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Centre Élan Neurothérapie

A centre dedicated to neurotherapy in Île-de-France (the Paris region), helping you look after your health and well-being as a whole. Sessions are held in French or English.

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With Élan Minds, support continues between sessions

An hour at the centre, then a whole week in which progress takes shape. The Élan centre’s app gives everyone – patients, parents and teachers – the right tools to move forward day to day, and over time.

Centre patients

Your progress, between sessions too

  • Your assessment reports and session tracking, all in one place.
  • Exercises chosen for your profile, to continue your training at home.
  • The progress you have made, visible week after week – something to keep you motivated.

Free access for the duration of your programme at the centre.

Parents

Parent coaching, step by step

  • A step-by-step programme inspired by the work of Russell Barkley and the recommendations of the HAS (French National Authority for Health).
  • Practical ideas for the sticking points: homework, bedtime, outbursts, getting organised.
  • Printable sheets and an assistant to answer your questions as they come up.

Understand your child better – and be able to explain it to those around you.

Teachers

Time saved, pupils better supported

  • A lesson, handout or presentation adapted to the pupil’s profile, from primary school through to the baccalauréat.
  • A ready-to-use adjustments sheet for the PAP (personalised support plan for learning disorders) – no more starting from a blank page.
  • Revision cards, mind maps and exercises generated from the lesson.

Easier coordination: family, school and centre moving in the same direction.

Designed to last

A sustainable paceNo more than one step a day and short sessions: easy to keep up for months without feeling overloaded.
Visible progressEveryone can see what is moving forward, which encourages the whole family to keep going.
It grows with your childOne world for younger children, another for teens, with content that keeps pace with their needs.

Our approach to integrative neurotherapy

At our neurotherapy centre in Île-de-France, we use advanced techniques designed to help you optimise your mental and emotional performance. qEEG neurofeedback aims to rebalance your brain activity, while biofeedback helps you better regulate your physiological rhythms in real time. Combined, these integrative neurotherapy approaches offer a personalised way to improve your well-being and your everyday life!

Sarah Dehan, neurotherapist, and her team are here to support you. We are committed to helping you improve your well-being for the long term.

Why choose integrative neurotherapy?

Integrative neurotherapy relies on non-invasive and drug-free techniques. It uses biofeedback (physiological feedback) to help improve your mental, emotional and physiological functioning in a personalised, natural way. Each person receives support tailored to their needs, with a view to lasting change in their daily life.

 

Integrative Neurotherapy

An innovative training approach, non-invasive and drug-free (a non-pharmacological intervention), based on the principle of biofeedback (physiological feedback)!

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Biofeedback

Neurotherapy techniques to become aware of your body and regulate your physiological responses through a self-regulation system.

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EEG Neurofeedback

This biofeedback approach applied to the brain uses quantitative electroencephalography to regulate and optimise brain activity!

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swLORETA Neurofeedback

One of the most advanced systems in neurotherapy, for precisely targeted training of brain activity!

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New · Companies & occupational health

Preventing psychosocial risks, right alongside your employees

Centre Élan now also supports companies, working with occupational health services: quantitative EEG (qEEG) assessments, stress management through biofeedback and mental preparation through neurofeedback.

qEEG assessment

A functional analysis tool (alertness, attention, stress regulation) that informs the occupational physician, while respecting medical confidentiality.

Stress biofeedback

Employees learn to regulate their stress by watching their breathing and heart rate live on screen.

Mental preparation

Neurofeedback training for executives and teams: concentration, recovery and sleep.

At your premises, on request: the company provides a room and helps make training accessible. Sessions can also take place at the occupational health service.

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Frequently asked questions

What are neurotherapy, neurofeedback and biofeedback?

Neurotherapy refers to a set of non-invasive, drug-free methods that train the nervous system to self-regulate better, using physiological measurements presented in real time. It relies on two complementary techniques. Biofeedback measures signals from the body (heart rate variability, muscle tension, skin conductance, temperature, breathing) and displays them on screen so that you can learn to regulate them. A well-known technique, it is widely used by physiotherapists and midwives, particularly for pelvic floor rehabilitation after childbirth. Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback applied to the brain: the brain’s electrical activity, recorded by electroencephalography (EEG), is presented in real time so that the person gradually learns to self-regulate it.

How does neurofeedback work?

Neurofeedback is a form of brain training. Sensors placed on the scalp measure the brain’s electrical activity in real time, and visual or audio feedback tells the person when this activity is moving closer to the set target. Through repetition, the normalisation of the targeted brainwaves aims to improve clinical symptoms. The sensors only listen: no current is sent.

In what situations can neurofeedback and biofeedback help?

At the Élan centre, training is offered to children, teenagers and adults who are experiencing, in particular, difficulties with attention, restlessness or impulsivity (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), tics or Tourette syndrome, learning disorders (dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, etc.), sleep disorders, anxiety, stress or burnout. It aims to strengthen self-regulation: attention, emotional regulation, sleep quality and stress response. Effects vary from person to person: the initial assessment is used to judge whether training is appropriate and to set specific goals.

From what age is support available?

The centre welcomes children from the age of 5, teenagers and adults, with no upper age limit. More than age, what matters is the ability to take part in the session and the motivation to commit to it.

How does the first appointment work?

The first appointment is a recording session: an in-depth intake interview, followed by a quantitative EEG (qEEG) recording, which is compared with a normative database. The results and the brain map are presented at a results session about a week to ten days later, together with a proposed individualised training protocol.

How many sessions should I expect?

On average, expect around thirty sessions, at a rate of one or two sessions a week: an initial qEEG assessment, a first protocol of about 15 sessions, a comparative mid-point qEEG assessment, then a second protocol of about 15 sessions. This is an average guide, adjusted for each person according to the results of the initial qEEG assessment.

Are sessions reimbursed?

Sessions are not covered by French national health insurance (Assurance Maladie). Some top-up health insurers (mutuelles) contribute under their complementary medicine cover, depending on the policy. A detailed invoice is provided for each service, which you can send to your top-up health insurer.

What is the difference between dynamical neurofeedback and qEEG-guided neurofeedback?

So-called dynamical or automatic neurofeedback leaves the person passive during training and applies the same principle to everyone. Neurofeedback guided by quantitative EEG starts with an assessment: an EEG recording compared with a normative database. This prior analysis makes it possible to personalise the support for each individual, because no two brain profiles are the same. Training targets the areas and frequencies that genuinely deviate from the norm in that particular person. At the Élan centre, it is combined with biofeedback: this combination aims for longer-lasting results and takes both body and mind into account. The person becomes aware of the work they are doing and the changes they are making, so that they can learn to reproduce them in everyday life.

Read our full article: dynamical neurofeedback or qEEG – what’s the difference?

Does neurofeedback replace medical treatment?

No. It must never lead to stopping any current treatment: any change must be decided by the doctor in charge of the person’s care. Neurotherapy training, through biofeedback and neurofeedback, complements existing care, alongside the other professionals involved.

Our partners

They put their trust in us!

I saw Sarah in March 2023. I had been suffering from joint and rheumatic pain for 3 years, as well as severe fatigue. I was under the care of a rheumatologist and a pain clinic, and I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. As the pain persisted despite the treatments, and having read up on how the brain and neurons work, I got in touch with Sarah. While I remained under medical care, Sarah carried out an assessment and then set up a 3-part protocol, which ended in March 2024. The neurofeedback was combined with biofeedback, with breathing regulation exercises. She also introduced me to the Guillarme method, and I started practising meditation. I was taking Lyrica when I started; I gradually reduced it until I stopped completely, always under medical supervision, in December 2023. The sessions did me a great deal of good: restorative sleep, a sense of calm, control over my emotions, energy. A virtuous circle took hold thanks to Sarah’s patience and kindness. Today I no longer have disabling pain. A big thank you to Sarah.
Béatrice G.
Béatrice G.
I recommend neurofeedback and Ms Dehan’s professionalism. Ms Dehan was recommended to us by the paediatrician who looks after our son for his ADD, and he is also hyperactive, aggressive and impulsive. Life at home was hell; our son could only express himself through violence, despite his medication and sessions with the psychologist. So we didn’t hesitate to turn to Ms Dehan, even though we knew nothing about neurofeedback. It’s true that the protocol is long and expensive, but it’s worth it. The change in our son has been incredible! He expresses his emotions with words and not with violence, he smiles, he’s happy, he speaks up at school, which he didn’t do at all before, and a month ago we started reducing his medication. The change is incredible. We’re finally starting to live normally. It took a lot of effort on our part, but it was worth it. Thank you to Ms Dehan and to neurofeedback!
Monica P.
Monica P.
I booked appointments with Sarah Dehan for my son Eloi, from the age of 8, when the sessions began, until he was 11. He had been diagnosed with ADHD, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and giftedness (HPI), and was very anxious. Everything went very well; she really listens and adapts perfectly to each person she works with. We noticed a change in his behaviour and better concentration as the sessions went on. Sarah is passionate about her work and the well-being of her patients. I recommend her 200%!
Sandrine G.
Sandrine G.
Hello, The method is interesting for people with ADHD and dyslexia. Both develop strategies to compensate for their disability. That is precisely where neurofeedback offers useful tools. Through experimentation, the person (re)discovers themselves and adopts THEIR OWN strategy. The great added value of neurofeedback is that it personalises the approach to the disability. However, you need to be aware that ADHD and dyslexia are disabilities with many different characteristics. There is not one solution but SOLUTIONS SPECIFIC TO EACH PERSON. What’s more, they are found through intense, laborious, repetitive work. It requires personal commitment, patience and determination. Frustration can arise. You then have to hang in there and keep experimenting until you find your way. Finally, the team is very professional and pleasant.
Nadège S.
Nadège S.
I saw Sarah Dehan for anxiety, sleep and concentration problems, as well as a loss of self-esteem. After the first assessment, she suggested two training protocols. The first sessions were hard work for me and required real effort, but Ms Dehan knew how to adapt each session to avoid any discouragement. I soon felt the progress. I felt calmer as the weeks went by, and little by little I regained confidence in myself. My anxiety kept decreasing and my sleep stabilised. The assessments after each protocol allowed me to see all this progress concretely and strengthened my conviction that neurofeedback is lastingly effective, a real alternative to drug treatment. I highly recommend Sarah Dehan for her professionalism, her patience and her kind, attentive listening throughout my programme.
Muriel V.
Muriel V.
I saw Sarah for myself and for my son, who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6, with symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity, and difficulties with emotional regulation including low frustration tolerance. The sessions require a lot of investment in terms of cost, time and effort from both children and parents, but it’s a wonderful adventure! My son has learned to regulate his frustration and anger by expressing more of what he feels. He started reading a lot and finding refuge in books to calm himself down. His reasoning is more fluid and he is more open towards his classmates. What worked was transferring his successes in the sessions to home by regularly playing board games with him, setting aside time for him and prioritising his sleep and well-being. The results can be felt even more 3 months after the last assessment. I highly recommend neurofeedback with Sarah and her colleagues, who support us with warmth and kindness.
Sandra E.
Sandra E.
Following a diagnosis of ADHD and giftedness (HPI), our son did 2 neurofeedback sessions a week with Ms Dehan for 6 months. You really have to see the 3 proposed protocols through to the end. Throughout the process, we saw improvements but also setbacks, which at times made us doubt this little-known method. In the end, now with 7 months’ hindsight, we are absolutely convinced: daily life is calmer and learning is easier thanks to sustained attention, at secondary school as well as at home. Sarah knew how to adapt the materials to our son’s interests and regularly re-motivated him with challenges. She is a passionate and truly committed practitioner.
Charlotte C.
Charlotte C.
After a protocol of 15 neurofeedback sessions with Ms Dehan and her colleague, I noticed an improvement in the quality of my sleep: I fall asleep more easily and wake up less tired. I also noticed a clear improvement in some nervous tics I have had for a few years; they are becoming less and less frequent. The sessions also had an effect on how I manage stress. Overall, I am very satisfied with this first protocol and I would like to continue with the sessions.
Mehdi R.
Mehdi R.
A neurofeedback practice I highly recommend! The welcome is warm, and Sarah and her team are genuinely kind. A very positive experience!
Marie D.
Marie D.
We discovered neurofeedback on the recommendation of a friend. The process may raise questions, but the team and many articles help you understand how neurofeedback can help your child gain better control over restlessness, lapses in attention or concentration, or difficulties falling asleep. In our daughter’s case, after the first phase, we noticed improvements in attention and concentration. However, the results were much better after the second phase, with a clear improvement in her school marks, mainly linked in our case to better attention, both when listening to the teacher and when completing tests in the time allowed. The improvement in sleep, although less marked in our daughter’s assessment (but that depends on each child), is of course also beneficial for getting through the school day and family life! The third phase helped consolidate the gains. As you will have gathered, the outcome is positive!
Johan T.
Johan T.
Neurofeedback seems to be a real solution when you also take the necessary steps alongside it to better manage daily life and your emotions. Which, I think, is what we expect when we turn to this kind of approach. For me, the conditions for its success were met as long as it came with a certain willpower, in particular by attending every appointment (2 a week) and by putting myself in the best emotional and organisational conditions alongside it, which was not necessarily easy for someone with so-called “ADD” like me. Sarah’s support and her listening were also decisive factors in my following the protocol through, and helped me maintain the motivation that is so important for this experience to go well. I therefore recommend neurofeedback as an alternative to medication (which, in my case, was heavy without any real results) for improving the lives of people with what is known as ADD.

(Person with ADD who completed the first 6 months of his full protocol in June 2020. He came back for his follow-up qEEG 6 months later, with further good improvements.)
Damien G.
Damien G.
My 12-year-old son has always had difficulty falling asleep, partly because of his hypersensitivity. Over the years, bad sleep habits had set in and he was seriously short of sleep. After a lot of research and on the advice of friends, we turned to neurofeedback. During the sessions, without really realising it because the exercise is so playful, my son was actively working to create new neural pathways, which quite naturally led him to adopt new habits that were better for him. It was not about switching off his hypersensitivity but rather about teaching him to manage it better and making him an active participant in this learning. After 3 months of sessions, the outcome is more than positive: he falls asleep more calmly and more quickly and has gained 2 hours of sleep a night overall. A big thank you to Sarah for her professionalism, her listening and her kindness throughout this journey.
Neven P.
Neven P.