At Walking on Waves Neurofeedback, Iasis Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN) Therapy is used to help tap into your own brain’s potential to heal itself. This is a gentle, safe, and natural way to “reboot” your brain. Brain science shows that stress, trauma, injury, or mental/physical unhealth can cause your brain (much like a computer) to become stuck or frozen over time. IASIS MCN is an evidence-based therapy that utilizes low energy impulses on the brain to disentrain or “unfreeze” it, so that you can begin to live a healthier and whole life, not being bogged down by the same waves that have held you back. IASIS MCN is considered a relaxation therapy; it is not a medical treatment.

Angela Poisel, RN, BSN, ICP


Iasis Micro Current Neurofeedback Certified Provider

Angela has spent her life wanting to help others, including a 13 year nursing career in Obstetric Nursing. She herself has struggled with mental health ailments that left her stuck in cycles of anxiety and addiction. After discovering that a fuller life was available through the neuroplasticity of the brain (your brain can change!), she longed to help others in their own journeys away from feeling stuck and is excited to be using IASIS MCN to help others achieve the growth they have been longing for.

What to expect during treatment

  • Angela is a certified IASIS MCN provider (ICP) by completing extensive training through the IASIS MCN practitioner program.

  • Your initial visit will take take 60-90 minutes as you discuss your history and plan with the certified provider. Each session after will be 25-40 minutes in length from start to finish.

  • Small areas of your head and neck will be cleansed and prepared with conductive paste. Five small, lightweight electrodes will be placed on specific, prepared sites of your head/neck. Throughout the treatment, some of the electrodes will be moved to other sites around your head.

  • The neurofeedback device will register your brain waves and give a tiny amount of electrical energy in response. Think of this as a tiny computer reboot where your brain is in control of rebooting itself.

  • During your treatment, you will very likely not feel anything from the electrodes. Within 24 to 48 hours after treatment, you will be asked to fill out an observation sheet where you can report symptoms of reactivity that could include feeling “wired”, tired, spacey, headache, or temporary increase of symptoms. It is important to remember a couple of things if you experience reactivity following a treatment. First, these symptoms are temporary and will likely not last longer than 48 hours. Second, reactivity to a treatment only means that the treatment is working! When a reaction is occurring, that is when the brain is working to reset itself. Most people find an improvement in symptoms after 3-5 sessions.

  • Initially you could be asked to come in two times a week for treatments. As your brain begins to regulate and you experience relief from symptoms for longer periods of time between treatments, your sessions will be spaced out. My main objective is to bring you to the leading edge of enduring and sustainable relief from your symptoms, and we will work hard to accomplish that within a reasonable amount of sessions (typically 12-20 sessions).

 

Testimonials

“Doing this neurofeedback has been so helpful and healing for both my daughter and me. I struggle with anxiety, brain fog, memory issues, and some obsessive compulsive tendencies. Neurofeedback has helped in all areas. My daughter struggled with anxiety and some attention issues last year in school. We started in the summer, and she is having her best year of school so far this year. Her anxiety went down significantly, which helped her pay better attention in class. Angie is knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about her clients. I’m so grateful for Walking on Waves. I highly recommend!” —Natalie

“Finding something that can help me think clearer has always been on my to-do list. I have struggled with anxiety/stress/brain fog for so many years that I didn’t think I would ever be able to fire on all cylinders. After working with Angie, I am finally able to say there is a light at the end of the tunnel. She has been so patient and kind with trying different things and finding what works for me.” -C

Text from mother of an 11 year old client with history of reactivity:
”Today [client’s little sister] went to play outside and sometimes [client] gets upset about her being in his space. But instead he just said hi to her and then played with her without me having to intervene. Also, a plan for tomorrow changed unexpectedly and when I told [client] about it, he was totally fine. No reaction at all. So encouraging!”

“I have some nervous habits, including a lip twitch that after a few sessions, the twitch was gone. My sleep is also really good, and I’m more patient with my siblings.” — E. 13 years old

“We always knew this version of {him} was hidden underneath all the struggles. Thank you!!!” -Mother of 10 year old client