BrainMaster Technologies Inc.

10/23/2025

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"The simplest type of breakdown exhibits itself as an oscillation in a goal-seeking process which appears only when that process is actively invoked." —

10/20/2025

ISF making waves! A must have tool for the modern clinician. Evidence based. Published in Nature three times.

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10/14/2025

# # **EEG-Based Electromagnetic Tomography: Advancing Human Performance and Emotional Insight**

**Source:** Collura TF, Wigton NL, Zalaquett C, Chatters-Smith S, Bonnstetter RJ. *The Value of EEG-Based Electromagnetic Tomographic Analysis in Human Performance and Mental Health.* *Biofeedback*, 2016; 44(2):58–65. [DOI: 10.5298/1081-5937-44.2.03]

# # # **Overview**

Collura and colleagues (2016) present how EEG-based **electromagnetic tomographic analysis (ETA)**—including **standardized low-resolution electromagnetic tomography (sLORETA)**—offers real-time 3D imaging of cortical activation. This technology allows clinicians and performance specialists to observe **precognitive brain processes** that precede conscious awareness, bridging neuroscience and applied practice in counseling, coaching, and biofeedback.

# # # **Key Insights**

* **Approach vs. Avoidance:** Left frontal gamma activation corresponds with approach-oriented responses; right frontal with avoidance or withdrawal.
* **Emotional Validity:** ETA imaging can confirm or contrast self-reported feelings, adding an objective dimension to emotional assessment.
* **Practical Applications:** Demonstrations showed differences in brain responses to languages, emotionally charged words, and behavioral cues (e.g., smoking), highlighting how neural patterns shape everyday decisions.
* **Speed and Precision:** ETA captures **six frames per second**, revealing subtle neural shifts that occur within 30 milliseconds—before conscious thought.
* **Future Promise:** ETA can inform **education, leadership, psychotherapy, and wellness**, enabling personalized strategies that align with individual brain patterns.

# # # **Clinical Translation with BrainMaster**

BrainMaster’s **Discovery 24E**, **Atlantis**, and **BrainAvatar® 4.0** systems bring this research into everyday clinical and research practice:

* **Assessment:** Use **qEEG with sLORETA** to visualize cortical sources and approach–avoidance asymmetry.
* **Training:** Combine **Z-Score neurofeedback** or **alpha/gamma balancing protocols** to support emotional regulation and performance.
* **Integration:** Generate reports through **Z-Builder** and **Brain Panel** for baselines, session tracking, and client education.

# # # **Suggested Visual Figure**

**Title:** *Frontal Gamma Asymmetry in Approach–Avoidance States*
**Description:** A side-by-side sLORETA 3D brain image showing left-frontal activation (approach/positive) vs. right-frontal activation (avoidance/negative). Use gradient color mapping (red = activation, blue = inhibition) to illustrate asymmetry in gamma band (38–42 Hz).

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# # # **Why It Matters**

By visualizing the neural signatures of emotion and decision-making, ETA empowers practitioners to:

* Identify hidden performance barriers or emotional triggers.
* Align coaching and therapy with each client’s unique neural dynamics.
* Track objective progress toward optimized mental performance.

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# # # **Call to Action**

**Experience BrainAvatar® with sLORETA.**
Discover how real-time EEG tomography can elevate assessment, training, and insight in your clinical or performance practice.
➡️ [**Explore BrainAvatar® 4.0 and Discovery 24E**](https://www.brainmaster.com)
➡️ [**Contact BrainMaster Technologies**](https://www.brainmaster.com/contact) for demonstrations, education, or research collaborations.

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> *Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. BrainMaster products support clinical decision-making and training workflows. Clinicians should rely on their professional judgment, local regulations, and device labeling.*

10/14/2025

**Title: A Breakthrough in EEG: Individualized Z-Scores for Precision Neurofeedback**

**What if brain data could be compared to your own baseline, not a general population?** That’s the premise behind a cutting-edge approach called "Z-Builder," described in a 2020 paper by Thomas F. Collura and Jeffrey Tarrant.

Traditionally, quantitative EEG (qEEG) z-scores compare a person's brain activity to normative databases. But this population-based model has its flaws: it assumes everyone should conform to the same brain "norms," overlooking individual variability. The Z-Builder method challenges that model by constructing a personalized statistical baseline using just a few minutes of EEG from the individual.

**How it works:** A brief resting EEG sample (as short as 1 minute) is used to calculate an individual’s mean and standard deviation across metrics. These become the personal reference point for detecting changes over time, whether due to aging, medication, training, or other influences. These individualized z-scores (ZIS and ZID) are statistically valid, normally distributed, and more sensitive to within-subject changes than population z-scores.

**Why it matters:** With this method, clinicians can move beyond "how does this brain compare to others?" and instead ask, "how has this brain changed over time?" That shift enables more precise, repeatable, and meaningful neurofeedback.

**BrainMaster tie-in:** Z-Builder is implemented in BrainAvatar 4.0, working with Atlantis and Discovery EEG amplifiers. Clinicians can generate individual reference maps for sLORETA, train live using personalized targets, and track subtle EEG changes with high reliability.

Whether you’re optimizing brain performance or supporting mental wellness, individualized z-scores offer a transformative way to measure and guide EEG-based interventions.

> *Reference: Collura TF, Tarrant J. Principles and Statistics of Individualized Live and Static Z-Scores. NeuroRegulation. 2020;7(1):45–56. doi:10.15540/nr.7.1.45*

> *Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. BrainMaster products support clinical decision-making and training workflows. Clinicians should rely on their professional judgment, local regulations, and device labeling.*

10/14/2025

Five years later, the results are still remarkable. 🌿
A new study from **ZME Science** reports that two-thirds of participants who received **psilocybin-assisted therapy** for depression remained symptom-free after five years — showing how deeply neuroscience and consciousness exploration can transform mental health.

At BrainMaster Technologies, tools like **Freedom**, **Discovery**, and **BrainAvatar** bring the same spirit of innovation into real-world neurofeedback — helping people train their brains, monitor progress, and build lasting well-being with measurable data.

Curious how brain technology can support long-term change? Discover how science meets self-mastery.


https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/five-years-after-psilocybin-therapy-two-thirds-remain-free-from-depression/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbWYdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtHjaVid0MSnzejY9eBnlEpZEk74E_O5n0YKfCyOK7JKeTVh0ly_vxFiBXTj_aem_ccZJQA8x5eUpciJ43uWLYg

Researchers find that magic mushroom–assisted therapy may offer long-lasting relief for major depression.

10/14/2025

Have you ever wondered how your brain balances hunger, fear — *and* pain — all at once? 🤯

A recent study published in *Nature* and covered by Neuroscience News titled “Hunger, Fear, and the Brain’s Hidden Switch to Turn Off Chronic Pain” highlights a fascinating brainstem circuit that downregulates chronic pain when survival needs (like hunger or fear) take over. ([Neuroscience News][1])

Here’s what stood out:

* Researchers discovered **Y1 receptor neurons** in the brainstem’s lateral parabrachial nucleus (lPBN) that integrate signals of hunger, fear, and thirst to **dampen ongoing pain**. ([Neuroscience News][1])
* The mechanism involves **neuropeptide Y (NPY)** acting on those Y1R neurons to “override” persistent pain signals when other survival needs become more urgent. ([Neuroscience News][1])
* This internal “pain switch” suggests chronic pain isn’t just a continued signal from injury sites — it’s a neural process that may be modifiable. ([Neuroscience News][1])

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**Why this matters for brain health & neurofeedback**

This work reframes chronic pain not merely as a fault in the periphery (injured tissue), but as a **dynamically regulated brain circuit**. That gives hope that techniques like neurofeedback — targeted toward circuit modulation — could help *rewire* or tone down maladaptive pain signals.

At **BrainMaster Technologies**, our platforms (Discovery, Freedom, BrainAvatar, Atlantis) align perfectly with this paradigm:

* Use **Discovery** / **Freedom** to prototype neurofeedback protocols targeting brainstem/neuromodulatory network biomarkers
* Leverage **BrainAvatar** for real-time feedback on EEG signatures potentially correlated with NPY / pain circuits

By combining cutting-edge neuroscience and robust neurofeedback tools, we can move toward more precise, brain-circuit-informed interventions for chronic pain.

Curious how one might translate this “hidden switch” into a neurofeedback protocol? Let’s brainstorm together — happy to discuss ideas.



https://neurosciencenews.com/hunger-fear-pain-brainstem-29792/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbUwFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF4VDBxbVFTWE9reUdkQ01oAR75vv5Lhe34iR0SJ1CkznanmODYaCEBFAzrOTLDkcnbQqzY5tOf_zDKyfB6AA_aem_5WZJN5VtV8dyzAC3eCqaDw

Chronic pain affects nearly 50 million Americans, yet new research reveals the brain may have an internal switch that can turn it down.

10/14/2025

**Is it possible to *look inside the brain* and predict who will respond best to anxiety treatment?**

A recent article titled “Brain scanning method anxiety understood” (via MedicalXpress) presents promising advances in using brain imaging biomarkers to guide treatment for anxiety disorders. ([Medical Xpress][1])

**Key insights:**

1. The study shows that **resting-state functional connectivity** between brain regions involved in emotion regulation (e.g. insula to dorsolateral prefrontal circuits) can differentiate individuals more likely to benefit from app-based CBT interventions. ([Medical Xpress][1])
2. Participants with **weaker connectivity** in anxiety-regulation circuits showed greater reductions in symptoms from the self-guided app than those with stronger connectivity. ([Medical Xpress][1])
3. These imaging signals may act as **predictive biomarkers**, helping clinicians tailor anxiety care by anticipating which patients will respond to digital or psychological interventions. ([WCM Newsroom][2])

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**Why this matters for cognition / mental health / neurofeedback**

* It advances the goal of **precision mental health**—matching the right intervention to the right brain profile, rather than using “one size fits all.”
* For neurofeedback and EEG-based methods, it underscores the importance of **circuit-level biomarkers**: imaging findings like these can validate, inform, or calibrate feedback protocols.
* In real-world practice, combining imaging, EEG, and clinical data could **improve efficiency, reduce trial-and-error**, and boost outcomes in anxiety care.

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**Bringing this into practice with BrainMaster Technologies**

At BrainMaster, we build tools (Discovery, Freedom, BrainAvatar, Atlantis) that emphasize scientific rigor, clinical reliability, and translational impact:

* **Discovery & Freedom**: those platforms support flexible paradigm creation—ideal for deploying neurofeedback protocols aligned with known regulatory networks implicated in anxiety (e.g. insula–PFC).
* **BrainAvatar**: real-time EEG feedback can be informed by biomarkers discovered via imaging; clinicians can test and refine protocols anchored in neurobiological insights.
* **Atlantis**: its analysis capabilities can help practitioners compare EEG connectivity features against imaging-derived benchmarks, enabling more evidence-driven personalization.

Together, these tools can help close the gap between neuroscience research and therapeutic practice—especially in domains like anxiety, where tailoring is key.

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Curious to explore how imaging-informed neurofeedback protocols might work in your setting? Let’s talk about how to integrate these biomarkers into your workflows.



https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-brain-scanning-method-anxiety-understood.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbS2FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKaUdUeU5Ra0NQSHpFYVdkAR5_3hK4Ylmt-wiy4W6L-85qooWPckvmT5DGIslCYdCtVpUEASANTbxsGe3DFg_aem_4qNgX5N9Yuizvw5gzLoI4w

A study by the University of Portsmouth in England has mapped the biological journey of anxiety in the brain when people are faced with a no-win situation.

10/13/2025

Post by Jackie Devries:
Previously I posted about using the cross frequency gamma protocol ‘differently’, having client watch the ‘gamma’ tab and turn it on in the left hemisphere by just watching… that worked really well for a trauma client (teen with complex history of foster care…). Saw this post today and it seems to line up with the changes I saw in her: About Gamma
🧠 Gamma Activity as a Marker of Preconscious Emotional Processing
Within the first milliseconds after a stimulus, distinct changes in the gamma frequency band (>30 Hz) emerge, indicating rapid emotional evaluation processes that precede conscious awareness.
Using the CAPITO® Stimulus Presentation Software developed by IFEN Neuroscience, combined with BrainMaster EEG hardware based on the research of Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Thomas F. Collura, these high-resolution event-related responses can be precisely captured and analyzed.
Lateralized gamma activation reflects emotional valence:
🔹 Left hemisphere: approach-oriented, positive responses
🔹 Right hemisphere: avoidance-oriented, negative responses
This event-related imaging approach provides new insights into the neural dynamics of emotion, cognition, and decision-making.

05/15/2025

The Rover Revolution is here! PEMF, PBM, Nasal PBM, Binaural Beats, Photic Stim, pROSHI protocol, Stimfield protocols, programmable 1-1khz range, Stand Alone or EEG driven!!!