What Happens During Neurofeedback? A Look at How the Brain Learns to Heal
You’ve probably heard of neurofeedback as a way to support mental health, reduce anxiety, or improve focus, but what happens inside your brain during a session? How does it work, and how can so many people report feeling more balanced after only just a few appointments?
At MyNOW Wellness, we specialize in micro current neurofeedback, a gentle, non-invasive technique that helps the brain reset itself. For many of our clients – especially those recovering from chronic stress, trauma, or substance use – understanding what happens during neurofeedback can be the key to trusting the process and taking the next step toward healing.
Neurofeedback Is Brain-Based Learning – Not Talk Therapy
Unlike traditional therapy, micro current neurofeedback doesn’t require talking through your experiences. Instead, it works directly with your brain’s electrical signals. During a micro current neurofeedback session, small sensors are placed on the scalp to monitor brainwave patterns in real time.
The system then delivers brief micro-pulses of energy that gently interrupt dysfunctional brainwave patterns. Just enough to nudge the brain out of stuck loops and into a more flexible, regulated state.
This process engages your brain’s natural neuroplasticity, which is the ability to rewire and adapt to new, healthier patterns.
What’s Going On in the Brain?
So, what happens during micro current neurofeedback from a neurological standpoint?
Your brain is constantly producing electrical activity. This activity can become chaotic or imbalanced due to stress, trauma, aging, or chemical imbalances. For example:
High beta waves may cause racing thoughts or anxiety
Underactive alpha or theta waves may relate to low mood or foggy thinking
Unstable delta activity can interfere with sleep and memory
Micro current neurofeedback helps the brain identify these irregular patterns and shift toward greater stability without requiring conscious effort. In short: your brain is learning how to self-correct, like tuning a musical instrument that’s out of sync.
The Power of the “Reset”
Many often describe a sense of calm, clarity, or improved sleep after their first few sessions. This is because micro current neurofeedback encourages their brain to do what it naturally wants to do: function efficiently and calmly.
Think of it like interrupting a glitch in a computer program. Micro current neurofeedback offers just enough of a nudge to let the brain reset itself without overwhelm.
This makes it a particularly helpful option for individuals managing:
Substance use recovery
Anxiety or panic cycles
Emotional reactivity
Age-related cognitive decline
Overwhelm or chronic mental fatigue
A Gentle Complement to Whole-Person Wellness
At MyNOW Wellness, we view micro current neurofeedback as one part of a larger picture. For clients also exploring genetic testing, counseling, medication therapy management, or senior wellness, micro current neurofeedback can enhance outcomes by supporting the brain’s ability to process change and restore balance.
And because sessions are short and non-invasive, they’re easy to add into a busy schedule – whether you’re in active recovery or just beginning your wellness journey.
Curious About What Your Brain Could Do with Support?
If your brain has been stuck in survival mode, micro current neurofeedback may be the tool it needs to break free—without side effects, medications, or constant effort. Healing doesn’t have to be hard when the brain has the right conditions to thrive.
We offer a free virtual consultation to help you explore whether micro current neurofeedback, or one of our other services, is right for you. You’ll be met with a caring professional who understands the science (and the emotional side) of healing. Get started by reaching out today.