ADHD/ADD
Unlock Your Full Potential!
Imagine how much better life could be if you could maintain focus and concentration without the challenges of ADD. Picture a life free from the fidgeting, outbursts, and other disruptive behaviors commonly associated with ADHD.
Neurofeedback training can naturally and effectively address ADHD and ADD for the long term. This training targets the source of these symptoms – the brain itself. By helping the brain learn to become more balanced, neurofeedback can improve brain function, leading to a reduction or even elimination of symptoms.
Those with ADHD and ADD often exhibit an excess of Delta and Theta brain waves, which are associated with deep relaxation rather than being active and alert. Enhancing brain function through neurofeedback can lead to better focus, concentration, memory, and mood. Neurofeedback leverages the brain’s natural ability to learn, promoting healthier and more efficient functioning.
One Parent’s Story
Our patients have shared remarkable stories about how neurofeedback therapy has positively impacted their lives at school and at home.
“My husband and I totally recommend it. We explored Neurofeedback for our 6-year old ADHD daughter and decided to give it a shot. We noticed she was calmer, had better focus, and showed great gains in her Reading Comprehension in school. Thanks, Dr. Leong, for your dedication to helping our daughter be her best!” — Mom
How Does Neurofeedback Work?
Remember when you first learned to ride a bicycle? Or perhaps you play an instrument or participate in a sport. Initially, mastering these skills was a struggle, but with practice and repetition, you eventually excelled. Neurofeedback training works similarly. By using your actual brainwave activity as feedback, it helps develop new neural pathways that enable you or your child to think in a calmer and more efficient manner. And, like riding a bike, once you learn, the knowledge and “skill” is yours to keep!
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If you’re ready to explore how neurofeedback training can help you or a loved one, contact us to set up a complimentary evaluation with no obligation or strings attached.
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Honolulu Biofeedback Associates provides a non-invasive, all-natural neurofeedback training solution that can significantly diminish or completely alleviate your anxiety and panic attack symptoms. Whether your anxiety stems from trauma, social stress, post-concussion effects, or has gradually emerged, we are here to help you address the underlying causes. Take back control of your life with our effective and caring approach.
One Patient’s Story
Although individual results may vary with neurofeedback, this is a note from a patient explaining how the training eliminated her symptoms and improved her life.
“I highly recommend neurofeedback. I’ve suffered since I was a child with debilitating depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I spent almost 20 years trying to get help through traditional talk therapy and pharmaceutical treatments, leaving me feeling hopeless. I had accepted that I would have to deal with this for the rest of my life – that I would have to battle it forever and try to protect my loved ones from it until learning about neurofeedback. In a few months of this non-invasive treatment, I feel like a new person! It’s been six months since I first started neurofeedback, and I have not had a single bout of depression or an anxiety attack. I look at the world differently now. I am able to keep my emotions under control and handle stress better than ever before. Everyone around me has noticed a difference whether or not they knew about my struggles. Quite frankly, it’s the best thing I could have done for myself, and I am so excited.”
Understanding the Brain and Anxiety
Research indicates that anxiety disorders can stem from an excess of Beta brainwaves (high frequency) on the brain’s right side. These brainwaves are normal when someone is awake and focused. However, an overabundance can lead to anxiety and worry. Panic attacks are extreme manifestations of this imbalance and can be challenging to manage without assistance.
Neurofeedback Training: A Solution
Honolulu Biofeedback utilizes advanced technology known as qEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram) to measure and analyze the brain’s electrical activity. This allows us to pinpoint whether your anxiety and panic attacks are due to an excess of Beta waves.
Based on these measurements, you will receive a customized training protocol to address the imbalance. The training sessions are enjoyable and simply involve relaxing and watching a movie.
During each session, sensors monitor your brainwaves, and the equipment provides audio and visual feedback based on your brain’s activity. This continuous feedback helps create new, healthier neural pathways. Over time, this process brings your brain into balance, reducing or eliminating anxiety and panic attack symptoms.
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Contact us or schedule online for a free consultation to learn how neurofeedback training can help you achieve a life free from anxiety and panic attacks!
Concussions
Revitalize Your Brain’s Function
Concussions can occur from various incidents, such as car accidents, sports injuries, or military service, leading to significant brain changes. These changes can affect cognitive abilities, resulting in challenges with concentration, focus, memory, sleep, and mood. Honolulu Biofeedback Associates is dedicated to helping individuals with brain injuries enhance their function and work towards restoring their health.
Understanding Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when a person experiences a blow to the head or a sudden impact to the body, causing the brain to move rapidly within the skull. This movement can harm brain cells and disrupt neural pathways, leading to chemical changes in the brain. Concussion symptoms can be diverse, ranging from loss of consciousness and memory lapses to difficulties with concentration, memory problems, nausea, blurry vision, and headaches. While mild concussions often heal with rest, severe concussions can result in long-term changes to brain function.
How can neurofeedback training help with concussion recovery?
Severe concussions need specialized treatment to repair damaged brain cells and restore cognitive function. Neurofeedback provides a non-invasive, drug-free method to promote brain healing and create new neural pathways to replace damaged ones. During neurofeedback sessions, targeted brain areas receive specific feedback, enhancing blood flow and promoting long-term healing. As these areas heal, the brain’s overall function improves, leading to a return to balanced, normal operation.
What results can be expected from neurofeedback training for concussion symptoms?
Clients and studies alike have shown that neurofeedback training can enhance memory, focus, and concentration while reducing headaches associated with chronic concussion symptoms. Many individuals also report improved IQ scores after neurofeedback therapy. As the brain heals, patients often experience relief from the anxiety and depression that frequently accompany concussion injuries.
We Are Here to Help
Contact Dr. Kari Leong and the compassionate team at Honolulu Biofeedback Associates to schedule a consultation. We will discuss your concerns and explore how neurofeedback can assist in reaching your goals. We look forward to supporting your journey to better health.
Depression
Rediscover Your Passion for Life
Depression ranks among the top causes of disability in the United States (NIMH). It manifests as a mental health condition marked by profound sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in once-enjoyable activities and relationships. Left unaddressed, it can lead individuals to contemplate suicide due to overwhelming despair. However, there is hope. At Honolulu Biofeedback Associates, we’ve assisted countless individuals in overcoming the debilitating effects of depression, enabling them to rediscover the pleasures of life once more.
Understanding Depression
Depression is the most common mental disorder in our country, affecting millions of Americans each year. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in daily activities. Major Depressive Disorder can disrupt normal routines and relationships, making it difficult for individuals to enjoy life fully.
Causes of Depression
Depression can stem from various factors, including neurological issues, genetics, environmental triggers, medical conditions, and personal temperament. Researchers emphasize that the connectivity and growth of nerve cells, along with the functioning of nerve circuits, play a crucial role in its development.
How Neurofeedback Training Helps Depression
Neurofeedback training focuses on enhancing the brain’s ability to form new and healthier nerve connections, as well as regulating neurochemical flow. By improving brain function, neurofeedback promotes a more positive and optimistic outlook on life.
The Neurofeedback Process
Beginning with a painless qEEG test to measure brainwave patterns, Dr. Kari Leong at Honolulu Biofeedback Associates designs a personalized neurofeedback protocol to optimize brain function. Each 50-minute session is comfortable and relaxing, aiming to enhance overall well-being with lasting benefits.
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Contact us today for a consultation to discover how neurofeedback training could be the solution you need. Explore Honolulu Biofeedback’s effective, non-invasive approach to addressing depression.
Insomnia
Achieving Better Sleep with Neurofeedback
Insomnia is a condition that disrupts the ability to fall asleep or stay asleep, crucial for overall health and optimal mental and physical performance. Chronic sleeplessness can accelerate aging, impair memory, and reduce hormone production. Neurofeedback training offers a solution.
Understanding Insomnia Causes
Chronic insomnia often stems from persistent brain activity that prevents the mind from shutting down, leading to sleep disturbances. Excessive mental activity can keep individuals awake, ruminating over daily stresses or future concerns. Neurofeedback aims to teach the brain to relax, facilitating easier and more sustained sleep.
Causes of Depression
Depression can stem from various factors, including neurological issues, genetics, environmental triggers, medical conditions, and personal temperament. Researchers emphasize that the connectivity and growth of nerve cells, along with the functioning of nerve circuits, play a crucial role in its development.
Importance of Sleep
Sleep plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health and well-being, influencing both physical and mental functions essential for daily life. Physically, sleep facilitates the body’s repair processes, supporting muscle and tissue restoration, and bolstering immune function to combat illnesses effectively. Cognitively, sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Emotionally, adequate sleep promotes stable mood regulation, reducing feelings of irritability, stress, and mood swings. Hormonally, sleep helps regulate appetite, metabolism, and hormone production, impacting overall energy levels and physical vitality.
How Neurofeedback Can Help
Neurofeedback offers a promising solution for managing insomnia by targeting the brain’s electrical activity to foster healthier sleep patterns. By training the brain to regulate its activity, neurofeedback promotes relaxation and diminishes hyperactivity that can disrupt sleep initiation and maintenance. This therapeutic approach leverages neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections—enhancing the brain’s capacity to maintain optimal sleep-wake cycles and improve sleep quality over time.
Neurofeedback utilizes brain mapping technology to assess and monitor brain activity patterns. This data guides Dr. Kari Leong in creating a personalized training plan to cultivate new, healthier neural connections that promote better sleep quality that is drug-free and an alternative to traditional sleep medications.
What to Expect
By addressing insomnia effectively, neurofeedback helps individuals experience enhanced cognitive performance, including improved memory, concentration, and mental clarity, fostering greater productivity at work or school. Emotionally, neurofeedback contributes to reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, promoting a more positive outlook and emotional resilience. Physically, improved sleep quality leads to increased energy levels, better physical endurance, and quicker recovery from daily activities, ultimately enhancing overall quality of life and supporting long-term health and well-being.
Improvements in sleep quality typically emerge after ten to twenty neurofeedback sessions; for some this happens sooner. This approach can be likened to brain exercise, fostering calmer brain function and enhancing the ability to achieve and maintain restful sleep naturally, without reliance on medication.
Memory Improvement
Enhance Your Memory with Neurofeedback Training
Improving memory is vital not only for maintaining relevance in the workplace but also for enhancing daily life. Whether recalling important details in professional settings or cherishing personal experiences, memory plays a crucial role in navigating daily tasks and relationships. Neurofeedback training offers a safe, natural approach to enhance both short-term and long-term memory capabilities, ensuring better retention and recall across various aspects of life.
As we age, the efficiency of Theta brainwaves, essential for short-term and working memory, can decline. While pharmaceutical interventions like those used for Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline focus on managing symptoms, neurofeedback training takes a different approach.
Recent research highlights the effectiveness of neurofeedback in enhancing memory function. A study conducted at The Department of Psychology, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, demonstrated significant improvements in orienting memory scores through neurofeedback training. This includes the ability to recall details about one’s environment and spatial orientation within specific timeframes.
Moreover, the study noted enhanced conflicting memory scores across different age groups undergoing neurofeedback training. This indicates improved consistency in remembering past events among both younger and older participants.
Neurofeedback training not only enhances memory but also boosts attention, working memory performance, and theta brainwave activity during resting states in normal aging adults. Younger participants also benefit from improved executive function through this protocol.
How Neurofeedback Training Works for Memory Improvement
At Honolulu Biofeedback Associates, we begin by conducting a comprehensive evaluation of your brain activity using advanced qEEG technology. This analysis helps pinpoint any imbalances in brainwave patterns, such as Theta waves affecting memory.
Next, we implement a personalized neurofeedback protocol designed to optimize your memory function. During each 50-minute session, you’ll engage with enjoyable videos while sensors on your scalp monitor brain activity. If your focus wavers, the video gently adjusts, redirecting your attention back. This feedback mechanism is painless yet effective, reinforcing focused brain activity and fostering new neural connections crucial for improved memory retention in everyday experiences.
Discover how neurofeedback training can enhance your memory and overall cognitive function. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore this transformative approach with no obligations.
Migraines
Discover Natural Relief from Migraine Headaches
Are migraine headaches disrupting your life? Join millions of Americans finding relief through neurofeedback training—a drug-free solution offering lasting freedom from migraine symptoms.
How Neurofeedback Works for Migraines
Migraines often stem from excessive brainwave activity triggering debilitating headaches. While medications alleviate symptoms temporarily, they seldom provide lasting relief. Neurofeedback enhances brain function, addressing the root cause of migraines naturally.
Measuring Your Brainwave Activity
Our journey starts with a Quantitative Electro-Encephalogram (qEEG), or “Brain Map,” pinpointing any brainwave imbalances linked to your migraines. With this data, Dr. Leong tailors a personalized neurofeedback protocol to rebalance your brain, alleviating migraine symptoms effectively.
Simple and Painless Neurofeedback Training
Your custom neurofeedback sessions are easy and painless. Relax as you watch a preferred video during each 50-minute session. Meanwhile, sensors on your scalp monitor your brain activity. If your brainwaves stray from optimal levels, the video dims and the sound lowers—drawing your attention back. This feedback trains your brain to sustain optimal activity, fostering new neural connections that reduce or eliminate migraine occurrences.
Experience Long-Term Relief
Harnessing the brain’s natural learning ability through operant conditioning, neurofeedback ensures enduring improvements. Just as you learned to ride a bike or play an instrument through practice and feedback, your brain learns to maintain balance naturally. The results? Lifelong relief from migraines without the side effects of medications.
Ready to Say Goodbye to Migraines?
Take the first step towards a migraine-free life. Contact us today for a consultation and discover how neurofeedback can bring lasting relief from migraines, naturally and effectively.
Peak Performance
Unlock Your Peak Performance with Neurofeedback
Achieving peak performance isn’t just about physical prowess—it’s about optimizing your mind’s potential. Whether you’re an athlete striving for excellence, a professional aiming for career milestones, or a student pursuing academic success, neurofeedback offers a transformative edge.
How Neurofeedback Enhances Peak Performance
Neurofeedback targets the brain’s electrical activity, optimizing cognitive functions crucial for peak performance. By measuring and analyzing your brainwaves with advanced technology, we create a personalized training protocol. This protocol helps enhance focus, concentration, decision-making, and resilience—key elements for success in any field.
Tailored Training for Success
Our journey starts with a Quantitative Electro-Encephalogram (qEEG), or “Brain Map,” pinpointing any brainwave imbalances linked to your migraines. With this data, Dr. Leong tailors a personalized neurofeedback protocol to rebalance your brain, alleviating migraine symptoms effectively.
Simple and Painless Neurofeedback Training
Sessions are painless and straightforward. You’ll relax and engage with enjoyable activities while sensors monitor your brainwaves. Immediate feedback adjusts the activity levels, guiding your brain towards optimal performance states. Over time, this fosters new neural connections that support sustained improvements in performance.
Achieve Lasting Results
Just as athletes refine their skills through practice and feedback, neurofeedback trains your brain to operate at its peak potential. Whether you’re on the field, in the boardroom, or in the classroom, enhanced mental clarity, and resilience translate into measurable success.
Join the Neurofeedback Revolution
Ready to elevate your performance to new heights? Contact us for a consultation and discover how neurofeedback can unlock your full potential—naturally and effectively. Embrace the future of peak performance with neurofeedback and redefine your success story today.