Rent a NeurOptimal^® Neurofeedback System for Home Use

No. Most people learn to run a session in 15–30 minutes. You attach 2 sensors to your scalp and 3 clips to your ears, then start the session with three taps on the tablet. Every rental includes step-by-step instructions with videos on our support page. Connect the tablet to Wi-Fi the first time you use it so its license stays current. You'll need a comfortable chair, a small table and a mirror for applying the sensors.

Every rental includes a weekly 20-minute 1:1 call with a certified NeurOptimal® trainer, by phone or video, plus email support between calls. Our trainers use NeurOptimal® themselves. If your system isn't working properly, we'll arrange a remote session with a NeurOptimal® technician. If that doesn't fix it, we pause your rental and ship a replacement at no extra cost. We've supported home rentals since 2011.

As long as you like. After your first month, you can extend by a full month or two weeks, and switch plans as you go. Unused Essential sessions roll over to your next rental period. Most people rent for 2–3 months. When you're done, you can:

• Send the system back with the included return label.
• Switch to a 6- or 12-month lease, from $499/month.
• Buy your own system. Rental payments don't count toward the purchase price.

We recommend 3–4 sessions a week per person, and at least 2. Sessions take about 30 minutes. Like learning a language, the brain learns faster with frequent practice, and you can train daily if you like.

Most clients complete 30–60 sessions over 2–4 months. Many notice changes within the first 10–15 sessions. Your trainer helps you decide how many sessions are right for you.

Clients commonly report feeling calmer, more grounded, less stressed and more focused. Every 8–10 sessions, we ask you to fill out the checklist and progress journal on our home rental support page. Clients who track this way get more out of their training, because their trainer can tailor it to them. Some people feel tired after early sessions, which often means the body is catching up on sleep. How will I know if neurofeedback is working?

NeurOptimal® is a dynamical neurofeedback system. Sensors read your brain's electrical activity while you listen to music. When the software detects a sudden shift, it briefly pauses the music, and your brain uses that moment of information to reorganize itself. It doesn't target specific brain states, so there's nothing to diagnose or set. Learn how NeurOptimal® works.

NeurOptimal® is non-invasive and drug-free. The sensors only read activity; nothing is sent into the brain. Some people feel tired after early sessions, which passes quickly. Children and teens train on the same system with an adult running the session, and many of our rental families train together.

NeurOptimal® is used to help support individuals living with anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD. Clients also train for focus, stress, sleep, emotional balance and peak performance. NeurOptimal® is a training tool for general wellness. It doesn’t diagnose or treat any condition and isn’t a replacement for medical or psychological care, so talk with your healthcare provider about your situation.