It all started around 5000 years ago...

Electricity has played a role in medical treatments for centuries, with its use dating back to ancient civilizations. The journey begins in ancient Egypt, where electric fish, particularly the Nile catfish, were employed for their bioelectric properties. The Egyptians believed that these fish could deliver electrical shocks that alleviated arthritis pain and headaches, marking one of the earliest uses of electrotherapy.

The exploration of electricity in medicine continued through the ages, reaching a significant milestone in 1775 when John Walsh and John Hunter studied electric eels. Their research influenced Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta, who are considered the founders of electrophysiology and electrochemistry. Even historical figures like Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, and Benjamin Franklin documented the pain-relief benefits of electric currents for various conditions.

In the late 1700s, Italian physician and scientist Luigi Galvani conducted pioneering studies on electrical stimulation. By passing a current through electrodes into frog legs, he observed muscle contractions, leading to the discovery that the brain and spinal cord generate electrical charges that travel through nerves to stimulate muscles. Galvani's hypothesis about the insulating fatty material around nerves laid the foundation for our understanding of the myelin sheath.

The significance of electricity in medicine was further echoed by prominent figures such as Albert Einstein, who envisioned future medicine centered around frequencies and energy, and Nikola Tesla, who emphasized the importance of energy, frequency, and vibration in understanding our connection to the universe. These insights paved the way for modern theories on quantum-based resonance, which suggest that electrical currents and electromagnetic fields can enhance cellular recovery by inducing and amplifying energy flow.

This historical evolution from ancient electrotherapy practices to contemporary advancements in bioelectricity and quantum-based resonance underscores the enduring impact of electricity on medical science. As we continue to explore and refine these technologies, the principles established by early pioneers remain integral to the development of innovative treatments and therapies.

The development of Neural Pathway Therapy represents a convergence of neuroscience, psychology, and technology. Early research into brain stimulation techniques laid the foundation for tDCS, which emerged as a non-invasive method to improve neuroplasticity. Drawing upon insights from neuroimaging studies and clinical trials, scientists explored the application of tDCS in treating addiction. As evidence supporting the efficacy of Neural Pathway Therapy accumulated, interest in its therapeutic potential grew, paving the way for its integration into complementing cognitive behavioral therapy treatment protocols. Based upon over a decade of studies and clinical trials, the Neural Science Institute developed a proprietary more advanced version of the High Definition transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) process known as Neural Pathway Therapy.

Neural Pathway Therapy Technical Explanation

Neural Pathway Therapy is conducted using a device called the Pathfinder. It consists of a laptop connected to interface for our HD sensors. The laptop is running proprietary software which listens to the brainwaves in real-time and then, based on the reading, delivers the highly targeted stimulation. This happens between 50-200 times in the average 25 minute session. This hyper neuro targeting is known as High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD tDCS) and provides unmatched reliability and fidelity. 

The Pathfinder device works by applying a positive (anodal) or negative (cathodal) current via small electrodes to an area.  After frequent, precise measurements, it delivers a low electric current of 2 milli-Amps (mA) to the scalp. 

When the proper protocol is administered, Neural Pathway Therapy is a neuromodulation technique which produces immediate and lasting changes in brain function. The position of the anode and cathode electrodes on the head is used to set how current flows to specific brain regions. The current delivered is NOT strong enough to trigger an action potential in a neuron; instead its “sub-threshold” changes the pattern of already active neurons. Think of the brain as active, trying to do or learn something, and the stimulation coming along to boost this ongoing activity. At the cellular level, the stimulation changes neuronal firing and strengthens synaptic transmission between neurons by augmenting synaptic plasticity which is, in turn, the cellular basis of learning. The desired outcome is to enhance synaptic plasticity.