Who Will Benefit?
Generally anybody and anyone will benefit from undergoing several sessions of NeurOptimal® training. The changes can be subtle or it can be positively impactful. The trainee may not initially realise these transformations but those around him or her can detect the changes. Generally, the first step is to realise or have an inkling that something is just not "right" about you and something needs to be done. Below are groups of people that NeurOptimal® training can and have helped.
General Wellness. NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback encourages an overall positive mental outlook and a deeper understanding of the mind/body connection. For those looking to enhance their daily health and wellness, Neurofeedback Training can be an excellent supplement to a healthy diet and exercise routine. The benefits of Training with NeurOptimal® are increased stability, flexibility, adaptability and greater resilience.
NeurOptimal® is not a treatment and does not target any specific issue, but because of the innovative way it works, many beneficial outcomes can emerge that are appropriate for that individual.
People within a Specific Population or Demographic
Quite often, we can identify with a certain demographic, because they share similar life experiences and have found that using NeurOptimal® helped them manage their quality of life. As a result, they set out to spread the word and provide the opportunity for others to experience NeurOptimal® for themselves.
The Elderly
Of all the things that people fear about growing old, losing their mental faculties is right at the top of the list. These problems were just thought to be an inescapable part of growing old, with nothing that anyone could do about it. Compared to even ten years ago, the medical community has made gigantic leaps in what they understand about how the human brain and the nervous system actually work. This is an ongoing process, but even now, we know that it is possible to slow the effects of cognitive decline as a person enters their “golden years” and possibly much further. In March 2008, AARP ran their Healthy@Home Survey (Barret, 2008) asking just under 1,000 responders, ages 65 and over (mean age of 74 years), and their caregivers about their perception of successful aging. In a nutshell, the survey’s main finding was that the top priority for older adults is not anti-aging—it is about maintaining capacities to function independently. NeurOptimal® can offer a way to support healthy aging of body and mind.
Children, Teens and Students
An optimally functioning brain can help with focus, engagement and increasing attention span. Students of all ages learn faster and more effectively, and more of what is learned is retained. Parents of children who are struggling at school tend to seek out alternative options to thwart having to put their child on medications, especially at the young elementary school level.
Parents’ report that their child’s brain tends to function more optimally the more they train; while teachers notice a shift in their classroom behavior. The NeurOptimal® process assists the child in learning a different method of functioning at their best when Training with NeurOptimal®.
NeurOptimal® is not only for those who struggle. Because Neurofeedback Training supports the organic learning process by assisting with concentration and mental focus, the students who are doing well at school also use NeurOptimal® as a critical tool to continually improve their artistic and sports performance. NeurOptimal® is 100% drug free and has no known side effects. School is not the only place parents notice shifts in their children when using NeurOptimal®. Clients report better sleep, increased sports performance, better peer relations, less reactivity to difficult situations, less arguing and resistance and an overall increase in happiness, sense of self, and maturity level. Clients also report better decision-making skills in teens.
Corporate and Executive Training
Employees are the most important attribute to a company’s success. By aiding longevity in the work environment, a Trainer can help companies achieve new heights by rendering their best assets – their employees - at their best. Optimal nutrition and high efficiency brains are the cornerstone to executive performance. Fighting off stress, thinking clearly, being productive and having clear focus is crucial for anyone on a team, especially CEOs, CFOs, and all other upper management employees. Without clarity at work, efficiency suffers and eventually is reflected in productivity levels as well as interactions between team members
Athletic Performance
Sports related performance factors in the brain can impact overall performance in a wide variety of athletics. Training one’s brain has the potential of improving hand and eye coordination, balance, as well as lead to quick error-free decisions achieving high performance. NeurOptimal® is ideal for professional and collegiate athletes as well as within emerging trends such as early performance improvement programs for young hopefuls.
Artistic Performance
NeurOptimal® can be used to recognize an artist’s true potential. Brain Training using NeurOptimal® has been reported to improve artistic performance – including interpretative imagination and musical understanding. NeurOptimal® Training has also helped dancers, writers, painters and singers, all with similar results.
Family Teams and Groups
People who have ongoing interaction with each other can greatly benefit from using NeurOptimal®. As each person in the group advances with their Training, they tend to notice a shift in the dynamics and harmony of the group. People get along better, there are fewer outbursts and communication is clearer between the members.