It's not you.
It's an overstimulated nervous system.
And you can transform it.
When the nervous system isn't functioning optimally, it may show up as discomfort, heightened sensitivity or symptoms that may make day-to-day life harder.
But, it doesn't have to be this way... YOUR BRAIN CAN RELEARN CALM!
With the right support, your nervous system can come back into balance, naturally and gently.
NeurOptimal Neurofeedback is that support.
I know what it's like when nothing seems to work.
I came to neurofeedback as a parent. Like so many other families, we were searching for something that could help, something gentle, natural, and lasting.
When we found neurofeedback, everything began to shift.
HI, I'M CATHY.
In the late 1990s, my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, now understood as part of the autism spectrum. He struggled deeply with anxiety, emotional meltdowns, and rigid thinking.
We tried the conventional route—doctors, specialists, medications—but nothing truly helped, and the side effects were hard on him.
Where my passion began...
Then, a chance meeting with a psychologist introduced me to NeurOptimal. I tried it myself, and brought a system home.
Within 15 sessions, his meltdowns stopped! He began recognizing what was happening in his body by understanding the signs of emotional escalation and would reach out for help instead of melting down.
Where my passion began...
This inspired me to learn this science-backed technology myself.
Now, I offer the same support to you—with deep compassion, a holistic lens, and the knowledge that change is possible. Let me help you and your brain find its natural rhythm.
I’m a certified Neuroptimal® neurofeedback practitioner with a background as an Occupational Therapist and years of hands-on experience supporting regulation and resilience.
I’ve walked this path both personally and professionally and I bring that full circle of knowledge into every session.
Certified Neuroptimal® Practitioner
Frequently Asked Questions
What NeurOptimal® IS:
- An advanced brain training system that enhances the brain’s natural resilience and flexibility. By supporting the nervous system’s return to its intrinsic state of balance, it helps release old patterns of “stuckness.” Much like physical training builds strength and endurance, NeurOptimal trains the brain to foster psychological resilience.
- A mirror for the Central Nervous System — reflecting the brain’s activity to itself in real time (256x per second during each 33-minute session). This feedback, delivered in the language of the CNS, supports the brain’s innate ability to process, adapt, and self-regulate. The brain naturally moves toward greater ease and efficiency when it recognizes what it’s doing.
- A tool for enhanced regulation, leading to better emotional control, healthier reactions, improved sleep, increased focus, and a more grounded sense of well-being — with less internal effort.
- Safe. Gentle. Non-invasive. Effective. There’s nothing you need to do except relax and listen to music. The training happens unconsciously — no need to focus, think, or perform.
A great metaphor: Think of NeurOptimal like the rumble strips on a highway. When your tires drift off course, those vibrations alert you to adjust your steering. Similarly, when your brain veers into inefficient, habitual patterns, NeurOptimal detects the shift and gives a subtle signal to help it self-correct. Over time, healthy brain patterns become stronger, and symptoms naturally fade.
What NeurOptimal® is NOT:
- It is not a treatment or therapy for a specific condition or diagnosis.
- It is not a trend. NeurOptimal® has been in use since the 1990s, with over 4 million sessions completed worldwide, helping people of all ages return to a more balanced and vibrant way of being.
- Clients often report feeling deeply relaxed, focused, or simply more like themselves during and after sessions. While everyone’s experience is unique, the system’s goal is the same: to support the brain’s ability to regulate itself and return to its natural state of flow.
NeurOptimal® is:
- GROUNDED in neuroscience and quantum mathematics,
- ROOTED in established principles and real-world results, and
- INTENDED to relieve suffering and support your return to optimal well-being.
People turn to NeurOptimal for many reasons, including:
- Anxiety, overwhelm
- Chronic Stress
- Supporting neurodivergent kids or adults (like those with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- Sleep issues – trouble falling asleep/staying asleep
- Struggling with focus & attention
- Concussions/Closed Head Injuries
- Trauma/PTSD
- Navigating big life transitions or burnout
- Wanting to feel more present, calm, and resilient
- Enhancing performance—at work, in school, or in athletics
Whether you’re looking to ease stress, support your child, or simply feel more like yourself again, NeurOptimal meets you where you are—no pushing, no pressure. Just your brain doing what it does best, with a little extra support.
Many people report feeling calmer, sleeping better, and handling stress more easily. Others find they’re more focused, less reactive, or not as overwhelmed by daily life. Some notice physical symptoms—like tension, headaches, or gut issues—begin to ease. For kids and teens, shifts might look like better emotional regulation, improved focus/attention, fewer meltdowns and even improvements in receptive and expressive language.
Everyone’s experience is different, but common themes include:
- Greater emotional flexibility and resilience
- Reduced emotional reactivity, more able to ‘go with the flow’
- Better sleep and energy
- Reduced anxiety and worry
- Sharper focus/attention and mental clarity
- Feeling calm, in the moment, better able to handle stress
NeurOptimal doesn’t push or diagnose, it simply supports your brain to do what it does best: self-correct and thrive. The shifts are often subtle at first, then build over time, creating lasting changes from the inside out.
Pure, Simple, Safe “Effortless Transformation”
"I think the thing I most appreciate about NeurOptimal® is the way it takes advantage of the central nervous system's quite amazing ability to take in and use information. NeurOptimal® respects the ability of the individual brain to reorganize itself using the information provided, in the way and at the pace that is right for that person. There is no pushing or pulling of the brain in a direction. To my mind, this way of working organically with the system's ability to heal itself is at the heart of NeurOptimal®’s ability to transform people's experience of life, and to do it virtually without side effects."
Catherine Boyer, NeurOptimal® Trainer, New York, NY
