FAQs
How much does a professional NeurOptimal® system cost?
A new NeurOptimal® system with an Unlimited License is $9,995, with zero-interest financing from $166/month. The Limited License Bundle is $5,995 and includes 100 sessions, with refills from $10 per session and financing from $110/month. Used systems with an unlimited license start at $6,500, plus NeurOptimal’s $495 license transfer fee. Compare every purchase option or see used systems.
Where can I buy a neurofeedback machine?
Directly from Neurofeedback Training Co. We have run NeurOptimal® programs in our offices and in clients’ homes since 2011, and every system we sell includes coaching sessions and ongoing technical support from our team. You can book a consultation or ask about a demo before you buy.
What’s included with a professional NeurOptimal® system?
The Unlimited License Bundle includes a fully configured NeurOptimal® system on a 14-inch touchscreen laptop, an unlimited license, a zAmp amplifier, original music, 2 sets of sensors, earbuds, Ten20 conductive paste, 2 USB cables, a carrying sleeve, a 1-month PASS membership, access to our Facebook Community Group, and 36-month Asus and zAmp warranties.
How is NeurOptimal® different from traditional neurofeedback?
Traditional neurofeedback usually starts with a qEEG brain map, and the clinician chooses protocols that train specific brainwave frequencies. NeurOptimal® uses Dynamical Neurofeedback®: it needs no brain map and no protocol selection, and the software gives the brain feedback automatically during each session. That means less setup and fewer clinical decisions, so it is easier to add to an existing practice.
What do clients use NeurOptimal® for?
NeurOptimal® is a brain-training tool for general wellness, not a medical treatment. Clinicians use it alongside therapy and other services with clients who want to feel calmer, sleep better, focus more easily and handle stress, and with clients who simply want to support their overall brain health.
What qualifications do your neurofeedback clinicians have?
Our neurofeedback clinicians are highly qualified professionals, holding advanced degrees in psychology or related fields. They have also completed extensive training in neurofeedback techniques to ensure the delivery of effective and personalized treatment.
Are there ongoing licensing or monthly fees?
With the Unlimited License Bundle, no. You own the system outright, with no licensing fee and no per-session charge, no matter how many clients you see. With the Limited License Bundle, the only ongoing cost is refill sessions when you use up your 100.
PASS, NeurOptimal’s professional support program, is optional after the included first month. Renew monthly or annually if you want continued technical support, expert webinars and the professional forums, where trainers discuss everything from clinical questions to marketing.
Should my practice choose the Unlimited or Limited license?
Choose Unlimited if you plan to see clients regularly. At $150 a session, two NeurOptimal® sessions a week bring in about $15,600 a year, more than the $9,995 system price, and every session after that has no added license cost.
The Limited License suits clinicians who want to start with a handful of clients or train themselves and their family first. Its 100 included sessions work out to about $60 each, and refills are $10 per session.
What qualifications do I need to offer NeurOptimal® neurofeedback?
You don’t need a clinical license to use NeurOptimal® or to offer sessions. It is a brain-training system for general wellness, so therapists, coaches, wellness centers, chiropractors and other practitioners all use it.
What you do need is training: the NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Certification Course teaches you how the system works and how to run sessions, and certification is valid for three years.
Your professional license matters for how you describe and bill sessions. Present NeurOptimal® as brain training, not as treatment for a condition, unless your clinical license covers that, and check your licensing board’s rules if you plan to combine it with therapy or bill insurance.
How do I get certified as a NeurOptimal® trainer?
Take the NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Certification Course with Natalie Baker, MA, LMHC, CGP, Advanced Certified NeurOptimal® Trainer and NeurOptimal® Instructor:
- Online: two days via Zoom, with recorded modules and live Q&A — $660
- In person: in New York City, with hands-on practice
- Certification is valid for three years, with optional recertification
See course dates and register.
How do I go from exploring NeurOptimal® to using it in my practice?
There’s no single right order. Clinicians usually take one of three paths:
- Try it first. Rent a system and train yourself or your family for a month or two before you buy.
- Learn first. Watch a free webinar or book a consultation with Natalie to talk through how NeurOptimal® fits your client population and your practice model.
- Buy and certify. Purchase a system, start training yourself, and take the certification course. You can take the certification before purchasing.
NeurOptimal® is non-invasive: it reads the brain’s electrical activity and sends nothing into the brain. Sessions run automatically, so it fits easily alongside talk therapy and other services.
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In 2011 I was teaching a mindfulness workshop, and a student asked me my opinion of neurofeedback. I had never heard of it! This therapy had potential benefits for various conditions like stress, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and more by going to the source: the brain.
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