Family Medicine physician serving Montrose, La Cañada, La Crescenta, Glendale and neighboring areas

Take charge of your health!
Invest in yourself. Regain your health,
wellness and vitality starting now.
Call us today for an appointment.
(818) 957-6909
Contact Us

Services

Brain Mapping & Neurofeedback

Why Brain Health Matters

The brain plays an active role in nearly every function of your body. From logic and critical thinking to imagination and talent, from digestion and sleep quality to heart rate and recovery, the brain is there, making sure everything runs smoothly.

So when the brain isn’t working properly, it can affect us in many negative ways. When we lose our temper or experience extreme sadness or lack of control, it could very well be that our brain is out of balance. An improperly balanced brain can lead to many neurological problems, such as:

Video example of the Brain Map procedure

ADHD & Learning Issues
Addiction & Abuse
Anxiety & Stress
Brain Injury & Concussion
Chronic Pain & Fatigue
Depression

Epilepsy & Seizures
Insomnia & Sleep Issues
Memory Loss
Migraines
Stroke
And More

What is Brain Mapping?

Brain Map: A Customized, Accurate Analysis Of Your Brain

A Brain Map is a non-invasive tool we use to identify the problem areas of the brain. There is no more accurate tool available today for identifying irregular brainwaves. It also generates a set of protocols that can correct your specific brainwave irregularities using neurofeedback and other modalities.

The Brain Map process is painless, safe, accurate, and non-invasive. There really is no better tool for analyzing brainwaves and collecting customized data for each individual.

It is important to note that people especially over 65 years of age should at least get a brain map and that neurofeedback may or may not be appropriate.

VIDEO: Why Should You Get a Brain Map?

How Does A Brain Map Work?

A brain map involves scanning the brainwaves on the surface of the scalp using a nylon cap. This method is known as a Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) and provides the most accurate recording of your normal brain function. The system then compares your brainwave activity to a database of established standards of normal brain function to determine if problems are present. It does not identify specific conditions: It shows a map of problem areas in the brain that we can use to expertly determine likely neurological conditions.

Why Brainwaves Are Important

Brainwaves are extremely important to how we function. There are 4 main brainwaves, and each of them regulates a different part of our body. From sleep to emotions to critical thinking, we would not be who we are without our brainwaves. Let’s learn about each one.

Beta Waves

These brainwaves are commonly observed while we are awake. They are involved in conscious thought, logical thinking, writing, reading and stimulation. Having the right amount of beta waves allows us to focus and complete school or work-based tasks easily. Having too much beta may lead to us experiencing excessive stress and/or anxiety.

Alpha Waves

This frequency range bridges the gap between our conscious thinking and subconscious mind. It helps us calm down when necessary and promotes feelings of deep relaxation. If we become stressed, a phenomenon called “alpha blocking” may occur which involves the beta waves “blocking” the production of alpha waves.

Theta Waves

This particular frequency range is involved in daydreaming and sleep. Theta waves are connected to us experiencing and feeling deep and raw emotions. Too much theta activity may cause depression and make people “highly suggestible” because they are in a deeply relaxed, semi-hypnotic state. Theta can improve intuition, creativity, and makes us feel more natural. It is also involved in restorative sleep.

Delta Waves

These are the slowest recorded brain waves in human beings. They are associated with the deepest levels of relaxation and restorative, healing sleep. Adequate production of delta waves helps us feel completely rejuvenated after we wake up from a good night’s sleep.

The Brain Map Report

What makes our system so unique and successful is the ability to analyze each brain and generate a customized report that shows the problem areas of a person’s brain. This comprehensive report of findings is unique to each individual and very detailed. Not only does it show problem areas, but also how to improve them with neurofeedback. Think of it as a customized care plan for your brain.

View The Brain Map Report

We Can Help Balance Your Brain!

Oasis Family Medicine offers a scientifically proven system that can safely fine-tune the brain to eliminate the triggers that often cause the issues above. We can also help overcome attention and focus issues, as well as improve memory retention. Best of all, this process is drug-free, safe and non-invasive.

What is Neurofeedback?

What if you could eliminate or reduce chronic neurological conditions just by watching a movie or listening to music?

That may sound too good to be true, but this amazing technology works by re-aligning brainwaves while you are engaged in a movie or music. Decades of research have shown that properly aligned brainwaves can positively affect the way our body functions.

How Does It Work?

Neurofeedback does not directly target conditions and symptoms: it corrects irregular brainwaves and modifies timing patterns in the brain. This is achieved over the course of multiple neurofeedback sessions, as the brain is re-trained into normal patterns. The result is an improvement in brain regulation, which can impact a variety of symptoms.

Think of your brain as a musical quartet: When all musicians are in sync, the sound is harmonious. But if one musician is out of tune, the overall sound is affected. Brainwaves operate in much the same way, working together to keep your mind and body in sync and running smoothly. But if any brainwaves are off, it can impact your entire system negatively. Many common conditions like anxiety, depression and others can occur when brainwaves are running too fast or too slow. Neurofeedback teaches the brain to regulate its brainwaves properly, which can result in better overall health.

Neurofeedback Is Not New

It has been around since the 1960’s. There are decades of research and case studies that document its effectiveness in improving brain health. Advances in computer technology have made it possible for doctors to easily administer neurofeedback in their clinic.

Neurofeedback has 3 main goals:

Identify irregular brainwaves (Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Theta)
Guide those brainwaves back into regular patterns
Teach the brain to maintain regular patterns permanently

Neurofeedback works primarily by monitoring brainwaves on the surface of your head. To start, small electrodes are placed on your scalp. These electrodes have a paste on them which makes it easier to pick up brainwave patterns. For the next 30 minutes, you get to watch a movie of your choice, listen to your music, or listen to an audiobook. That is all that is required of you. It is non-invasive, uses no drugs, and does not involve any radiation.

During a normal session, the computer is monitoring your brainwaves, looking for any that are out of the normal range. When it finds one, the system triggers a response that changes the movie or music. This change is not annoying, but it is subtle enough to get your attention and make you focus more. Refocusing corrects the irregular brainwaves, which then move into the normal range what you need to know. At that time, the movie or music will resume normally. This process is called Operant Conditioning. Over the course of multiple sessions, the brain eventually learns to make healthy patterns on its own. At that time, no further neurofeedback sessions are needed.

Testimonials

Matt – brain map

Lorna – fibromyalgia

Marty – case study

Laurie – anxiety

About The Practice

Services

ADMINISTRATIVE

Contact Us