Integrity Biofeedback Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions…

What are the benefits of biofeedback?

      Biofeedback addresses issues such as diet and lifestyle to enhance the quality of life for clients.  

      According to Dean Ornish, MD, “It's not just how long we live but also how well we live. Making comprehensive lifestyle changes significantly improves the quality of life very quickly, which is what makes these changes sustainable and meaningful.”  During the past 35 years, Dr. Ornish and his colleagues have conducted a series of scientific studies and published their results in peer-reviewed journals and best-seller books demonstrating that integrative changes in diet and lifestyle can:  

·         Reverse heart disease

·         Turn on health-promoting genes & turn off disease-promoting genes

·         Lengthen telomeres, the end of chromosomes that control aging

·          Slow, stop, or reverse the progression of early-stage prostate cancer

      Biofeedback is a safe, non-invasive computerized program using the latest technology to scan the body’s stresses and imbalances.  It identifies hundreds of imbalances and probable causes of symptoms in just minutes.

      Biofeedback Balancing offers hundreds of modalities and thousands of possible balancing frequencies for enhanced healing. It seeks to create and integrate an environment of wellness, balance and harmony.

What types of issues does biofeedback address?

      Environmental: Herbicides & insecticide poisons, heavy metals such as asbestos, chlorine and radiation, mold and airborne allergens, etc.

      Mental: Stress, confusion, fatigue, ADD & ADHD, dyslexia, Autism, bipolar, epilepsy, learning disabilities, etc..

      Emotional: Anxiety, fear, depression, anger, unresolved grief, etc.

      Physical: Degenerative disorders, digestive disorders, sinus and respiratory maladies, hormonal and nutritional disorders, spinal misalignments, food sensitivities and food additives, circulatory problems, sleep disorders, organs affected by emotional traumas and imbalances, etc.  

      Modalities from which to choose: Allergens, Bones, Brain, Cells and Chromosomes, Chakras, Dental, Detox, Digestive, Ears/Eyes, Emotional, Hormones, Iridology, Lymph, Muscles, Nerves, Respiratory, Sarcodes, Sinus/Throat, Spinal, Sports Injury, Nutrition (Vitamins / Minerals / Amino Acids).

What if I don’t have a disease or illness?

      When a person shows symptoms of a disease or illness, he or she is already 60% involved with that illness or disease, so the absence of symptoms is not the absence of disease or illness.  It is wise to catch a problem before its symptoms emerge, and 90+% of all health issues are caused by stress.  Biofeedback deals with both the symptoms and causes of stress.  Everyone has stress, so everyone can benefit from biofeedback.

Is biofeedback on the LIFE system comfortable?

      The LIFE system is non-invasive and intended to be stress-relieving.  We utilize a sensor pad, which is thin and sits comfortably under the client’s lower back.  There are no straps, wires or needles involved.  We strive to provide a relaxing environment for our clients.

How effective is biofeedback?

      Research indicates that biofeedback can be helpful in many cases:

o   [Efficacious and specific] Urinary incontinence (female)

o   [Efficacious] Anxiety, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Chronic pain, Constipation (adult), Epilepsy, Headache (adult), Hypertension, Motion sickness, Raynaud's disease, Temporomandibular disorder

o   [Probably efficacious] Alcoholism/substance abuse, Arthritis, Diabetes mellitus, Faecal incontinence, Headache (paediatric), Insomnia, Traumatic brain injury, Urinary incontinence (males), Vulvar vestibulitis

o    [Possibly efficacious] Asthma, Autism, Bell's palsy, Cerebral palsy, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Coronary artery disease, Cystic fibrosis, Depressive disorders, Erectile dysfunction, Fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome, Hand dystonia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Post‐traumatic stress disorder, Repetitive strain injury, Respiratory failure: mechanical ventilation, Stroke, Tinnitus, Urinary incontinence (children)

o    [Not peer-reviewed] Eating disorders, Immune function, Spinal cord injury, Syncope

How many sessions will I need?

      The number of sessions is entirely up to the client.  We make suggestions based on the client’s circumstances, but we generally recommend that new clients begin with one session per week for five weeks.  After the first five weeks, many clients schedule sessions on a monthly basis.

Will my insurance cover the cost?

      Our effort to compile a list of insurers who cover biofeedback is ongoing, but we have spoken to representatives from several insurance companies and have received the following information*:

o   Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida considers biofeedback to be a form of alternative care and covers 65% of the fees associated with alternative care under their individual insurance plans, and this coverage is unlimited. 

o   Humana One offers 100% coverage for approved preventive care in their individual insurance plans, but approval is granted on a case-by-case basis. 

o   Aetna offers no coverage for biofeedback specifically.

o   United Health Care offers no coverage for preventive or alternative care in general. 

      Biofeedback is a relatively new field, and studies of its health effects are ongoing.  Insurance companies are constantly changing their policies and coverage according to these studies, so we urge clients to contact their insurance companies and providers personally.

How is the LIFE system different than other biofeedback devices?