The ISNR Mentor GPT
An AI Educational Assistant for Neuroregualtion
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The ISNR GPT is an experimental AI assistant designed to make neurofeedback and neuroregulation concepts more accessible to students, professionals, and the public.
Developed by John Mekrut, board member of the International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR) and founder of The Balanced Brain, this prototype uses large-language-model technology to deliver conversational explanations grounded in verified, educational material from the field of applied neuroscience
Purpose and Ethics
The goal of the ISNR GPT is education, not diagnosis or treatment.
Its purpose is to help users:
Understand core principles of neurofeedback and neuroregulation.
Learn terminology, methods, and history of the field.
Explore responsible, evidence-based discussions about brain training.
All responses are sourced from peer-reviewed and professional content.
The system does not provide clinical recommendations or individualized protocols.
Background & Development
John Mekrut initiated the ISNR GPT project in 2025 as part of ISNR’s educational outreach strategy.
It was designed and tested using OpenAI’s GPT-platform tools with supervised curation from published ISNR materials and neurofeedback experts.
The prototype demonstrates how AI can support professional learning by offering clear, contextual, and conversational access to trusted information.
The ISNR GPT is a custom educational assistant available through ChatGPT.
How It Fits Within The Balanced Brain’s Mission
At The Balanced Brain, we believe informed clients make better learners.
Our educational philosophy parallels the ISNR GPT’s design — empowering people to understand how brain training works, why it’s safe, and how it contributes to self-regulation and resilience.
We view AI as a bridge between complex neuroscience and human understanding — one that supports, not replaces, clinical expertise.
Related Resources
International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR)
Mentor GPT – Educational Assistant by Dr. Fred Shaffer
Have a question about neurofeedback or neuroregulation?
Use the ISNR GPT to explore plain-language educational answers.
Educational only. Not medical advice. Opens in ChatGPT.
Author Note
John Mekrut is the founder of The Balanced Brain in Los Angeles and a board member of the International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR).
He developed the ISNR GPT prototype as part of ISNR’s mission to advance ethical, evidence-based education in applied neuroscience.