Here you will find answers to questions asked during MER Biofeedback® therapy.

How long should a therapy session be?

We recommend a 90-minute session for adults and children aged 12 and over, and a 60-minute session for children under 12.

Is MER Biofeedback® therapy covered by insurance?

MER Biofeedback® therapy is not covered by insurance.

What causes tiredness during or after a therapy session?

During a MER Biofeedback® therapy session, deep-seated tensions are released, often leading to a profound sense of relaxation. This can leave you feeling tired, much like the pleasant fatigue after a sauna or a deep tissue massage.

If significant or long-standing tensions are relieved, you might feel fatigued for a few days. To support your body during this period, we recommend going to bed earlier to ensure adequate rest.

Is it possible for emotions such as anger, irritability, and sadness to intensify after a therapy session?

It's possible for deep-seated emotions like anger, irritability, and sadness to intensify or surface after a therapy session. This occurs as the initial release of tension can reveal new layers of negative emotions.

Long-suppressed feelings, perhaps from childhood or previous repression, may resurface. Based on our experience of over 20 years, less than 1% of clients have had this experience.

This emotional process typically lasts 1–3 days, after which clients often report a pleasant sense of lightness.

For instance, addressing fears, excessive worry, anxiety and panic in an initial session might uncover underlying pent-up anger and irritability. A follow-up session with your therapist would focus on balancing these newly emerged emotions. Similarly, if initial therapy targets anger, irritability, lack of forgiveness, and victim mentality, sadness might emerge post-session. This would then be balanced in a follow-up session.

How many MER Biofeedback® therapy sessions are recommended, and what effects will I notice after therapy?

After just one session, many clients reported:

50–70% reduction in fears, anxiety, panic, and excessive worry.

50-70% reduction in burnout and mental exhaustion in individuals in high-stress professions or family responsibilities.

60-70% increase in self-regulation. They managed their emotional responses more effectively in challenging situations or with difficult people.

50–70% reduction in feelings like sadness, anguish, and melancholy.

50–60% increase in their sense of satisfaction and well-being.

Based on client feedback, noticeable and lasting changes occur within one to five sessions, depending on the client’s emotional state and therapeutic goals.

We recommend three sessions to achieve lasting and meaningful results.

Children aged 3 to 10 typically require just one to two sessions to address issues such as fears, phobias, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, and Tic disorders (including Tourette syndrome).

 

The interval between sessions typically ranges from three to six weeks, depending on the purpose of the therapy.

The number of sessions required is uniquely individual, depending on your specific needs and the duration and intensity of the challenges you’re facing.

Long-term depression often result in deeply rooted thought patterns and limiting beliefs. Addressing these complex underlying layers to balance stress indicators typically requires more time.

For individuals experiencing significant stress in their life or work, therapy should be delivered more systematically to provide consistent support.

 

First Session Details: During your first session, your therapist will evaluate and balance your key stressors.

Second Session Details: In your second session, the therapist re-evaluates the bigger stressors identified previously, balancing any that have resurfaced. Usually, only a few stressors need to be balanced. This assessment guides the therapist, allowing them to delve deeper into subconscious layers and address further stressors.

Post-Second Session Experience:

Following the second session, most clients typically report a notable increase in well-being and joy. While these positive shifts commonly emerge after the second session, their timing can vary, appearing after the first or third session, depending on the individual's unique thought patterns and the depth of their challenges.

Third Session: For more significant or long-standing stress, tension, or trauma, optimal results are often achieved after the third session. Following therapy, clients find they can recall past traumatic events without experiencing emotional distress or tension; these memories may feel akin to watching a film. Furthermore, the emotional triggers associated with those traumas – such as fear, anxiety, panic, anger, sadness, disappointment, inferiority, low self-esteem, social anxiety, self-blame, or feelings of abandonment – are significantly reduced or no longer activated.

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What Makes MER Biofeedback® Therapy Unique and Popular?

1. Long-term experience: MER Biofeedback® therapy has been developed based on over 20 years of experience and more than 21,000 therapy hours. 

2. Science-based approach: MER Biofeedback® therapy is based on biofeedback therapy, the principles of positive psychology, and the development of new, supportive thought patterns.

The effectiveness of biofeedback therapy has been confirmed by tens of thousands of research studies. Thanks to its efficacy and safety, it is also widely recognised by many North American health insurance companies.

3. Uniqueness: MER Biofeedback® therapists are trained to identify and balance client-specific negative thinking patterns, emotions, and limiting beliefs using biofeedback technology. In MER Biofeedback® therapy, the therapist primarily focuses on identifying and balancing major stress indicators in the client’s current life phase. By balancing negative thought patterns, emotions, and limiting beliefs.Clients develop greater self-regulation, leading to enhanced mental well-being.

4. Non-invasive and safe: The use of biofeedback devices does not cause any discomfort to clients. They feel comfortable and relaxed during the session. The device used at M.E.S. Life Mastery is a stress and tension-balancing biofeedback device, certified with a CE conformity mark, valid across the EU.

5. No need to recall or discuss past traumas: The therapist does not have to ask questions about past events. Client does not need to recall or describe negative life events or traumatic experiences.

6. No need to talk: Clients can remain silent and rest during the session if they wish.

7. Fast and effective: We have chosen only the stress indicators from the biofeedback device that provide faster and more effective results for clients. Many clients have provided feedback that they feel lighter and more balanced after the first session. Based on client feedback, noticeable and lasting changes occur within one to five sessions.

8. Written summary: After the therapy session, the client receives a written summary of the stressors identified and balanced.

9. New Programmes: At the first session, the therapist provides the client with a leaflet titled “New Programmes”, which helps the client begin developing positive new ways of thinking, acting, and being. The information provided assists the client in identifying suitable affirmations, as well as new positive and supportive aspects and activities to improve their quality of life.

10. Client feedback: Based on feedback from our clients, we can confidently affirm that MER Biofeedback® therapy is highly effective at addressing a wide range of problems related to emotional tension and stress.

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Do I need to talk about myself or my traumas during an MER Biofeedback® therapy session?

During therapy, the client does not need to recall or describe negative life events or traumatic experiences. This therapeutic approach means that the therapist does not have to ask questions about past events. Therefore, if you prefer not to speak during the session, you are not required to do so. In MER Biofeedback® therapy, the therapist uses the biofeedback device to provide insights about the client, rather than the client having to talk about themselves.

What should I do after therapy to maintain emotional balance and a positive mindset?

In the first session, the therapist provides the client with an information sheet called “New Programmes”, so the client can start practising new, positive ways of thinking, acting, and being. This information helps the client find suitable supportive affirmations, discover new positive and supportive aspects, and engage in activities that improve their quality of life.

After your therapy session, we recommend introducing new, positive activities into your life to sustain and enhance the benefits. Here are some suggestions:

– Dedicate your free time to engaging in activities and hobbies that capture your interest.

– Explore new experiences—try activities you’ve never done before, visit places you’ve never been, and indulge in hobbies that bring you joy.

– Learn to appreciate moments of silence and take time for yourself, whether it’s listening to the sound of the sea, birdsong, or soothing music, particularly if you lead a fast-paced life.

– Spend time with positive, humorous people who support you, and participate in exciting activities or hobbies together.

– Incorporate practices that relax both the mind and body, such as listening to relaxing music, spending time in nature, walking in the forest, practising breathing exercises, meditating, doing yoga, or enjoying a massage.

– Make conscious choices about the activities you undertake and the company you keep—avoid people and places that drain your energy. Choose to be around friends who are caring, encouraging, and respectful, and distance yourself from those who are malicious or envious.

– Establish your own boundaries in communication with loved ones; it’s okay to say, “Let’s change the subject, please” or “I’m tired today and need to rest.”

– Stay physically active according to your abilities and opportunities, including spending as much time as possible outdoors.

– Ensure you get sufficient sleep.

– Maintain a varied and balanced diet that focuses on your body’s needs rather than simply satisfying appetites. Be mindful of everything you consume, in every sense of the word.

Is the therapy safe?

MER Biofeedback® therapy using the device is a safe, non-invasive, and non-manipulative method with no negative side effects.

The device used at M.E.S. Life Mastery is a stress and tension-balancing biofeedback device, certified with a CE conformity mark, valid across the EU.

The use of the biofeedback device causes no discomfort, and clients feel comfortable and relaxed during the session.

Does MER Biofeedback® therapy stimulate or affect my brain?

MER Biofeedback® therapy does not involve stimulation of the brain. MER Biofeedback® therapy focuses on addressing the client’s negative thought patterns, emotions, limiting beliefs, and tensions.

Does therapy change a person’s basic being or personality?

MER Biofeedback® therapy does not alter your fundamental essence or personality. Instead, it balances stress, tension, negative thought patterns, emotions, and limitations that have developed from life experiences, including traumas.

Can MER Biofeedback® therapy be used with medications, supplements, and other therapies?

MER Biofeedback® Therapy can be used in conjunction with medications, conventional medicine, and complementary therapies. It is suitable for all ages, from children aged 1+ to the elderly.

What distinguishes MER Biofeedback® therapy from other biofeedback therapies?

EEG-Biofeedback, also known as Neurofeedback, is used to map and analyse the brain's dynamics. By measuring and evaluating brain activity with real-time electroencephalograms (EEG), Neurofeedback helps individuals gradually retrain their brain and improve self-regulation. In most cases, positive changes are observed within 20–60 sessions. Many Neurofeedback devices are certified medical devices, and therapy sessions are conducted by qualified medical professionals.

Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback is a technique used to help a subject better understand and recognize their own muscle tension in real-time. EMG is typically used by doctors to access and diagnos muscle and nerve conditions.  EMG is valuable because it allows a subject to gain more control over the activation or relaxation of their muscles. positive changes are observed within 10–30 sessions.

MER Biofeedback® therapy, practised at M.E.S. Life Mastery Ltd and Lifekeskus OU, supports mental health by balancing emotional stress using a biofeedback device. 

Most clients have reported feeling lighter and more balanced after just one session.

Based on client feedback, noticeable and lasting changes occur within one to five sessions, depending on the client’s emotional state and therapeutic goals.

We recommend three sessions to achieve lasting and meaningful results.

Children aged 3 to 10 typically require just one to two sessions to address issues such as fears, phobias, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, and Tic disorders (including Tourette syndrome).

* MER Biofeedback® Therapy has been developed through over 20 years of experience, encompassing more than 21,000 therapy hours.

Ulle Toomeoja, creator of MER Biofeedback® therapy, has been dedicated to biofeedback practice since 2003, conducting over 17,000 sessions. This extensive experience evolved into MER Biofeedback® therapy, which was officially registered as a trademark in June 2023.

Since 2003, over 21,000 hours of MER Biofeedback® sessions have been performed