Brain Coaching

Based on his 25 years of research, clinical work, and teaching in neuroscience at Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Majid Fotuhi has summarized this literature in his scientific peer-reviewed articles (and books) and formulated a “Brain Fitness Program” to use effective behavioral modification techniques for enhancing cognitive function. This program produces remarkable results in patients with memory loss, post-concussive syndrome, and mild cognitive impairment.

The Brain Fitness Program consists of a comprehensive brain health assessment followed by a series of interventions designed to optimize memory and overall cognitive performance. Over a period of 12 weeks, patients first undergo a detailed neurological evaluation to determine all of the potential causes for cognitive deficits and brain atrophy. They then start an intensive set of treatment sessions that enhance cognitive function, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and focus on lifestyle factors that are shown to be critical for prevention of late-life dementia. 

The program has eight important interventions, starting with patient’s sense of “purpose in life” and their desire for peak brain performance in order to achieve a personal goal:

1. Setting specific goals for patient’s 12-week program
2. Neurofeedback training  
3. Encouragement to reduce stress, including exercise support
4. Meditation training 
5. Cognitive Skills Training
6. Nutrition information for Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 supplements
7. Medical treatment of insomnia, sleep apnea, vitamin deficiency, and depression, as needed
8. Emphasis on brain training home assignments (“homework”), with increasing difficulty