What is Biofeedback?

Dr. Weyrich, of Scottsdale, AZ, has a state-licensed naturopathic medical practice that provides services to the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Biofeedback services offered include stress reduction, performance enhancement, and the treatment of Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder. Other disorders in which EEG biofeedback have been found useful include the treatment of epilepsy and traumatic brain injuries.

Biofeedback is based on the principle that a person can learn to control basic autonomic functions of their own body, including mental state, sympathetic, parasympathetic, and muscle tone. In biofeedback, one or more measures of body functioning, such as brain-wave activity, respiration or heart rate, skin temperature or conductance, or muscle activity are recorded and presented back to the patient. This enables the patient to learn to exert conscious control over these basic indicators of internal function. The skills that the patient learns using biofeedback are in many ways similar to the those practiced by Eastern Mystics (e.g. Zen masters), but through the help of electronic instrumentation are made more accessible to the Western mind.

Certification demonstrates professionalism and adherence to carefully developed standards as a health care provider. Procedures are consistent with the Department of Health & Human Services Guidelines, giving credibility and evidence that practitioners maintain knowledge and skill levels.

Health care professionals who achieve BCIA Certification demonstrate commitment to professionalism by completing basic degree and educational requirements, learning to apply clinical biofeedback skills during mentorship, and passing a written examination.

The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) is the only institute recognized worldwide granting certification to biofeedback practitioners. BCIA was established in 1981 with the mission of protecting the general public by establishing strict standards for biofeedback practitioners.