MYndspan

When you think of a brain scan, you might picture loud clanging machines and long, uncomfortable sessions. But at @MYndspan, it’s different. In @MensFitnessMag, journalist Lucy Miller described her experience: "All I have to do is focus on the cross, blinking as little as possible – and try not to fall asleep… Once it’s done, I walk away and have to wait 24 hours for my results." That’s because MEG (magnetoencephalography) is: ✨ Silent – no noise or clanging ✨ Comfortable – just sit back and relax ✨ Quick – a non-invasive, radiation-free 10-minute scan Read the full article in @MensFitnessMag here: mensfitness.co.uk/features/brain…

Your brain is constantly adapting, and sleep plays a big part in how it performs. In our latest case study, one client’s follow-up MEG scan revealed how changes in sleep showed up in both their brain activity and their cognitive scores. 🔗 DM to read the full case study!

How MEG helps us understand the impact of sleep on brain function Our new analysis shows that changes in sleep quality can be reflected in the brain's activity - and MEG allows us to see these patterns clearly. 📄 Read the full preprint: biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

We’re excited to share our latest preprint on BioRxiv! 📄 “Intrinsic electrophysiological activity maps a latent dimension of poor sleep quality and reduced cognitive performance: a magnetoencephalography study using Cam-CAN data” Poor sleep doesn’t just make us tired, it changes how the brain functions. In this study, we analysed MEG brain scans from nearly 500 adults and found that people who reported poorer sleep quality showed a clear and distinct pattern of brain activity. People with poorer sleep had: 🔹 More slow brainwaves (delta and theta) 🔹 Less fast brain activity (beta and gamma) 🔹 Weaker communication between key brain networks 🔹 Lower performance on cognitive tests In short, poor sleep leaves a measurable “fingerprint” in the brain - one that is closely tied to thinking and memory. While the study can’t prove that poor sleep causes these brain changes, it shows that MEG can detect subtle, sleep-related patterns in brain activity that may reflect early changes in brain health - and offers potential guidance on how we might protect it.. 🔗 Read the full preprint here: biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Most people have heard of EEG (electroencephalography). It has been widely used in clinics and research for decades - from diagnosing epilepsy and sleep disorders to studying attention and memory. EEG records the electrical activity your brain cells produce, using sensors placed on the scalp. MEG (magnetoencephalography) works differently. Instead of measuring electrical signals directly, it detects the magnetic fields those signals create. Why this matters: - MEG can more precisely identify WHERE in the brain activity is happening. - Magnetic fields pass through the skull unchanged, providing a clearer readout of the location of brain activity. - Like EEG, it tracks brain activity millisecond by millisecond. - It has long been a tool of advanced neuroscience and clinical research, but until now it has remained confined to the lab. At MYndspan, we’re making MEG accessible beyond hospitals and research centers so everyone can gain deeper, clearer insights into their brain. Book your scan here: myndspan.typeform.com/to/wqYOTePi?

Our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Ben Dunkley, will be presenting at the CIMVHR Forum 2025 in Ottawa (Oct 20–22). He’ll be speaking in Session 2A Symposium: Military Occupational Exposures and Brain Health on how repetitive blast overpressure exposure can lead to measurable neuronal abnormalities, and how these changes can be tracked over time using high-resolution electrophysiology, drawing on both case-control and case-report studies. Ben is looking forward to connecting with fellow brain health researchers, knowledge users, stakeholders, and especially those with lived experience of brain injury.

Proactive brain health isn’t just about age - it’s about monitoring change over time. As highlighted in @WomensHealthMag: “When @MYndspan opens a new London site, I’m determined to measure annually to monitor any age or injury (a concern for, for example, rugby players).” Annual check-ins give people confidence, whether for long-term wellbeing or for monitoring recovery after injury. 📍 Our waitlist is open: myndspan.typeform.com/to/wqYOTePi

Our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Ben Dunkley, will be at BrainModes 2025 in Toronto (Oct 8–10). BrainModes is an international meeting on theoretical neuroscience and macro-scale brain organisation, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the field. Ben is especially looking forward to seeing work using computational modelling to predict outcomes in areas like depression and rTMS for depression. If you’re attending, reach out - he’d love to connect!

Meditation doesn’t just feel good - it can have an impact on your brain function. In one of our case studies, MEG scans showed a clear boost in theta brainwaves (linked to deep relaxation and awareness) after an individual built a regular meditation practice. Seeing those darker areas of activity on their scan gave them tangible proof that meditation was impacting their brain function - reinforcing the benefits they felt day-to-day. With MEG, we can measure the real impact of habits like mindfulness, helping guide personalised wellness strategies for brain health and overall wellbeing. Join the London waitlist: london.myndspan.com

What’s the earliest sign of brain health? It might not be something you can see on an MRI, it could be how your brain is actually working. At MYndspan, we use magnetoencephalography (MEG). Instead of looking at brain structure, MEG shows real-time brain function, picking up the tiny changes in how your brain communicates, focuses, and processes information. These functional shifts often appear long before structural damage is visible. And that makes them powerful early signals of things like the cumulative effect of concussion, accelerated ageing, or even the beginnings of cognitive decline. Our latest Substack post explores: ✨ Why brain function may be the earliest signal of brain health ✨ How MEG complements MRI (not replaces it) ✨ What this means for prevention and early detection We believe brain health isn’t just about reacting to symptoms, it’s about spotting patterns early, when change is possible. 🔗 Read the full piece here: open.substack.com/pub/myndspan/p…

“𝗜 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹.” - 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆, @WomensHealthMag That’s exactly what MYndspan is all about — turning curiosity about your brain into confidence, and giving people tools to look after themselves proactively. Small lifestyle choices can help shape brain health, and we’re here to make those insights accessible. 📍 Join our London waitlist: london.myndspan.com

@MYndspan is featured in the latest issue of @WomensHealthMag. Journalist Chloe Gray spotlights our mission to end preventable neurodegeneration through early detection - by making advanced brain function insights available outside of specialist clinics for the first time. As the feature notes: “MYndspan is making the tech used by elite neurosurgeons and scientists – a non-invasive magnetoencephalography (MEG), historically only used in clinical trials – available directly to wellness-curious consumers for the first time.” By expanding access to MEG, we’re helping people detect early signs of neurological decline — and take action before symptoms appear. 📍 Join our London waitlist: london.myndspan.com #BrainHealth #PreventiveHealth #Neuroscience #MEG #WomenInHealth

Our Co-Founder & CEO, Caitlin Baltzer, is in Porto today for Tech Tour Mental Health & Brain 2025. As one of the selected companies presenting, tomorrow, Caitlin will share how MYndspan is pioneering the early detection of neurodegeneration with MEG brain scanning - bringing precision neuroscience directly to consumers. We’re looking forward to connecting with others driving the future of brain health and preventative care!

What if you could see how your lifestyle impacts your brain function? One of our clients put it perfectly: “I now know what my healthy normal looks like when it comes to my brain. I’ve been able to spot when my lifestyle has negatively impacted my brain’s activity and course correct. I focused on improving sleep using ŌURA and minimising alcohol consumption and was able to objectively see the positive impact on my brain’s function.” Their MYndspan journey: ✈️ Jetlag, weeks of travel, less sleep, and more alcohol showed up in the scan as reduced brain function. 🧘‍♀️ After seven months of prioritising sleep, exercise, and reduced alcohol, a follow-up MEG scan revealed significant improvements in brain health. The takeaway? Lifestyle modifications can change brain function - and MEG provides the objective data to prove it. This is why we’re so excited about bringing precision neuroscience into everyday wellness: giving people the ability to measure, track, and improve their brain health over time. Join the London waitlist: london.myndspan.com

When it comes to MEG (magnetoencephalography), a few things stand out: • Non-invasive & safe – no radiation, no injections. • Pinpoint accuracy – detailed maps of brain activity and where it’s happening. • Comfortable – no loud noises or claustrophobic spaces like MRI. • Repeatable – safe enough to track changes over time. Together, these mean MEG doesn’t just give you a snapshot of your brain, it has the potential to build a timeline of your brain health. That opens the door to: • Establishing a baseline of healthy connectivity. • Detecting subtle changes as they happen. • Following the effects of lifestyle, treatment, or recovery. 📍 Join the London waitlist: london.myndspan.com

𝗠𝗬𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 “There’s tonnes of research, both clinical and in cognitive neuroscience, to say that when you’re mapping the brain with millisecond to millimetre accuracy like this scanner does, you can start to identify these brain connectivity patterns indicative of health but also disease and dysfunction.” – Caitlin Baltzer, Co-Founder & CEO of MYndspan Dr. Ben Dunkley, our Chief Science Officer, adds that access to this kind of data makes people feel empowered. “It can motivate people to make small changes that benefit brain health.” He adds: “Democratising access to information is the ultimate goal. Five or ten years ago, wearables weren’t such a thing, now we all track our heart rate variability, sleep patterns and cardiovascular health… I never really paid any attention until I had access to that data.” That’s exactly what MYndspan is doing for the brain: making advanced neuroscience available to everyone. 📖 Read the full feature: express.co.uk/news/uk/204002…

What if you could see your brain function improving after illness? In our case study, a client recovering from long-COVID combined therapy with MYndspan MEG scans. The results were powerful: ✅ Improvements in functional brain age ✅ Stronger connections across key brain networks ✅ Objective data that matched their subjective sense of recovery MEG makes brain recovery visible—helping people track progress and build confidence in their journey. 📖 Read the full case study: myndspan.substack.com/p/rewriting-th…

Earlier this year, our Co-Founder & CEO, Caitlin Baltzer, sat down with @fittinsider for a Q&A on the future of brain health. From building the world’s first consumer MEG scanning service to shaping how we think about preventative brain health, Caitlin shares why @MYndspan is making brain function measurable, accessible, and actionable. It’s a great read if you’re curious about:   • Why brain health is the next frontier in wellness   • How objective data can help you stay ahead of decline   • The journey of bringing MEG to consumers Read the full Q&A here: insider.fitt.co/caitlin-baltze… Join the London waitlist 👉 london.myndspan.com

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀? One client did exactly that with MYndspan’s MEG scans:   • Before therapy: Baseline brain function   • 2 weeks later: Stronger connections in 4/5 key brain networks, with improvements linked to attention, mood & emotional regulation 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:   • Tangible, objective brain data to complement the client’s own sense of improvement   • A fuller picture of progress — showing that the program was having a measurable effect on brain function Mental health recovery is personal - but it’s even more powerful when you have the science to back it up. 🔗 Read the case study: myndspan.substack.com/p/meg-and-ment…

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Your brain’s functional stability is measurable—and like many health metrics, it becomes most meaningful over time. With MYndspan’s Brain Stability Index (BSI), we can objectively assess how consistent your brain networks are between scans. As you complete more scans, your personal trend becomes clearer. This helps establish your unique baseline, making it easier to spot meaningful changes. It’s about understanding what’s normal for you. Once you know your brain’s typical pattern, you’re better equipped to make informed decisions and stay ahead of any changes. MEG offers a science-backed, non-invasive way to build a deeper understanding of your brain function over time. Book your scan or join our waitlist today: myndspan.typeform.com/to/wqYOTePi