CLIENT STORIES
Life is Beautiful - S.O.
Life is beautiful. Thank you, Michele, for all you have done for me. The Neurofeedback, of course, made a direct and significant impact on my emotional and physical well-being (mainly sleep, focus, mind calmness), but it also made an indirect impact—the improved cognitive environment allowed other interventions to be more effective: gratitude journal, prayer, and meditation. My brain was just receptive to assistance. Without Neurofeedback, those other interventions would not have taken hold as they did. You talked many times about how augmenting Neurofeedback with other known helpful practices would contribute to its effectiveness, and it surely did. I had tried those things prior to Neurofeedback, and they just did not have the same efficacy.
I feel such a sense of relief and well-being now. I now see how much I needed Neurofeedback even though when I first came to you I didn’t really think I needed it or that I had declined as much as I had after years of stress.
After a full year of intentionally doing the gratitude journal, my mind just goes there naturally now. I no longer need to remind myself to think that way. Actually, I rarely even write in the journal now. Instead, I automatically wake up in the morning and the first thing that comes to mind are all the things I am grateful for, big and small. They are so easy to see now, those things I overlooked regularly for years. It is like looking through new lenses. Same is true when my head hits the pillow at night—instead of my noggin swirling with worries, it swirls with things to be grateful for. Throughout the day, I routinely and unintentionally scan my environment for lovely things, without even trying. What you told me once was so true: what you practice gets stronger. Wise, wise words. Please continue to remind all your clients of that! Simple, but transformative.
I did restart an antidepressant recently and that was the final piece of the puzzle. Things just don’t bother me like they used to, and my stress level is very low. I knew that after the helpfulness of Neurofeedback and other interventions, that there was still 10% that wasn’t quite right—that was my inability to feel as much joy as I used to. Joy is now felt routinely, despite life’s difficulties.
With your help, I now feel like I used to for the vast majority of my life. The comprehensive approach for me was really critical. What started it all was Neurofeedback and especially that 7th session in where I felt the odd whoosh through the upper part of my body. That night is I slept through the night for the first time in many years. It is also when I was able to sustain focus and interest when reading. In just the last three months, I have read 7 books, including an 800 pager. Without being able to sleep through the night, I don’t think any intervention would have helped me and I would not be where I am today. Sleep is everything.
I will miss seeing you. I am indebted to you and am grateful for your wisdom and guidance along my path.
Post-Concussion Syndrome. ~ C.C.
When I started seeing Theresa in 2015, I was having at least one migraine a week that was incapacitating, sometimes it would even take me down for a week, sometimes longer. I have had 12 to 15 documented concussions, and many more undocumented ones as a lifetime soccer player and now a Division I Coach. I have been diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome, Migraines and Vertigo. Damage to my hippocampus was diagnosed in 2006.
I suffered with migraines, anxiety, and depression. I was sleepy but I could not sleep. I was hallucinating, had blurry vision, was seeing stars, my tongue and lips felt swollen (even though they weren’t). My fingers up to my wrist would get numb. It was so bad even words did not come easily. It was like I was in a fog and I could not get my thoughts clear. At times I would feel like my head was being crushed and it was like there was liquid dripping in there. Traveling with my team was difficult and exhausting for me. As were changes in weather and stress.
I did not feel that most of my medical doctors were helpful, truly cared or were curious about what I was going through. My family struggled to know how to help and support me. Theresa suggested several things for me to try along with the neurofeedback—things that I could do at home and work when I was struggling. The hallucinations were completely gone within 4 months! I am less competitive at home and I can actually play games with my family and friends, I reach out for help, and I am more open about my concussion issues with my family, friends, and my team. I only have a migraine now every 2 to 3 weeks and they don’t last as long, and they are not as intense.
Take a Chance on Yourself. ~ W. B.
When I started neurofeedback with KCNPI I was a personal and professional mess. I had multiple concussions as a child playing soccer and football through high school. After years of overwhelming stress as a trial lawyer, my body was failing due to a horribly painful, chronic disease. I was overweight, angry, depressed and suicidal. I wasn't able to focus at work and would waste several hours each day just staring at the computer screen--floating and unable to think straight. Even if I slept 12 hours at night I would wake up exhausted.
When KCNPI ran my baseline EEG it was completely "upside down"--all of my brainwaves were the opposite of what they should have been. I was skeptical--wondering how what appeared to be a computer game could help fix me. After my first session of neurofeedback my body relaxed like it hadn't in years and I had the best night's sleep I could remember. After several sessions I could feel life returning to my body. I finally had enough energy to start working out.
Then she moved me to the next level with NeuroGen HPN. I lost 70 pounds, am no longer depressed, don't need psych medications anymore and have my chronic disease under control. My latest EEG shows my brainwaves are now within normal ranges. I am human again. I have the most focus, satisfaction and success in my work I have experienced in 20 years. I'm no longer angry and no longer lose my temper. I sleep all night and even dream again!
Take a chance on yourself if you are suffering like I was. Living with an injured brain doesn't have to destroy you. KCNPI's brain healing experts can give you your life back!
Gratitude
Hi Theresa,
This is GS, J's mother-in-law. I'm sure you have so many patients and family members to keep up with. I don't expect you to remember me . I promised God if you helped J, I would tell as many people as I could about your special care and treatment for PTSD and TBIs. When J and L used to come up there all the time to see Michele they would bring me back business cards and pamphlets for me to put out in our office. I work for a doctor here in Lawrence. She is J’s Doctor and is so impressed by his quality of life improving since seeing you and Michele. She has been seeing J for many years before he even married C. She has been a great support for him and all of us. I'm sorry to keep going on. We all just love you and Michele and how you have improved all of our lives. We would like to have on display your cards and pamphlets. If I need to pay for them it would be fine with me, just let me know how much I will happily send any amount to you.
J is happier now than before his accident. He grows happier everyday! Between you and God, C and J have a much better life.
Much love and support,
GS
Never Give Up! ~ M.S.
I am going to assume that if you are reading this, you are either actively in therapy or you‘re finding your way there. Welcome. My name is Mike. I have been doing neurofeedback treatments for over two years. Neurofeedback has made some profound changes in my life. While I can’t credit neurofeedback with being the only effective part of my recovery, it has been just as important as the work I have done with my psychiatrist through medications, and my continued work with my other therapist, whose focus is cognitive behavioral.
At my lowest point, I was on my second trip through the psych ward having overdosed on 90-days-worth of Xanax. I was so terrified, frustrated, angry, and paranoid of everything. Leaving the house was next to impossible; being in a crowd was beyond my imagination, and not wanting to burn the earth down was a dream. I was living in a perpetual state of panic, anxiety, fear, and rage—I was a cornered animal. So, every change that I noticed from the neurofeedback, was initially terrifying because I was afraid that the changes were not long term—too many broken hopes from the past.
I am at a point now where I am absolutely certain that these sessions have been completely worth it...
Changes that Mike’s Spouse Noticed After Neurofeedback Treatments.
Decreased social anxiety. Mike has more of a tendency to seek out social situations. Before Neurofeedback, he would prefer to stay at home, avoided eating out or going to the movies. After Neurofeedback, he enjoys eating out at restaurants and will engage in friendly banter with other people while out in public.
Decreased aggressive response in social situations. Previously, Mike was paranoid about going out in public due to distrust of others and a fear of personal safety. After Neurofeedback, he is less likely to be distrustful of strangers. He was particularly angry on the road and would easily become angered by other driver quickly assigning malice to their driving. Now, he is able to dismiss other drivers with a laugh and he does not engage in aggressive driving.
More likely to leave the house independently. Before Neurofeedback, Mike was terrified to leave the house without me. He felt like he needed emotional support from me to deal with any social situation. Now, he is able to go run errands during the day without me. He feels more comfortable with himself and others to function independently.
Increased impetus to start projects. Previously, Mike was so crippled with anxiety, he would not be able to start any projects. He used to feel crippled by a sink full of dishes. After working with Theresa, he has started working on a variety of art projects and is able to complete household tasks daily.
Give Yourself the Tools You Need to Succeed. ~ B.G
Theresa is an amazing person. I’ve seen several therapists over the years and definitely felt the most lasting effects with her. She has truly given me the tools to take my life and thoughts back and overcome even severe trauma. I am always impressed with her instinctive ability to discover core issues in a nonjudgmental and extremely helpful way.
After just a few Neurofeedback sessions with Theresa I’ve noticed a vast difference in my emotional wellbeing. I find it easier and easier to detect when my mind is getting sucked into emotional triggers, and the pull and “charge” of those triggers has diminished drastically. My ability to deal with difficult life experiences has improved as well.
Perhaps the best proof comes from my spouse, who has noticed a significant increase in my amount of patience, emotional stability, and ability to navigate difficult circumstances.
The Change is Subtle. ~ L.C.
Session 12 today, and your prediction was on point. I am not the same person I was upon our first meeting. I'm becoming more cognizant of my emotions, reactions, and conditioned reflexes. The transformation unfolds in a subtle manner, but my development/healing is perpetual and exponential.
I can acknowledge triggers, more rationally as time progresses, and even better I am able to process the events and emotions then pack them away. The flashbacks are usually quite scary the first time around, but after my brain accepts, processes and stores the frightening memory, I can think/talk about them as if they're in the past; No longer a threat. Each memory becomes just that. ...something I remember occurring, and I experience it as such. My usual fight/flight/freeze responses to past threats are becoming fewer and fewer. I am so grateful.
Thank you, Theresa and Brianna.
Healthy Progression Being Made. ~ C.H.
My husband is more engaged in our daily life. He is joking and laughing more often. His ability to stay focused has improved. His level of distractibility has decreased causing him to be less withdrawn at home. He has become more patient with our grandchildren, which is a significant change! He has become so much more self-sufficient around the house, taking initiative in planning events, and even walking daily for exercise! Healthy changes are being made and I am so grateful for the practitioners at KCNPI for their continued work with my husband and I.
Game Changer! ~ J.M.
Neurofeedback Recipient: Female, Married, aged 56, Graduate Student.
25 weekly sessions conducted by Theresa Hubbard from 9.10.2018 to 4.01.2019.
1. SLEEP! After a lifetime of insomnia (4-6 hours per night), I am sleeping through the night; I now get 7-8 hours per night, and once in a while, I get 9 hours.
2. I experience less trips to the bathroom during the night; I only get up one time per night versus 3-5 times a night.
3. When I do awake during the night, I normally go right back to sleep—that’s new for me!
4. I am no longer abruptly woken by sudden jolts of adrenalin, fear, anxiety, and panic during the night.
5. Before Neurofeedback when my adrenalin would surge, it would cause my blood sugar to crash, so I would need get up and eat a piece of fruit to calm my body down in order to get back to sleep—I have no need for that ritual anymore.
6. I am experiencing a brand new sense of CALM on the inside of my body. My body had adapted to high levels of anxiety, but I did not realize that until I began to feel a sense of calm and peace on the inside.
I noticed this change around sessions 15, 16, and 17...
Game Changer - Memory Improved Six Months After Neurofeedback. ~ J.M.
Theresa, I just had to tell you about this… I have never been successful at memorization; however, a week ago or so I was purchasing an item on line, and when it came time to type in my credit card number, my 16-digit Discover number popped into my mind. I initially doubted that that the number was correct, but I decided to type it in anyway and see how close I came. Then I went to check my card for good measure and the number I typed in was 100% accurate. I have NEVER memorized a 16-digit number--I have always had to retrieve my card when making online purchases. Since then, my credit card number automatically comes to mind when I need it. That is a really an amazing change after Neurofeedback; and at the same time, having my credit card number so readily available in my head can be a really bad thing too! LOL
Thankful!
Hi Theresa, Just wanted to say thank you for the break through session we had last Friday with Mike. You cannot believe the impact that you had on him, which ultimately means the impact it will have on me and our relationship. Your insights and explanations of things, especially of me and what I am capable of, and not capable of, YET, has Mike viewing things with a differently lens already! We had such deep conversations over the weekend that were already different, mostly around my coping abilities and my brain. He actually said, “ I think she is someone who could actually help me with things I don’t even realize about myself”! We are both really excited about the neurofeedback and the doors that may open up for me. You are nothing short of amazing to me and I just wanted to say that to you. Thank you for all that you do!!!
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Theresa Hubbard, LMFT, LCMFT
Joy Martin, MA, PLPC, NCC, BCN
Theresa Hubbard, LMFT, LCMFT
You can contact Theresa at 816-407-7706, ext 203, or by email at theresa@theresahubbard.com
Brianna Lopez, LMFT
Joy Martin, MA, PLPC, NCC, BCN
Theresa Hubbard, LMFT, LCMFT
You can contact Brianna at 816-407-7706, ext. 208, or by email at brianna@kcnpi.com.
Joy Martin, MA, PLPC, NCC, BCN
Joy Martin, MA, PLPC, NCC, BCN
Joy Martin, MA, PLPC, NCC, BCN
You can contact Joy at 816-407-7706, ext 208, or by email at: joy@kcnpi.com
Lynette Norman, S-MFT
Nancy Dooley, Office Manager
Joy Martin, MA, PLPC, NCC, BCN
You can contact Lynette at 816-407-7706, ext 208, or by email at Lynette@kcnpi.com
Nancy Dooley, Office Manager
Nancy Dooley, Office Manager
Nancy Dooley, Office Manager
You can contact Nancy at 816-407-7706, ext 208, or by email at Nancy@kcnpi.com
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Changes that Mike’s Spouse Noticed After Neurofeedback Treatments.
Decreased social anxiety. Mike has more of a tendency to seek out social situations. Before Neurofeedback, he would prefer to stay at home, avoided eating out or going to the movies. After Neurofeedback, he enjoys eating out at restaurants and will engage in friendly banter with other people while out in public.
Decreased aggressive response in social situations. Previously, Mike was paranoid about going out in public due to distrust of others and a fear of personal safety. After Neurofeedback, he is less likely to be distrustful of strangers. He was particularly angry on the road and would easily become angered by other driver quickly assigning malice to their driving. Now, he is able to dismiss other drivers with a laugh and he does not engage in aggressive driving.
More likely to leave the house independently. Before Neurofeedback, Mike was terrified to leave the house without me. He felt like he needed emotional support from me to deal with any social situation. Now, he is able to go run errands during the day without me. He feels more comfortable with himself and others to function independently.
Increased impetus to start projects. Previously, Mike was so crippled with anxiety, he would not be able to start any projects. He used to feel crippled by a sink full of dishes. After working with Theresa, he has started working on a variety of art projects and is able to complete household tasks daily.