Meet Doug & Greta Fowler
In 2011, Doug and Greta Fowler faced a deeply concerning challenge with their youngest son, then seven years old. As an English, Music, and Special Education educator who had taught from preschool through high school, Greta struggled to understand the academic and behavioral issues her son was experiencing. They had pursued years of Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy, but nothing provided lasting relief. They were getting desperate as their son still could not read, had a very limited diet, and still struggled with basic tasks like tying his shoes. They decided to enroll him in the Brain Balance program. Despite Doug's skepticism and the long, hour-each-way drive they made with their other children in tow, they committed fully. The results exceeded their highest hopes. The program was profoundly transformative, delivering more significant progress than the seven years of previous therapies combined. Brain Balance reignited their hope, shattering perceived limits on their son's potential. He blossomed with confidence, began engaging with the world, and even started singing—a joyous milestone his mother had never dared to imagine. Today, his success continues: he got his driver's license, was Homecoming King, played on his high school's varsity Lacrosse team, and is now thriving in college as a walk-on starter for his college Lacrosse team.
Just two years later, inspired by their son's incredible progress, the Fowlers embarked on a new adventure: opening their own Brain Balance center to bring that same hope and experience to their local community. They have since helped nearly a thousand families navigate various struggles. Their students' accomplishments are numerous, including:
- A student with crippling anxiety starring in their high school's production of Grease the Musical.
- A student with no reciprocal language learning to speak clearly and engage in conversation.
- SAT scores improving by hundreds of points.
- A student finally passing a multiple-times failed exam to become a Vet tech.
Greta reflects on her work, saying, "My favorite part of Brain Balance is seeing the small breakthroughs in physical and functional exercises that I know will lead to big changes as the students' brains and bodies make more and more connections. We celebrate every little win at BB knowing that the little wins add up to big changes that make the world more manageable for our students and families. This is especially rewarding from a teaching perspective. I love what we do!"
Greta Fowler
Executive Director
Meet Greta Fowler, director of the Brain Balance Center in Wilmington. Greta received her bachelor’s degree from University of Richmond in English and Education with a minor in Music. She is a certified teacher in Secondary Education and has taught for over ten years in public and private schools here and abroad. She is married to her husband Doug and together they have four children.
Cindy Zern
Assistant Director
Cindy Zern earned her Bachelor's of Arts degree from Widener University in Government and Politics. After working in the corporate world for over 20 years, she decided to pursue a career in education & fitness. Cindy currently teaches a wide variety of classes both on land and in water, as well as coaches students at Brain Balance where she loves working with our students and families. In her free time, Cindy performs in shows both locally and regionally, enjoys singing with her church's praise team and volunteers at their coffee shop, spending time with family and friends, especially her husband, three boys and two dogs.
Joshua Zern
Program Director
Joshua Zern earned his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from West Chester University in May of 2023. He has been a coach at Brain Balance since September of 2023 and since September 1st 2024 has stepped up as the Program Director. He really enjoys getting to know all of the students that he sees everyday. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outside whether it’s hiking on land or kayaking in the water. He is a really big Philadelphia Eagles fan, so when you see him always say “Go Birds!”
Abbey Lord
Sensory Motor and Academic Coach
Abbey Lord received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Behavior Science with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Delaware. Her passion for working with children has led her to working at Brain Balance. She loves to help the students and build meaningful connections with them. She enjoys seeing the progress that each individual student makes throughout their program. Abbey’s hobbies include reading, ice skating, and spending time with friends and family.
Jack Rotsch
Sensory Motor and Academic Coach
Jack Rotsch has his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with minors in Sociology and history from Mount St. Mary’s University. He believes the best part about working at Brain Balance is helping the students and watching them make real progress towards reaching their full potential. In his free time, Jack enjoys playing rugby and going to the movies.