Find Calm. Restore Balance. Transform Your Health.
Advanced Brain Training for Mind and Body
Find Calm.
Restore Balance.
Transform Your Health.
Advanced Brain Training
for Mind and Body
Your nervous system has been doing its best to protect you. But through the traumas and stressors of life, brains often become stuck in inefficient and maladaptive patterns, causing your physical and emotional health to suffer.
NeurOptimal® neurofeedback offers a gentle, non-invasive way to help your nervous system reconnect with its natural self-repairing and self-regulating abilities.
NeurOptimal® has been utilized in over 4 million sessions across 87 countries since 1999. It has demonstrated safety and effectiveness in supporting a variety of challenges.
Nervous System Dysregulation
Possible Signs in People:
Emotional Signs
Heightened sensitivity
Anxiety or panic attacks
Persistent overwhelm
Mood swings
Frequent irritability or anger
Difficulty calming down after excitement or distress
Constantly triggered
Withdrawal or shutting down emotionally, depression
Mental Health Signs
Dissociation
Impulsivity
Intrusive thoughts
Difficulty concentrating
Avoidance of certain situations or tasks
Cognitive impairments
Nervous habits like fidgeting, nail-biting, or pacing
Substance misuse
Physical Signs
Trouble falling/staying asleep, nightmares or flashbacks
Somatic symptoms without medical cause
Chronic illness
Burn out
Frequent acute illness
Tension, inflammation, pain
Fatigue or low energy
Relational Signs
Feeling unsafe/distrustful
Social withdrawal
Trouble maintaining relationships/friendships
Difficulty co-regulating
Overly reactive
Difficulty communicating needs or feelings
Persistent loneliness
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Frequent conflict
*Many of these signs are completely normal and adaptive while happening in stressful, abusive or traumatic situations. The goal is for the nervous system to react in protection when unsafe/distressed, and return to regulation when safety is restored. Some of these signs are also an intrinsic part of a individuals neurotype and aren't actually a sign of dysregulation.
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What is Neurofeedback?
NeurOptimal® is an advanced neurofeedback system that enables the brain to observe its own activity and naturally reorganize itself. Many challenges arise when the nervous system is not regulated and the brain is not functioning at its optimal level; neurofeedback supports the brain in retraining itself to operate more efficiently and effectively. Using EEG and computer technology, NeurOptimal® enhances neuroplasticity and supports balanced brain performance.
During a session, you simply relax while listening to music. The system provides gentle, real-time feedback that helps the brain recognize moments of imbalance and spontaneously return to a more stable, resilient state—on its own.
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Why NeurOptimal® Is Especially Supportive for Trauma Healing
Trauma-informed healing requires safety, choice, and gentleness. NeurOptimal® is well-suited as a support for those healing from trauma because it:
Supports nervous system regulation gently
Avoids re-traumatization or emotional overwhelm
Respects your brain’s pace and capacity
Encourages resilience rather than control
Many clients describe sessions as calming, grounding, and restorative — even when talk therapy feels difficult or overwhelming.
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Why NeurOptimal® Is Especially Supportive for Trauma Healing
Trauma-informed healing requires safety, choice, and gentleness. NeurOptimal® is well-suited as a support for those healing from trauma because it:
Supports nervous system regulation gently
Avoids re-traumatization or emotional overwhelm
Respects your brain’s pace and capacity
Encourages resilience rather than control
Many clients describe sessions as calming, grounding, and restorative — even when talk therapy feels difficult or overwhelming.
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Benefits Clients Often Experience
While each person’s experience is unique, many report:
Increased sense of calm and emotional regulation
Improved sleep and recovery from stress
Reduced anxiety, reactivity and pain
Chronic illness symptom reduction
Greater clarity, focus, and presence
Optimized work and athletic performance
Feeling more connected to themselves and others
Rather than “fixing” something, NeurOptimal® helps the brain remember how to self-regulate.
"Your brain grows and changes based on feedback. What you tell it, changes it."
Shad Helmstetter, PhD
Lauren Smallcomb
NeurOptimal® Trainer, Mind-Body Practitioner, Nutritional Therapist, RN
Lauren is a Registered Nurse and Mind-Body Practitioner with 18+ years in the health and wellness field. She works with children, teens, and adults to promote resilience, regulation, and whole-body health.
What NeurOptimal
Users Have to Say:
Completely changed quality of life
"Before starting sessions I was depressed and had been for nearly two years. I could not sleep, was unproductive, unmotivated and could not snap out of it after going through a very difficult divorce. Since doing sessions, I am no longer feeling down, what used to take me three days to get done, I now get done in three hours. My sleep has more than doubled. I feel hopeful, I feel happy. “Things” don’t bother me, they just roll off. I don’t feel stressed by things anymore. Utilizing brain training has completely changed my daily quality of life. I’m so much more productive, alive, focused, hopeful and motivated."
Sleeping, concentrating, off meds
"The neurofeedback sessions for our young adult son helped him make corrections to his sleep patterns, helped with his concentration, and allowed him to keep his anxiety under control. He is no longer in need of anti-depressants to manage this. He is getting regular sleep without melatonin and is no longer suffering from panic attacks. He also has ADHD and I swear this has also helped with this. He is back in college and excelling! His brain is being retrained to stay on task and organized. He still gets anxious but can manage it. As a mom it’s hard to watch your child struggle and neurofeedback has allowed me peace of mind."
New normal
“The results from NeurOptimal are subtle, yet dramatic - truly assisting users reach a 'new normal.' After a week of sessions, I had almost complete relief from double vision and headaches. In addition, I found that my stress levels had reduced and my sleep quality had improved. I have continued with regular sessions and have noticed that I am more readily able to concentrate. I'd strongly recommend NeurOptimal."
No more pain, more sleep, more energy
"I didn't know how to turn myself around until I found Neuroptimal. After the first session, miraculously, the severe back pain that I had for several years was gone, and I can sleep much, much better than before. It was truly an amazing feeling, I felt that I have hope again in my life. After several sessions, I find myself happier and more energetic. I can focus with my business, and I have more positive thoughts. I am extremely happy with the results. Now I can be a better wife, mom and business woman."
No more headaches, better sleep, less anxiety
"After a few sessions of NeurOptimal neurofeedback, I found myself going to sleep peacefully every night, having much fewer uninterrupted sleep and even when I do wake up during my sleep, I could get back to sleep easily. I used to have migraines or headaches almost every other day which greatly impacted my mood but now that is a thing of the past. I also notice that I get less anxious. My frequency and degree of anxiety has lessened. Now even when I do get anxious, I'm still able to get out of my home, take public transport and do the things that I need to do. Before going for the sessions, I accumulated many tools and knowledge on how to overcome my anxiety and depression. But being in a constant heavy mental fog and depressive state, I wasn't able to put those tools and knowledge into practice. NeurOptimal, gave me the push that I needed and I began to clear my negative thoughts and clutter which have been in my system for too long. Although I'm a "work in progress", NeurOptimal has greatly helped me ease my journey to recovery from my mental struggles. "
Sober, no cravings, losing weight
"I felt as though my brain was working against me rather than for me. In order to feel “balanced,” I was drinking alcohol on a daily basis. From as little as a glass or two of wine to a half dozen beers, sometimes accompanied by a few shots of liquor. I thought this would help my insomnia, but this was not the case. In general, my health was in decline. I no longer crave alcohol or recreational drugs to put me in the “right frame of mind.” I feel as though my brain is now working for me rather than against me. I’m losing weight without dieting, sleeping better and feeling better. Looking back, I can see how self-destructive I was becoming. People have told me I even look better."
Understanding NeurOptimal®
FAQ
What does a session look like?
You arrive and settle into our office space
Sensors are gently placed on your scalp (no electricity is sent into the brain)
You relax and listen to music while your brain receives feedback
The neurofeedback session is 33 minutes, with your overall session lasting 50 minutes
No conscious effort is required on the part of you as the client. As long as you can hear the music, your brain is receiving the neurofeedback. You can read, play a quiet phone game or take a nap. Many clients leave feeling calmer, clearer, or deeply relaxed. As more training sessions are experienced, the brain recalibrates and clients often notice many subtle and dramatic changes to their physical and mental health.
Who is it for?
Anyone can benefit from a well-regulated, balanced nervous system. Clients who find NeurOptimal® neurofeedback to be particularly supportive are those with:
PTSD and C-PTSD
ADHD, Autism
Brain fog, cognitive decline
TBI, concussions
Chronic pain, migraines
Anxiety, chronic stress
Substance abuse issues
Depression, mood regulation
Sleep issues, insomnia
School/work performance issues
To view personal testimonials from NeurOptimal® neurofeedback users, click here.
How does it work?
NeurOptimal® monitors your brainwaves (256 data points per second) and detects any emerging shift at its earliest preconscious origins, alerting the central nervous system so that it can make its decision away from discomfort. When the brain activity shows signs of these changes, the music within the neurofeedback system is paused very briefly. This subtle cue prompts the brain that it is changing, so the brain can decide if it means to shift or if it was shifting unnecessarily. As the brain adapts to the information it is shown, it then provides new and different information for NeurOptimal® to mirror back.
This moment by moment, organic, adaptive interaction the brain is doing is why NeurOptimal® is so powerful and safe. With repeated sessions, the brain learns to reorganize itself more effectively, creating greater resilience and ability to 'bounce back' from stressors and traumas. Learn more about this form of neurofeedback on the NeurOptimal® site.
How many sessions does it take?
Just like any therapy, intervention or medication, everyone's body responds uniquely. Many people notice changes soon after starting, while the ideal target for significant, long-lasting change is approximately 20 sessions or more. Neurofeedback requires commitment and shouldn't be started if you're looking for a quick fix. Remaining open to the process and trusting in your body’s innate ability to rebalance provides a strong foundation for growth and change.
What happens when I stop doing sessions?
The brain keeps what it learns. Just like learning to ride a bike, read a book or drive a car, your brain remembers how to function more efficiently from its training. You may want to do occasional "tune-ups" during stressful times, but many people feel the results stick with them. Rarely do clients need ongoing sessions. The more sessions you've done, the more lasting the change tends to be.
How is this different than Linear neurofeedback?
Unlike Linear neurofeedback, NeurOptimal®:
- Works gently with the brain’s own intelligence
- Does not diagnose or target symptoms
- Does not force change
- Does not have traditional side effects
NeurOptimal® is fundamentally different from traditional neurofeedback approaches. It uses a 4-dimensional (4-D) process, incorporating Duration, Intensity, Frequency, and Shifts (DIFS) to provide feedback in real-time. Traditional neurofeedback systems typically operate in 2 dimensions (2-D), focusing only on Frequency and Amplitude. NeurOptimal® uniquely measures and responds to time-based changes, enabling it to train the brain for flexibility and resilience in ways other systems cannot.
Dynamical Neurofeedback® does not attempt to restore electrical activity to some presumed “average” or “best” level. Instead, NeurOptimal® simply provides the central nervous system with information about what it is doing and allows the brain itself sort out the value of that information. Harnessing the brain’s intrinsic intelligence to regulate the amount of electricity necessary in any specific moment for that individual is infinitely more effective than turning the task over to even the most powerful computer processor.
We chose to offer NeurOptimal® because its approach and philosophy closely align with our belief in the brain’s remarkable capacity for change (neuroplasticity) and the body’s innate wisdom to restore balance when given the right information and support.
Is there anyone who shouldn't do NeurOptimal® neurofeedback?
Because NeurOptimal® is a safe, non-invasive intervention, anyone can utilize it to help achieve their health goals, including the elderly, children and pregnant woman. Because it is a passive form of brain training, anyone in any state of health can easily do it. All it requires is the ability to hear audio and to sit/lie comfortably with a few sensors on your scalp as gentle music plays.
Are there side effects?
Side effects come from something that has physiologically induced change, i.e., medication or surgery. NeurOptimal® does not ‘induce’ or force changes. Our body may notice and respond to the shifts and changes of brain training, feeling anxious or unsettled about them. However, since we do not ‘augment or inhibit’ specific protocols/frequencies like other Linear systems we do not ‘force’ any changes. Any uncomfortable responses the body has to training sessions are usually short-term and balance out within a few sessions.
Does NeurOptimal® work alongside therapy and/or medication?
Yes. It’s often used with other forms of support. It doesn’t hinder medication or therapy and doesn’t try to replace them. Instead, it helps the brain function better, which can make other supports more effective. Many clients say it complements their current treatments. Some clients notice their need for certain medications goes down, and with the support of their medical provider, they may reduce or discontinue use of the medication.
Do you offer discounts?
Flourish Therapy offers the option of a payment plan to help make services more manageable when paying upfront is a challenge. We also provide an application process for reduced-fee services to increase accessibility for individuals facing financial constraints. Please note that we are able to accept only a limited number of discounted clients each year.
How do I move forward?
We're glad you're considering working doing neurofeedback with Flourish Therapy. To ensure that neurofeedback is a good fit for your goals and answer any questions you may have about it, we offer a complimentary Pathway to Healing discovery call- a personalized 30 minute session with Lauren where we’ll explore the best options for you and share professional recommendations.
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Neurofeedback Package
Bi-weekly, 50-minute sessions with a certified NeurOptimal® trainer
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5 or 10 session NeurOptimal® neurofeedback package
Experience this gentle, trauma-informed modality to rebalance your nervous system
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With practitioner Lauren Smallcomb, Mind-Body Practitioner, RN
Feel comfortable and empowered with guidance as you support your body and mind
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Location: Flourish Therapy, World Club Complex, Chiang Mai
"The ability to flexibly move between states is a sign of well-being and resilience. It is when we are caught in dysregulation, unable to find our way back to regulation, that we feel distress."
Deb Dana
If you’re curious about how NeurOptimal® neurofeedback may support your healing, we invite you to schedule a consultation
Sign up for a 30 minute complimentary session
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Neurofeedback services are for educational and wellness purposes only and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis or have medical concerns, please seek appropriate medical or emergency care.
© Copyrights by Flourish Therapy All Rights Reserved.
Neurofeedback services are for educational and wellness purposes only and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis or have medical concerns, please seek appropriate medical or emergency care.