Bio-Neurofeedback supports the therapy of (behavioral) disorders that can be traced back to a dysregulation of brain functions. Bio-Neurofeedback was discovered in the 1960s at the University of Los Angeles (USA) as part of a research project by the space agency NASA and has been continuously developed since then. Today, Bio-Neurofeedback is considered a drug-free, computer-assisted form of behavior therapy, as well as a proven method for digital mental training.

Bio-Neurofeedback is the feedback of brain activity measured in the EEG (electroencephalography). The EEG signals are transmitted to a computer and converted into audio/visual feedback. This feedback is linked to a computer-controlled reward principle and trains the brain to learn new behavioral strategies. This has a positive effect on states of excitement, concentration and relaxation.

Electroencephalography, or EEG for short, is a neurological diagnostic procedure for recording electrical currents (potential changes) in the brain. These are recorded graphically in the form of brain waves, which represent the aggregated electrical activity of the nerve cells.

Bio-Neurofeedback is used as a digital form of behavioral therapy to improve self-regulation in the brain. By optimizing self-regulation, perception, concentration, attention, sleep and well-being are positively influenced. Negative symptoms such as stress, sleep disorders, headaches, migraines, etc. can be successfully reduced. Bio-Neurofeedback is also suitable for improving mental performance in the areas of school and work.

Originally, Biofeedback is an umbrella term that includes both peripheral Biofeedback and Bio-Neurofeedback (also known as EEG Biofeedback). Peripheral Biofeedback is feedback from body signals that are directly related to the autonomic nervous system (e.g. breathing, muscle tension). Bio-Neurofeedback, on the other hand, is feedback from brain activity, i.e. the central nervous system.

Bio-Neurofeedback is suitable for peak performance training when maximum mental performance is required. Bio-Neurofeedback is now indispensable, especially in top-level sport. Bio-Neurofeedback supports pupils and students in focused attention while preparing for exams. High achievers in the professional, sporting and stage sectors who want to learn how to promote their own mental performance potential and access it precisely will also benefit from Bio-Neurofeedback.

Anyone who decides to undergo Bio-Neurofeedback comes with their own biography, which must be considered individually. Therefore, an exact number of sessions cannot be given in advance. On average, successful Bio-Neurofeedback therapy includes around 20 to 30 sessions.

Bio-Neurofeedback is like a long-term learning process, similar to swimming or cycling. The brain changes its activity patterns in the long term. In extensive studies, the learned effects were clearly demonstrated even after six months.

Many people who come for Bio-Neurofeedback want to reduce their existing medication or to stop taking it altogether. Parents in particular want their children to try out gentle, drug-free forms of therapy before giving them any medication. When starting Bio-Neurofeedback therapy, care should be taken to maintain the dose of the existing medication. No other medication should be taken in addition, nor should it simply be omitted unless it is medically necessary. A change in medication should always be discussed with the treating doctor!

Whether something is unpleasant is a very personal feeling. The vast majority of clients find Bio-Neurofeedback to be a pleasant, relaxing form of therapy.

There is no strict age limit. Currently, school entry is generally considered the minimum age. There is also no maximum age. Older people with declining mental abilities can particularly benefit from Bio-Neurofeedback.

I am not currently registered with EMR/ASCA. This means that the costs cannot be billed to your health insurance provider's supplementary insurance.

1) Learning phase sessions 1 - 5 (1 - 2 x weekly)

--> Reorganization of neuronal structures / networks

-->Synapse connection

2) Automation session 6 – 10 (1 – 2 x weekly)

-->Trained condition is stabilized

-->Improve your own control

-->Unstable phases (do not interrupt training)

3) Stabilization session 11 – 20 (1 x weekly)

-->Longer stable phases

-->Better sleep

-->Clarity / focus increased

4) Performance improvement session 21 – 30 (1 x every 2 – 3 weeks)

-->Stable autoregulation and flexibility achieved

-->Willful retrieval of clarity and focus

-->Increase in mental performance possible