Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Bratt.
Hi Laura, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My husband went to a training to get CE credits as a psychologist. It was 2004. He called and told me it was incredible and I had to do it with him. I said no; it was weird! He nagged me for a month every single day until I agreed. Within 6 months I went to get trained, had a profound experience myself and we began our practice together. At first, I saw a handful of clients, worked on family and friends and each other and continued to study neurofeedback, biofeedback, neuroregulation and different healing modalities. We took on interns, trademarked the name (Midwest Neurofeedback), hired staff and continued learning. Soon we had referrals from previous clients and some colleagues. By this time, we had come a long way from 2005 and we were the only people in the Kansas City metro area doing neurofeedback in a community setting. That sustained until 2020. My husband and cofounder, Avery, died and our lease came due. I decided to move the center and get a fresh start. At that point, I began adding equipment to enhance healing. Continually learning new modalities and enriching my skills and the community’s health and optimization opportunities has always been a prime focus for me. I bought a clinical grade PEMF (Pulsed electromagnetic frequency) chair and 2 different photobiomodulation devices to add to the neurofeedback and biofeedback equipment that we were already using. Currently, I am moving to the next stage of my career. Over the next few months I will be going solo and releasing my staff to explore new avenues. I plan on diving into neuromeditation, alpha theta training, offering evaluations called “Help Getting Help”, marketing my Neuro-K program and some other cool stuff! I’m excited!!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Seriously? I did not expect a smooth road. My life has not been a smooth road. The number of people that I know who have lived/traveled smooth roads is a minute few, if any. My struggles have included much personal grief and loss; handling family members addictions; learning to operate a business and manage staff; staying cutting edge on delivering the best services in the KC metro area in what I specialize in.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am passionate about helping people heal! I specialize in neuromodulation – many avenues and devices to help an individual get to their optimized self. Not everything works for everyone and we need to be open to support people how they are best supported and what they are ready to do.
I have more extensive experience with neurofeedback with a larger variety of issues than anyone in the KC metro area currently. That is why my evaluations are so helpful for people. Having a visual of what your brain is doing and what that means behaviorally, is an incredibly validating and hope producing experience for people; especially, when people are hurting and concerned which is what many people are that arrive at my door.
I am very proud of my work – creating Midwest Neurofeedback and developing it to be the neurofeedback center that it is; having a chapter in the book, “The Mind Rewired” by Michael Cohen (a colleague), dedicated to a client seen at Midwest Neurofeedback; being honored by First Call KC for my work with GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing); my 1st responders and veterans programs that I have offered for years; and my time in Plum Village (outside Bordeaux France) with colleague Sebern Fisher and crew to work with the monks and sisters. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have been afforded in my lifetime as well as the difficulties which have paved the way those opportunities.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
Huge shifts coming! In January 2027, neurofeedback will finally have its own CPT code which will help open its availability for more insurance reimbursement. That will allow for more people to have the opportunity to self-regulate their nervous systems. More self regulated folks will lead to a more peaceful world.
For me professionally, my shift to a solo practitioner doing just those things that light me up is outrageously exciting to me! I love learning! As of the end of summer 2026, I will be in a new location as a solo practitioner for the first time since 1987, doing those things that I had discussed earlier.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Midwestneurofeedback.com
- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Midwest_Neurofeedback
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/laura-bratt-615b2840
