Brain Balance Wexford
A personalized, drug-free program designed to improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance
Brain Balance is the leading drug-free program designed to help 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 you or 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.
For Children
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.
For Adults
Whether you are looking to enhance your attention, memory, and problem solving, or want to improve your stress and mood management, Brain Balance can help. The program is designed to strengthen brain connectivity using a unique combination of physical, sensory, and cognitive activities. We’ll ship you everything you need to complete your program from the comfort of your home.
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.
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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.
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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 & Emotions
- Organization
- 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.
Who We Help
Many challenges we face throughout life are rooted in the brain and development. When the brain struggles, so do we. When the brain is stronger, faster, and more efficient it improves our ability to sustain attention, block out distractions, regulate our mood and emotions, and control our behaviors. These are just a few of the common challenges we help our students address.
- Distractibility & Attention
- Task Avoidance
- Memory
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Follow Through with Work or School
- Time Management
- Organization
- Impulsivity
- Mood & Behavior
- Sensory Processing
- Social Challenges
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
Larry Schultz
Executive Director
Larry is a Masters level Physical Therapist with over 17 years of experience in a multitude of practice environments, including sports medicine, orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, home care and skilled nursing environments. Larry is a Certified Manual Therapist who is skilled in pain management protocols and has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction in patients of all age groups.Prior to his clinical career, Larry earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and was a business consultant specializing in business valuation, revitalization of troubled businesses, computer system analysis, and business development. Larry was instrumental in the development of a computer company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a multi-site rehabilitation company in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.
Megan Galando
Executive Director
Megan was most recently a Middle School Principal in Houston, Texas, with over 8 years of experience in teaching and instructional coaching. She obtained two degrees from The American University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government Policy. She subsequently obtained a Masters degree in Education from The University of Texas.
Amanda Smozski
Program Director
Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Slippery Rock University. Amanda knew she was passionate about helping children grow when she began her work with children, more than 15 years ago, at Smart Start Daycare and Learning Center. Amanda went on to work for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for over 10 fulfilling years. Amanda also has over 10 years of experience working with children as a Dental Assistant.
Jared Gagne
Special Programs Director
Jared graduated with a Biology degree from Clarion University and worked at zoos across the country. Although he loves animals, Jared is passionate about helping children. When he heard about Brain Balance, he was not only excited but optimistic that he could help children reach their fullest potential! He has been working at Brain Balance for almost 10 years. Jared is also a soccer coach and Big Brother with Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Kiersten Kunkle
Assistant Program Director
Kiersten graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Later she earned her Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and Rehabilitation Science from California University of Pennsylvania. She has a passion for how the brain and body interact through movement, especially in regards to sports training and exercising. Her other passions include playing golf, running, and watching Penn State football. Kiersten has been a part of the Brain Balance team since 2017. She is very excited to help out as many kids and adults as possible, and help them reach their full potential!
Brittany Horgan
Programming Coach
Brittany graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She always loved working with children and, in the future, hopes to further her education and continue to work with kids as a pediatric counselor. Brittany has been working as a coach at Brain Balance for over six years. She is excited to be part of the Brain Balance team, to help kids realize their potential, and guide families through this incredible journey.
Michael Lawrence
Programming Coach
Michael comes from an architecture, graphic, and web design background, which has taught him how to approach every problem in life with creative insight, an outside-the-box perspective, and thoughtful solutions. He learned about Brain Balance from his friend Jared - they rock out in a band together - and Michael has always found deep fulfillment in working with kids, whether that’s teaching piano lessons or working at the Carnegie Science Center. He’s been to 49 states and can’t wait to check off the last one on his list (see if you can guess which one it is). Michael and his wife, Anna, love to visit National Parks, go scuba diving, play board games, and explore new places.
Emily Vizyak
Programming Coach
Emily is the mother of two outstanding teenage boys. She credits her sons for igniting the spark to work and help children of all ages. Her work with children began 11 years ago. Emily was as an instructional paraprofessional in Autism support and received her board certification (BCaBA) in 2016. She worked in ABA therapy for years before deciding to become a preschool teacher last year. She is blessed that her love for helping children unlock potential has brought her to Brain Balance. When not at Brain Balance, her favorite place to be is anywhere her family and dogs are!
Katelyn Kelly
Programming Coach
Katelyn is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology with a minor in Communication Disorders at Geneva College. Her passion is working with children and watching them grow and reach their fullest potential. Her future plans involve pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. In her free time, Katelyn loves painting, crafting, and theater. She is excited to join the Brain Balance team helping children and their families thrive!
Mary Kate
Coach
Mary Kate is both a coach at Brain Balance and a student at Duquesne University, studying psychology and pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. She has always loved working with kids, whether nannying, coaching tennis, or leading summer camps. Brain Balance allows her to be with the kids and explore her passion in psychology. When she is not at Brain Balance, she loves to draw, play tennis, and go on long hikes with my pup.
Kelsey Molitoris
Coach
Kelsey is a coach at Brain Balance and a student at Duquesne University where she is studying Psychology and minoring in both Criminal Justice and Health and Human Services. Kelsey chose Brain Balance since it aligns with her passion for helping people and psychology, since Brain Balance greatly helps children achieve their fullest potential. In her free time, Kelsey loves spending time with her friends and family, shopping, going on walks, and listening to music.
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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Webinar Events
Every month we offer a free webinar on a common struggle that children and young adults across the country may experience. Each of these webinars offers information, actionable strategies for change, as well as a deeper understanding of WHY these challenges are happening and how to address the root cause.
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BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF WEXFORD
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 Wexford
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
At Brain Balance Center of Wexford we understand the pain and frustration of watching your child struggle with learning or behavioral issues. Here, and at our centers around the country, we have helped thousands of kids overcome their challenges. Our groundbreaking program provides lasting results because we don’t simply work with a child’s strengths or compensate for a weakness, we tackle the root cause of the issue.
The Brain Balance Program has a plan for children with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia and other learning disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, as well as behavioral issues such as Leaky Gut and anxiety. Take the first step! Bring your child in for a personalized assessment to help identify the root cause behind their specific challenges. After your child completes their assessment, Brain Balance Center of Wexford will develop a plan customized just for them! Through a combination of in-center sensory-motor training and academic sessions, at-home activities and dietary guidelines, your child will build the confidence to succeed. Contact Brain Balance Achievement Center of Wexford to learn more about our program or to take the first step and schedule an assessment.
Our unique Brain Balance Program® addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and academic activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines. This unique integrated approach is key to what makes Brain Balance different and so effective.
We invite you to visit Brain Balance Center Wexford, PA at 10672 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090 for a personal tour. You can observe our program in action, meet our dedicated team and learn more about the many children we have helped right here in our community.
To contact us, call or click here to have one of our staff members contact you directly.
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 Brain Balance team member will reach out to personally discuss your child’s challenges and schedule your child’s assessment.
Location
10672 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
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Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM