Nicholas Dogris, PhD, QEEG-D, BCN
Dr. Nicholas Dogris is a psychologist who has been working in the EEG field for over 25 years. He is the CEO of Neurofield, Inc, and a licensed psychologist who runs a clinic in Santa Barbara with his wife. He is board certified in neurofeedback and also holds a QEEG-D certification. Dr. Dogris was originally trained in neurofeedback by Margaret Ayers in the 1990’s and would go on to learn many different EEG platforms over the years. In 2007 he co-founded NeuroField, Inc with Brad Wiitala and developed the first EEG synchronized pEMF stimuatlion that utilized z-score data analysis and real time feedback. Dr. Dogris and Brad Wiitala went on to develop many other innovations over that past 10 years including synchronized tDCS, tACS, tRNS and advanced pink noise stimulation in the new NeuroField64 software platform.
Dr. Nicholas Dogris owns NeuroField, Inc. Dr. Dogris is an associate of The School of Neurotherapy, which hosts the Neurotherapy Conference; NeuroField, Inc. may potentially benefit financially from the research findings presented therein.
Presenting: “Phase Amplitude Coupling (PAC)”
Phase is one important dynamic of coupled oscillatory phenomena. In phase amplitude coupling (PAC), a second key variable is amplitude, also known as power. Phase and amplitude can be meaningfully correlated and are functionally relevant to the workings of the brain and consciousness. PAC usually refers to a correlation between the amplitude of faster rhythms (high gamma range) and the phase of slower rhythms (2-12Hz range). Gamma oscillations emerge at particular phases of the theta cycle and thereby recruit cell assemblies involved in processing. This talk will examine how this type of coupling, thought of as an “integration mechanism” between rate and temporal coding, can be used in neurodiagnostics and neurmomodulation to restore functionality in memory-impaired clients.
Education Level: INTroductory
Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programming may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment, or general knowledge. The primary goal of this particular program is to broaden the clinical, consultative, and research knowledge bases of attendees and was deemed intermediate, by the definition above. For those psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and latest clinical applications. This conference presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science; (2) it is our intention to host an offering to help psychologists to keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education; and (3) we believe that this program would allow psychologists to increase competencies to improve services to patients. This conference is IN NO WAY a substitute for the basic academic education and training needed for entry into the field of psychology.