Frequently Asked Questions
Important information can also be found in the interview by A. Martin Wuttke.

What are the Side Effects?
Neurofeedback therapy has no known side-effects when carried out under professional guidance. This is due to the non-invasive nature of the therapy. Note that although medication may be reduced in the course of the therapy, this is at the discretion of the referring physician. Neurofeedback therapy is not ‘anti-medicine’; on the contrary, it often works parallel to the appropriate pharmaceutical intervention.

Why Does Neuro-Therapy Work?
The brain is an amazingly adaptable and flexible organ, and as we all know is capable of learning. Just as it can learn to direct a body to ride a bicycle, it can also learn to better direct its own functioning, if it is only given feedback about its progress.
When a mature brain is functioning well, and the person is attentive, the EEG shows a particular pattern. When the EEG deviates significantly from the norm, there may be an adverse impact on cognitive, emotional, and physical function. Neurofeedback training challenges the person and the brain to attain and maintain the alert, “high-performance” state. It gives the brain feedback about its progress and, like riding a bicycle, once it has learned to maintain a healthy state, it does not easily forget.

What is Martin Wuttke's approach to neurofeedback training? Cost?
Martin Wuttke has created and developed an intensive approach to neurofeedback training called, 'Targeted Frequency Training' (TFT). This method produces rapid, lasting change in the individuals EEG (brainwave pattern) in a relatively short period of time. The process occurs over a two-week period. Sessions are twice a day, Monday through Friday. The cost for the two-week intensive is $3,000 (not including room and lodging).
See testimonials of clients who have undergone TFT.
Read Susan's amazing personal story.

Are there Other References?
You or your doctor may want to know more about neurofeedback, in which case recent published research may be the best place to find information. Note that the neurofeedback therapy discussed here is different from the more common, early alpha-wave training experiments. Below are a few references to relevant resources. All books are available on-line via www.amazon.com.

Books:
Evans, J.R. (1999), Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback, Academic Press.
Hill, R.W. (2002), Getting rid of Ritalin, Hampton Roads Publ. Co.
Robbins, J. (2001), A Symphony of the Brain, Grove Press.
Wise, A. (2002), Awakening the mind: A Guide to Mastering the Power of your Brain Waves, Tarcher Putman, New York.
Periodicals:
International Journal of Psychophysiology
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology