Baseline Assessment
Baseline assessment is based on our research protocols. In that setting it is vital to gather and quantify the most complete baseline information. We believe this is necessary to make your individual treatment plan and measure progress over time.
Why Do We Do a Baseline Assessment?
Baseline assessments give us a clear, objective picture of how your nervous system, cognitive function, and emotional health are working at the start of your care. They help us understand your unique pattern—what’s functioning well, what’s under strain, and which systems are contributing to your symptoms. This allows us to design a personalized, multifactorial plan that reflects your specific needs,
What does the Baseline Assessment Involve?
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Our baseline assessments typically include:
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qEEG (quantitative EEG) brain‑network analysis
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Sensory and pain‑processing measures
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Cognitive and attention profiling
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Emotional and stress‑response screening
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Functional and quality‑of‑life indicators
A key part of this process is the qEEG, which provides a detailed map of how your brain networks are communicating. Unlike simple comparison‑based qEEG reports—which match your data to a database and stop there—Dr. Sarah Prinsloo brings deep expertise in clinical neuromodulation, oncology‑adjacent symptom science, and brain‑network interpretation.
Her approach integrates qEEG findings with sensory, cognitive, emotional, and functional data to understand how multiple systems interact. This holistic interpretation allows us to identify meaningful patterns that would be missed by surface‑level comparison alone.
Together, these assessments create a comprehensive picture of your starting point. By grounding your care in precise measurement and expert interpretation, we can track progress over time and ensure that every step aligns with your goals and the way your system actually functions.
Commonly Asked Questions
How did you develop the assessment?
In research, it is essential have the most complete baseline possible. In that way, background factors can be accounted for when developing the research findings.
Does the assessment have to be done in person?
Some elements such as interviews and questionnaires can be completed remotely, other elements such as the qEEG must be done with a personal visit for the data acquisiation.
Where can I do the assessment?
While our practice is based in Houston, we support patients outside the Houston area by working with other clinics near you that have the right expertise to gather the raw data for us.
Content reviewed by: Dr Sarah Prinsloo, PhD
Last Updated: July 2026