For over 30 years, Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, Kentucky, has helped patients achieve optimal vision and wellness. True to his commitment to innovation, Dr. Graebe recently added BrainTap technology to his practice, a cutting-edge tool designed to calm the brain and body. This revolutionary therapy has applications beyond vision, offering benefits for individuals struggling with stress, sleep issues, concentration difficulties, and even public speaking anxiety. Let’s explore how BrainTap is helping people achieve balance and focus in today’s fast-paced world.
How BrainTap Works: Balancing the Nervous System for Better Wellness
BrainTap therapy works through light and sound to help synchronize brain function. The process begins with a three-minute heart rate variability test, which objectively measures the autonomic nervous system—specifically the balance between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) responses. Using this measurement, BrainTap customizes its approach to fit each patient’s unique needs.
Once the baseline is set, patients put on headphones and a visor that emits gentle light pulses through the retina and ears. These pulses stimulate brain waves in five distinct frequencies: Delta for deep sleep, Theta for creativity, Alpha for a meditative state, Beta for active concentration, and Gamma for intense focus. By activating these brain waves, BrainTap aims to bring the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems into harmony, so patients emerge feeling relaxed, focused, and in control.
A Personal Experience with BrainTap’s Benefits
Dr. Graebe’s belief in BrainTap’s potential stems from his own experience with the technology. Known for his high energy levels, he describes himself as a “hyper guy” who typically operates at 70% on the sympathetic side of the nervous system. At a trade show, he tried BrainTap and noticed an immediate difference. “After the treatment, I felt relaxed, and my brain felt calm,” he said. His sympathetic activity dropped from 70% to 40%, highlighting BrainTap’s ability to shift his body’s stress response.
This calming effect is not limited to professionals like Dr. Graebe. BrainTap therapy is beneficial for anyone facing daily stress—from police officers in high-pressure jobs to students dealing with academic stress. It’s an accessible tool to help people cope with the barrage of digital stimulation that characterizes modern life.
BrainTap as an Essential Tool in Dr. Graebe’s Practice
For Dr. Graebe, BrainTap is a “therapy within our therapy.” As part of the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute’s offerings, it complements other treatments for vision and neurological wellness, providing an additional tool to help patients reach their full potential. “All these electronic devices we use get our brains out of sync. This is one way to get our brains back in sync,” he explains.
The treatment aligns with Dr. Graebe’s guiding principle: that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. “Everyone performs better when they’re calm and relaxed,” he says. BrainTap offers a non-invasive, relaxing solution for individuals seeking to overcome stress, improve concentration, or simply achieve a more balanced state of mind.
Interested in Trying BrainTap Therapy Near Lexington, KY?
If you’re dealing with stress, difficulty sleeping, or a high-stress lifestyle, BrainTap therapy could be the answer. At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute in Versailles, Dr. Rick Graebe offers BrainTap as part of a comprehensive approach to visual and neurological wellness. His focus is on helping patients in Central Kentucky—from professionals to students—achieve calm and focus for a more balanced life.
Ready to see if BrainTap therapy is right for you? Call us today at 859-879-0089 to schedule your consultation at either our Versailles or Somerset location. Take the first step toward a calm and focused life!
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This blog is based on information from Dr. Rick Graebe as compiled and written by John Lynch.