IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback Explained: A Clear Guide to This Gentle Brain-Balancing Therapy

Contents:

• What is Micro Current Neurofeedback?
• What is a Micro Current Neurofeedback Session Like?
• What Does Micro Current Neurofeedback Treat?
• Why Clients (And Therapists) Love Micro Current Neurofeedback

For many people, the name IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback sounds clinical or intimidating—images of wires, scans, or complicated brain technology may come to mind. But this gentle therapy is far simpler and far more comfortable than most imagine.

What Is Micro Current Neurofeedback?

Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN) is a non-invasive and gentle method to reset your nervous system. Sessions require little to no active participation and only last 30 minutes, but result in improved mood regulation, sleep and mental clarity.

IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback has existed in various forms for decades, with the IASIS system in practice for over 15 years. The treatment is non-invasive, painless, and designed to help the brain “reset” patterns caused by stress, trauma, neurological dysregulation, or injury.

During an IASIS MCN session, small electrodes are placed on the skin—typically the temples, forehead, and base of the skull. These electrodes deliver extremely low microcurrents (less than what a cell phone emits) that help interrupt stuck or chaotic brainwave activity.

Think of your brainwaves like ocean waves. After a storm, the water is rough and unpredictable. IASIS MCN delivers a gentle “cross current” that helps smooth the waves and restore calm. As the brain shifts out of survival mode, the nervous system naturally finds a more balanced, regulated state.

While the microcurrent itself is usually imperceptible, many clients notice a change within the first 3 sessions—greater calm, mental clarity, or improved sleep. More significant and long-lasting results typically develop between 12–20 sessions, depending on the person and their symptoms.

What Is a Micro Current Neurofeedback Session Like?

A typical Micro Current Neurofeedback session lasts about 30 minutes and takes place in a comfortable counseling office—not a medical or clinical environment. A trained technician will apply a few tiny electrodes to your head and you can relax quietly while the neurofeedback goes to work.

When you arrive, an MCN technician (under the supervision of a certified practitioner) welcomes you and helps you get settled. There’s no medical equipment or sterile paper crinkling under you. In our practice, you’ll be offered a blanket, pillow and even a beverage while you make yourself comfortable in an armchair. The experience is meant to be relaxing from start to finish. You might even find you’re prone to snooze during the session. 

Before beginning, you’ll answer a few brief questions about your current symptoms and their severity. This allows your provider to track progress accurately over time.

Then the technician will:

1. Clean small areas of your skin with an alcohol pad
   
2. Apply a tiny amount of conductive paste
   
3. Place five electrodes across your forehead, temples, and the base of your skull
   

Once the electrodes are in place, the technician begins the microcurrent sequences while observing your brainwave response on a monitor. You won’t feel the microcurrent, and you can rest quietly, close your eyes, or even fall asleep. No active participation is required.

And that’s it. No special equipment, no pain, no recovery time. You simply relax while the neurofeedback soothes your nervous system. It might even feel like you’ve shut off your brain completely.

What Does Micro Current Neurofeedback Treat?

Micro Current Neurofeedback helps calm and reorganize unhelpful neurological activity, such as rumination, obsessive thoughts, hypervigilance, compulsive patterns, and emotional reactivity. Neurofeedback is good for a wide range of complaints ranging from ADHD and OCD to sleep issues, addictions and chronic pain.

Because IASIS MCN works by targeting and regulating the central nervous system, it can benefit a wide range of conditions, symptoms, and stress-related challenges.

If you have a nervous system—you’re a candidate. And—spoiler—you do!

This makes it supportive for conditions like:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Addictive behaviors or cravings
• PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Chronic pain and chronic illness
• Sleep issues and insomnia
  

It also enhances optimal performance, improving focus, clarity, sleep, recovery, and stress tolerance. Many students, athletes, business leaders, and creatives use IASIS MCN to function at their best.

MCN can be used alongside talk therapy, medication, or independently—it complements nearly any wellness plan.

Conditions IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback can support:

• Academic Performance
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety
• Athletic Performance 
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Cancer
• Chronic Fatigue
• Concussion
• Dementia
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Epilepsy
• Fibromyalgia 
• Insomnia
• Learning Disorders
• Lyme Disease
• Memory Disorder
• Migraines
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Parkinson’s
• Peak Performance
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Stroke
• Substance Use
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Proof is in the results

Most clients notice immediate shifts, including:

• A quieter mind
• Reduced muscle tension
• A sense of calm or groundedness

Within 3 sessions, many people begin experiencing deeper relief from their primary symptoms. Long-term, the most profound improvements typically occur between 12–20 sessions, though each person’s needs vary.

Why Clients (And Therapists) Love Micro Current Neurofeedback

Many people assume that effective mental health or neurological treatment must be complicated, difficult, or risky. IASIS MCN challenges that assumption. With minimal effort and no discomfort, clients often experience meaningful relief quickly—even from long-standing symptoms.

Our clients have reported countless positive results from IASIS MCN:

“I started IASIS MCN when I was struggling with postpartum anxiety and I wanted another alternative to medication. From the first treatment, I noticed a significant decrease in my symptoms—it helped calm my mind, focus more and ruminate less on intrusive thoughts. So grateful to have had something to lean on to move through the season with less anxiety and more calm.” – Reise Counseling IASIS MCN client

“When I first started neurofeedback, my nervous system was in constant overdrive. This process has been incredibly helpful in calming my system and bringing me back to a place of balance. It’s become one of the ways I genuinely enjoy supporting my brain and overall well-being. It’s made such a positive difference in how I handle stress and anxiety.” – Reise Counseling IASIS MCN client

Other reasons both clients and therapists love IASIS MCN:

• Neurofeedback sessions are painless and quick 
• It’s a non-pharmaceutical treatment
• There are no risks or side effects reported out of 2 million sessions
• IASIS MCN has a high success rate of 95%
• Neurofeedback is a proven, non-experimental technique approved for use with almost anyone
• It’s safe for children and appropriate for neurodiverse populations
• Results are relatively fast and noticeable
• There’s no effort, participation, preparation or homework required
• It doesn’t require long periods away from work or time for recovery
• Neurofeedback doesn’t cause distress, confusion or “wrestling”
• There is no equipment for clients to purchase or maintain at home
• The treatment requires no skills or specific cognitive abilities

Neurofeedback is a Gentle Brain-Balancing Therapy

IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback is a proven, safe, and accessible way to support nervous system regulation and optimize brain function. Although it’s still gaining mainstream recognition, its impact is undeniable—it has already helped tens of thousands regain balance, resilience, and a more manageable way of life.

If you’re looking for a gentle, effective path toward better mental clarity, emotional regulation, and whole-body well-being, IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback is a powerful option worth exploring.