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There are many different choices for EEG neurofeedback equipment: BrainMaster, Thought Technology, and J & J, to name a few.

StressTherapy Solutions instructors choose BrainMaster Technologies equipment as their equipment of choice at StressTherapy Solutions workshops.

Why our instructors choose BrainMaster

  • More than 30 years in EEG and neurofeedback. BrainMaster was founded in 1995 and has built EEG and neurofeedback systems for clinicians ever since. Equipment you buy is backed by a company that has been supporting practitioners for three decades, not a start-up that may not be there next year.
  • Cleared for clinical use in the US and Europe. BrainMaster equipment is FDA-cleared as a Class II medical device both as a clinical EEG and as a biofeedback device: the Discovery 24, for example, was cleared as an electroencephalograph under 510(k) K150498. In Europe, BrainMaster holds an EU MDR certificate as a Class IIa medical device (Intertek, certificate 28620220373). Not all neurofeedback equipment on the market is FDA-cleared, and BrainMaster keeps its products current as regulatory requirements change.
  • The methods it pioneered are the ones we teach. BrainMaster helped pioneer live Z-score training and real-time sLORETA training, and developed its PZOK method; these are the techniques taught in our workshops. More than 200 peer-reviewed papers have been published using BrainMaster equipment.
  • Assessment and training in one system. The same equipment records a full QEEG, compares it with a normative database, shows the brain’s activity in 3D with real-time sLORETA, and runs the training. Practitioners do not need separate systems for evaluation and treatment.
  • One source for hardware, software, support and training. BrainMaster designs its amplifiers and its software together, and its support specialists know both. At our workshops you learn on the same equipment you will use in your practice, so what you learn carries straight over.

What you will need

  1. A Windows computer that meets BrainMaster’s current minimum system requirements. Talk with a BrainMaster sales representative as well for recommendations.
  2. A BrainMaster amplifier, the device the sensors connect to:
    • Freedom series: a wireless, one-piece headset with dry sensors (no gel or paste), ready in about two minutes.
    • Discovery series: up to 24 channels for full QEEG and multichannel training, light, portable and powered over USB.
    • Atlantis series: continuous real-time impedance checking, with photic, vibratory and auditory feedback.
  3. Software to process the brainwave signals and run the training. BrainMaster’s BrainAvatar covers assessment, live Z-score and sLORETA training.

Most people purchase an in-service with their equipment. The in-service covers both the technical and the clinical training, so you can start using your system with clients straight away. Many also take a workshop, either the Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners or the QEEG Certification course, depending on where they want the most experience. In short: an in-service gets you comfortable with your equipment and using it clinically, and a workshop builds your knowledge and your specialty.

What does it cost?

Prices depend on the system and the number of channels. BrainMaster’s online store lists current prices, and its sales team (440-232-6000, option 1) can help you choose the right system for your practice.