Category Archives: NeurOptimal®
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Temporary Closing
Posted on March 16, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Stress managementSadly, New York Neurofeedback is temporarily closing, for the first time in 16 years. Of course, you know why: COVID-19, and the current status of New York City as the epicenter in the US. Hopefully, we’ll be open again soon. We’re thankful for all the NeurOptimal® training we have under our own belts, and for […]
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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback for Peak Performance
Posted on January 21, 2020 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Peak performanceHow can neurofeedback help you improve your game? Here are some of the ways: Stay in the moment (this means being in the “flow” state) Reduce performance anxiety and use that energy for your game Be able to let go of mistakes and refocus quickly Improved sleep When I first started as a NeurOptimal® trainer […]
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Happy Holidays from New York Neurofeedback
Posted on December 20, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York NeurofeedbackIt’s hard to believe another year has gone by. New York Neurofeedback is almost 16 years old. Whatever holidays, customs and traditions you celebrate, we hope you enjoy the season. Happy Holidays from New York Neurofeedback This image is an example of fractal art. You’ll see many images of this type on our website. You […]
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How to Survive the Holidays
Posted on November 19, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Stress managementIt’s time for our annual holiday post. Its usually one of the most viewed posts of the year. Why? I’ll get to that in a minute. It may not seem directly related to NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® – other than that training your brain makes most things in life easier. Benefits from having trained typically mean more ability to […]
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Happy Halloween!
Posted on October 30, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York NeurofeedbackHappy Halloween from New York Neurofeedback Have fun and be safe! Catherine Boyer, MA, LCSW-R New York Neurofeedback
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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback in an Elementary School
Posted on October 9, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in Mental Wellness, NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Peak performance, What to expectMy colleagues at NeurAlive Technologies, Inc., in Victoria, BC, Canada, made this terrific video about their use of NeurOptimal® in an elementary school. Parents, teachers and the children themselves describe the difference the training made. To learn more, please visit our website, or you’re welcome to comment here on the blog or email me. Catherine […]
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How Many Sessions of Neurofeedback?
Posted on August 6, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, What to expectAlmost all my clients ask, “How many sessions of neurofeedback will I need?” It’s understandable that it’s one of the first things a new or prospective client asks. The training takes time and money and most of us don’t have an unlimited supply of either. We want to know what to expect. Every brain is […]
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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback at Home
Posted on July 9, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Personal SystemI believe the NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback® Personal system is by far the best neurofeedback for your home on the market. It’s so easy to use, you can be running sessions within an hour after you’ve received the box. It comes with everything you need, and you get the same state of the art neurofeedback as […]
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The Brain is not as Simple as We Thought
Posted on April 10, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, The BrainHow does the brain work? Here is a short quote from a very interesting KU Leuven article titled ‘Brain waves’ challenge area-specific view of brain activty. (KU Leuven is a Belgian research-oriented university founded in 1425. Yes, 1425.) Our understanding of brain activity has traditionally been linked to brain areas – when we speak, the speech […]
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Neurofeedback – What to Expect
Posted on March 12, 2019 by Catherine Boyer in NeurOptimal®, New York Neurofeedback, Peak performance, Sleep, Stress management, What to expectWhen you come for a NeurOptimal® neurofeedback session you’ll be sitting in a comfortable chair watching a graphic (or you can close your eyes) and listening to music. There will be very brief pauses in the music – this is the system giving your brain the opportunity to see what it is doing moment to moment. What do […]
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