Neurofeedback therapy:
also recognized as neurotherapy or EEG biofeedback, offers a non-invasive safe method aimed at aiding individuals in controlling and enhancing their brain activity.

Neurofeedback:
has been proven to be effective with a range of issues including mental health, physical well-being, traumatic brain injury and cognitive decline.

Biofeedback:
helps individuals gain awareness and voluntary control over the body, ultimately promoting improved physical and mental well-being.

Neurofeedback therapy is beneficial for those with:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Anxiety
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Insomnia
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Various neurological issues.


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During Neurofeedback training, the brain is learning to make more of certain types of brain waves, and/or less of others. This process is guided by how we program the software based on the results of your brain map. The feedback helps you understand what’s happening in your brain so your brain can learn how to make these changes permanent for improved functioning.

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What is Biofeedback Therapy?

Biofeedback therapy is a method that utilizes electronic devices to offer real-time insights into the body’s physiological functions to the individual.

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What is Neurofeedback Therapy?

Neurofeedback therapy, functions as non-invasive brain training that uses sensors to monitor brainwave activity in real-time, providing immediate audio/visual feedback. This feedback helps individuals learn to self-regulate their brain function, improving focus, emotional regulation, and addressing conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD by encouraging healthier brainwave patterns.

During your first appointment with Neurofeedback therapy, or team will measure brainwave activity that feed data to a specialized software. 

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The Science Behind the Success

Neurofeedback focuses on optimizing your brain function by providing
real-time feedback on your brainwave activity.

This non-invasive process allows your brain to learn and adapt,
creating positive changes in neural pathways.

As a result, individuals experience improved focus, enhanced cognitive performance, and reduced symptoms associated with various conditions, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.

Biofeedback, on the other hand, tunes into the body’s physiological responses, such as heart rate, muscle tension, and skin temperature. By gaining awareness and control over these functions, individuals can effectively manage stress, alleviate pain, and promote relaxation.

The mind-body connection cultivated through biofeedback contributes to a more balanced and resilient overall well-being.

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I came to Dr Petta for help with trauma and PTSD. My son committed suicide February 2023. I had been seeing a a grief counselor for 2 years but I felt that she took me as far as I could go with her tools and communication. I needed more help. I wanted to be able to function again in a positive manner. My problems with anxiety and fear had taken over my life. Dr Petta and her staff understood my challenges and utilizing the neurofeedback and bio feedback, I finally found relief! I was able to put my life back together and look forward to a more positive future. I am beyond thankful for this treatment and their guidance. Her and her entire staff were always there for me (and still are) and helped fix my broken heart and helped my brain function in a positive manner. I have become my self again, which I was convinced would never happen. I utilize the tools that they taught me on a daily basis and have found joy again! My heart will always miss my son, but I have now finally accepted his passing and I have found a future again. I highly recommend this treatment for anyone who has experienced any type of trauma, PTSD and/or anxiety. It has been a game changer for me and my family. I will be forever grateful to Dr Petta and her staff!
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Working with Dr. Petta and her team has been one of the most transformative steps I’ve taken for my health and mindset. The combination of neurofeedback training and counseling has brought me a level of mental clarity, calm, and a deeper sense of direction I hadn’t reached through years of exploring other self-improvement methods. It’s helped me move away from habits that weren’t serving my well-being, strengthen my confidence, and create a more consistent state of calm in daily life. Most importantly, it’s given me internal tools I can carry with me anywhere. I’m deeply grateful for the skill, insight, and care Dr. Petta brings to each session.
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We started Neurofeedback therapy with our son a few months ago and we have been amazed at the results. He was having trouble with anxiety, sleep, and struggling in school. We have seen improvements in all 3 areas in a short amount of time. Teachers and family members have also commented on the change they see in our son. Michael and Dr. Petta are attentive and caring, thank you both!
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I have a client that was in 2 bad car accidents that ended up having brain damage. I referred her to Arizona Center for Neurofeedback. And the results were amazing, her speech and mobility drastically improved.
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Dr. Petta was a life saver for our granddaughter. I called her needing help and she jumped into action. Our granddaughter was struggling with meltdowns and outbursts at daycare/school and home. Dr. Petta worked out a treatment plan and she is 180 degree change. I never heard of Neurofeedback before but it works. My husband even goes to her to manage his Anxiety and PTSD. Would highly recommend her.
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I have had a great experience and results working with Dr. Petta and Michael. Since starting the neurofeedback, my profound insomnia has resolved and I have been sleeping deeply, through the night and extremely restful. I find my ability to “respond” instead of react to external stimuli has really improved and thus has made a difference in my overall well being as an employee, co worker and family member much better. The sessions themselves are very relaxing and I enjoy talking with Dr. Petta and Michael as a bonus! I can’t recommend enough. Thank you
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It has been a relatively short time under the care of Dr. Petta. I have had four sessions, and within the first 2, I noticed a difference in my life and mind. There was some hesitance when it came to seeking help; nonetheless, I feel that Dr. Petta's expertise has been life-changing. Their guidance and support have enhanced my performance at work and school and transformed how I approach challenges. I highly recommend Dr. Petta to anyone seeking exceptional support in achieving their goals. As for me, I wanted to become the best version of myself, but I did not have a map or clue on how to get there. Through smart goals, I have set better boundaries with my loved ones and built healthy habits for school, work, and home. I have struggled for years, but I feel more free and in control of my life with Dr. Petta.
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Dr. Petta is the best!! I’ve been to about five or so therapists over the years, but Dr. Petta has made the biggest difference for my mental health. The healing she’s helped me achieve is beyond my expectations and from the bottom of my heart, I’m so thankful.
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In-short, We are very happy with the new skills and lifelong abilities that our son will now forever posses. He will be able to use these tools as a life long to aid in managing his ADHD. We would recommend Neuro feedback to anyone who is looking for a permanent alternative to medication. Our son started Neurofeedback training at age 8 and attended two 60 session treatments over the course of about two years. After the pre-treatment screening he was diagnosed as having severe ADHD. At that time he was showing symptoms of sudden, uncontrollable bursts of anger, rage, hypertension, severe emotional instability, hyper activity and the inability to focus. He had an extremely short and touchy fuse. After being set off, he couldn't calm himself down for hours. His symptoms were very hard to work with because you never knew what was going to set him off or how long he could tolerate things (like homework or changing activities) or how severe the reaction would be. In addition to the emotional side, he was unable to maintain focus on things for even short periods of time which made learning and comprehension very difficult for him. School during the day was almost pointless. He’d not retain, or sometimes even understand, the days lessons due to lack of focus. Nightly school and homework was a huge chore. It had become an emotional and nerve racking challenge for both him and us. We began seeing some minor changes at first in his emotional stability after about 3 months of sessions. Over the course of the next 9 months we saw phenomenal changes in his ability to self regulate his emotions. Eventually, we started seeing some changes to his ability to focus and learn for longer periods of time (from only 5 minutes, now to 7 or 10 minutes) closer to the end of his first 60 sessions. We began to see improvement in his ability to self regulate and the emotional and enraged outbursts progressively became fewer and fewer. They had gone from once or twice a day to once every week or so (AMAZING!). Nightly homework became less of a struggle and started flowing much better because he was able to stay focused longer. We noticed that he was starting to retain a little more and more of the day's school lessons. The second 60 sessions did not show as drastic and as many changes as the first but has shown something we never expected: He now not only “can” but WANTS time daily to just sit and relax, playing quietly by himself. For our “Energizer Bunny” to want time to sit and relax by himself for 30-45 minutes daily is a huge change. In conclusion, we would definitely recommend Neurofeedback training.
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Neurofeedback therapy with Dr. Petta has been making a tremendous improvement in my sleep quality and my quality of life! Dr. Petta is a kind and compassionate provider and her presence is very therapeutic as well. Update on 02/10/2023: Over the course of consistent neurofeedback sessions with Dr. Petta, I have been able reduce my sleep medication dosage significantly while sleeping much longer with better quality, which has improved my health drastically and allowed me to return to work full-time. I highly recommend neurofeedback with Dr. Petta! It has truly given me a new lease on life.