Articles of Interest

Articles in the media

The Santa Barbara Independent January 2012 ran an article about me Boost Your Brainwaves.

The VC Reporter August 2010 ran a story on Neurofeedback Can Change Your Brain.

Ode Magazine March 2009 has a feature article on Improve Mental Health with Neurofeedback.

Scientific American Mind issue February 2006 has an article on neurofeedback Train Your Brain.

If you decide to become a client of mine for EEG Neurofeedback, I suggest you print this brief but informative handout and keep it handy.  I call it New Client Guidelines .  In it you will find strategies for making your trainings as successful as possible.  Also, its important to understand the basic principles of Self Regulation .  It is the key to achieving optimal  results.  I also offer Seven Simple and Easy Ways how you can help your progress with neurofeedback.   For those who want maximal results, I offer Additional Suggestions to enhance your success with neurofeedback.  Following these will speed your progress towards your goal and produce a greater sense of wellness. 

For those who wish to read up on the research, Corydon Hammond, Ph.D. has posted an up-to-date Comprehensive Bibliography of Research on neurofeedback.

One my former graduate students, Josie Preston, PsyD, from the California Graduate Institute finished her doctoral dissertation after studying the effects of EEG neurofeedback on 7 of my clients.  Her conclusion was that "each participant reported the global experience of positive changes in his or her internal world, positive changes in functioning, and positive changes in relationships."  She added, "In each of the seven cases studied, neurofeedback training appears to have substantially alleviated symptoms associated with some of the five systems of brain activity."

Handouts for Clients

Cygnet Interhemispheric Training

Symmetron Neurowave Vibroacoustic Motion Chair

nirHEG (Near Infra-red Hemoencephalography)

Neurofeedback using the Roshi/Amiga

Why it is better to not use your behavioral managed care benefits for EEG Neurofeedback

Behavioral Managed Care places many restrictions on the practice of mental health.  They often authorize only 5 sessions at a time and place constant pressure to end treatment as soon as possible.  Rarely do they authorize enough sessions to cover for the completion of EEG Neurofeedback.  Many in my field have started to resign from managed care provider panels. 

Getting your medical insurance plan to pay

An alternative is to use your general health care plan.  If  you get your primary care physician to write on his or her prescription pad, "EEG biofeedback 20-40 treatments (90901)" (you can print this underlined form and take it to your doctor), then there is an good chance most of the cost of treatment will be reimbursed.  If your physician is unfamiliar with my work, I can mail him or her a description of why the prescription referral is needed.  I will work closely with your treating physician for coordination of your health care.

The Story of Dr. Staso and EEG Neurofeedback (Chapters 1-6)

I first heard of Margaret Ayers in 1983.  I referred her three of my most difficult cases while I was working at the Alhambra psychiatric hospital.  After I saw the results, I wrote out a handout to give to my clients explaining why I was making a referral.  In 2001, I purchased a Neuropathways unit and began my specialty in neurofeedback.   In 2002, I presented a paper on a successful case of migraine headaches.  Since then I added additional units to my practice: the Roshi II+, Peak Achievement Trainer, Cygnet and NeuroAmp.

I also have a general clinical psychology practice.

Before I specialized in EEG Neurofeedback, I used a variety of treatment approaches.  When needed, I can offer to my current clients 

For self help methods, refer to my page on depression and anxiety .