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qEEG brain mapping.

A 19-channel quantitative EEG that gives us — and you — a structured picture of how your brain is regulating attention, arousal, and connectivity. Non-invasive, comfortable, around 60 minutes in clinic.

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What it is

A measurement of how your brain is working.

A quantitative electroencephalogram — qEEG — is a structured way of recording the brain's electrical rhythms across 19 sites on the scalp, then comparing those rhythms to a normative database of thousands of age-matched recordings.

The output is a set of brain maps showing where your patterns sit relative to the norm — too much of a particular rhythm in one region, too little in another, regions that aren't connecting smoothly. Together with the conversation, the history, and any assessments your other clinicians have done, this gives us the information to build a personalised plan.

What qEEG is not. It is not a diagnostic test. It does not, on its own, identify a specific medical or psychiatric condition. It is information that informs clinical reasoning — and that's a useful, honest framing.

How it works

The brief science.

Three things qEEG actually measures.

  1. 01

    Frequency-band power

    How much delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma rhythm the brain is producing at each of the 19 sensor sites — at rest with eyes closed, eyes open, and during structured tasks.

  2. 02

    Coherence & connectivity

    How well different regions of the cortex are working together. Two regions can be perfectly normal in isolation but mis-coupled — a finding that often matters more than any single-channel reading.

  3. 03

    Network deviations

    Where your patterns sit relative to a normative database of age-matched recordings, with severity grading. The point is never to label — it's to identify what to work with.

What to expect

What a session looks like.

A qEEG appointment runs about 60 minutes. The recording itself is around 20 minutes.

  1. Before · 10 min

    Intake & preparation

    You'll have completed a structured intake form online before arriving. We'll review your history, current concerns, and goals together, and answer anything still on your mind.

  2. Cap fit · 10 min

    Sensor cap setup

    A snug, sized cap with 19 sensors is fitted to your scalp. Conductive gel is applied at each site to ensure clean signal. No needles, no shaving, no hair cutting — and no discomfort.

  3. Recording · 20 min

    Resting and task recordings

    You'll sit comfortably while we record three states: eyes closed (resting), eyes open (visual baseline), and a short attention task. You can stop at any time.

  4. Tear-down · 5 min

    Cap removal & clean-up

    The cap comes off, the gel washes out easily with shampoo, and you're free to head home.

  5. Analysis · ~5 days

    Mapping & analysis

    Your recording is processed against the normative database and additional tools (swLORETA, network mapping, ERP). This typically takes a working week.

  6. Review · 60 min

    Clinical review with Dr Ash

    You return for a structured walkthrough of your maps, what they suggest, and what a personalised plan might look like. You leave with a written summary and recommendations.

Who it's for

Most people who come to The Healthy Brain Clinic start here.

We use qEEG to inform care across all of the concerns and performance areas we work in. It's the foundation of every personalised plan.

Areas we work with

Performance & optimisation

A case in process

What the work actually looks like.

A composite, illustrative example of the clinical reasoning a qEEG enables. No real patient identifiers, no outcome claims, no testimonials.

"A typical week-one map for someone presenting with chronic anxiety and difficulty winding down at night might show elevated high-beta across the central strip, reduced alpha with eyes closed, and disrupted coherence between the prefrontal cortex and the cingulate. Knowing that lets us decide where to start: protocols that promote alpha during eyes-closed rest, biofeedback work on heart-rate variability, and a sleep plan that respects how cortically over-aroused the brain is at bedtime. The plan isn't 'because of the qEEG' — it's the qEEG plus the conversation, the history, and the goals. The map gives us a measurable target to come back to at reassessment."

— Dr Ash Connell, Chiropractor (AHPRA registered). Composite case for educational purposes. No real patient information.

Evidence & research

A short reading list.

qEEG sits in a research literature stretching back to the 1970s. Here's a small selection of work that directly informs how we use it.

  1. Thatcher, R.W. (2010). Validity and reliability of quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG). Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(2), 122–152.
  2. Hughes, J.R., & John, E.R. (1999). Conventional and quantitative electroencephalography in psychiatry. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 11(2), 190–208.
  3. Kropotov, J.D. (2016). Functional Neuromarkers for Psychiatry: Applications for Diagnosis and Treatment. Academic Press.
  4. Pascual-Marqui, R.D. et al. (2002). Standardized low-resolution brain electromagnetic tomography (sLORETA): technical details. Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, 24 Suppl D, 5–12.
  5. Coben, R., & Myers, T.E. (2010). The relative efficacy of connectivity guided and symptom based EEG biofeedback for autistic disorders. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 35(1), 13–23.

Citations are illustrative for the prototype build. Final references will be reviewed by Dr Ash and the content team before publication.

Pricing & session length

Two ways into a qEEG.

Standalone, or as the first step of a 10- or 14-week programme. Either way, you leave with the maps, the analysis, and a written plan.

Standalone

Brain Map Deep Dive

$1,097 once-off
  • Single 60-minute qEEG session
  • ERP testing
  • 1-hour clinical review with Dr Ash
  • Written summary & recommendations
  • 30 days of Tier 2 portal access included
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Recommended

Core Integration Programme

$4,997 10-week programme
  • Initial qEEG & clinical review
  • 20 sessions of swLORETA neurofeedback
  • Biofeedback (HRV) coaching
  • Reassessment qEEG at week 10
  • 3 months of Tier 2 included
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FAQ

Common questions about qEEG.

Is qEEG safe?

Yes. qEEG is a passive recording — sensors listen to the brain's electrical rhythms through the scalp. There is no medication, no radiation, no electrical stimulation, and no needles.

Do I need to wash my hair?

Yes — please wash your hair the morning of your session and don't use conditioner, leave-in product, dry shampoo or styling product. Clean, dry hair gives the cleanest signal.

Can children have a qEEG?

Yes — we work with children, typically from around age 7 upwards. The recording is the same; we adjust the intake, the room set-up, and the parent involvement.

Will my GP receive a copy?

Only if you ask us to send one. We're happy to provide a clinical letter for your GP, psychologist, psychiatrist, or other treating clinician with your written consent.

Is qEEG covered by Medicare or private health?

qEEG itself is not covered by Medicare. Some private health funds offer rebates against chiropractic consultation item codes — check with your fund using the codes we'll provide on your receipt.

How is qEEG different from a regular EEG?

A standard clinical EEG, ordered through neurology, is reviewed visually and is primarily used to look for epileptiform activity or other neurological abnormalities. A qEEG digitises the same recording and runs quantitative comparisons against a normative database. The two are complementary — qEEG does not replace a neurology workup if one is needed.

Ready to look

A qEEG is the lowest-friction way into clinical care with us.

Book a Brain Map Deep Dive and walk out a fortnight later with a clear, structured picture of your brain — and a plan you've co-designed.

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Scope of practice. Dr Ash Connell (Chiropractor) is registered with AHPRA. qEEG and neurofeedback at The Healthy Brain Clinic are delivered under additional certifications. qEEG is used as an information-gathering tool and is not a diagnostic test for any specific condition. We work alongside — not instead of — your GP, psychologist, or psychiatrist.

If you need urgent support, contact your GP, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or in an emergency call 000.

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