Neurofeedback therapy allows you to retrain specific areas of your brain to bring it back to its functional best.
Preparing For A Brain Map
Schedule your QEEG Brain Map at a time when you are most likely to be alert. Most people do best in the morning rather than following school or work.
Arrive to your QEEG Brain Map appointment 10 minutes early to settle from the drive and use the restroom.
Do your best to get a good night’s sleep before your QEEG Brain Map. Please know that over the counter sleep aids and prescription sleeping medications can affect your EEG.
Avoid alcohol and marijuana consumption for 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Avoid caffeine the day of Brain Mapping.
Do your best to eat a balanced meal or snack 1-3 hours before your QEEG Brain Map. Being overly hungry can impact alertness and focus and the ability to sit still. This is especially true of children and teenagers.
Consult with our clinic about any medications you are taking that may affect your brainwave patterns. Do not discontinue your medications without your doctor’s supervision. However, know that some medications affect your EEG activity.
If possible, arrive to your appointment with clean, dry hair and avoid using styling products. These can make it difficult for the EEG sensors to make good contact with your scalp.
If you wear contact lenses, be prepared to remove them during your session as they can cause excess eye blinking/movement. Bring any contact lens solution and containers that you will need if you remove your contacts. Please remove earrings.
Turn off your cell phone and any other electronic devices during your recording.
Be relaxed but alert. The QEEG Brain Map is a non-invasive process that takes about 25 minutes. You will sit in a comfortable chair, wear a wireless headset that our technician will place on your head. Once you are set-up, we will record up to 20 minutes of your EEG activity, half with your eyes closed and half with your eyes open. Your main job during the recording is to sit still, keep your body and face relaxed, and be as awake and alert as possible. Your technician will assist you throughout this process.