcurrent Direct Neurofeedback Work?

Microcurrent Direct Neurofeedback uses five electrodes that are purposefully placed on the skin of the client. These electrodes are connected to a software system that detects and reads the client’s current brainwaves. The practitioner then chooses an individualized treatment specific to the client, this sends a small microcurrent signal back to the client’s brain. This undetectable signal allows the brain to “reboot” and correct the “stuck” patterns. The process is similar to rebooting a computer when it freezes. 

Each session of Direct Neurofeedback is activating the parasympathetic nervous system- the nervous system our body naturally uses to calm and bring us back to homeostasis and decreasing the “fight, flight or freeze” response from our sympathetic nervous system.  These two parts of the nervous system are needed in the body- the sympathetic nervous system helps us make decisions and conserve energy when we are faced with a high stress situation- like being approached by a bear in the woods. However, because of constant stressors in day to day life, the sympathetic nervous system is overreacting the same to every day stresses as it would to life or death situation. 

Longer lasting positive improvements are the result of the brain regaining a neuro-chemical homeostasis and developing a natural resistance to returning to a dysfunctional state.