The Brain Decoded: Multilayered qEEG Analysis in Practice
Brendan Parsons, MSc, PhD, BCN
Santiago Brand, BCN, BCB, QEEGDL
1-day workshop
Date: March 25, 2026
Workshop Title
The Brain Decoded: Multilayered qEEG Analysis in Practice
Workshop Description
In this dynamic and hands-on workshop, renowned neurotherapists Brendan Parsons and Santiago Brand guide you through the layered process of interpreting EEG data—from raw signal to advanced neuroimaging tools like LORETA and ICA.
Explore how different analytical methods—raw EEG tracing, normative databases, topographic brain maps, Independent Component Analysis (ICA), LORETA, and even Evoked Potentials—reveal distinct patterns and hidden insights about brain function and dysfunction.
Learning Objectives
- 1) Read and interpret raw EEG like a true neurophysiologist.
2) Understand when and why topographic brain maps (qEEG) may mislead—or clarify.
3) Use ICA to separate artifact from neural signal.
4) Explore LORETA and sLORETA as functional imaging tools.
5) Identify the strengths and limitations of each method.
6) Apply layered interpretations to clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
About Brendan Parsons
Brendan Parsons, M.Sc., Ph.D., BCN, has a doctorate in psychology – neuropsychology and cognitive science from the University of Montreal. Certified “BCN” since 2009, he has a decade and a half’s worth of experience in the fields of biofeedback and neurofeedback. Extremely lucky to have been a part of the BFE early in his career, he had the lucky opportunity to be trained by world-recognized experts such as Dr. Robert Thatcher, Drs Lynda and Michael Thompson, Dr. Paul Swingle, Dr. Johanne Levesque and Dr. Mario Beauregard.
His experience in biofeedback and neurofeedback applications extend to athletic domains (with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League, Olympic and Paralympic athletes from Canada, the United States and Sweden), to that of business and leadership performance (for example with the International Consortium of Master of Business Administration; CIMBA).
His preferred practice and specialty remain clinical applications. He works with children, adolescents and adults; AD/HD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), ASD (autism spectrum disorder), learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural regulation problems (anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder – OCD), chronic pain, sleep disorders, tinnitus…
For years, Brendan worked at Neurodezign, a leading clinical practice in Quebec, Canada. There, he became an expert in neurofeedback and in qEEG interpretation, helping design and implement the methods utilized in this practice and in a number peer-reviewed research studies demonstrating the efficacy of neurofeedback and other related neuroscientific techniques.
He is a proud member of the BCIA since 2009. He is also proud to have contributed to the development of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe in his early days in the field. Since 2010, he has taught various levels and methods of biofeedback and neurofeedback to professionals around the world.
Concerned with the growth of the field and the need for robust empirical support for applied techniques, he has contributed to several clinical research studies and continues to be involved in ongoing works in collaboration with a number of Canadian universities.
Co-founder of the first company to offer a French-language BCIA-certified neurofeedback course in France, he is currently invested in the development of NeuroLogic, his latest co-founded project. His mission remains helping professionals in various fields integrate evidence-based neurofeedback techniques into their practice.
About Santiago Brand
Santiago Brand, BCN, BCB, QEEGDL is the founder and director of MindLab Neuroscience Consulting in Singapore. Santiago is a clinical and sport psychologist board certified in qEEG brain mapping, biofeedback and neurofeedback. He is an educational instructor for InMindOut centers in the United States and faculty member at the “Learn From The Best ” program of the Biofeedback Federation of Europe (BFE). Santiago is a scientific advisor for iMediSync in South Korea, NEUROWYZR in Singapore and 180 Sanctuary in Thailand. Santiago has 15 years of experience working with sports and peak performance and he has lectured in 20 countries. Santiago has been interviewed in multiple media outlets including CNN as well as being a frequent guest host in the NueroNoodle Podcast and the How To Live Podcast.
