Neurofeedback targets brain disregulation, to which the disease model generally does not apply. So, the word cure is not applicable. On the other hand, with respect to disregulation, full remediation is often a realistic possibility, as in ADHD, where normal function may be readily achieved, and in the case of migraines, where freedom from migraine is an achievable goal. Many other examples could be given.

Sometimes a disease process is involved, as in Parkinson Disease. Here patients may well not only make a substantial functional recovery in motor and other symptoms, but the deterioration of function may also be significantly delayed. The same is observed in the dementias. In addition to some initial functional recovery, there may be a favorable impingement on the progression of the disease process.

In the case of organic brain disorders such as seizure disorder or stroke, it can likewise only be a matter of getting the brain to function better rather than of curing the condition. Even if no more seizures are observed after the training, the seizure focus presumptively still exists and a vulnerability to seizure likely remains.

At the top level, our neurofeedback helps with conditions that are of concern to nearly everyone: stress reactivity, quality of sleep, alertness, energy level, mood regulation, appetite regulation, attention, and cognitive function more generally. Our neurofeedback is training in optimum functioning. That is to say, the method is inherently function-focused rather than dysfunction-focused.

The neurofeedback is also expected to be helpful with the anxiety-depression spectrum, with attentional deficits and related behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence, with headaches and migraines, PMS and mood swings. These are of concern to substantial fractions of our population. These conditions are so commonplace that they are frequently regarded as a part of life that one simply has to accept. That is not the case. It is not natural to have recurring headaches, or attentional deficits, or PMS that interferes with your life. These conditions have specific causes, and they are largely remediable.

While we work with all age groups effectively, we are especially concerned with the more "intractable" brain-based problems of childhood for which there are few good alternatives. Children have their entire lives ahead of them, and parents typically put their children's needs ahead of their own. Many children have sleep problems that can be helped such as bed wetting, sleep walking, sleep talking, teeth grinding, nightmares, and night terrors. We can help with the disruptive behavior disorders such as oppositionality and conduct disorder, as well as pediatric bipolar disorder. We can also work with organic brain conditions such as the autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental delay. The list includes asthma, panic, substance dependency, glucose regulation in Type II diabetes, as well as medically uncontrolled seizure activity and Tourette Syndrome.

The training can be worthwhile with cerebral palsy, and it can be helpful with the severe eating disorders. Vision problems can often be helped, along with other learning disabilities. The training is indicated in cases of acquired brain injury, birth trauma, and it is the key to remediating developmental trauma.

We can also be helpful with many of the problems of adolescence, including drug abuse and suicidal behavior. We can also help to maintain good brain function as people get older. The good news is that almost any brain, regardless of its level of function, can be trained to function better.

Over the years, certain neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) training protocols have been developed that are helpful with certain classes of problems such as attention, anxiety and depression, seizures and migraines, as well as cognitive function. There are a number of assessment tools we use to help us decide which protocols to use. These are simple neurodiagnostic and neuropsychological tests.