Your Brain Isn't Broken

It’s been working harder than it needs to.

80 seconds with founder John Mekrut

Over time, the ways we learn to function can start to require more effort than they should.

You may have been given a diagnosis.

We look at how your brain is actually functioning.

Neurofeedback Brain Training in Los Angeles for a More Regulated Nervous System

The Balanced Brain offers qEEG-guided brain training and nervous system regulation support for sleep, focus, stress, anxiety and emotional resilience.

You may have heard it called neurofeedback therapy. We call it brain training, because your brain does the learning. You’re an active participant, not someone being treated.

With Integrated Brain Training, we focus on how your brain is currently performing
and help it learn more efficient, regulated patterns.

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?

"My brain won't shut off."

Especially at night.

"I'm exhausted but wired."

I feel tired but never fully settled.

"I've tried a lot already."

But something still feels stuck.

Sleep doesn’t restore me.

Even when I get enough hours.

Stress lingers too long.

My system doesn’t come
back down easily.

I understand my patterns.

But I still react the same way.

You’re Not the Only One Who Has Felt This Way

Many of our clients come to us after years of therapy, medication, supplements, or other approaches that helped somewhat,
but did not fully change how their brain and nervous system functioned day to day.

A common theme we hear is:

“I finally feel like myself again.”

How the program works

This is not a single appointment or a one-size-fits-all protocol. It is a guided process that begins with
understanding where you are today, then builds a training plan around your brain, body, life, and goals.

What Actually Happens in a Session

Here’s the short version:

We measure your brain’s electrical activity with a qEEG brain map,
see exactly where it’s working harder than it needs to,
and then use neurofeedback,real-time feedback your brain can actually learn from
to train it toward calmer, more efficient patterns.

No medication, no guesswork. Just your brain, watching itself, learning a better way to run.

“They adjust the training based on how your brain responds —
my brain was being trained based on MY needs.”

Ariana A.

What This Is

Guided brain training-
not passive treatment

Adjusted session by session
based on your brain’s response

Focused on changes you feel in real life:
sleep, stress, focus,
and how you function day to day

What This Is Not

Not a quick fix or a few session
“to try it”

Not protocols chasing numbers
instead of real change

Not something that works
without your participation

What Clients Begin to Notice

Every person’s experience is different,
but these are some of the changes people commonly describe
as they move through the process.

More Restorative Sleep

Sleep feels deeper
and more consistent.

Improved Focus

Less mental clutter.
Better follow-through.

More Stable Energy

Less boom-and-bust
throughout the day.

Faster Recovery From Stress

Your system settles
more easily.

Greater Emotional Resilience

More space between
trigger and reaction.

More Presence

Feeling more connected
to yourself and others.

Client Experiences

“Cleared the floor so I can do my dance” The Balanced Brain team is the best! I was thinking to myself “What the heck is neurofeedback??” That is, until I ran out of options and took the leap to try it for my panic attacks and anxiety. As I moved through the process it was hard to understand what it was doing but there was a growing calmness instead of anxiety every day. I was living in a constant state of fight or flight and neurofeedback helped me get a very strong baseline of calmness every day. I’m literally amazed at how it works and has stayed. Therapy, medications, but nothing has worked like neurofeedback. I highly recommend John and the team at The Balanced Brain and neurofeedback. They changed my life!

A few years ago, I was struggling with severe depression and my antidepressants were no longer working. I was desperate for help. When I first heard about neurofeedback, the idea of making changes to my brain sounded scary, but I was at the point where I was willing to try anything. I am so glad that I found John Mekrut and his team. They are kind, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions–even the silly ones. Thanks to neurofeedback, I am now much less depressed and successfully weaning myself off of antidepressants. Neurofeedback treatments at The Balanced Brain have lowered my anxiety, improved my ability to focus, and made it easier for me to take good care of myself. Now, even when life is stressful, I feel resilient and have a sense that I will make it through. I highly recommend The Balanced Brain to anyone coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health issues. This place has been life-changing for me.

John is a joy to work with. He is upbeat, fun, non-judgmental and willing to explore. If you want to reduce stress, improve focus, dive deep into emotional issues, or just maximize your performance and enjoyment of life, neurofeedback is an invaluable tool. I was going to wait until I completed all my sessions before posting a review, but I’ve already benefited so much that I wanted to write something now. I’ve been telling all my friends to work with John or if they don’t live in LA to find a practitioner near them. I’m a physician and most folks in my profession tend to be close-minded about alternative therapies, but neurofeedback is very powerful, validated, and even recommended by some medical organizations. Neurofeedback is akin to an accelerated form of meditation practice and I’m exploring various protocols with John to continue to be more present, engaged, and connected in the world.

"I had been looking into Neurofeedback in Los Angeles for over a year... I went through a very difficult experience that left me with high levels of anxiety and severe PTSD. In all honesty, I felt broken. My goal was to get better without medication. From the very beginning, John was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate. They adjust the training based on how your brain responds — my brain was being trained based on MY needs. The changes were gradual but meaningful. I started sleeping better, felt calmer during stressful situations, my resilience increased. Give The Balanced Brain a try, you will NOT regret it. It has been the best thing I have ever done for myself!"

Ready to see whether this approach makes sense for you?

If you’ve reviewed how our program works and feel that this may be the right fit,
the next step is to schedule a Discovery Call.

This call is a chance to share what’s been going on, ask questions, and explore whether our
brain training program is a good match for your goals, timing, and readiness.