Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Meighen, MDUpdated October 29, 2026
Before you book
Where it fits in your plan.
What does it feel like when the drive is gone?
Work that used to pull you forward now takes effort just to start. After long stress you can end up going through the motions, tired and flat.
Where does the Dopamine Chair fit?
It is one of the services in the Reset phase of care, with the Reboot Protocol™ and BrainTap. Your evaluation decides whether it belongs in your plan.
How it works
What is Dopamine Chair Therapy?
Dopamine Chair Therapy is a session in the Dopamine Chair (a NeuroNova device). The chair combines red and near-infrared light, vibroacoustic sound, brainwave entrainment and guided neuro-meditation. The session is aimed at the brain's motivation and reward pathways, and at Reboot Vitality it is part of the Reset phase of care.
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The light
Red and near-infrared light is part of every session in the chair.
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The sound
Vibroacoustic sound adds low-frequency vibration, with audio used for brainwave entrainment.
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The guidance
A guided neuro-meditation program runs through the session.
Who it may suit
- Adults who feel flat or unmotivated after a long stretch of stress
- Reset-phase patients looking for a quiet, guided session
- Anyone who would rather avoid needles and medication
Who it is not for
- Anyone in crisis today: call 911, or call or text 988
- Anyone seeking talk therapy or psychiatric care, which is not offered here
- Anyone expecting a set change in mood or motivation, since no result is promised
If the chair does not suit you, your evaluation sets another starting point.
Why people come
What brings people in.
The chair can be part of a plan for these conditions, decided at your evaluation with Dr. Meighen.
Why here
What sets it apart.
Several methods, one session
Light, vibroacoustic sound, entrainment audio and guided meditation, together in one chair session.
No needles or medication
Nothing is injected or prescribed during a session in the chair.
Fits around the reset
Your evaluation decides how the chair fits with the Reboot Protocol™ and BrainTap.
Candidacy
Is it right for you?
It may suit you if
- You feel flat, unmotivated or stuck after long stress
- You are in the Reset phase and want a guided session
- You prefer care with no needles or medication
It may not be right if
- Seizures or epilepsy, migraines set off by light or sound, or sensitivity to vibration are part of your history: tell Dr. Meighen first
- You have a pacemaker or other implant, or you are pregnant: the team asks before a first session
- You expect a set change in mood or motivation
- You want sessions in place of your care for depression
Your evaluation with Dr. Meighen decides whether the Dopamine Chair belongs in your plan.
What to expect
What happens, step by step.
Consultation and Nervous System Evaluation
Dr. Meighen looks at your history, medications and how stress shows up for you, then decides with you whether the chair fits.
Your Session in the Dopamine Chair
The session runs light, vibroacoustic sound, entrainment audio and guided neuro-meditation together, in one session.
Spacing Your Sessions
Your plan sets the number and spacing of sessions, and it is reviewed as your care moves forward.
Cost and coverage
What it costs, and how to pay.
No session price is published. Your cost is set at your consultation and depends on:
- 01How many chair sessions your plan includes
- 02Whether the chair is paired with other Reset services
- 03Which later phases of care your plan includes
Ask the team about insurance, including TRICARE, before you book.
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Why Reboot Vitality
Who decides if it fits?
Medical Doctor, Reboot Vitality
Dr. Michael Meighen, MD, is double board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, with advanced expertise in fluoroscopy and ultrasound.
The clinic's physician is Dr. Michael Meighen, MD. He does your consultation and evaluation himself.
See how the Reset phase fits together, from the Reboot Protocol™ to BrainTap and the chair.
Patient reviews
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Where your care happens
North Hyde Park, Tampa.
The Dopamine Chair is at the clinic in North Hyde Park, inside AgeRejuvenation, near Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Parking is free and on site.
220 N Howard Ave Ste B
Tampa, FL 33606
(844) 727-2192
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday
- Closed
Book online or call
Start your Reset.
Request your consultation and nervous system evaluation. Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 727-2192, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
- Send the short form, or callLeave your name and number in the booking form and the team will reach out to schedule your consultation.
- Your consultationYour symptoms, history, medications and goals are reviewed before anything else happens.
- Your planIf it is a fit for you, the team walks you through how it is scheduled before anything is booked.
- Evaluation with Dr. Meighen first
- No needles or medication
- Sessions spaced to your plan
This form should only be used for general information (i.e., don't send any detailed/personal health information via this form). All patient-specific care questions should be addressed during your appointment.
Questions before you book
Short answers before you book.
Pick a question. Still wondering? Call (844) 727-2192
What happens in a Dopamine Chair session?
The Dopamine Chair combines red and near-infrared light, vibroacoustic sound, brainwave entrainment and guided neuro-meditation in one session, planned after your evaluation.
What is vibroacoustic sound?
Low-frequency sound delivered as vibration. Researchers describe vibroacoustic therapy as low-frequency sound vibration combined with music listening. In the Dopamine Chair it is one of four parts of each session.
Does the Dopamine Chair raise dopamine?
No session is promised to change dopamine levels or mood. The chair is aimed at the brain's motivation and reward pathways, and research on brainwave entrainment, one of its parts, is mixed. Individual experiences vary.
How does the chair compare with BrainTap?
The chair combines light, vibroacoustic sound, entrainment and guided neuro-meditation in one chair session. BrainTap is a headset session of guided audio, light and binaural beats.
Is it used with the Reboot Protocol™?
It can be. Your evaluation with Dr. Meighen decides which Reset services your plan includes.
How often are sessions scheduled?
Your plan sets the number and spacing of sessions after your evaluation, and it can change as your care moves forward.
How do I get started?
Book a consultation and evaluation with Dr. Meighen. If the chair fits, a new patient can get started the same week.
Can insurance pay for Dopamine Chair sessions?
Ask the team about insurance, including TRICARE, before you book.
Keep reading
Read before you decide.
Close the loop
Reclaim your edge.
Book your consultation and nervous system evaluation, and find out whether chair sessions belong in your Reset plan.