Ülle Toomeoja

I am the creator of MER Biofeedback® Therapy, co-owner of Lifekeskus, and a trainer and therapist.

I have always been a committed, determined, and open-minded person. My colourful life experiences have led me to help people. Indeed, the best teacher is experience. By solving my own challenges, I am able to support others on their journey.

How did I come to biofeedback therapy?

I began my business career in 1987, building several companies from scratch. I fully dedicated myself to these ventures, often to the point of overworking.

I remember that by January 2000, I was on the verge of collapse. I was experiencing severe emotional and mental exhaustion (burnout syndrome), which had developed into an anxiety disorder. I also suffered panic attacks, including feelings of suffocation, unreality, and a fear of losing control or going mad. I went to the emergency room, but it didn’t help. This led to depression, and I lost my joy for life and the will to do anything. I took antidepressants for a few days, but my anxiety only worsened.

At that moment, I decided to completely change my life. I sat down and reflected on my situation, realising that trying to prove I was better, smarter, and richer than others was a pointless waste of time. If there’s no joy in life, it’s necessary to let go of what doesn’t serve you and make real changes.

I decided to leave my company, income, and security behind and moved to America with a friend. I remember it clearly: 23 April 2000 (Easter Sunday), we flew out to establish a branch of the company there. It took about six months to recover from the symptoms of my anxiety disorder and panic attacks. After that, I began to regain my energy and enthusiasm.

Through my work, I met many interesting people, and several of them recommended I visit a company working with biofeedback technology. It took three separate recommendations before I realised this was somewhere I needed to go—three felt like a sign. So I went to meet Chris Keser, the creator of the device.

At first, I was sceptical. Rather than explaining the device verbally, Chris connected me to it immediately. Then, almost like a clairvoyant, he began describing my negative thought patterns with striking accuracy. My amazement at how the device worked sparked a deep interest in exploring this therapy further.

I learned that Chris had practised homeopathy for over 30 years. At some point, he’d realised that the root cause of many chronic health problems was negative thought patterns—something homeopathy alone couldn’t address.

Encouraged by Chris, I bought my own device in 2003 and received a “Certified Biofeedback Technician” certificate. In truth, it was just a piece of paper on the wall. I had no real experience yet. I began learning independently, guided by Chris, focusing primarily on negative thought patterns and emotions.

Over the following years, Chris shared his experience and knowledge with me, showing how balancing stress indicators led to faster, more effective results for his clients.

The learning process fascinated me so much that I lost track of time. I practised therapy on myself and, in doing so, got to know myself deeply. For three to four months, I focused on identifying and rebalancing my own limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns and emotions. For example, I hadn’t been able to talk to my mother for nearly 20 years. Every small thing made me irritable and angry. After working on myself with biofeedback therapy, I was finally able to have a normal phone conversation with her, without anger or irritation. We restored our relationship, and I was deeply grateful for that.

I went on to study Quantum Biofeedback at the Canadian International Institute of Holistic Studies. In 2011, I received my diploma and was registered as a biofeedback therapist (qualification R.B.T. 9-1004) with The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners.

During my studies, I gained a deeper understanding of quantum physics, biofeedback therapy, and device programming.

Through hands-on practice, I continued exploring the device’s capabilities — limiting beliefs, negative thought forms and emotions, which weren’t covered in my college curriculum.

Working with clients, it became clear that achieving the best results meant identifying each person’s individual stress indicators. This was time-consuming, since every client’s stressors were unique, and the device didn’t identify them automatically. I had to test each one individually.

Chris supported me throughout this process. Our goal was to identify clients’ stress indicators quickly and release them, delivering effective results.

Between 2003 and 2011, I conducted over 6,000 therapy sessions. This work eventually grew into MER Biofeedback® therapy, which I later registered as a trademark.

After graduating, I worked at two holistic therapy centres in America, specialising in anxiety and panic attacks, ADD/ ADHD, depression, post-traumatic stress (painful memories and flashbacks), and burnout among businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and professionals. I also specialised in improving sports performance for athletes.

In November 2011, I visited Estonia to see my relatives. During that trip, I introduced biofeedback therapy at the Holistika Institute and offered some free sessions. After returning to America, the institute reached out, interested in having me come back to provide sessions regularly. Though I hesitated at first, I eventually agreed to conduct therapy in Estonia once a quarter. Thanks to Holistika Institute, I was able to bring biofeedback therapy to Estonia.

In 2018, I finally recognised that my roots were in Estonia. I sold my home in America and left behind my husband, company, car, and a good income to dedicate myself fully to developing biofeedback therapy and helping people in Estonia.

Since 2003, I’ve been practising MER Biofeedback® therapy, and I’ve now worked with over 17,000 clients. Through this experience, I’ve come to understand that recognising thought patterns and the connections between them only comes with time and practice.

Today, I’m ready to share what I’ve learned and train new therapists at Lifekeskus, ensuring MER Biofeedback® therapy is accessible to everyone who wants it.

I know from experience that MER Biofeedback® therapy is a powerful method for building resilience, navigating everyday challenges, and achieving lasting emotional balance and personal growth.