What a Brain Map Lab Test Can Show You by Scott Carlson, LMHP, CTS

Alternatives is dedicated to the commission of medical and mental health professionals to care and "do no harm". If you have been diagnosed or have symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, brain injury, or depression, then there is a non-pharmaceutical treatment called Neurotherapy that can help. At Alternatives we use a unique system of neurotherapy that begins with a "brain map".  

The brain is a highly complex organ made up of billions of cells called neurons. Neurons send and receive messages to and from all parts of your body. These messages are electrical impulses that create brain waves. The brain map is an important tool we use to evaluate your brainwaves and identify opportunities to improve communication between various regions of the brain. The brain map is able to capture a window of brain activity, analyze the data, and create a visual representation for each lobe of the brain and each specific brain wave (Delta, Theta, Alpha, and Beta).

The system we use utilizes a specialized mapping system that records specific brainwaves, converts them into electronic data, and generates a detailed report that is specific to each and every patient. This process allows you to give a detailed analysis of the results to your patient, and in a language that they can understand. By using a cap placed on the scalp, our software captures the electrical impulses in the brain. This method is known as an electroencephalogram (EEG). The results show brain wave patterns in different parts of the brain. The process takes about 30 minutes, and the data is then converted into a visual brain map report. We analyze the brain map report, identify problem areas, consult with the patient about the problem areas and then together put together an individualized plan to begin neurotherapy.