At Neurofeedback Training Co., we believe in coaching our clients to get the very best in their neurofeedback training journey. Since 2011 we have provided NeurOptimal home neurofeedback rentals and guide our rental clients in how to set it up at home and what to expect from the sessions. Read testimonials below from parents, individuals, healthcare workers and those who have tried protocol neurofeedback and switched.
Reviews from 2023
A sceptic New Yorker describe how the neurofeedback training sessions helped him after an accident to his head.
I work on the computer all day and was having pretty excruciating headaches and I had light sensitivity to the screen. About 10 days into it somebody recommended trying neurofeedback and to be honest I didn't have a lot of faith it would work, but I was also out of options. Around the second day of using it (I was doing x3 sessions a day) I noticed that my sensitivity to light was decreasing and my headaches were less severe by about 10%. I've been using it three to four times a day now and over the course of 10 days my light sensitivity has decreased dramatically, and my headaches are almost gone. Also, the staff is really helpful - I had some issues the first day and they helped me sort it out in about 10 minutes. Again really grateful to be healing, thanks everyone!
D. NY. Read Yelp Review
Mother in California came in for a session for her teenage son and then rented a NeurOptimal system. This is what she wrote after 4 months of neurofeedback training at home.
Mary in Oregon rented a system primarily to help her adult son but trained also herself. She saw some surprising results for both of them
I'm now into my third month using the home neurofeedback rental and although it's expensive for me, I am giving this third month as a birthday gift to myself. I am so grateful to have found this. The changes are beyond my expectation! I have always been a messy person, and was on the brink of loosing my job for being so disorganized. In the second week after training, I felt an urge to organize my work space and have kept it neat and clean ever since. My boss even took notice. My adult 22 -year-old son also have had results. Although he was a lot more reluctant to do the sessions at first and would only do two sessions per week for the first two months (I would do 3-4 per week). He has had a difficult childhood which reflects in his behavior today. At times he is so stuck in his worry and fear that some days he couldn't get out of his bed! Now after two months of training he seems more cheerful, more communicative, and overall more confident. I am so relieved! The other day I was so surprised to come home to an organized kitchen, he had not only cleaned the kitchen but also his closet – without me asking! Eventually I would love to buy a system as I know this could be a great long-term support for my whole family for life! I hope one day I will. Thank you for the guidance throughout these months. Couldn't be happier!
– M. OR
Reviews (2020-2022)
The testimonials below are from client's who trained at home during the Covid-19 Pandemic
New Yorker whose overactive fight-or-flight response calmed down after 3 months of neurofeedback
The NeurOptimal machine has been life changing! So much so that I recommended it to clients and friends. Amy and Natalie have been so helpful with any questions or concerns. Amazing help. I’ve always looked for ways to get me out of my permanent flight or fight mode…I needed an adjunct to therapy that I could do at home. It keeps me in the present and helps with old stuck patterns that I can’t talk my way out of…they move through me. A personal example is an old belief that I have of myself that I’m clumsy and uncoordinated. I used the machine with intention to heal that wound and a friend said I improved markedly and I felt different…my body and brain were working together for my healing. Was not able to shift that with just therapy alone. Very happy with the NeurOptimal machine.
E. NYC (came in for sessions in NYC and then rented for three months)
Advice from a renter in California
We had a great experience, machine worked very well. This was exceptional and I would highly recommend. Just be very consistent when using the machine so you can get the best results.
Gisselle, California (training for two months, family of four) Yelp review
Stressed-out family finding relief
My family of three used NeurOptimal for two months. I had about 35 sessions. It is amazing. My stress and worry was dramatically reduced. And we all felt better overall. Better able to deal with stress. Better overall family interactions. We only stopped renting because we plan to purchase to use as a tool for our ongoing wellness
– L. California
Family training together and noticing different results
Everything seems to be going well. I have my mom doing 5 sessions a week. Today is her ninth session. Seeing some nice improvements in her muscle movement and control. Her muscle/skeletal control has been progressively decreasing She had developed a tendency to lean very acutely to her right side. I and my Dad were very concerned as it was creating problems in various ways. Since using the neurofeedback that problem has been completely resolved. She now sits up straight again! That's the most significant improvement so far. . . It's a BIG WIN!!!!!!!! Couldn't be happier with that development. She also seems to be developing better overall temperament and cognitive clarity. I'm looking forward to progressive improvements as we continue with the sessions. Without a doubt, neurofeedback is a brain training modality that my mother desperately needed and one that nicely couples with the intense diet of nootropics and supplements I have her taking. Thanks for checking in on us!
– M.F. Southern California
In Person Client in LA who trained in office first and then rented a system together with friends
The Neurofeedback sessions I had with Sara were amazing and much more effective than I anticipated. She was incredibly friendly and professional throughout my treatments. This was a really great experience and I would highly recommend NeurOptimal Neurofeedback to anyone looking into it.
- Alex, Los Angeles (came in for a session and then rented for 2 months)
Oregon Client who noticed a change from ringing in ears
I rented a home system for a month for my aunt who was struggling with ringing in ears so severely that she was unable to leave her house. At the end of the month, she is back to her vibrant, busy and social self. I feel like it saved her life. She seems to think she cured herself somehow and doesn’t recognize the impact this had on her. I recommend she use it for another month or two, but she feels so great now she didn’t feel she needed it.
– S., Dallas, Oregon
Teen training for focus issues
I sought out neurofeedback for my teenage daughter. After 1,5 months of renting a home system, and about 20 sessions, I noticed a significant change in her test scores.
– A., Los Angeles
Father who trained the whole family including two young twins
We have felt great after doing it. After a month of training (4-5 sessions per week per person) we've seen such an improvement in our son's learning challenges. My wife has also experienced positive benefits. Thank you.
– P., Los Angeles, CA
Reviews from a family in California who trained during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020
This was a wonderful experience! We rented a unit for 6 weeks during the coronavirus pandemic and used it as a family. I noticed that I was much calmer and less reactive inspite of all the anxiety around me. It was very easy to do and I started seeing it as relaxing "me time". My husband said he was feeling more focused and my son said he "felt happier." We will definitely be renting on a yearly basis for "boosters". I highly recommend this if you feel anxious, reactive or have some internal tension you want to work through. =)
–C.L, Los Angeles, California. Yelp review
Our family of three had a great rental and neurofeedback training experience. Being able to speak with someone personally and get our questions answered so quickly was very nice. All of us benefited from the training sessions ; overall I feel more relaxed, procrastinate less and am in a more cheerful mood, my teenage daughter seem also less moody and she doesn't feel so anxious around school and tests and my husband says he sleeps deeper. Thanks again!
– A., Washington State
I’m enjoying the ability to do training on my own schedule and think it’s helping improve me sleep, which will hopefully help with other issues in having 😊 thank you!
– E. Hawaii, (after 1 month rental)
My whole family trained for the month of February of 2022. My two young twin boys witch focus challenges enjoyed it a lot and we saw a significant improvement especially around homework . My wife who suffers from long-covid ailments noticed a positive change as well in her overall wellbeing. We'll re-rent again in 4 months.
– P. Los Angeles, CA
I rented the NeurOptimal neurofeedback system for multiple months during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and it was a helpful addition to my rotation of other mental/somatic wellbeing tools. The at-home system was easy to use and I noticed a marked improvement in my adaptiveness and overall wellness over the months that I used it.
– P, New York, NY
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Chris and Paige, mother and 10-year old both trained for 6 months, 2-3 times a week:
"Neurofeedback has literally changed my daughter's life. We have seen so many positive shifts her overall wellbeing and focus at school."
Jessica, a mother of a 11 year-old coming in for in-person neurofeedback sessions in NYC:
My kid loves it! This is the third Saturday we are here and the kid said the music makes her "smarter". She seems to be more open and confident these days. The trainer here is professional, warm and very patient to all of our questions. Looking forward to having more sessions!
– Jessica, New York City, NY (Yelp Review)
May, a mom in Florida, explaining how it helped Ben, her 16-year-old son with emotional regulation. (The family rented a unit first and then decided to buy a system).
"In the beginning the benefits of the training would last for a bit, but then revert back. However, after 8 sessions it lasted for 2 days. After session 11, I noticed a significant improvement - he came downstairs later in the day and said he was just able to sit and work on a project he had been avoiding for 2 days. He’s now been getting himself up in the morning by 9am to work on a song writing instead of sleeping until 12pm and being mad at himself later. Also, he's been able to make himself go to bed at a reasonable hour. Other changes I have noticed with him are that he is softer, more open, far less easily irritated, and is starting to seek out conversation and connection with us. Yesterday after he told me about being able to focus more I was amazed. When he left the room I sat on the couch and cried from relief because I realized he could now potentially have quality relationships and attachments. This is definitely a game changer. I am sold."
May, Miami, Florida
Lashona, mother in California rented a system for three generations of family members:
"Hi - I'm happy to share my own experience as I got better results than I expected. I have a toddler that had trouble going to sleep at night. Every night at 10 pm, she started crying out loud and couldn't stop until 1 am. She used to take a break and start crying all over again around 4 am lol. 2 weeks after initiating the neurofeedback therapy, she started going to bed around 9 pm and eventually 8 pm. Sometimes she used to fall asleep during the therapy. I have another child that was getting poor grades at school. He had trouble focusing and critical thinking was a challenge for him. He started the therapy as well. His grades are improving and he loves participating in class now. Finally, my mom. She didn't have energy to do anything around the house. I told her about the neurofeedback therapy and at first she didn't believe in it. When she saw the little one going to sleep earlier, she decided to give it a try. She said that she started feeling better after 2 sessions. Now she gets up every morning and spends more time with us. Thank you for coming up with this beautiful technology and making it available families in need like mine. You definitely changed our lives. As a main caregiver, I really want to thank you for making our lives easier and more enjoyable. You guys were definitely an option that we didn't know about. I wish we would've done it long time ago. Thank you again.
– L. Fontana, CA. Rented Unlimited Plan for three months in September 2020. Read full Yelp Review
Frank, a teacher with teenage kids training together:
"I rented a unit for six weeks and did sessions every other day, as did my 15 year old daughter and 13 year old son. I primarily rented to the unit for my children, but decided to also use it myself. It was easy to set up and use. My children did around 20 training sessions and I did 25. I noticed my daughter became more relaxed and balanced and my son was more energetic and verbally expressive. I also felt a shift in myself toward being more relaxed and able to handle challenges. Besides parenting I am a teacher, so being able to stay present and at ease during chaos is super important and I notice a nice change in this regard. Overall, I believe it was worthwhile to rent the unit and we achieved some positive shifts in our family."
– F. in San Diego, California (Google Review)
Mary in Seattle, WA renting a home system for her family and son:
"We saw much improvement in our overall state of being. My son requested a session the other day and was sad to hear that it was returned!"– Mary, Washington State (rented a system, unlimited plan for a month)
Amy, a mom, and her two sons:
"I decided to try neurofeedback after a friend told me how it helped her and suggested it to help me manage stress. After my first session, I felt relaxed and took a nap for the first time in years and slept soundly that night (I guess my brain needed sleep!). After a few more sessions, I noticed a subtle shift, mostly an increased ability to focus. I brought my boys, ages 7 and 9, in for a session. They both said they felt relaxed after and I noticed too that they were calmer and happier."
– Amy, Los Angeles, CA - 5 sessions in office session (Pasadena), and rented a home system for two months
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A psychology student discovery after training while studying
"As a psychology student, I know how important it is to keep my brain resilient and flexible in order to effectively respond to various situations. Luckily, Neurofeedback enabled me to achieve this target. To be honest, I didn't see immediate results after 1-2 sessions like most of the users do, but I did see the difference after 3 sessions. I found that my working memory and quality of sleep have been greatly improved. More importantly, I like how this brain training enhances my cognitive processing speed and executive function. Especially, I feel that I am less hesitant and take more timely actions than before when facing certain situations that require quick responses."
– Grace, NYC
NYC Therapists Review after one month of sessions
"After just three NeurOptimal sessions, I'm feeling more focused and clear. As a mental health professional, I initially felt hesitant to try something external to assist my cognitive process, but I'm amazed at the immediacy of the results. The NeurOptimal Neurofeedback system seems to offers a shift by working with the areas that govern attention, a key component to both analytic and emotional processing. Based on my own experience, I highly recommend as a tool and supplement to therapy."
– Janet, NY (Rented a Home System for 2 months)
"After about a month of my weekly, sometimes twice-weekly summer neurofeedback therapy sessions, I was feeling more relaxed, the tension was releasing in my body, but also in my mind. I was focused and alert, but not in the usual hyper-vigilant way I had grown accustomed to as a stressed city dweller."
– Alison, Clinical Social Worker in NYC
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I have had 5 sessions out of 10 to date. Amy has been very caring and is very knowledgeable. I love the location right on Union Square Park. So far I am calmer, am sleeping better, have a better sense of well-being, and better mental clarity, concentration, and cognitive function. I look forward to seeing additional improvements as I complete the remainder of my sessions.
– M. C., New York, NY (Yelp review)
An Art Therapist and Meditation Teacher in Los Angeles shares her experience
"I must say, I was skeptical at first. Having a background in psychology, I was wary of Neurofeedback. Well, at least 15 sessions later, I am sold! I find my concentration levels improving, ability to understand and retain information while studying has increased, and I have more natural and restful sleep cycles---all adding up to a more relaxed feeling throughout my day. These sessions are well worth my time because in the long run, I feel much more clarity and am able to sharply assess where to focus my energy."
Jenny, Art Therapist and Meditation Teacher, 15 + ongoing sessions in Los Angeles, CA
Review from a Neurofeedback Trainer in Boulder, Colorado
"I added NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback to my practice in order to help optimize and integrate the functioning of the nervous system within the physical, mental and emotional dynamics. I also particularly enjoy working with children and adolescents who often respond quite quickly to training."
– Joy Om, Boulder Neurofeedback Trainer
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