Light & Sound Therapy
BrainTap
Guided light and sound therapy that calms the nervous system, reduces stress, improves sleep, and supports overall recovery and performance. Pain and stress live in the same nervous system, so when one is out of balance, the other usually follows.
How BrainTap Works at Back in Action
BrainTap combines pulsed light delivered through specialized glasses with binaural audio frequencies designed to guide your brain into specific states. Deep relaxation. Focused attention. Restorative sleep prep. The technology has roots in decades of brainwave research and is used by clinicians, athletes, and performance coaches around the world.
Sessions run 15 to 22 minutes. You sit comfortably or recline, put on the headphones and visor, and let the program do the work. Most patients feel a noticeable shift after the first session. Cumulative benefits, like improved sleep quality and reduced background stress, build over a series of sessions.
We pair BrainTap with chiropractic care for patients dealing with chronic stress, poor sleep, anxiety, recovery plateaus, or athletes working on mental performance. It's also a strong tool for migraine patients whose triggers include stress and sleep disruption.
Best For
Patients dealing with chronic stress, poor sleep, anxiety, recovery plateaus, and athletes working on mental performance.
What to Expect
- ✓15 to 22 minute sessions in a quiet, comfortable space
- ✓Pulsed light glasses plus binaural audio headphones
- ✓Choice of program based on your goal (sleep, focus, recovery, etc.)
- ✓Often paired with chiropractic care or used between visits
Conditions We Treat with BrainTap
BrainTap is part of a coordinated treatment plan for these conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BrainTap safe?
Yes for most patients. We do screen for a history of seizures since pulsed light can be a trigger for photosensitive epilepsy. Mention any neurological history before your first session.
How many sessions before I notice a difference?
Most patients feel something after the first session — usually deeper relaxation or better sleep that night. Cumulative effects on stress, sleep quality, and mental performance build over 4 to 8 sessions.
Can BrainTap replace my anxiety medication?
BrainTap is a nervous-system regulation tool, not a substitute for medication. Some patients use it alongside their meds for compound effect. Always coordinate with your prescribing physician before changing medication.
Often Paired With
Most treatment plans combine multiple services for compound effect.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is the foundation of everything we do at Back in Action. Hands-on spinal and joint adjustments to correct misalignments, restore range of motion, and let your nervous system function the way it's supposed to.
Learn more →Wellness Programs
Long-term support and prevention protocols to keep you out of pain and feeling great after the acute care phase wraps up. Built around the patients who came in for one specific issue and decided they want to stay ahead of the next one.
Learn more →Ready to Get Started with BrainTap?
Call us or fill out the contact form and we'll get you in for an assessment. From there, we build the plan.