Brain Balance Center of Midlothian – Meet Our Staff
Our Team
Wendy Pickenpaugh
Center Director
Wendy Pickenpaugh has always had a deep interest in helping struggling children, which is what lead her to receive her B.S. in Pre-K and Elementary Education with a concentration in Developmental Psychology & Special Education. In May of 2013, with the desire to provide struggling children with the necessary tools to be more successful, Wendy began her career with Brain Balance. Since that time, she has become a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and has gained extensive working knowledge of neuro-behavioral disorders from her widespread training and experience successfully guiding hundreds of children through the Brain Balance program. Wendy is also a wife, mother, and avid equestrian.
Alena Stubenhofer
Assistant Director
Alena Stubenhofer is a Certified Cognitive Coach. She has had a specific interest in working with, and supporting, students who may struggle in various areas ever since she learned alongside of them as an elementary student. Her passion led her to join the Brain Balance team after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a concentration in Disabilities Studies from Virginia Tech in May of 2021. This focus allowed her to deepen her knowledge as well as understand and appreciate the elements that help people live healthy and fulfilling lives. She is extremely excited to support each individual student and their family’s journey as a part of the Brain Balance team! Alena enjoys playing the guitar and singing, creating digital art, and spending time with her family and friends.
Tracy Boone
Program Director
Tracy is a Certified Cognitive Coach and NASM Certified Personal Trainer with over 6 years of experience successfully coaching children and young adults with varying struggles and strengths through the Brain Balance Program. She works closely with our families to help encourage and educate them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Her passion is sharing her love of wellness and knowledge of how it can impact one’s life. In addition to Tracy’s experience and training at Brain Balance, she was a track and field head coach for the Special Olympics for 10 years. She also home-educated her daughter from Pre-K through graduation! Tracy enjoys spending time at the gym, riding her bike, hanging out with friends and family, and watching her church babies.
Niki White
Engagement Director
Niki White is the mom of two boys who came to Brain Balance when her youngest son was having academic and social difficulties in school. After exploring other alternatives without success, she learned about Brain Balance and enrolled her son. Her entire family benefited so greatly from the growth he achieved during and after completion of the Brain Balance program that she wanted to share this success with other families, so she joined the Brain Balance team! Niki brings to the center practical knowledge from a parent perspective of the challenges that brings each person through the door and is available to help guide them through their own Brain Balance journey.
Autumn Modrall
Lead Coach
Autumn has always enjoyed working with children. After graduating high school, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in education. Having received her Associates in Elementary Education, Autumn is now working towards completing her Bachelor’s degree at Regent University. She is a Certified Cognitive Coach! Additionally, Autumn has had the opportunity to travel to several countries where she has worked with children of all ages in academic and recreational settings. In her spare time, Autumn enjoys playing soccer, playing piano, and spending time with her family.
Sarah Flippin
Sensory-Motor/Cognitive Coach
Sarah has been passionate about helping children grow and learn since she was a teenager. She is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and comes to Brain Balance with over thirteen years of experience teaching in a preschool setting. Sarah received her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development, as well as a minor in Psychology, from Virginia Tech in May 2014. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys cooking and baking, crafting, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Ashley Long
Sensory-Motor/Cognitive Coach
Ashley Long has always loved working with children, which helped her decision to pursue Elementary Education with a focus in Special Education. She soon discovered the field of Recreation Therapy, fell in love, and changed her career plan! As a Recreational Therapist, Ashley has worked with many populations from veterans, to geriatrics, but her passion has always been working with children. Ashley is excited to help children succeed, while also nurturing their unique personalities. Ashley loves the outdoors, and now, as a twin mom, loves sharing her love for the outdoors with them. On the weekends, you can usually find Ashley exploring a new hiking trail with her husband, Luke, her twins, Greer and Coulter, and their two dogs!
Lexi Bourgeois
Sensory-Motor/Cognitive Coach
Lexi Bourgeois has been working with students in multiple facets for over ten years. She is a middle school special education teacher, and is currently pursuing a masters degree in special education as well. Lexi thrives when helping children unlock their full potential and achieve success both in and outside of the classroom. She has two children of her own, Grayson and Lennon, that she pours every moment that she can into. Lexi and her kids spend their free time exploring and spending time outdoors!
Lindsey Szpyra
Sensory-Motor/Cognitive Coach
Lindsey has always loved working with students of all ages. She began working with elementary-aged students at a before/after school program in North Carolina. She later moved to the west coast to work at an Outdoor Camp, mentoring teens and tweens by teaching them hands-on science. As a person who was diagnosed with ADD in 3rd grade, Lindsey has always had a passion for helping students who may need extra support like she did! Lindsey spends her free time traveling or going camping with her husband Jakub.
Mallory Lennon
Junior Coach
From a young age, Mallory has had a passion for working with children of all ages. She has been a regular volunteer in the children’s ministry at her church, and she is currently pursuing her dreams of entering the healthcare field! In her spare time, Mallory finds joy in the arts and community engagement. You might catch her on stage in local theater productions! Additionally, she loves to go on hikes, paint, play the piano, and spend time with her family and friends.
BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF MIDLOTHIAN
Brain Balance helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child.
Location
15701 City View Drive
Midlothian, VA 23113
Phone
Hours
Tuesday 9am-6:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am-8pm
Thursday 9am-6:30pm
Friday 11:30am-8pm