About ANSA A professional home for neurotherapy practitionersOur members come from medicine, psychiatry, psychology, social work and allied health. They share a research or clinical interest in regulating brain activity for optimal functioning, and a commitment to bringing neuroscience research into everyday practice. EducationAn annual conference, member webinars and a mentoring series that build clinical skill across modalities. CommunityA member forum and committees where practitioners share research, resources and experience. StandardsA Code of Ethics for members, clear certification pathways, and advocacy for the field. Events and learning Learn with ANSAOngoing professional development for practitioners at every stage, from first steps in neurofeedback to advanced QEEG-guided work.
Free for members
Neurofeedback mentoring seriesOnline group mentoring across amplitude, QEEG-guided and infra-low neurofeedback. Bring your cases and your questions to experienced colleagues. Mentors include Michelle Aniftos, Moshe Perl, Alex Ryan and Jon Hegg. About the series
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Member webinarsRegular online sessions with speakers from across neurofeedback and neuromodulation, plus discounted access to recordings of past conference presentations. Browse webinars
Coming in 2027
ANSA 2027 ConferenceThank you to everyone who joined us on the Gold Coast for Neurotherapy Across the Lifespan. Planning for our 2027 conference is under way. [2027 dates and venue] Express interestUnderstanding neurotherapy What is neurotherapy?Neurotherapy is an umbrella term for approaches that measure or influence the activity of the brain and nervous system to support self-regulation and function. Some approaches train people to change their own activity using feedback. Others, known as neuromodulation, apply an external signal such as light, sound, a weak electrical current or a magnetic field. Select a term to see what it means. Feedback training Assessment Neuromodulation Feedback training NeurofeedbackAlso called EEG biofeedback Sensors on the scalp record the brain's electrical activity (EEG) and show it in real time as a game, video or sound. When activity moves toward a target pattern, the feedback rewards it, so the brain gradually learns to regulate itself. It is non-invasive and drug-free. Feedback training Biofeedback and HRVTraining with body signals A monitor shows a body signal such as breathing, heart rate, muscle tension or skin temperature as it changes. Seeing the signal helps a person learn to influence it. Heart rate variability (HRV) training, often using paced breathing, is a common example. Assessment QEEGQuantitative EEG, or brain mapping EEG is recorded from many sites on the scalp and analysed statistically, often against a reference database. The results describe patterns of brain activity and are commonly used to plan neurofeedback or neuromodulation. Neuromodulation tDCSTranscranial direct current stimulation A very weak, constant electrical current passes between electrodes on the scalp. Depending on placement, it can increase or decrease the excitability of the brain area beneath. It should be delivered by a trained practitioner. Neuromodulation TMSTranscranial magnetic stimulation A coil held against the head produces magnetic pulses that stimulate nerve cells in a targeted brain area. It is best known as a treatment for depression that has not responded to standard approaches, and is being researched for other conditions. Neuromodulation PhotobiomodulationLow-level light therapy (PBM) Red or near-infrared light is applied to the head or body to influence cell activity. It has a longer history in tissue repair and pain care. Research into its effects on the brain is newer and still developing. Neuromodulation Audio-visual entrainmentAVE Rhythmic pulses of light and sound, usually through glasses and headphones, encourage brain activity to follow a chosen frequency. It is often used to support relaxation. Neuromodulation Auditory stimulationStructured listening programs Specially processed music and sound, delivered systematically through high-quality headphones, aims to improve how the brain processes sound. It is used to support auditory processing and language skills. Research is limited but growing. Neuromodulation Trigeminal nerve stimulationTNS Mild electrical signals stimulate branches of the trigeminal nerve, usually on the forehead, to influence activity in connected brain regions. It is being researched for conditions including epilepsy, depression and ADHD. Join Australasia's applied neuroscience communityQuestions about membership, events or the Society? Email secretary@appliedneuroscience.org.au and we will point you in the right direction. |
Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia
A non-profit society for health professionals and researchers working in applied neuroscience across Australia and New Zealand.
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