Gangnam EEG center reading my low-energy brain waves: ENS Brain Map

Why I got an EEG test at ENS Brain Map in Gangnam

Lately I haven't been able to get my usual get-up-and-go. I've been dragging and unmotivated, so I wondered if something was wrong and went to ENS Brain Map near Hanti Station in Gangnam for an EEG test. Besides the low motivation, I'd also been forgetting things a lot, like leaving stuff on the bus.

An ENS brain map is a standard EEG analyzed by computer and visualized with colors and graphs. It shows indicators such as concentration, stress, arousal and left-right brain balance. Here's my review covering the result reading, cost, price and time needed :)

Where is ENS Brain Map, and what about parking?

ENS Brain Map is at 6 Dogok-ro 78-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Dongwon Building, 2nd floor, Room 202, about a 7-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hanti Station. There's no parking at the building, so I'd recommend the closest lot, Daechi Seongbo parking lot.

ENS Brain Map opening hours

ENS Brain Map is open Tuesday to Friday 14:00–20:30 and Saturday to Sunday 10:00–17:00, and closed every Monday.

How much does an EEG test in Gangnam cost, and how long does it take?

The EEG test at ENS Brain Map, result reading included, normally costs ₩130,000, and it takes about 90 minutes to get through to the result reading after the test. If you book through Naver, you get a ₩10,000 discount coupon, so it's a bit cheaper, just so you know. After the reading, the flow is to sign up for a training program that suits you. (See the photos above for detailed prices.)

Filling out the application and checklist

At ENS Brain Map you start by filling out an application form. Students also carefully fill out checklists on test anxiety, concentration and attention, with the goal of improving grades. The area around Hanti Station in Gangnam is an education district, so naturally lots of exam-prep students come here.

Inside ENS Brain Map

There are private rooms, including a testing room, a research room and the director's office.

How does the EEG test go? Does it hurt?

• Price & cost: ₩130,000
• Time needed: about 90 minutes including the consultation

The EEG test at ENS Brain Map records the brain's electrical activity with electrodes attached to the scalp, and the test itself takes about 20 minutes. The process is very simple: you just relax and look at the monitor as instructed, and that's it. Of course it's harmless to the body, and there was no pain at all.

What does the consultation after the EEG tell you?

The consultation at ENS Brain Map starts with looking at your left and right brain wave graphs and a brain function analysis report. You can look into sleep regulation (insomnia), depression, emotional control, stress control, clearing wandering thoughts, concentration, short-term memory, attention and more in a more scientific way. I was told this data can help with learning and emotional regulation, and is also used in various ways such as diagnosing illness and checking treatment effects.

My ENS Brain Map EEG result reading

Here's what I heard about my brain waves in the ENS Brain Map reading. My arousal level is low, so I make a lot of mistakes. I only get absorbed in things I'm interested in, and could even fall into bad habits. There's also the exact opposite model-student type, who are naturally good at managing daily life. My pattern is relaxed and stable, but once anxiety shoots up, it doesn't settle down again.

I'm indifferent to anything that isn't interesting, so I forget and lose things easily. I'm careless, like making silly mistakes while studying. Once a feeling of dislike comes up, I can't handle it and just let go. I'm stubborn.

My brain is well developed in certain areas, but there are parts it isn't understanding well. My intelligence has some unevenness. Short-term memory is good, but long-term memory is very weak.

The left brain handles idealistic, logical judgment and the right brain handles emotional feeling, and apparently mine often go the complete opposite way. When this is out of sync, it can cause problems with reading comprehension, understanding, thinking, judgment, long-term memory, metacognition, language use, concentration and more.

My innate tendency is somewhat diligent but with little power to break through. I have a lot of ambition, but when I hit a wall I just stop. If I get past that, I can grow, they said. I have a lot of wandering thoughts, and I'm positive. My current state is slightly lethargic.

My innate stimulus control is good, rest is fine and concentration is fine, but my attention is weak, so I only do what I like and am indifferent to the rest. That's why I keep making little mistakes. Introverted. My drive to act is down right now because I'm in a bad mood.

My symmetry is slightly broken, so I tend to distort situations, and I'm a bit down and droopy. I wouldn't call it hot-tempered, but I do flare up with irritation every now and then. I'm not extremely vulnerable to stress, but not great either, and I'm a little scattered.

My brain age is normal, but I'm a bit stubborn. Short-term memory is quite good. My innate self-control and learning ability are more than enough at an average level. But my attention is lacking and integration isn't going well, so my ability to use things efficiently in the moment is a bit weaker, they said.

ENS Brain Map's main training programs

Training at ENS Brain Map centers on neurofeedback (50 minutes per session) and neuro sound (20 minutes per session), and you can take courses from Start (2 months) to VIP (1 year).

• Neurofeedback (50 minutes per session): training to build a stable brain state
• Neuro sound (20 minutes per session): training where you wear headphones and balance the left and right brain through sound
• Regular consultations, parent education, and classes for slow learners

Brain function analysis report

See the photos below for the analysis report you receive after the ENS Brain Map test.

Is the ENS Brain Map EEG test in Gangnam worth trying?

I'd recommend ENS Brain Map in Gangnam for students who want to boost their learning results and adults who struggle with emotional control. I'd had no motivation lately, and sure enough my waves came out slightly low on energy, which I found fascinating. Still, it's a relief that there's no big problem.

When I told people around me, they were all amazed and said they wanted to try it too, going on about how this is really scientific, right? That's the end of my review on EEG test cost, price, result reading and time needed ♡