What Is LENS Neurofeedback?
LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) is a gentle, non-invasive form of neurofeedback designed to support the brain’s ability to regulate and adapt. It uses brief, individualized feedback based on your brain’s own activity, with the goal of helping the brain function more efficiently as an interconnected whole.
How does LENS work?
At the start of a session, small sensors are placed on the scalp to listen in on your brain's natural activity. The system maps the frequencies your brain tends to favor, and then, for just a few seconds at a time, it mirrors a faint, offset version of that signal back to you.
The signal is far too subtle to feel, and it is drawn from your own brainwaves. Because the feedback is individualized, your brain is not being pushed toward a set target. Instead, it receives information about itself, and the nervous system is invited to let go of patterns it no longer needs.
The LENS feedback itself takes only a few minutes within a 45–60 minute visit, and it requires no conscious effort. Most people simply sit and rest while the feedback is delivered.
How is LENS different from traditional neurofeedback?
Traditional neurofeedback
Usually active and visual: you watch a screen or play a simple game, and your brain earns rewards when it produces certain frequencies. The brain learns through repetition toward prescribed targets.
LENS
Passive and effortless. There is nothing to watch, play, or concentrate on. The feedback is brief, gentle, and tailored to your own activity in the moment, with no effort required on your part.
Established technology, individualized care
The LENS system has been used effectively for over 30 years, and is an FDA-registered Class II biofeedback device. LENS uses EEG equipment to read your brainwave activity and return it as a very low-level signal based on that activity, making it comletely individualized.
What makes the work meaningful for each person is how it’s applied: every session plan is individualized based on each person's unique nervous system, reactivity, and receptivity.
What Brings People to LENS
LENS neurofeedback is a gentle, individualized approach to supporting the brain and nervous system. It can be a meaningful part of a broader path toward greater balance, resilience, and well-being.
Some people seek support during periods of anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, or overwhelm. Others are looking for support with sleep, focus and attention, ADHD, mood, or brain fog. LENS may also be incorporated into care for people navigating trauma-related symptoms, concussion, or the effects of a brain injury.
For some, there is a specific concern they’re hoping to address. For others, they may simply feel that they are not functioning or feeling quite like themselves and are looking for a gentle approach that supports greater ease and regulation.
At Stillwater, we recognize that every brain and nervous system is different. We take the time to understand your history, experiences, goals, and needs so that your care can be thoughtful and individualized.
Our approach is gentle, supportive, and integrative. We meet you where you are and create space for you to explore what may help you feel more balanced, focused, rested, and at ease.
See conditions treatedThe best way to understand LENS is to experience it.
Start with a complimentary 20-minute consultation, or read about what a session looks like and the typical course of care.