If you’re here, chances are you—or someone you love—has been battling migraines far too long. Maybe you’ve tried the medications, avoided trigger foods, darkened the room, iced your neck… and yet the migraines keep coming back. At Brain Health D.C. in Carlsbad, we want you to know: there’s another way. A gentle, natural, and science-backed approach that doesn’t just manage symptoms—it helps retrain your brain to break the migraine cycle.

Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee, D.C., DACNB, is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and functional medicine practitioner with a global reputation for helping patients find real, lasting relief. Her approach goes far beyond prescriptions and quick fixes. She uses neurofeedback therapy—a powerful, non-invasive brain training tool—to help restore balance to the very patterns that contribute to migraines in the first place.

Migraines aren’t just “bad headaches.” They’re a full-body event that can derail your ability to think, work, parent, or simply enjoy your life. And for many, traditional treatment options come with side effects, dependency, or diminishing returns. We understand the frustration, fear, and hopelessness that can creep in.

Neurofeedback is rooted in neuroscience and uses real-time brainwave feedback to help your brain learn to self-regulate. Over time, this can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines—without medication or invasive procedures. Best of all, it's comfortable, calming, and suitable for both adults and children.

If you're looking for migraine relief in Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Jolla, or the surrounding San Diego area, you're in the right place. At Brain Health D.C., we specialize in individualized, integrative care designed to help you not just survive—but truly thrive.

What is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that helps your brain learn how to function more efficiently—by showing it what it’s doing in real time. At its core, neurofeedback is about self-regulation: helping the brain shift out of stress, overactivity, or dysfunction and into a state of calm, clarity, and balance.

Here’s how it works: During a session, small sensors are placed on your scalp to monitor your brainwaves—your brain’s electrical activity. These sensors don’t send anything into your body; they simply “listen” to how your brain is functioning. This information is then translated into visual or audio feedback—often through a movie, game, or sound. As your brain moves toward healthier patterns, the feedback responds positively. If your brain slips into stress or instability, the feedback gently shifts, encouraging self-correction.

Over time and with consistency, this training helps your brain build new, healthier pathways—like learning a new skill or forming a new habit.

For migraine sufferers, this is a game-changer. Research shows that migraines are often associated with dysregulated brainwave activity—such as excess beta waves (linked to tension and hypervigilance), or insufficient alpha and theta waves (linked to calm and relaxation). Neurofeedback works to retrain these patterns, helping to reduce the triggers that lead to migraine onset and severity.

This process is grounded in the science of neuroplasticity—the brain’s innate ability to adapt, grow, and rewire itself throughout life. That means, even if you’ve had migraines for years, your brain can still change. And that change doesn’t have to come from a pill.

How Does Neurofeedback Help with Migraines?

For many people living with migraines, the source of pain isn’t just physical—it’s deeply neurological. Irregular brainwave patterns, often linked to stress, trauma, or chronic nervous system dysregulation, can play a major role in triggering or intensifying migraines. When the brain is overactive in certain regions or underperforming in others, it creates a storm of activity that can manifest as pounding head pain, visual disturbances, nausea, or extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

Neurofeedback therapy works by teaching the brain to recognize and correct these imbalances. It helps restore calm where there is chaos and strengthens areas of the brain that may be under-functioning. Through consistent sessions, neurofeedback:

• Reduces overactivation in hyper-responsive areas linked to tension and migraine onset.
• Balances the brain’s stress response, lowering cortisol and adrenaline-related triggers.
• Improves autonomic regulation, helping the brain better manage sleep cycles, digestion, and inflammation—all of which play a role in migraine patterns.

This therapy is especially impactful for people with migraine-associated symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, or sensory overload—because it targets the underlying dysregulation in the nervous system, not just the symptoms.

Real-World Relief, Naturally

Patients at Brain Health D.C. often report:

• Fewer migraine days per month
• Shorter and less intense episodes
• Improved focus, energy, and emotional regulation
• Greater confidence and independence from medication

And the best part? Neurofeedback is completely non-invasive and drug-free. There are no needles, no side effects, and nothing entering your body. It’s safe for children, teens, and adults, making it an excellent option for families seeking gentle, long-term relief.

Signs You May Benefit from Neurofeedback for Migraines

Not all migraines look the same—and not all brains respond to stress, inflammation, or trauma the same way. At Brain Health D.C., we recognize that your experience is unique, and your treatment should reflect that. So how do you know if neurofeedback might help you?

Here are some signs it’s time to explore this safe and powerful brain-based therapy:

You have frequent or persistent headaches—even after medication.

If you're relying on pain relievers multiple times a week, or you've tried multiple prescriptions with limited success, your brain may be stuck in a state of dysregulation. Neurofeedback helps train your brain out of those maladaptive patterns.

You experience common migraine symptoms:

• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Visual auras or distortions
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue before or after an attack

These symptoms point to disruptions in neural communication that can often be calmed through targeted brainwave training.

You deal with co-existing challenges:

Migraines rarely show up alone. If you also struggle with:

• Anxiety or panic
• Difficulty sleeping
• Brain fog or trouble concentrating

...neurofeedback can help regulate the nervous system more broadly, reducing both your migraines and their surrounding mental/emotional impact.

You have a history of head trauma or post-concussive symptoms.

Even a mild concussion can throw your brain's rhythms out of sync. If your migraines began after a fall, accident, sports injury, or TBI, this therapy can help restore neurological harmony at the root level.

You've exhausted other treatment options.

If you've been told to “just manage the pain,” or if medications and dietary changes haven't delivered long-term relief, neurofeedback offers a fresh, empowering alternative. It's especially helpful for those who want to avoid pharmaceuticals or reduce their dependence on them.

What to Expect During a Neurofeedback Session 

Non-invasive technology, nothing entering your body  

Small sensors will be placed on your scalp using a gentle adhesive. These sensors are read-only—they don’t send anything into your brain. Instead, they monitor your brainwave patterns in real-time, providing valuable data on how your brain is functioning in that moment.

Real-time feedback through sound and visuals  

During your session, you’ll watch a movie, listen to music, or play a simple game. When your brain is functioning in a more balanced, optimal state, the system rewards it with smooth visuals and steady audio. If your brain strays from that state, the feedback gently shifts, prompting the brain to correct itself.

This process trains your brain to stabilize and regulate itself, improving its ability to prevent the imbalances that contribute to migraines.

Session length, frequency, and timeline  

Most neurofeedback sessions last 30 to 45 minutes, and patients typically begin with 1–2 sessions per week. The total number of sessions depends on your health history, goals, and how your brain responds to training.

For many, initial improvements are seen within the first few weeks—such as better sleep, reduced anxiety, or fewer headaches. For chronic or complex conditions, a longer treatment plan allows for deep, lasting rewiring of the brain’s pain and stress response systems.

Progress that builds with each session  

Neurofeedback is not a quick fix—it’s brain training. With consistency and guidance, your brain begins to settle into more stable, resilient patterns. Over time, this can result in:

• Fewer migraines
• Shorter episodes
• Less reliance on medication
• Greater clarity, energy, and peace of mind

Start Your Brain’s Healing Today

At Brain Health D.C., we believe every person deserves access to gentle, effective, and lasting solutions. Neurofeedback therapy is one of the most powerful tools we use to help patients reclaim control from chronic pain and start living with clarity and vitality again.

Whether you’re an adult who’s been managing migraines for decades or a parent seeking natural support for your child, we’re here to guide you. We also work with families—because healing is even more powerful when done together.

Let this be the moment you choose a new path forward. One rooted in science, compassion, and your brain’s incredible potential to rewire itself.

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