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Our Mission
Brain Fitness Inc. strives to improve quality of life by optimizing the functional effectiveness of the brain. We use cutting-edge EEG Neurofeedback and brain-based techniques, along with traditional methods of psychotherapy to:
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strengthen brain power |
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boost mental clarity |
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teach optimal brain patterns of peak performance, relaxation, arousal, alertness, and attention
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Our Aim
Brain Fitness Inc. boosts brain performance using brainwave feedback (EEG neurofeedback), our exclusive OPT™ program, along with traditional methods of psychotherapy administered by qualified professionals in a comfortable setting.
Our Staff
Georgia D. Andrianopoulos, PhD
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Brain Fitness, Inc.
 Georgia is passionately committed to helping people reach their true potential. She is a scientist and avid humanitarian who uses her problem solving skills to empower others to break through their obstacles and limitations.
Georgia is a physiologic psychologist. She completed her graduate work at Case Western Reserve University. Her research experience has been in basic neuroscience and gastrointestinal diseases. She is the author of numerous original research publications and has contributed chapters for academic books. Her research on exercise and colorectal cancer received national recognition. For the past twenty years Georgia has worked in the field of eating disorders, first as director of the Eating Disorders clinic at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, and later in private practice. She has been interviewed by Mary Ann Ahern ( WMAQ TV Chicago (NBC) on the topic of cravings and was key speaker on radio shows in the topic of obesity.
Her work on brain-based methods for weight loss is the topic of her new book “Retrain Your Brain, Reshape Your Body. The Breakthrough Brain-Changing Weight Loss Plan” -available in Dec. 2007 (McGraw-Hill).
More on Dr. Andrianopoulos
Email Dr. Georgia Andrianopoulos georgia@brainfitnessinc.com
Dan McDonnell
Clinical Director
Daniel began his training in Mind/Body interactions and biofeedback in 1982 while an undergraduate at Bradley University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology . Dan tells us that he has come to use neurofeedback and mind/body methods motivated by a great desire to use Science and cutting-edge technology to explore and develop the greatest potential of the individual. He garners much satisfaction in assisting clients to improve their quality of life with these techniques.
More on Dan McDonnell
Email Dan McDonnel dan@brainfitnessinc.com
Ken Fogel, PsyD
Clinical Consultant
 Ken has offered clinical services to adults, adolescents, and children in a diverse range of settings, such as Chicago Read Mental Health Center, MacNeal Hospital, and Humana Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Fogel is also experienced in psychological assessment, and consults with various State departments regarding services for people in need, including the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Human Services—Office of Rehabilitation Services. He is currently an assistant professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, teaching assessment and physiology related courses to graduate students.
More on Dr. Fogel
Email Dr. Ken Fogel ken@brainfitnessinc.com
Thomas Mahan, PsyD
Clinical Consultant
 Thomas brings 15 years experience working in human services delivery to my current practice. My career-long interest in the emotional health of children and families was inspired by my early work as a youth pastor, which I did while completing a master’s degree in theology.
He later completed a second masters in marriage and family therapy and spent several years working as a child and family therapist. As a therapist, I became interested in how my patients coped with illness in a close family member.
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