5 silver sensors are placed on your scalp and ears, 3 on the right and 2 on the left. These sensors are connected to a computer system equipped with very sophisticated software in charge of processing your EEG activity. While you listen to relaxing music - or watch a movie if you are a child, the system communicates with your brain. You may notice very brief interruptions in the sound. These auditory interruptions are the feedback that your brain interprets as the signal to trigger the neuroplasticity mechanisms and reorganize itself. These interruptions occur at a particular moment in brain activity and allow your brain to return to stability by self-regulating. Thanks to the principles of homeostasis, your brain naturally knows what it must do to balance its own activity and function better. It does not have to make any effort while listening to music because learning is done unconsciously. The ideal is even to let yourself go, to give up all self-control. You can close your eyes, or read while your brain does its work. The workout lasts 33 minutes. Most clients leave feeling relaxed.

The actual training session lasts 33 minutes. It takes about an hour in total, including a discussion of the changes observed, the installation and removal of the sensors. The first session is longer because we take the time to discuss, fill out a follow-up form and explain the principles of the method.

There is no standard answer to this question because everyone's central nervous system is different. As a result, the number of sessions required varies from person to person. However, NeurOptimal® has over three million hours of experience, so it is possible to make some predictions. Most clients notice changes around 6 sessions, sometimes less, and a stability of the positive effects observed after a dozen sessions. For more complex issues such as ADHD, post-traumatic stress, age-related cognitive decline, chronic pain, etc., it often takes twenty sessions or more, depending on each person's history and expectations. Generally, clients do between 10 and 20 sessions and are satisfied with the changes, regardless of the reason that prompted them to come.

It is up to you to decide the frequency of your sessions. Depending on your possibilities and your feelings. Two sessions per week is ideal. But depending on your constraints, we can only do one session per week, in which case the changes may take longer to appear. One session per week also allows you to take a step back and let the changes come slowly.

Some clients do intensive courses, in these cases, we can go up to 2 sessions per day spaced at least two hours apart!

NeurOptimal® is 100% safe. No electrical or magnetic current is sent to the brain. There are no restrictions or contraindications. Remember that the essence of neurofeedback is self-regulation. The NeurOptimal® method informs the brain about its own dynamics and allows it to better regulate itself where necessary. Training allows you to get rid of bad mental habits that do not serve you and not to force a new adaptation technique. The reorganization of connections between neurons will ALWAYS go in the direction of better regulation, regardless of the disorder.

You should continue taking these medications and not change anything yourself. In some cases the dosage may need to be adjusted downward. It should be noted that benzodiazepines can slow down progress due to their inhibitory effects.

Any decisions about changing your dosage or any medical questions should be discussed with your doctor.

NeurOptimal® is the safest neurofeedback system. It does not push the brain towards pre-established parameters. The method is very gentle and works with the natural dynamics of the brain, so side effects are rare. If they occur, they are temporary. In general, they are part of the process of change and are a sign that "something is moving".

Sessions can be done at any age, there are no restrictions. Elderly people as well as babies can do sessions. However, the child must be calm enough to keep the sensors on his head.

What changes can we expect?

Since every person is different, it is impossible to predict what changes will occur.

Most of the time, the first changes are better quality of sleep and a feeling of calm.

other changes follow. Your brain will make the changes in the order and at a pace that is unique to you.

These changes are subtle but profound and are achieved naturally.

People who train with NeurOptimal often report feeling calmer, having better mental acuity, better concentration, more motivation, an increased ability to accomplish certain tasks and sometimes the disappearance of their fears, their blockages, a better capacity to adapt or tolerate change...etc.

Yes, if there has been enough repetition to consolidate the changes. They become the new norm of functioning that you will keep throughout your life. It's like learning to read, once integrated the brain does not unlearn.

However, the brain being a living organ, it reacts to any change, such as stress, poor hygiene, trauma, life's difficulties, hormonal changes or other things that affect its balance. In this case, a few booster sessions allow the brain to regain its optimal level of functioning. Most of the time, one or two booster sessions are enough to regain your balance, which will last for several more months.

It is recommended to maintain the optimal functioning of your brain by having booster sessions on a regular basis, at your own pace, when you feel the need (e.g. in times of stress, before an exam or an important event, to recover from jet lag). It is up to you to decide, you are the actor of your well-being.