What is Neurofeedback therapy?
Neurofeedback therapy, also known as EEG biofeedback, helps your brain learn to function more efficiently.
During a session, sensors are placed on the scalp and ears to monitor brain activity. The system provides real-time feedback, helping the brain recognize its own patterns and make adjustments naturally.
Unlike medication, neurofeedback doesn't force the brain to change. Instead, it gives the brain information about what it's doing, allowing it to improve its own performance over time.
At Optimal Health RX, we use NeurOptimal®, an advanced neurofeedback system designed to support better brain and nervous system regulation.
Non-invasive
Relaxing sessions
Real-time feedback
How Does Neurofeedback Work?
The Dynamical Neurofeedback Treatment Difference
Many people have concerns about neurofeedback "pushing the brain" or causing side effects. This comparison explains why NeurOptimal® is fundamentally different from traditional protocol-based approaches.
| NEUROPTIMAL® DYNAMICAL NEUROFEEDBACK® SYSTEM | LINEAR SYSTEMS Commonly referred to as Brain Mapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Provides the brain with real-time information about its own activity, allowing it to self-adjust naturally. | Pushes the brain in a specific direction to achieve correction. |
| Focus | The focus is on supporting the brain's natural flexibility and resilience. | Focus is on treatment. |
| Diagnosis | No diagnosis is required. The brain receives information and adjusts naturally. | Requires diagnosis. |
| Expertise & Skill | Expertise is built into the system. No specialist expertise is required to run Sessions. | Requires practitioner skill |
| Invasiveness | 100% non-invasive and non-directive. The brain receives information and chooses how to respond. | Often directs the brain toward predefined goals using stimulation, frequency training, or manual adjustment. |
| Side Effects | NeurOptimal® does not produce side-effects. We do however understand that some central nervous systems react by taking a 'side-journey' some place they have already been in their life when under extreme fear, anxiety, depression or stress. | Potential side effects. |
| Effort & Control | Flexible Session experience, read, write, or simply relax while NeurOptimal® uniquely supports your organic ability to self-organize. | Requires effort on behalf of client to consciously train the mind. |
What Can Neurofeedback Treat?
NeurOptimal® neurofeedback has been studied and used clinically across a range of conditions. While it is not a substitute for medical care, research supports its role as a powerful adjunct tool.
ADHD
Improved attention, impulse control, and working memory. A growing body of research supports neurofeedback as an evidence-based ADHD intervention.
Anxiety & PTSD
Reduces hyperarousal and nervous system dysregulation. Widely used with trauma survivors and those with generalized anxiety disorder.
Insomnia & Sleep
Research shows significant improvement in sleep onset, continuity, and quality, without the dependency risks of sleep medications.
Autism Spectrum
Studies indicate benefits in attention, emotional regulation, and social functioning in individuals on the autism spectrum.
Depression
Supports mood stabilization and emotional resilience as an adjunct to existing care plans and therapeutic approaches.
Peak Performance
Used by athletes, executives, and first responders to sharpen focus, reduce performance anxiety, and build mental endurance.
Chronic Stress & Burnout
Regulates the stress response at the neurological level, addressing the root of exhaustion, not just the symptoms.
Cognitive Decline
Early research supports neurofeedback as a neuroprotective and cognitive-supportive tool in aging populations.
Train Your Brain On Your Schedule
The most meaningful changes in nervous system regulation happen with consistent use over time. Our home rental program puts the technology into your daily routine, where your brain actually lives.
Train in Your Natural Environment
Your brain learns best in the space it inhabits. Home training builds adaptation where it matters most.
Consistency Without the Commute
Train multiple times per week without having to schedule around office hours or travel time.
Flexible, Self-Paced Sessions
Morning, evening, or between daily responsibilities, the system fits your life, not the other way around.
Share With the Whole Household
Multiple family members can use the same system. One rental, many beneficiaries.
Supports Long-Term Regulation
Think of it like exercise for the brain. One session helps, but consistent training creates lasting change.
Cost-Effective vs. Office Sessions
Renting is often more economical than repeated in-office visits, especially for families or intensive programs.
Who Benefits Most from the Rental Program?
- Individuals with chronic stress or burnout
- Busy professionals with unpredictable schedules
- Families wanting a shared wellness tool
- Individuals in rural or suburban areas far from providers
- Caregivers needing flexible, consistent support
- Children or teens who thrive with routine
- Anyone building long-term nervous system resilience
- Those wanting to complement in-office sessions
Neurofeedback Therapy Cost
Neurofeedback is most effective with consistency, which is why we offer flexible package options to support your goals over time.
FSA/HSA Reimbursement: Some Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account plans may cover or partially reimburse NeurOptimal® rental costs. Please verify with your individual plan administrator for details.
First Responders Program
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and military personnel carry a unique neurological burden — chronic hypervigilance, shift-work disruption, traumatic exposure, and high-stakes decision fatigue. NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback has been used extensively in first responder communities to support PTSD recovery, sleep regulation, and operational resilience.
Through the official NeurOptimal® First Responders Program, we offer specialized support for those who protect our communities. Contact us to learn about program details, scheduling, and available pricing.
Download Our Neurofeedback Clinician Guide
Many patients present with lifestyle-driven chronic conditions that prescription management alone cannot resolve. This guide is designed for clinicians and providers who want to better understand how Neurofeedback Therapy can be integrated into patient care.
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Meet Jill Davis
Founder & Clinical Director, Optimal Health RX
Jill Davis, MS, DipACLM, ACSM-CPT, is the founder of Optimal Health RX and a NeurOptimal® Certified Provider with over 20 years of experience in health, fitness, and behavior change.
Her work brings together Neurofeedback Therapy and Lifestyle Medicine to support one core goal: helping people feel more resilient, regulated, and at home in their own minds and bodies.
What drives her work is deeply personal. Jill’s journey through her own health challenges and her mother’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease reshaped how she views chronic illness, brain health, and what true healing looks like.
Recently, Jill shared this story on the podcast Healing Chronic Illness, along with her perspective on why supporting the brain and nervous system is foundational to long-term health.
Connect with Jill
Learn more about her professional background and clinical work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a NeurOptimal® neurofeedback session actually feel like?
Extremely low-key. You sit comfortably while small sensors placed on your scalp and ears read your brain's electrical activity; nothing is attached to a stimulator or electricity source. You listen to music, and when the system detects an inefficient pattern in your brainwave activity, there is a brief, subtle interruption in the music (a micro-pause or slight skip). That's it. Your brain registers this signal and self-corrects. Many people feel deeply relaxed and occasionally fall asleep during sessions. Sessions typically last 33 minutes.
Is neurofeedback safe? Can it "push" my brain in the wrong direction?
NeurOptimal® is one of the safest forms of neurofeedback available because it is non-directive. It provides information to your brain. It does not send any signals, stimulation, or currents, and it does not try to force your brain toward a target frequency. The brain decides how to respond. This is fundamentally different from traditional (linear) neurofeedback protocols, which do attempt to increase or decrease specific brainwave types and carry a small but real risk of neurofeedback therapy side effects. NeurOptimal® is designated a General Wellness Product by the FDA.
How many sessions do I need before I notice a difference?
Everyone's brain is different, and NeurOptimal® does not make specific clinical claims. That said, many people report noticing subtle shifts within the first several sessions. More significant and lasting changes tend to emerge with consistent training over time, which is one reason the home rental program is popular for those who want to train frequently. Think of it like physical fitness: one workout helps, but a consistent training habit transforms.
Can children use NeurOptimal®?
Yes. NeurOptimal® is gentle enough for use with children and is particularly popular for kids and teens who benefit from routine and consistent training, especially those dealing with attention difficulties, emotional dysregulation, sleep challenges, or anxiety. Many families rent a home system so that children can train regularly in a relaxed, familiar environment.
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