What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. There are millions of people worldwide who have suffered from acute insomnia at some point in their lives - lasting for days or possibly weeks. Chronic insomnia, when it happens night after night, for months on end can severely affect an individuals quality of life. Insomniacs often wake feeling unrested, and they feel tired and sluggish throughout the day, often needing to takes naps in order to make it through the entire day. Not only can chronic insomnia take a toll on energy levels, mood, and ability to function during the day, but it can also contribute to serious health problems.
Insomnia is not defined by getting a certain amount of sleep a night as people's sleep needs differ. Some people only need 5-6 hours of sleep a night to function perfectly well, whereas others need 8 hours. Insomnia can also be defined by the quality of sleep, not just the number of hours. You might “sleep” for 8 hours, but if it’s poor quality sleep leading you to feel drowsy and fatigued during the day, you may be experiencing insomnia.
Neurofeedback as Treatment for Insomnia
Neurofeedback therapy can be an effective treatment for insomnia, helping patients retrain their brain waves to quickly getting them back into regular sleep patterns. Alpha brain waves are dominant when the brain is at rest and not working through complex thoughts. Neurofeedback can be used to train the brain to slow down to produce alpha brainwaves and theta brain waves—those which are dominant during sleep.
Learning this skill decreases the need for medications to help patients get to sleep and stay asleep, and improves the quality of life by teaching the brain to create healthier brainwaves that are conducive to a better night's sleep on a more consistent basis.
We have helped dozens of clients to control their insomnia and get their life back.
Before brain retraining can be undertaken, a map of the patient's existing brainwaves must be created so that neurofeedback practitioners can see what needs to be changed in order to get the patient to the desired state. Painless sensors are placed onto specific sites on the head to gather this information. The neurofeedback practitioner will then create a brain training plan which helps the patient recreate new circuits in their brain, helping it operate more efficiently.
Over the course of the treatments, neurofeedback creates permanent positive changes in the brain. Read more about the neurofeedback process.
Neurotherapy and Counseling for Insomnia
In some cases, sleep problems can be resolved by making simple lifestyle changes such as reducing the amount of caffeine that is consumed during the day. However, other times, no matter how many changes are made, the problem persists.
Insomnia is usually a symptom of another problem, rather than being a disorder in and of itself. By addressing the underlying problem, you can put a stop to the frustration of insomnia and finally get a good night’s sleep. Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression cause half of all insomnia cases. Treating these underlying problems with a combination of Neurotherapy and Counseling is a proven effective way to resolving your insomnia.
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Contact us to find out how Neurofeedback can help with Insomnia.
Over the years, I sought professional help from one doctor or therapist to the next, I even gave hypnotism a try on a few occasions to unlock these gripping side effects of my head injuries. They were all dead ends. I was regularly on and off different medications for depression and anxiety. The side effects from the medications were worse than the battle with depression and anxiety. I gave up.
Then, I was introduced to Dannelle. I learned that she was working with people suffering from physical and emotional issues using something I had never heard of called Neurofeedback therapy, it sparked my interest. She is so informative, and willing to offer her thoughts and always willing to listen and answer questions. Her patience and passion for her work is immeasurable. She is thorough and well prepared and her confidence in her ability is easy to see and the therapy program worked beyond my wildest expectations. I highly recommend her “A+” therapy and her personal skills.
Male Patient
53 Years Old
My son, Zayden had Neurotherapy last year for his ADHD at ONS. It really worked on his focus and attention span! He has done so well in Middle School. He couldn't have done it without this! Dannelle is very good at what she does and such a sweetheart! I recommend 100%!!
Tennille Ballard Gregory
I truly believe Dannelle and Neurofeedback saved me from my slump.
She is also a perfect counselor, guiding me through life’s road blocks and speed bumps. Never before have I received advice that makes perfect sense when told. She actually knows, what you’re facing and draws out a plan to tackle self-worth.
It’s hard to even write this as my former lack of motivation seems eons ago. Equally as important, my cognitive abilities have been resurrected from the dead, which are very important at a television reporter. I no longer forget words and am no longer frustrated with mind fog.
I’ve met a lot of professionals in this field, and Dannelle one is the best.”
Liz Bryant
Insomnia Treatment Timeline
For informational purposes only. Individual Insomnia treatment plans may vary.
45-60 minutes
Initial Insomnia Treatment Consultation
We meet and discuss your or your child’s case details and suggest a tailored insomnia treatment plan specific to your scenario.
60-90 minutes
Testing and First Treatment
In the first insomnia treatment session we test the brainwave patterns using a sophisticated EEG equipment and establish a baseline. Imbalances are recorded and a specific course of your at home natural insomnia treatment is established. Patient receives neurofeedback equipment to take home in order to proceed with insomnia treatments from the comfort of their own home which saves both time and costs from a more traditional strictly in-clinic approach.
10-12 weeks
In-Home Neurofeedback Training
Patients conduct in home neurofeedback training with equipment provided by the ONS team, 4-5 times per week. It takes approximately 40 minutes to conduct the neurofeedback training for best results.
Post Training
Final Review and Retest
This in-clinic session will retest the new brainwave patterns to confirm insomnia treatment effectiveness. Most clients will already see the results first hand in changes prior to the retest.