Brainwave Entrainment

Supporting mental clarity, emotional balance and overall brain health.

Brainwave Entrainment is one of our most restorative detox therapies. It’s a gentle, non-invasive experience that uses light and sound frequencies to guide your brain into a calmer, more balanced state. This technique is known as Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE), and it’s backed by decades of research showing improvements in mood, sleep, focus, stress levels, and overall brain function.

During your session, you’ll lie back, put on specialised headphones and light-therapy glasses, and allow your brain to naturally shift into a deeply restorative rhythm.

How brainwave entrainment works

Brainwave Entrainment or AVE uses pulses of light and sound at specific frequencies to gently guide your brain into specific brainwave patterns. How is this helpful? Altering your brainwave frequencies can help boost your mood, improve sleep patterns, sharpen your mind, and increase your level of relaxation. This is similar to what experienced meditators access after years of practice.

These brainwave patterns support:

Deep relaxation and stress relief
Improved sleep quality
Sharper mental clarity and focus
Balanced mood
Nervous system regulation
Enhanced cognitive performance
Emotional reset and resilience

What happens in a session

When you arrive for your session, you’ll be welcomed in and encouraged to make yourself comfortable laying down. We have the option of a flat bed or more of a recliner. Our team will get you set up with the headphones and light therapy glasses and we’ll begin your session before we leave you to rest and recharge.

During your session, you’ll hear a sequence of audio frequencies accompanied by light patterns. The sessions are deeply relaxing and easy to follow. You simply sit back and allow the soothing sounds and lights to guide your brain into the intended state. As the frequencies begin, you’ll naturally drift into a calm, meditative state. Within minutes:

Your breath deepens
Your nervous system softens out of fight-or-flight
Your mind becomes still and quiet
Your whole body begins to relax
Your brain releases “feel good” neurotransmitters
Blood flow increases to support healthy brain function

Some people report seeing colours, patterns, or soft imagery. All are completely normal and part of the entrainment experience.

Each Brainwave Entrainment session runs for approximately 45 minutes. You’ll be in a calm, private room for the duration of your session.

Enter a deeply meditative state

One of the most powerful aspects of Brainwave Entrainment is its ability to guide you into a deep, meditative state. In this dissociated state, your mind naturally lets go of daily worries, mental “chatter,” and the stress of a busy life. You may feel a gentle disconnection from your thoughts and even your body. This is similar to what experienced meditators achieve after years of practice. Most clients begin to enter this state within just 4–8 minutes of a session.

While in this deeply relaxed state, your brain and body release regenerative repair chemicals and stabilising neurotransmitters (including serotonin, endorphins, and dopamine) that support emotional balance, clear thinking, and overall brain health. This meditative state not only gives your nervous system a much-needed break but also encourages increased cerebral blood flow and impaired neuronal firing which supports your brain’s natural ability to restore normal function. In short, it’s a profound way to relax and rebalance your mental wellness.

The sciency benefits of Brainwave Entrainment

Modern research has uncovered a wide range of neurological, emotional, and cognitive benefits linked to Audio-Visual Entrainment.

These include:

Interrupting the stress response (HPA axis reset): AVE helps your brain break the cycle of constant fight-or-flight activation, allowing your body to shift out of fear, overwhelm, or high alert and into calm, safety, and regulation.
Increasing cerebral blood flow: Many emotional and cognitive issues involve reduced blood flow to key areas of the brain. This improved circulation, means more oxygen and supports the metabolism of glucose (your brain’s fuel), which supports clearer thinking, better mood, and healthier brain function.
Balancing key neurotransmitters: AVE supports healthier levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, endorphins, and melatonin. These chemicals influence mood, sleep, motivation, and emotional wellbeing.
Boosting cellular energy (ATP & lactate): AVE increases ATP (the primary energy source for every cell in your body) and lactate (another energy molecule used by your brain and muscles during stress or activity). This supports better mental stamina and physical recovery.
Raising heat shock protein 70 (HSP70): This protective protein helps safeguard the brain against viral infections and supports cellular repair.
Activating glial cells for detoxification: Glial cells act as the brain’s clean-up crew. AVE helps activate them so they can remove waste, toxins, and build-up allowing your brain to function more clearly and efficiently.
Increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines: These nourishing molecules support neurotransmitter health and help regulate inflammation in the brain.
Improving circulation of cerebrospinal fluid: This fluid removes metabolic waste and cushions the brain, helping to maintain healthy function.
Enhancing neuronal stamina: AVE supports the endurance and resilience of your brain cells, helping them fire more efficiently under stress or fatigue.

In essence, Brainwave Entrainment doesn’t just help you relax. It actively supports a healthier, more energised, more resilient brain.

Understanding your brainwaves

Your brain is constantly producing rhythmic electrical activity known as brainwaves, which reflect your mental and emotional state. Brainwaves are categorised by frequency, each supporting different functions:

Beta waves: active thinking and alertness
Alpha waves: relaxation and calm focus
Theta waves: deep relaxation, creativity, and mental restoration
Delta waves: deep sleep and physical repair
Gamma waves: high-level thinking, learning, memory, and information processing

Brainwaves are situation-specific. The right brainwave at the right time supports focus, rest, or creativity, while the wrong brainwave can interfere with performance or relaxation. Modern life, stress, and fatigue often suppress the brainwaves your mind and body need. Brainwave Entrainment gently guides your brain to the right frequency for the situation.

Who can benefit from Brainwave Entrainment

Brainwave Entrainment may help people experiencing:

Anxiety or chronic stress
Depression, low mood or emotional burnout
ADHD, ADD or concentration challenges
Sleep difficulties or insomnia
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Chronic fatigue
Cognitive decline or brain fog
PTSD or trauma-related tension
Chronic pain or fibromyalgia
Migraines
PMS
Overwhelm from busy, fast-paced living

It’s also beneficial for students, athletes, business professionals, and anyone wanting to improve mental performance or emotional resilience.

Pair with PEMF for the a mind–body reset

At Fleurieu Wellness, your Brainwave Entrainment session takes place while you’re lying on our PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) mats.

This means you receive two powerful therapies at the same time. These are perfectly designed to complement each other.

PEMF Therapy uses gentle, electromagnetic pulses to stimulate cellular repair, enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system.

Brainwave Entrainment + PEMF benefits:

Calm your mind
Relax your body
Reset your nervous system
Support detoxification
Improve clarity and emotional balance
Promote deep, restorative healing

While Brainwave Entrainment works on your brain and nervous system, PEMF works on your cells and physical body creating a whole-body reset in a single session.

Please note: there is an additional cost to use PEMF in your Brainwave Entrainment session.

Pair with other therapies

Brainwave Entrainment combines beautifully with:

PEMF Therapy for a complete mind-body reset
Infrared Sauna for deeper detox
Hot & Cold Plunge Pools for nervous system balance
Neuro Emotional Release for emotional balance and deeper stress release

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Brainwave Entrainment safe for everyone?

Brainwave Entrainment is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that is safe for most people. However, there are a few circumstances where extra care or medical guidance is recommended.

Brainwave Entrainment is NOT suitable in the following cases:

Epilepsy or seizure disorders – As this therapy involves audio frequencies that stimulate brainwave activity, caution is advised for those with a history of seizures. We recommend consulting your doctor before beginning.
Severe sound sensitivity – If you experience discomfort or adverse reactions to sound stimulation, Brainwave Entrainment may need to be modified or avoided.
Severe neurological conditions – For those with significant brain injuries or neurological disorders, we recommend discussing suitability with your healthcare provider.
Pacemakers or implanted electronic devices – The light and sound frequencies can interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, or insulin pumps.
Young children or those with cognitive impairments – In some cases, close supervision or a different therapeutic approach may be more appropriate.
Pregnancy (in select cases) – While Brainwave Entrainment is generally safe, we recommend checking with your doctor if you're pregnant and wish to proceed with caution.

If you have any medical conditions or concerns, we strongly recommend speaking with your doctor or healthcare provider before beginning Brainwave Entrainment Therapy. Our team is also here to answer your questions and help you explore safe, supportive alternatives within our holistic wellness space.

What does a Brainwave Entrainment session feel like?

Most people find the experience deeply relaxing. You’ll sit or recline in a peaceful setting, listening to specially designed audio frequencies and watching the light patterns. There’s no need to concentrate. Just allow the sounds and lights to guide your brain into a calm, balanced state. Clients often report feeling lighter, clearer, and more centred after a session.

What are the benefits of Brainwave Entrainment?

Benefits you may notice include:

Profound relaxation
Reduced anxious thoughts
Better sleep that night
Mental clarity and focus
A brighter, calmer mood
Less overwhelm or mental “chatter”
A greater sense of peace and grounding
Improved emotional balance

Some clients also experience better concentration, reduced pain, improved circulation, and enhanced performance (mental or physical).

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies from person to person and depends on what you’re looking to work on. Some people feel noticeably calmer and clearer after their very first session, while others benefit from a series of sessions to create deeper, lasting change in their nervous system and brainwave patterns.

If you naturally have a busy mind, struggle to switch off, or experience ADHD/ADD, it may take a few sessions before your brain settles into the rhythm of entrainment. This is completely normal. Think of it like teaching the brain a new skill. With consistency, most people find they “fall into the groove” and begin experiencing profound relaxation, better focus, and a more regulated state.

We’re here to guide you in choosing the frequency of sessions that best supports your goals.

How do I prepare for my session?

We’re so excited for you to experience the many benefits of our Brainwave Entrainment therapy. To make the most of your session, here are a few tips to prepare:

Choose comfortable, loose-fitting clothing: You’ll remain fully clothed during the session, so wear something that allows you to relax.
Avoid jewellery or items that may cause distraction – If possible, keep it simple to allow you to fully focus on the experience.
Be well-rested – Brainwave Entrainment can be even more effective when you’re feeling rested and calm.
Avoid caffeine or heavy meals – It’s best to be in a relaxed, clear state of mind. If you’re feeling jittery or too full, it may be harder for you to fully benefit from the session.