BLESS
What is BLESS
BLESS is an advanced, non-invasive, and novel technology that helps rigid, stuck patterns in the brain reorganize into more flexible, self‑regulating patterns.
Client Outcomes
BLESS is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device for the treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADD, and headaches. Effects are usually felt within the first three sessions.
Widespread Use
BLESS technology is in use at more than 36 VA hospitals and clinics, addiction centers, and private practices across the U.S. and Europe.
BLESS
What is BLESS
BLESS is an advanced, non-invasive, and novel technology that helps rigid, stuck patterns in the brain reorganize into more flexible, self‑regulating patterns.
Client Outcomes
BLESS is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device for the treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADD, and headaches. Effects are usually felt within the first three sessions.
Widespread Use
BLESS technology is in use at more than 36 VA hospitals and clinics, addiction centers, and private practices across the U.S. and Europe.
How Does BLESS Work?
Small sensors on the scalp monitor brainwaves. These signals are processed, mirrored, and sent back to the brain. Essentially, the brain receives information about itself and adjusts its own activity in real time—so the brain is effectively treating itself.
The signals traveling to and from the brain share the same frequency, which is why the system is called BLESS: Brainwave Linked Electrical Stimulation System. As the brain receives feedback about itself, the brain adjusts its own activity in response. Essentially, the brain is treating itself.
What Does BLESS Treat
BLESS shifts the nervous system from sympathetic “fight or flight” into parasympathetic “rest and recover.” Rather than targeting only a single symptom, BLESS influences broad networks—rhythms, neurotransmitters, hormones—and promotes self‑regulation, efficiency, and flexibility across the nervous system. We still discuss outcomes in terms of familiar disorders for clarity.
Anxiety
Clients typically become noticeably calmer, far less reactive, and much more resilient in their lives as their mental and emotional regulation significantly improves.
PTSD
BLESS reduces “fight or flight” and enhances “rest and recovery”. Reactivity and fear diminish, self-regulation is restored. BLESS is particularly effective for complex PTSD.
Depression
Depression BLESS is often effective even when other treatments fail. Many BLESS clients report feeling restored energy, increased motivation, and greater overall well-being.
TBI
BLESS may decrease many common distressing symptoms including insomnia, impatience, brain fog and even hypersensitivity. BLESS is also an excellent adjunct modality.
Substance Abuse
Many individuals self-medicate for anxiety, depression, or poor impulse control. By addressing these at the root, BLESS can ease withdrawal discomfort and support sustained abstinence.
ADD/ADHD
BLESS tends to reduce impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility. Clients often become more organized and feel much more in control of their lives.
Autism
BLESS clients experience reduced anxiety, improved emotional regulation, and greater impulse control, which contribute to improved social and personal interactions.
Headaches
Headaches Migraine and chronic headache sufferers often experience significantly milder and less frequent episodes. Their headaches may even disappear altogether.
Key Benefits for Providers
BLESS helps reduce provider burnout, enhance revenue, and grow your practice—while maintaining shorter, easier sessions. No clinical background is required to administer sessions, and providers can be trained in just three days.
Increased Revenue:
- Shorter sessions allow for more clients per day or more free time
- Easy to scale up. Additional providers can be added easily
- No clinical license or background required
- Providers can be trained (remotely or in-person) in just 3 days
- The system is automated and easy to use
More Free Time:
- Maintain client load while reducing session length
- Reclaim time for family, friends, or yourself
- Additional providers can be added to your practice easily
More Professional Satisfaction:
- Aids therapy. A stable nervous system speeds client improvement.
- Chronic anxiety & depression become more manageable.
- Providers report feeling less emotionally drained at day's end.
Our Commitment to Your Success
Guarantee & Warranty
Try BLESS risk-free. You have six weeks to return the system for a full refund (minus shipping). Equipment is covered against defects for one year.
Ongoing Support
Clinical support is available within 24 hours. Weekly and biweekly meetings offer continued guidance on both clinical and operational topics.
Getting Started with BLESS
Get clear, straightforward answers to the most common questions about training, practice management, and supporting your clients with BLESS Direct Neurofeedback.
Who can become certified in BLESS Direct Neurofeedback?
Anyone who completes our training and passes the certification exam may treat clients with BLESS. Those without a clinical license must operate under the supervision of an actively licensed provider. Only licensed clinicians may purchase a BLESS unit.
Can a BLESS Certified Technician without a clinical license administer BLESS Direct Neurofeedback?
Yes. After receiving BLESS Direct Neurofeedback Certification, those without a clinical license may administer BLESS, but must do so under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
Can someone without a science or clinical background treat clients with BLESS Direct Neurofeedback?
Absolutely. No prior medical background is required—general intelligence and strong interpersonal skills are sufficient.
What training is necessary to become a Certified BLESS Direct Neurofeedback provider?
- Online training modules.
- Three‑day live training (online, in Los Angeles, or at your location).
- Passing the certification exam.
What additional support will there be for BLESS providers?
- Senior practitioner support by email, text, or phone (responses within 24–48 hours).
- Regular Zoom discussions to review cases, questions, and clinical topics.
- Additional support for new practitioners.
How can BLESS be integrated into my current practice?
BLESS is rapid and effective for anxiety, stress, depression, and insomnia—changes are often noticed within the first three sessions. BLESS complements other modalities you already use. Some providers integrate BLESS into a single 50‑minute appointment (two therapies in one hour); others schedule BLESS as a separate 20–30 minute session or on alternating visits.
Is BLESS Direct Neurofeedback covered by insurance?
Insurance carriers generally categorize direct and traditional neurofeedback as biofeedback (CPT 90901). Coverage varies by state and carrier. Efforts are underway to expand coverage.
What happens in a typical session?
A typical visit lasts 20–30 minutes. After a brief check‑in since the last session, the clinician cleans the skin—primarily on the forehead. A few small sensors are applied to receive brainwaves and send them back to the brain. The stimulation portion usually lasts from seconds to about six minutes. The current is too small to feel. Most clients finish a session feeling noticeably better than when they arrived.
Are there any side effects from treatment?
The most common temporary effects are mild fatigue, spaciness or “wooziness,” a light headache, or, less commonly, feeling “wired” (giddy or occasionally anxious) and rarely nausea. These usually resolve within minutes; in rare cases, they can last up to a day or two. If side effects occur, the subsequent session uses a lower dose, which typically diminishes or eliminates them. Occasionally, symptoms such as anxiety or depression may briefly flare before settling.
Can a client be on prescription drugs?
Yes. We have not found that being on prescription or illicit drugs prevents progress or causes adverse reactions with BLESS. All medication adjustments must be made by the prescribing clinician.
Will I have to pay additional fees other than the training fee and cost of the system?
No. There are no ongoing fees beyond standard maintenance or out‑of‑warranty repairs. Devices typically last seven years or longer.
What kind of certificate will I receive at the end of training? What will this prepare me for?
Upon passing the certifying exam, you will receive a Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training for BLESS Direct Neurofeedback. This indicates you have been trained in the fundamentals of Direct Neurofeedback and are competent to safely and effectively use the BLESS system. This certification is not recognized by licensing bodies for traditional neurofeedback; it is intended to assure clients you have received proper training. A Client Consent Form should be signed by the client or guardian.
Proven by Research, Validated by Results
The research below may refer to earlier versions of BLESS Direct Neurofeedback devices under different names at the time the research was conducted.
The research above may refer earlier versions of BLESS Direct Neurofeedback devices that were marketed under different names at the time the studies were conducted. For example, Flexyx is an earlier version of BLESS that is no longer sold, and IASIS represents the same underlying BLESS technology operating under a private label.
David Dubin, MD
FOUNDER & CEO of BLESS Systems, LLC
David Dubin, MD was an emergency room physician in Boston for more than 12 years. After moving to California and experiencing BLESS (derived from LENS?), he was so impressed that he left conventional medicine to focus exclusively on this work. The Dubin Clinic does not practice mainstream medicine—it is solely dedicated to helping people through BLESS. Dr. Dubin runs BLESS Systems, which sells Bless software and hardware, trains providers, gives lectures and works with researchers and institutions.
Lets Connect
We welcome questions from prospective providers and clients. Please reach out to learn more about training, implementation, and outcomes with BLESS Direct Neurofeedback.
Phone
(323) 543-0711
Address
Los Angeles, CA - USA
info@blessneurofeedback.com