In a month when we celebrate all things Love Local, some stories stand out because they’re rooted not just in business—but in personal passion and community care. Brain Tune, located in Worthington is one of them.
When owner Joe Matessa talks about his practice, he begins with his family’s story. Years ago, Joe was trying to help his son manage ADD, ADHD, and later, dyslexia. Medications left them searching for solutions that felt more compassionate and sustainable. That search led them, unexpectedly, to microcurrent neurofeedback—a technology designed to help the brain move out of dysregulated patterns and return to balance.
The change was immediate. Their son began sessions in mid-January, and by early February, teachers were noticing calmer focus, smoother transitions, and shifts that felt almost too good to be true. For Joe, that wasn’t just progress—it was a lifeline. That experience became the foundation for Brain Tune.
A Local Alternative Rooted in Hope
Many people have never heard of neurofeedback, let alone microcurrent neurofeedback. And yet, it has been quietly changing lives for decades. Traditional neurofeedback requires clients to actively engage with visual stimuli and often takes 30 to 60 sessions to achieve lasting results. Microcurrent neurofeedback works differently: it is passive, requires no active participation, and uses an ultra-low electrical current—three trillionths of a watt—to gently nudge the brain into healthier patterns. Lasting change often occurs within 20 sessions or fewer.
For families who are looking for options, or for adults who feel stuck in chronic cycles of stress, anxiety, or reactivity, this offers another way forward. And in Central Ohio, we don’t have to travel far to access it. Brain Tune is one of the only providers between Columbus and Central Ohio offering this technology, making it an extraordinary resource right here in our own backyard.
That’s part of what makes this story so fitting for February. Loving local isn’t only about supporting small businesses—it’s about valuing the neighbors who bring meaningful, life-changing services home to our community.
Healing in a Place That Feels Like Home
Walk into Brain Tune and you’ll notice something immediately—it feels calm, warm, and human. Sessions begin with a simple check-in, followed by the placement of electrodes using a gentle conductive paste. Most clients feel nothing at all as they relax during a microcurrent session, which can last up to 45 minutes.
What surprises people the most is the range of conditions Joe supports. While he expected to focus on ADD and ADHD, many of his early clients came seeking help for sleep issues, stress, reactivity, essential tremors, concussion recovery, and traumatic brain injury. For some, the improvements are measurable; for others, they’re deeply emotional—a clearer mind, steadier moods, or the return of confidence they thought they’d lost.
To enhance each client’s experience, Brain Tune incorporates Brain Gauge, a tool that tracks cognitive changes using what feel like “brain games.” Joe is currently the only provider offering it between Columbus and Central Ohio, giving our community rare access to leading-edge insight and technology.
But Joe will tell you that the numbers are only part of the story. The real heart of Brain Tune lies in the moments—the parents who see their child come back to themselves, the adults who feel clear for the first time in years, the teens who finally find their focus. For Joe, leaving a successful career with Boston Scientific wasn’t a leap—it was the natural next step after witnessing what microcurrent neurofeedback did for his own family.
And that’s exactly why supporting local matters. Local businesses like Brain Tune aren’t just providing services; they’re pouring their lived experience, their compassion, and their belief in healing into the fabric of our community.
Love Local, Heal Local
In Northwest Columbus, we are fortunate to have access to world-class brain technology delivered with small-business heart. Brain Tune isn’t part of a national chain. It isn’t designed around volume or clinical detachment. It exists because one family experienced something transformative—and wanted to make that transformation available to their neighbors.
For those seeking an alternative to medication, for those weary of feeling “stuck,” or for those recovering from injury and longing for clarity again, microcurrent neurofeedback offers a hopeful path forward. And, thanks to Brain Tune, that path is available close to home.
Joe often says that microcurrent neurofeedback doesn’t “fix” people—it simply helps their brains remember how to heal. That’s the kind of care worth celebrating in a Love Local issue.
“Having Brain Tune in our community means access to life-changing brain technology delivered with local heart—supporting families, healing gently, and giving people a chance to feel like themselves again.”
Why Love Local Matters:
Brain Tune is one of only two microcurrent neurofeedback providers in Central Ohio. Their drug-free approach supports ADD, ADHD, Autism, concussion, stress, sleep issues, and more—bringing advanced brain wellness directly to our community.