FAQ’s

Yes, brainwave entrainment works. The brain’s natural ‘frequency following’ response to brainwave entrainment can be seen in action with those prone to epilepsy. If a strobe flashes at a person’s seizure frequency, the brain will ‘entrain’ to the flashing light, resulting in a seizure.

On the positive side, this same mechanism is commonly used to induce many brainwave states such as: enhanced focus, relaxation, meditation, or sleep induction.  Brainwave entrainment effectively directs the brain into a desired state.Brainwave entrainment works for almost everyone. It is a great way to lead your mind into states that you otherwise may have difficulty reaching, allowing you to experience what those states feel like.

Neurotech uses a proprietary combination of audio, light, and sound frequencies designed to entrain the brain to shift between optimal frequencies. Our clinical studies show rapid synchronization of brainwaves designed to optimize neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, resulting in a flexible and resilient brain. By entraining the brain, we increase cerebral blood flow and enhance the production of all the necessary neurotransmitters needed for optimal function.

Physiologically, it alters your EEG, stabilizes your limbic system, increases cerebral blood flow, and produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine. Results will vary with the individual's baseline. Some people will find flow, relaxation, and concentration easier to attain. Other people will see improvement in a range of issues such as stress, focusing, and sleeping. Similar to exercise, as long as you use the app regularly, you can continue to improve your brain’s performance.

The vast majority of people have no ill effects from brainwave entrainment. However, if you have epilepsy or are pregnant and are not sure if you are prone to seizures, you should not use brainwave entrainment. Epilepsy affects about 3% of the population and photosensitive epilepsy affects about 1% of the population. In general, photosensitive epilepsy occurs in children and young people and is less common after the age of 20.

Flashing lights from the VR app can cause problems in people with epilepsy, seizure disorders, brain injuries, and photosensitivity. Consult a medical professional if you have safety concerns.

Whether you have epilepsy or not, flashing, flickering, or patterned effects may also cause disorientation, discomfort, nausea, dizziness, and headache. This does not necessarily mean you have photosensitive epilepsy. You may experience anxiety after using our app, but it will go away after a short time. As most side effects occur from overuse, you should start slow, with a few sessions per week. Everyone reacts differently, so you must determine your sensitivity before you begin.

Yes, our product is based on years of research conducted by the preeminent neuroscientist Dr. Barry Sterman. According to his NASA-commissioned study of Top Guns and Astronauts, outstanding pilots are capable of shifting smoothly from beta to alpha. Sterman's years of research in neuromodulation and neurofeedback enabled us to develop a scientifically sound and effective product that combines his expertise.

Based on independent research conducted by Dr Steven Ness, our product proved efficacious in entraining subjects rapidly. Additionally, our Mind Gym clients reported enhanced brain function which was supported by their EEG’s.

Who is Dr. Barry Sterman and what did he do for NASA and US AirForce?

Dr. Sterman is a Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behavioral Psychiatry at UCLA The field of neurofeedback owes much of its preliminary research to Dr Sterman which ultimately led to the discovery of effective treatment for a variety of neurological conditions. He authored 6 books on operant conditioning in humans and animals and contributed over 30 chapters to other books, more than 100 articles. He is a frequently invited lecturer on neuromodulation, the physiological process through which a single neuron regulates many other neurons with neurotransmitters. Dr Sterman’s discovery of the SMR response and research on US Air Force pilots led to the discovery of the Concentration /Relaxation response.

Dr. Sterman is a Professor Emeritus of Neurobiology and Behavioral Psychiatry at UCLA The field of neurofeedback owes much of its preliminary research to Dr Sterman which ultimately led to the discovery of effective treatment for a variety of neurological conditions. He authored 6 books on operant conditioning in humans and animals and contributed over 30 chapters to other books, more than 100 articles. He is a frequently invited lecturer on neuromodulation, the physiological process through which a single neuron regulates many other neurons with neurotransmitters. Dr Sterman’s discovery of the SMR response and research on US Air Force pilots led to the discovery of the Concentration /Relaxation response.

Over the years, NASA has used neurofeedback in training programs to improve a pilot's ability to concentrate  in highly stressful situations.

Our potential is not fixed at birth — we can strengthen and improve our brains through our "neuroplastic" nature. Our app will entrain your brain to operate optimally whether you are looking to gain an edge in sports, creative endeavors, mental acumen, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, or lack of focus. 

With repeated use of the app, your brain's cerebral blood flow increases, neurotransmitters are released, and stronger pathways are formed to perform optimally. Also, cerebral blood flow tends to decrease as we age, often causing cognitive decline. The reduction in cerebral blood flow is associated with a wide variety of mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD and behavior disorders.

Several clients who participated in our clinical study were clients with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, ADD and ADHD. Their EEG showed changes in their brainwave patterns and they reported improvements anecdotally. However, our VR app is not currently an FDA-approved treatment for medical conditions nor is it a substitute for psychotropic medication. 

With brainwave entrainment , the benefits achieved permeate all areas of life including: relationships, career, schooling, sports, and artistic performance. The brain learns to function optimally and shift easily into appropriate states reducing anxiety and improving focus.

It depends on what your baseline is, what you hope to achieve, and how often you are brain training, Each individual will see varied results. Based on our clinical experience people using our VR app 2-3 times per week were experiencing noticeable results after a month. 

We are taking the feedback of our users and using it to improve. Our users are going to be part of the process of evolving our product, so we want them to have a voice in it. We are reaching out to Universities, and EEG and VR headset manufacturers to encourage collaboration. We are building a strong, interconnected community of users whose feedback will be the basis for our product development and doing studies to develop a suite of products to address the need of our customers and generate ideas for new ones.