Brain Balance Bergen County
Brain Balance Has a Non-Medical Approach to Help Your Child
Brain Balance is the leading drug-free program designed to help kids improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance. Our comprehensive programming incorporates learnings from cognitive, behavioral and nutrition fields—an integrated approach that is literally redefining what’s possible.
Is something blocking your child’s social, behavioral or academic progress? Brain Balance picks up where conventional approaches leave off, going beyond the treatment of symptoms to address root causes. At Brain Balance, we’re not about coping with barriers. We’re about knocking them down, one small breakthrough at a time.
Find Out if Brain Balance is Right for You
You might be wondering: how do I know if Brain Balance is right for me or my child? Here are the most common reasons families choose Brain Balance.
DRUG-FREE
Brain Balance is dedicated to offering non-pharmacological solutions to addressing challenges. Our program is a holistic approach to changing the brain without medication.
BRAIN-BASED, NOT SYMPTOM-FOCUSED
Our program addresses challenges by creating measurable changes in development and cognition, impacting many aspects of life, rather than temporary symptom management.
COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIMODAL TRAINING
Our program's success lies in its ability to impact multiple interrelated developmental domains simultaneously. Scientifically proven physical, sensory and cognitive exercises that enhance focus, mood, memory, and overall daily behavior.
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About the Brain Balance Program®
The Brain Balance Program is made up of physical and sensorimotor exercises, academic skills training and healthy nutrition. It is tailored to the needs of your child, and delivered in a uniquely systematic approach that you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else.
A Whole-Brain Approach
The program engages the brain and body together, through sensory engagement, physical development and academic learning activities.
Personalized to Your Child’s Challenges
The program is tailored to your child’s needs and development level, delivered with the frequency and duration needed to drive meaningful change.
1:1 Coaching & Support
Our coaches will personally guide you through the program, including evaluating progress and leveling up as your child advances.
1:1 Nutrition Sessions
A Nutrition Coach will help customize a healthy nutrition plan fit for your child's lifestyle and needs.
On-Demand Resources
You’ll have access to a Program Portal where you can view on demand helper videos, nutrition content, and program resources.
Program Format
Your child can work onsite at your local Brain Balance Center with our coaches three times per week.
We also offer an at-home virtual option that is parent-led. You'll have weekly video check-ins from your program coach.
Stories from Brain Balance Center of Bergen County
"The outcome was worth waiting for – it’s not a quick fix, these stages need to happen, it’s been a lasting and ongoing improvement. The excellent result has been worth every step. We now have a very happy daughter who has confidence, can reason, can react to good or bad situations in a balanced way, is stronger physically, is making new friends, is accomplishing big steps forward academically with a very strong willingness to learn."
Arielle, Age 5
"My husband and I being physicians, we brought our daughter to many “skilled diagnosticians”. Not only were we not offered a useful diagnosis, we were not offered any guidance towards targeted therapeutic interventions. Within 1-2 weeks of beginning the program our daughter was alternating feet when walking up stairs, something that she had not been able to do previously, even at over 5 years of age."
Dr. AnnaLisa Pastore, MD
"Anna did her homework today all by herself and she did it quickly and with little help! Such an improvement. I am amazed how quickly she read the problem, processed the information, and answered the questions. She beat me! I am really impressed and amazed!"
Anna
More About Brain Balance of Bergen County
Our Whole Brain Approach
Did you know the brain can change at any age? Change in the brain can refer to new pathways being formed or connections becoming stronger and more efficient. New pathways are formed through sensory stimulation, life experiences and new information. These connections and pathways are important because they communicate with all regions of the brain, allowing us to successfully perform daily cognitive and physical tasks, and facilitating our executive functioning.
When individuals struggle with focus, behavior, or sensory processing, it can be linked to weak connections across different regions in the brain. But the good news is, we know that the brain can change.
The Brain Balance program is designed to strengthen and build brain connectivity with a unique combination of physical, sensory, and cognitive activities. These new, efficient, and effective connections in the brain help improve in the following areas:
- Cognitive Tasks
- Executive Functioning
- Focus
- Memory
- Learning
- Comprehension
- Reasoning
- Behaviors & EmotionsOrganization
- Self-motivation
- Problem Solving
By building stronger brain connections, you can help yourself or your child get to the root of their challenges and build a stronger foundation for success.
A Personalized Program to Meet Your Needs
At Brain Balance, we believe it is critical to identify the root cause of challenges to create an action plan for change. Our program begins with a 1-to-2-hour in-depth, comprehensive assessment. We use what we learn in the comprehensive assessment to set up your individualized program. By doing this for each unique person, individually, we create a customized program that addresses any deficits in functions or skills you may have.
The frequency and duration of these tasks, activities, and exercises are tailored based on the individual’s needs.
What to Expect During the Assessment
The assessment includes sensory, physical, and cognitive activities that identify areas of development that need strengthening. These critical areas of development are at the root of our ability to pay attention, learn, engage, interact, and manage stress, behavior, and anxiety.
From the results of the assessment, our team will help create a plan focused on building the brain connections needed to help create improvements for the individual.
What You'll Learn from the Assessment Results
The assessment includes sensory, physical, and cognitive activities that identify areas of development that need strengthening. These critical areas of development are at the root of our ability to pay attention, learn, engage, interact, and manage stress, behavior, and anxiety.
From the results of the assessment, our team will help create a plan focused on building the brain connections needed to help create improvements for the individual.
1:1 Coaching and Support
Dedicated coaches and directors are your personal guides through the program, including evaluating progress and leveling up as individual advances. They will also support through behavioral coaching, nutritional support, lifestyle changes as well as advocacy for educational meetings.
1:1 Nutrition Sessions
The Balance 360 Nutrition System is our one-of-a-kind, proprietary, nutritional plan. Delivered by a team of registered dietitians well versed in the challenges of feeding and eating healthy foods, the Balance 360 nutritional approach focuses on educating and guiding towards fueling bodies with the nutrients necessary for building healthy brains and bodies. Balance 360 is designed to fit an individual’s lifestyle, needs, and preferences, while improving health and decreasing any inflammation or other detrimental effects of the body’s inability to tolerate certain ingredients common in our modern, processed diet. With a focus on fresh, whole foods, Balance 360 provides one more key in our integrated approach to drive the best possible. outcomes for every program participant.
On-Demand Resources
You’ll have access to a Program Portal where you can view on-demand helper videos, exercise videos, parent support groups, nutrition content, and program resources.
Our Team
Elizabeth Stoeber
Executive Director
Brain Balance of Summit’s executive director Betsy Stoeber opened in 2011 based on her own son’s phenomenal success in the program (he attended the center in Norwalk, CT before there were centers in NJ). Now, almost a decade later, Betsy and her caring staff have supported numerous kids and their families through successful Brain Balance program terms. Betsy’s professional background pre-Brain Balance was in business, but she has eagerly made the transition to working with children and families. She holds a MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a BA from the University of Michigan.
Kyla Haapaoja
Center Director
Kyla Haapaoja is the Center Director at Brain Balance of Summit and is trained in all aspects of the Brain Balance program. As the Program Director of Brain Balance of Summit, Kyla is the face and voice that welcomes parents and children to the center and she also works with our students in both the sensory motor and cognitive session segments. She has always enjoyed working with children of all ages to help them reach for their goals and strive for their highest potential. Kyla was raised by a doctor dad and practice manager mother, with an emphasis on clean living and holistic health.
Pragya Balan
Enrollment Director
Savannah Cepeda
Program Director
Halima Soliman
Assistant Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
Brain Balance is not a medical program and does not provide a diagnosis, nor is it covered by health insurance. Our staff are all trained and certified through Brain Balance, and can receive additional certifications as Board Certified Cognitive Coaches, and Behavior Management through outside accrediting agencies.
Is there any research behind the program?
Harvard University’s McLean Hospital completed a study which demonstrated that the Brain Balance Program is as effective as stimulant medication in alleviating ADHD symptoms among children. Cambridge Brain Sciences also collaborated with Brain Balance on a study the results of which show that children who completed three months of the Brain Balance Program displayed significant improvements in cognition, particularly in areas of memory, reasoning, verbal ability, and concentration. Research published in the Journal of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology found that the Brain Balance Program is an effective, non-drug option for improving mental well-being, specifically in areas including overall happiness, emotional functioning, anxiety and social engagement.
How long is the program?
The program length is tailored to each child's unique needs. An initial assessment will help determine your child's program needs and cost. You'll also get a better understanding of how your child's challenges can improve. To schedule an assessment, complete our form here and we will reach out to you.
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BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY
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.
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Brain Balance Center of Bergen County
We have helped more than 50,000 individuals get to the root of their struggles and achieve lasting improvements, including:
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Focus & Attention
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Anxiety, Behavior & Mood
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Sensory Processing
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Learning & Academics
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Socialization & Relationship
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Motivation & Organization
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Impulsivity & Hyperactivity
We Help Kids Who Struggle in Bergen County
At Brain Balance, there is hope for children struggling with meltdowns, low confidence and/or focusing both inside and outside of the classroom. Our holistic program can help children with a variety of childhood developmental and learning disorders, including Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Asperger Syndrome, and Leaky Gut. Our program at Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County addresses the root cause of each child’s unique issue and creates a custom plan based on the results of a child’s personal assessment. Our center’s drug-free, integrated approach combines sensory-motor activities, academic skill activities, and a healthy eating program with at-home exercises to address the whole-child. Want to help your child achieve their full potential? Contact Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County to get started.
Brain Balance Bergen County, NJ starts with an in-depth assessment of your child to help us personalize the learning program, to meet your child’s needs. From there, we have in-center sensory motor training and academic skill sessions that are an hour long, three times per week. Each program is personalized to the challenges of the child and the timeframe varies. The number of sessions is determined by the results of your child’s assessment. Generally, programs are completed in between 36-72 sessions on average, with some children needing more sessions to achieve their goals. The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County also provides in-home activities including a nutritional program that establishes a healthy environment for the entire family.
Support Every Step of The Way
The Brain Balance Program begins with conducting a personal assessment for your child to get to the root of the underlying issue. This allows us to develop a specific plan tailored to your child’s areas of struggle. Once the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County has mapped out your child’s personal plan, we have in-center training sessions to cover social, behavioral and academic skills. These sessions are one hour up to three times a week. Depending on the initial assessment will determine the number of sessions your child will need to complete the program. On average, our program is completed within 3-6 months. However, due to the uniqueness of our plans, some children need more or less time in order to achieve their individual goals. The Brain Balance Program includes in-home activities and exercise regimens to partake in outside of the in-center training. The activities at home are key to successful outcomes. We provide a bevy of tools for establishing a healthy environment. Performance reports are provided every 12 weeks and presented at parent conferences.
If your child has difficulty paying attention, understanding other people’s feelings or talking about their own, has a learning disorder such as dyslexia, or lose their temper often, the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County can help you and your child manage or overcome the symptoms of common disorders.
Put Your Child On The Right Track For Success
At Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County, NJ we proudly serve children and families throughout Bergen County, Ridgewood, Englewood, Alpine, Upper Saddle River, Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, Paramus, Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff. Our unique and comprehensive approach centers around creating the opportunity to help your child reach their physical, social and academic potential.* We work to help children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, learning disorders such as dyslexia, processing disorders such as sensory processing disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and a variety of other common childhood disorders.
Our center works directly with the following New Jersey school districts, Ridgewood, Paramus, Ramsey, Montvale, Allendale, Woodcliff Lake, Englewood, Fort Lee, and Mahwah. As part of our program, The Brain Balance Center of Bergen County will work with your child’s individual education plan (IEP’s) to help them succeed. In order to help them achieve the best results and get back on track, we will work directly with school staff to support any child who has an IEP or 504 plan.
The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County cares about giving back to the local community in Bergen County. Therefore, we have engaged in a partnership with multiple charities and organizations in New Jersey. These include The Dana Foundation, Autism Speaks, and Easter Seals.
Get In Touch Today:
For more information about our program offers, please give us a call at 201-825-1030. Interested parents and family members can also plan a visit to Brain Balance Bergen County, NJ to meet our dedicated team members and observe how our program has helped other local children.
Seasonal Promotions:
The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Bergen County offers seasonal promotions. Please contact our center directly at 201-825-1030 for more information.
Brain Balance does not require that a child has a medical diagnosis, nor do we clinically diagnose medical conditions. Our focus is on understanding the struggles these children experience and helping them develop and strengthen the connections to help reduce those struggles.
For those who do have a diagnosis,1 research has shown that the unique challenges your child is facing can be linked to weak connections across different regions of the brain.
Get a deeper view into why your child struggles
The Brain Balance assessment provides you with a deeper view of your child’s struggles. During the assessment, your child’s sensory, motor and cognitive development are evaluated. This assessment helps identify areas of development that need strengthening. The reasons why a child may excel in some areas but has trouble in others will become clearer. From the results, we create a plan that helps your child overcome their struggles.
Schedule your Assessment
Fill out our form now to get started. A team member from a Brain Balance Center near you will reach out to personally discuss your child’s challenges and schedule your child’s assessment.
Location
140 Hopper Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
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Hours
Monday: 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday: Closed