Neurofeedback in North Liberty

Yes, this treatment is safe. Our experienced staff at Iowa Wellness Center will provide safe and attentive care. Many patients report minimal side effects from neurofeedback. Also, this is a good option to supplement other therapeutic approaches.

Neurofeedback in North Liberty is essentially a consistent learning process for your brain and your brain can still learn while on medication. However, there are certain medications that may hinder your progress. Drugs such as benzodiazepines, can interfere with learning.

Some medications can also affect your sleep patterns, which can slow down the neurofeedback process. In your consultation, it is imperative to be fully honest with your doctor and let them know about any medications you are taking. Also, it’s important to speak with the doctor who prescribed your medications before discontinuing them.

For the duration of the entire treatment process, we recommend anywhere from 15 to 40 sessions for maximum results. Depending on your schedule, we aim for 1 to 3 sessions a week. Each appointment can last between 45 and 60 minutes.

At Iowa Wellness Center, we want to target your unique concerns by creating a personalized care plan. It can effectively address various neurological symptoms, helping you regain balance and improve overall well being.

• Anxiety
• Fibromyalgia
• Lyme disease
• Substance abuse
• Addiction
• Autism
• Chronic fatigue
• Epilepsy/seizures
• Insomnia
• OCD

Your brain is working all the time, even when you sleep. In the days leading up to your appointment, we recommend you prioritize quality sleep as much as possible. This is important because your brain makes most of its changes while you sleep. We have a few other pre-care instructions to help you get the most out of neurofeedback.

We ask that you limit screen time as much as possible. Excessive screen exposure can lead to cognitive overload, making it harder for your brain to unwind and focus. Reducing time spent on devices allows your mind to relax and feel calmer. The decrease in screen time helps your brain get to a calmer state—which results in a more productive neurofeedback experience.

Additionally, being engaged in an active lifestyle with diet and exercise may optimize your neurofeedback experience. Proper nutrition supports the most essential processes in your brain function. Participating in regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, boosts mood, and reduces stress.

Following these short guidelines can set a sound foundation for achieving the best possible outcomes from neurofeedback in North Liberty.

• Drink plenty of water: A good rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight in ounces daily for proper hydration.
• Take ibuprofen if needed.
• Stay out of bright sunlight for 48 hours after treatment.

Post care is simple because this treatment does not require extensive recovery. Since neurofeedback is noninvasive, you can typically resume your regular daily life immediately after each session.

If this treatment seems like a fit for your health needs, give us a call to schedule a free consultation!