Biofeedback
Biofeedback is a process that allows individuals to “see or hear” activity inside their autonomic nervous system
(ANS) and then use the information to make positive health changes. Until the 1960’s, it was thought the ANS system
was involuntary and could not be changed by will.
But medical views changed when research demonstrated that individuals can affect the ANS and alter brain
activity, reduce blood pressure and pulse rate, and affect many other involuntary body functions
(Runck 2006).
Today biofeedback is routinely used to address many issues including stress and anxiety, pain (including migraine and tension headaches),
cardiac arrthymias, Raynaud’s disease, ADHD, and disorders of the digestive tract.
There are various biofeedback instruments including those that measure electrical potential of muscle fibers, alpha brain
waves, galvanic skin response, and skin temperature. When individuals are attached to one of these instruments
the biofeedback machine or computer program will measure a physiological function and translate it into an audible or visual
signal revealing ANS function. Through this process individuals learn ways to alter what is happening in the ANS
(Sadock & Sadock, 2007).
Additional insight on biofeedback can be found on the
Arizona Behavioral Health Associates, P.C. website.
Accepted methods of payment are Cash, Check, Visa, and Mastercard. Debbie
does not accept insurance. However, as a Washington State licensed Nurse Practitioner
she can provide clients with receipts that they can turn into their insurance company for
possible reimbursement.
In appreciation for all that they do, US active and retired military personnel receive a $25 discount off their first session
with Debbie. Thanks to those who serve!
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