Brain Fitness

Brain Fitness FAQs

What is Neuropsychologist?

A neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the study of brain behavior relationships. Neuropsychologists have extensive training in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. They specialize in evaluating and treating people who are thought to have something wrong with the way in which their nervous system is functioning. From this training, the neuropsychologist can help determine your optimum level of brain fitness.

What is Biofeedback?

Biofeedback is one type of Behavioral Medicine using information gained by monitoring skin temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and other body conditions to promote control over the normally involuntary nervous system through conditioning and relaxation. There are three types of biofeedback: thermal, muscular (EMG), and neurological (EEG). All employ some type of computer or monitoring device, along with electronic sensors to give information about what is going on in the body.

What is the difference between Biofeedback and Neurofeedback?

Biofeedback came out of research in the field of Behavioral Medicine, which is now called Health Psychology. As I mentioned, I am Board Certified in this area. A specialist in biofeedback is called a psychophysiologist.

Biofeedback uses information gained by monitoring skin temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and brain waves to promote control over the normally involuntary nervous system through conditioning and relaxation. There are three types of biofeedback: thermal, muscular (EMG) and neurological (EEG). We use both the thermal and EEG methods for Brain Fitness Training. All three employ some type of computer or monitoring device along with electronic sensors to give information about what is going on in the body. In thermal biofeedback, which includes methods such as Heart Math's Emwave that monitors heart rate variability (HRV) and Journey to the Wild Divine, indicates physical changes like changes in pulse rate, body temperature and breathing.

EEG biofeedback, which is now called neurofeedback, shows changes in brain-wave activity. These changes are displayed, as visual graphs, sounds or colors on a feedback display. Using these devices is something like looking in a mirror, but a mirror that shows your inner responses instead of your outer appearance. The appropriate type of biofeedback depends on the nature and causes whether it is for rehabilitation or for fitness training.

What is Brain Mapping?

Brain Mapping (Quantitative Electroencephalography), which is often represented as either qEEG or QEEG, is a brain map using an International 10/20 system in an analysis of individual frequencies or frequency bandwidth that make up the raw EEG. By doing so, the Brain Map is used to assess how the brain is functioning. From this assessment, there are standardized methods for improving specific areas of the brain and is done through neurofeedback, which is a subdivision of biofeedback.

What is CranioSacral?

CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John Upledger, is the concept of dynamic activity and the relationship between the CranioSacral system. CranioSacral Therapy is a technique based on Cranial Osteopathy. Like Cranial Osteopathy, CranioSacral Therapy seeks to restore the natural rhythmic movement found between the bones of the skull. It does the same for the movements of the sacrum. The purpose of this is to aid the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid throughout the central nervous system.

However, CranioSacral Therapists believe that the natural movements at the skull bones come from the membrane that lines our nervous system structures, namely the brain and spinal cord. By improving the natural rhythmic movement it helps improve brain functioning. Therefore, is an important part of Brain Fitness Training.

What is entailed in the Brain Fitness Training?

The Brain Fitness Training program is an all inclusive program consisting of the following 5 parts:

Consult with Dr. Diane, who is a neuropsychologist.

A consult is usually 90 minutes in length. It consists of gaining background information using Dr. Diane's® 5 Prong Approach, a unique individualized program and a determination of whether or not the fitness program is appropriate for you.

At the time of booking, the amount of time needed for a consult is determined and all fees are paid at the time of booking your appointment. The cost of a 90-minute consult can be paid with a credit card and is reimbursable by many insurance companies.
Intake Phase: Background and information is acquired by each of the various brain fitness health team members.
Assessment & Evaluation: Using scientifically proven methods along with state-of-the-art cutting edge technology. This provides your baseline when starting the program. This includes Brain Mapping, Auditory Evaluation, Sound Evaluation, Cognitive, Reading and Memory Function, Body/Brain Function and Nutrition Response Testing and foods for brain/body function.
Individualized Program: Based on your goals for brain fitness, such as better concentration, along with the results from the intake, assessment & evaluation, the team designs your specific brain fitness training. This part is similar to having a personalized trainer at your sports gym. You will be working with the brain fitness team to attain your specific goal, be it better concentration, focus or overall mental acuity.
Re-Assessment: At the end of a 3 month period, you and the brain fitness team will evaluate your progress toward attaining your goal. This will include repeating the Brain Mapping, Auditory Evaluation, Sound Evaluation, Cognitive, Reading and Memory Function, Body/Brain Function, Nutrition Response Testing and Symptom Survey Form with regard to brain/body function.

What services are included in the all inclusive Brain Fitness Training program?

The following services are included in this program:

Cognitive Evaluation
Reading Evaluation
Memory Evaluation
Brain Mapping (QEEG)
Biofeedback
Neurofeedback
Tomatis Listening®
iListenTM
Energy Psychology
Sport Psychology
Integrative Body Work
CranioSacral Therapy
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Response Testing
Elite Performance Training
Bach Flowers Essence
Aroma Therapy
Light Therapy
Hemoencephalography (HEG)
Audio/Visual Biofeedback Equipment
Cranial Electrostimulation Equipment
Neurofeedback Equipment
Home and/or Virtual Neurofeedback Training
Reflexology
Sport & DeepTissue Massage
NeuroMuscular Massage
Trigger Points
Raindrop Therapy

Who can benefit from Brain Fitness Training?

Anyone who wants to enhance their memory, increase focus, improve recall, obtain peak performance, reduce anticipatory anxiety, or reduce stress. The Brain Fitness Experts help with forgetfulness, memory lapse, memory loss, feeling foggy, confusion, problems focusing, senior moments, feeling lost, detached or "spacey", special needs, concussion, chronic pain, MS, sports injury, PTSD, traumatic brain Injury, mild traumatic brain injury, stroke, aneurysm, migraine, stress, fibromyalgia, postconcussive syndrome, chronic fatigue, brain tumor, second impact syndrome, contusion, ADD, and ADHD.

What is the cost and is this covered by insurance?

The Brain Fitness Training service Program is an all inclusive program. There is one fee for the first three-month training based on your specific goal. Payment can be made in three monthly installments. Each installment is to be paid in advance of the next month's services. If you were to prepay the entire three months, you would be entitled to a $500 per month discount.

ť Specific services, such as the brain mapping or cognitive evaluation may possibly be covered through your health insurance policy with prior approval by PCP.
ť Nutritional supplements are not included in the fees. Nutritional products are chosen for each client's unique body and there is a wide variation in price between the products.
ť Payment may be made by cash, credit card or check made payable to: Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler, Ed.D., LLC.

What if I can't make an appointment?

Since you have pre-paid for your time, you can reschedule. If you are unable to keep an appointment, please give us at least 48 hours notice. If you give at least 48 hours notice, we have time for another client to take that appointment time and your fee for the cancelled appointment will be credited to you and applied to your next appointment. If you do not give us at least 48 hour's notice, other clients will not have sufficient time to change their work schedules to take the now open appointment. Therefore, with less than 48 hours notice your fee would be non-refundable and cannot be used toward a replacement appointment for you.

If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please call 978-352-6349.

How is my PRIVACY PROTECTED?

For your protection, Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler, Ed.D., LLC maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations to guard your personal information from authorized access, alteration or premature destruction.

To ensure your privacy and pursuant with HIPAA regulations, I have on file, HIPAA compliant contracts with the following business associates of Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler, Ed.D, LLC and (d/b/a) Dr. Diane: