Valerie Hudgins, a certified consulting hypnotist and certified health coach, announces her affiliation with Neurotherapy Centers of America as a satellite office in Woodstock. Hudgins now offers Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) and neurofeedback therapy through The Wellness Emporium to help people optimize brain function.

Neurofeedback leverages the brain’s natural ability to learn and adapt, using non-invasive, FDA-approved devices to measure and map the brain’s electrical activity. The results of an initial brain mapping session are analyzed by medical doctors to identify dysregulated patterns that might contribute to conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Based on the results, a personalized training protocol is developed to enhance brain efficiency and focus. Sessions last 30 minutes and are typically completed twice a week for 10 to 30 weeks.

“Rewiring neural pathways through QEEG neurofeedback has shown consistent, lasting results,” Hudgins says. “This technology, once available only in major research institutions, is now accessible in-office or through home therapy units for the entire family.”

QEEG neurofeedback is particularly beneficial for athletes, as it enhances mental acuity, focus and resilience while potentially improving recovery from sports-related injuries. Hudgins trained under Julia Phares, a neurofeedback expert with more than 15 years of experience and is excited to provide this drug-free approach to cognitive enhancement.