Your Mind, Body & Spirit Matter

Our clinical director Hana Yin (PhD, LMFT, BCN) Hana Yin is a highly qualified neurofeedback supervisor and neurotherapist in the United States. Since 2010, our experienced team has proudly served the island of Hawaii, delivering the highest standard of care. We stay current with the latest advancements in neurofeedback and rely on evidence-based practices to ensure every client receives the most effective and personalized treatment possible.

Our expert team has received training from Neurofeedback pioneers like Dr. Richard Soutar (QEEG Map), Dr. Sue Othmer (IFL training) and Dr. Bill Scott (Alpha Theta training) and many more.

We believe in a personalized approach to your Peak Performance Training. Whether you are a dancer, musician, writer or an Athlete, we are taking the time to listen to your concerns and develop a customized Brain Fitness plan that meets your unique needs. We work with you every step of the way to help you achieve your health goals.

We specialized trauma therapy using EFT, Trauma focused therapy models including mindfulness CBT, Biofeedback Deep Breathing and Neurofeedback services. We also offer integrated wellness programs such as Yoga, HoloTropic Breathing, Neurofeedback and Taichi designed to support your overall mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

We are proud participants in the Wounded Soldier Homecoming Service program using Cygnet IFL neurofeedback program and Alpha Theta Training.

Physical Pain: A sensory signal typically triggered by actual or potential tissue damage. It serves as a biological alarm to protect the body from further injury.

Emotional Pain: Intense feelings such as grief, rejection, or sadness that originate from non-physical sources. Notably, the brain processes emotional rejection in regions similar to those activated by physical pain.

Mental Pain: Often called "psychological pain" or "mental anguish," it involves the cognitive distress of one's thoughts, such as persistent worry, hopelessness, or the "mental torment" of trauma.

Spiritual Agony: A profound state of distress where an individual is unable to find meaning, hope, or connection. It often manifests as a "soul pain" triggered by a threat to one's relationship with a higher power or a crisis of belief. 

Key Differences & Connections

Interconnectivity: Chronic physical pain can lead to depression (mental/emotional pain), while intense emotional stress can manifest as physical symptoms like headaches or muscle tension.

Duration & Impact: Unlike most physical injuries, emotional and mental wounds can leave long-term "reminders" or triggers that reactivate the pain years later.

Coping: While physical pain is often managed with medicine, spiritual and emotional agony usually require therapy, mindfulness, or finding a renewed sense of purpose.

Neurofeedback as a tool to reduce oxidative stresses

Mental Health Decay: Insomnia and PTSD can severely impair your brain's ability to process emotions and traumatic memories, which can worsen anxiety and flashbacks. Chronic lack of sleep is also linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

Cognitive Decline: You may experience trouble with memory, concentration, and learning. This often leads to decreased productivity at work or school and slower reaction times, increasing the risk of accidents.

Physical Health Risks: These conditions are associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. They also weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to infections.

Daily Functioning & Relationships: High levels of irritability and emotional numbness can lead to social withdrawal and strained relationships with loved ones. 

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Why the Cycle is Hard to Break

Hyperarousal: Anxiety and PTSD keep your body in a "fight or flight" mode, making it difficult for the nervous system to relax enough to fall asleep.

Fear of Sleep: Many people develop a fear of going to sleep because they dread having nightmares or feel vulnerable during the night.

Bidirectional Relationship: Poor sleep increases vulnerability to trauma, while trauma-related stress disrupts your body's natural rhythm.