LENS Neurofeedback
CUSTOM-TAILORED NEUROMODULATION
What is LENS neurofeedback?
LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) technology manipulates electronic emissions generated by its computer and amplifier. This phenomenon is common to all neurofeedback systems, however, in contrast to other neurofeedback systems, LENS couples these emissions to real-time brainwave activity to produce a feedback mechanism that is custom-tailored to each individual’s brain, imbuing them with relevance and utility to the organism. By harnessing these emissions rather than ignoring them, the LENS system is more impactful and unique than other traditional forms of neurofeedback.
How does it work?
The effectiveness of LENS lies not in the strength of its signal, but in its meaningful interaction with physiological activity. LENS engages with and influences physiology. Founder Len Ochs noted that an early amplifier tested at Lawrence Livermore Labs suggested that LENS feedback might be so effective precisely because of its low power, which the body does not readily defend against.
In fact, the low power emissions from LENS working in tandem with the specific frequencies and amplitudes of each individual brain has a synergistic effect. This effect invites the parasympathetic nervous system to engage, creating an experience of deep quiet and grounding, rendering each recipient to feel calm and relaxed, even in the first session.
While anyone can administer traditional neurofeedback, a LENS provider must hold a license. This is because the system can be profoundly powerful in its potential to create great change within the organism. Too much change too quickly can be threatening to people, even if they think they want it. A skilled provider is more accurately able to customize the treatment settings to the client presenting in front of them and create the best individually tailored treatment plan for their goals.
LENS Benefits
Ochs Labs says that it takes two years of experience to create a LENS practitioner. In my seven years of practice, I can confidently say that the overall treatment experience benefits include: a lift in mood, a reduction in ruminative thoughts, reduced reactivity, a release of blocked emotions, improved sleep, decreased anxiety, better focus, and an overall experience of well-being described by one client in particular as “I feel like I have come home to myself again.”
LENS and Psychotherapy
LENS treatments pair beautifully with psychotherapy, as they serve to enhance the process of transformation in the physiology that can be further augmented by working with the mind. While LENS treatments are longer lasting than traditional neurofeedback, the benefits can be furthered by creating a healthier psychological environment, resolving trauma, and preventing negative moods by breaking through cognitive distortions and challenging negative beliefs. Utilizing the tools learned in the psychotherapy process become that much easier when the physiology is already at ease.
“After treatment I felt laser-focused, undistracted, and clear-headed, which is very unusual for me. Neurofeedback is helping me be more productive. I’m wasting less time on feeling bad about myself and I love it!” — Natalia
“Neurofeedback is helping with catastrophic thinking and irritability. It clears the fog and shuts down the narratives that can spawn in real life situations. It helps me stay in the zone.” — Bryan
“LENS allows me to think more clearly and has helped with my ADHD.” — Kathryn
“I’ve tried a variety of trauma focused modalities (SE, EMDR), but neurofeedback seems to be the most direct and immediate. I remember after my first session of neurofeedback, there was some deep internal voice that told me that this was exactly what my system needed. And just as important as the effectiveness of the technique is Heidi’s passion for it. It is so refreshing to have a practitioner who cares so much about what she’s doing and shares so authentically in my excitement at the changes we’re seeing each week. I always feel like Heidi knows what direction to go next, which puts my whole system at ease” — Nick
“Last night I slept eight hours straight for the first time in YEARS. Also my resting heart rate (often a barometer of my overall stress level) seems to be coming down. Very encouraging!” — Bryan