Ever feel like you’re constantly battling persistent health issues, sleepless nights, and endless stress, wondering if this is just how life has to be?
That was Sami, a super busy mom and business owner. She felt the same way until she discovered a game-changing solution that ended the need for all her quick fixes (that didn’t actually “fix” anything!).
For Sami, life was already a whirlwind, but on top of everything else, she was getting migraines 3-4 times a week. They were brutal – hitting her first thing in the morning and sometimes lingered until she crawled back into bed at night. 😮💨
Can you imagine trying to juggle work, kids, and life with constant pain? Ugh, right?
👉🏼 Psst! If you’re thinking “yes! I can relate – because that’s me!” or if you’re experiencing constant physical complaints, anxiety, depression, flashbacks…you’ll definitely want to keep reading 👇 and find out how she – spoiler alert! – overcame them in just a few months!
But I’m getting waaay ahead of myself.
Sami’s migraines were more than just an inconvenience.
At the time, the migraines were throwing everything off.
She couldn’t keep up with responsibilities around the house and became irritable with her kids – which stressed her out even more and left her feeling guilty (how was this affecting their development? 😬).
Imagine trying to meet with clients while your head feels like it’s splitting open – not fun and driving to appointments didn’t feel safe. Her business suffered because she couldn’t keep up, leading to worries about lost sales and income.
And quality time with her wife? Out the window.
Enjoying “me time” (what’s that again? 🤔) doing the things she loved, like working in the yard, going to concerts, or rollerblading? Forget about it.
The worst part?
The uncertainty. She never knew when a migraine would strike and ruin the carefully-managed plan she had for her day!
It felt like her life was falling apart, one migraine at a time.
Desperate for relief, like many of us, Sami tried everything she could think of:
❌ Sitting in dark, quiet rooms alone
❌ Medications that barely made a dent
❌ Dr. Google’s endless list of remedies
Nothing worked. Sami felt stuck and hopeless. Was this really how life was going to be forever?
A Glimmer of Hope
Then, her wife reminded Sami of her own transformation.
After suffering from trauma for most of her life, her wife’s PTSD symptoms were dramatically reduced – and no longer even “diagnosable” – after a few months of Embodied NeurofeedbackTM.
Sami thought, “Could this work for me too?”
On a consultation call, she learned that Embodied Neurofeedback could indeed help with her migraines. Hearing that many people saw significant reductions in their migraines—and even eliminated the need for medication—gave her hope.
She felt she had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
A Quick Win 🎉 to Start her Healing Journey
In our first few sessions, we focused on Neurofeedback (or EEG Biofeedback) – this is like taking your brain to the gym, helping it learn to flex it’s brainwaves 💪🏽 more efficiently when it’s gotten stuck in a pattern of firing that’s causing you stress.
At the very beginning, this involved:
🧠 Finding the right sites on her head to place the sensors (assuring her that the sensors only measure the electrical activity at that site – never doing anything directly to her. The way a thermometer measures the temperature in your mouth but doesn’t do anything to your mouth ☺️)
🧠 Determining her optimal reward frequency – tailored specifically to her individual experience
To speed up this process, we first assessed her medical history, other symptoms she may have been experiencing and brainwave patterns at multiple sites.
Through some gentle, research-based trial and error, we kept tweaking and fine-tuning things to find the perfect approach for Sami. (I’m a huge science geek, so I love this part! 🤓)
To make sure we were on the right track, we used some very handy (and super-easy!) tools:
✔️ A list of quick questions she answered before each session that covered all areas of her life, not just the migraines. This was super important in catching even the subtlest changes – because Neurofeedback often helps with waaay more than their main issue. My clients are usually very happily surprised by the unexpected improvements!
✔️ A specially-designed, easy-to-use rating system for her symptoms. This way, Sami didn’t have to struggle to remember if she “rated” her pain a 9 or an 8 last week. It kept things simple and clear, helping us track her progress accurately – and without any added stress on her daily life!
So, how did we know when we had found the right protocol for Sami?
By the fourth session, Sami had reported a significant improvement.
She had gone a few days without a migraine, and when she did get one, over-the-counter medicine knocked it out by the afternoon. Huge early win! 🎉
And we had clearly found the site and frequency that had her brain making powerful changes.
Amplifying and Expanding the Healing Journey…
As we continued with her program, we incorporated:
💫 Nervous system-regulating techniques to improve her system’s sense of safety and calm at a deeper level
💫 Body awareness techniques to amplify the effects of the neurofeedback and nervous system regulation
💫 A philosophical framework for integrating these profound changes into her daily life – This is particularly important when making such impactful changes because, while they might be very welcome and necessary changes, they may still feel unfamiliar to the mind and body, and it helps to have a framework for navigating them.
Sami started noticing improvements not just in her migraines but in her overall mental and physical well-being.
And Now…Let Her Sleep, Restfully 💤
As Sami’s migraines began to fade, another issue she had been struggling with for years began to take center stage: her difficulty getting restful sleep.
She had always assumed it was due to the wrong pillow or mattress – over the years, she had poured a lot of money into the BigSleep industry… 🤦🏻♀️
With the migraines getting under control, she started to wonder if Embodied NeurofeedbackTM could help her sleep too. (Spoiler alert: it did!)
👉🏼 And, of course, working on getting better sleep is super smart because it affects so many parts of your life.
Sami wondered if her sleep problems had always been there or if the chronic migraines had messed up her sleep over time?
❌ She was very relieved to hear that we didn’t need to spend a lot of time figuring out the “how” or the “why” behind it all.
The focus could just be on what she was experiencing right now.
We dove into research-backed protocols for improving sleep, focusing on reducing high-frequency brainwaves associated with worry and rumination and enhancing the brain’s ability to shift into slow-wave sleep.
We tracked her sleep patterns just as meticulously and objectively as we had her migraines:
🌟 Number of hours slept
🌟 Frequency of wake-ups during the night
🌟 Most importantly, how rested she felt each morning
The results were transformative in so many ways. 💫
Sami went from waking up multiple times a night to sleeping soundly until morning. She described waking up with a burst of energy she hadn’t felt in years.
Her energy and restedness ratings were three times higher than when she started!
Her improved sleep didn’t just stop at feeling rested…
The Ripple Effect
Her wife noticed improvements in Sami’s mood, her patience with the family, and her attention span.
Sami’s clients saw a naturally cheerful and focused business owner, which led to more sales and better client relationships.
With her regained energy and reduced stress, Sami reconnected with her passions:
✨ She spent quality time with her wife, enjoying the little moments they had missed.
✨ Family hikes by the river became a regular activity, with her kids waking up to a smiling, energetic mom.
✨ Her business thrived, and the extra income allowed her to indulge in activities that brought her joy, like attending dozens of concerts and transforming her yard into a tropical oasis.
This upward spiral – powered by her renewed happiness and creative passions – was a testament to the profound changes happening in her brain and nervous system.
When your brain and nervous system are in a more flexible and resilient state, they become naturally rewarded by positive experiences, creating a cycle of continuous improvement.
A year after completing her Embodied Neurofeedback program, Sami’s improvements have stuck around.
She has even started rollerblading again in the mornings, a joyful activity that has also led to more positive and healthy choices throughout her day. This new routine – and her extra energy – helped her lose 20 pounds, without relying on willpower, diets, or exercise she didn’t enjoy!
Lasting Change is Possible
Sami’s journey shows that lasting change is possible, even when it feels like you’ve tried everything.
By addressing her migraines and sleep issues through Embodied NeurofeedbackTM, she transformed her life—regaining her energy, joy, and the ability to fully engage with her family and passions.
Imagine waking up refreshed, enjoying quality time with your loved ones, and feeling genuinely happy and energized.
You deserve to live a life free from the grip of migraines, chronic stress, and sleepless nights.
If Sami’s story resonates with you – or you feel stuck dealing with other chronic issues – you don’t have to keep suffering.
➡️ Ready to take the first step towards your own incredible transformation?
Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create the vibrant, fulfilling life you deserve. 🌟
If you’re ready to transform your nervous system and experience profound improvements in your mental and physical well-being, I’d love to work with you.
Curious? Schedule a FREE consultation with me today.
Whatever else you choose to do today…
Stay Curious! ✨
Naomi Iguchi, PhD, LCP, BCN, RYT
