Ms. Brokaw is an asset to our staff and we are proud to announce that she has achieved BCIA certification.

July 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BCIA Congratulates Newport Beach Neuroscience Technologist on Receiving Biofeedback Certification

Judy Crawford, Director of Certification

Biofeedback Certification

Wheat Ridge, CO - The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) is pleased to announce that Andrea Brokaw has become certified in EEG biofeedback. Ms. Brokaw joins an elite group of professionals who have met the education, clinical and exam criteria required in order to become a certified provider of general biofeedback services.

Ms. Brokaw, of Newport Beach, CA is in practice at Brookside Institute. Ms. Brokaw works with a team including a psychiatrist, nurse, therapists, neuroscience technologist, and case manager. She provides services to people with substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, and depression. In addition, she works with people to improve concentration and relaxation. Ms. Brokaw holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has been working as a Neurofeedback/ EEG Biofeedback specialist.

Certification demonstrates professionalism and adherence to carefully developed standards as a health care provider. Procedures are consistent with the Department of Health & Human Services Guidelines, giving credibility and evidence that practitioners maintain knowledge and skill levels. Health care professionals who achieve BCIA Certification demonstrate commitment to professionalism by completing basic degree and educational requirements, learning to apply clinical biofeedback skills during mentorship, and passing a written examination.

The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) is the only institute recognized worldwide granting certification to biofeedback practitioners. BCIA was established in 1981 with the mission of protecting the general public by establishing strict standards for biofeedback practitioners. Currently, more than 1,500 health care professionals have achieved certification in either general, EEG, or pelvic muscle dysfunction biofeedback. Many clinicians have more than one certification.

For more information, visit the BCIA website at www.bcia.org.

Contacts:
Judy Crawford, Director of Certification
jcrawford@bcia.org

E. Keith Owens, Director
Brookside Institute
Phone: (949) 679-7425
Fax: (949) 679-7428
owens@brooksideinstitute.com
www.brooksideinstitute.com