IASIS Neurofeedback for concussion and TBI
When the scans are clear but you still don't feel like yourself, gentle support for the nervous system may help. Always alongside your medical care, never instead of it.
How a head injury and the nervous system are connected
A concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is first and foremost a medical event. If you or someone you love has taken a blow to the head, please be evaluated by a physician or emergency department right away and follow their guidance. Nothing on this page replaces that care.
In the months that follow, the imaging may be clear, yet you still feel foggy, tired, irritable, or easily overwhelmed. Headaches linger. Sleep is off. Busy rooms feel like too much. You may simply not feel like yourself.
Your autonomic nervous system constantly scans for cues of safety or danger, a process called neuroception. A sudden injury is a loud cue of danger. The system can shift into a protective state, such as fight-or-flight or shutdown, and then have trouble finding its way back to a calm baseline. The body keeps bracing long after the impact has passed. Our guide to understanding your nervous system explains these states.
How IASIS Neurofeedback may help
IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback (MCN) is a gentle, non-invasive technology that helps the brain and nervous system release stuck stress patterns and become more flexible and regulated. An extremely low, imperceptible microcurrent signal does the work while you sit back and relax, supporting the nervous system's own capacity to regulate.
Concussions and traumatic brain injury are on the list of conditions that seem to be helped by IASIS Neurofeedback. We say that carefully. IASIS does not act on the injury itself, and we make no promises about outcomes. What clients often report over a series of sessions is feeling calmer, clearer, more grounded, and less reactive.
Our IASIS research page links to a published paper on passive neurofeedback and mild traumatic brain injury, a white paper, and one stroke survivor's personal account. We share them so you can make an informed decision, not as a claim about what will happen for you.
Where coaching fits
Trauma-Informed Nervous System Coaching is the heart of what we do at Apex NeuroCare, and it can be especially meaningful after a head injury, which is often lonely and frustrating. You may be grieving the version of yourself that felt sharp and steady, and pushing through in ways that keep your system on high alert.
Coaching is a collaborative, present-focused process rooted in Polyvagal Theory. We learn to recognize your body's signals, build simple somatic tools for regulation, and work with what is showing up right now rather than retelling the past. Coaching is not psychotherapy or counseling, and it is offered in person or online.
Many clients combine the two: coaching helps you process, and IASIS helps your system hold the shift. Some like to end an in-person visit with 30 minutes in our far infrared sauna.
What to expect
IASIS sessions are passive. You fill out a short observation sheet, we prep the sites and position five pairs of electrodes, and then you rest. You won't feel the signal, though many people report feeling calmer, more relaxed, alert, and focused by the end.
- The initial session runs about 45 to 60 minutes and includes intake paperwork.
- Follow-up sessions typically last about 30 minutes.
- IASIS MCN is cumulative, not one-and-done, and works best as a series.
- We offer packages for 12, 20, and 40 sessions. See pricing and packages for current rates.
- We cannot accept insurance; many clients use HSA or FSA funds.
More answers, including safety and medication questions, are on our FAQ page.
Is this right for you?
Medical evaluation comes first. Any head injury, especially with loss of consciousness, vomiting, worsening headache, or confusion, needs prompt medical attention. Apex NeuroCare works alongside your physician or concussion team, never instead of them. We are a wellness practice in a home studio in Apex, NC, serving the Triangle in person and coaching clients online.
Our work tends to suit people who:
- have been medically evaluated and are following that guidance, but still feel foggy, wired, or worn down;
- want a gentle, passive, drug-free option;
- are curious about working with their nervous system rather than fighting it;
- can sit comfortably in a chair for about 30 minutes (our home studio is not currently wheelchair accessible).
IASIS MCN does not interfere with medication; clients are encouraged to consult their prescribing physician about any changes they notice.
Concussion, TBI, and IASIS
How soon after a concussion can I start IASIS Neurofeedback?
Ask your physician first. Once you have been medically evaluated and cleared for normal activities, we can talk about whether IASIS MCN makes sense for you. A free 20-minute phone consultation is the easiest first step.
Can IASIS Neurofeedback make my concussion symptoms go away?
We don't promise outcomes, and IASIS does not act on the injury itself. Concussion and TBI are among the conditions that seem to be helped by IASIS Neurofeedback, and clients often report feeling calmer, clearer, and less reactive over a series of sessions. Everyone's nervous system is different, which is why we offer a free in-person intake and trial session before you commit.
How many sessions will I need after a head injury?
IASIS MCN is cumulative, so one session is rarely enough, though many people report feeling calmer after the first. We offer packages of 12, 20, and 40 sessions; a typical 12-session schedule runs about twelve weeks. Current rates are on our pricing page.
Still not feeling like yourself after a head injury?
Start with a free 20-minute phone consultation. No pressure, just a conversation about whether this is a good fit alongside your medical care.
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