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 the program.
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Cassi Marshall
Center Director
Cassi is a native of Irmo, SC and is happy to have relocated closer to home from the upstate.Cassi earned her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in Elementary Education, then returned to her alma mater to earn her master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment. Cassi brings twelve years of experience in general and special education to the Brain Balance team. She taught in a Title One elementary school and collaborated with The Rex Institute for Educational Partnership and Renewal at Winthrop University, serving as a mentor teacher and evaluator for six years.
Autumn Walters
Program Director - Virtual Programs
Autumn grew up just outside Columbia, SC. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Coker College as a double major in Psychology and Communications. Autumn is a member of Psi Chi, the International Honors Society for Psychology. Autumn ran track and field in college and served as the Graduate Assistant Track and Field Coach for Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Prior to joining the Brain Balance team, Autumn worked for the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands as a Youth Development Professional, assisting youth ages 4 to 13 with motor, writing, and cognitive skills. In this role, she worked with students of diverse needs and disabilities.
Kristal Dobbs
Operations Director
Board Certified Cognitive Specialist
Kristal is the Operations Director for the Brain Balance Achievement Centers in the Lowcountry area. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science, followed by a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Piedmont College. Previous to joining the Brain Balance family, Kristal was educator for 11 years in both the public and private setting. During this time she saw the continuous rise of issues related to children’s academics and behavior, and felt the frustration of not having an option to offer parents that truly corrected these problems.
Bryan Dobbs
Executive Director
Board Certified Cognitive Specialist
Bryan received his business degree from the University of Georgia with a concentration in Social Psychology. He has been a part of the Brain Balance family for 5 years and brings over 22 years of experience in program development, personnel training, and business management. Bryan was also recently elected to serve on the advisory board for Brain Balance owners and asked to participate on a national leadership panel. He and his wife, Kristal, also have centers in Bluffton, Mount Pleasant, and Lexington, SC.
Kendal Dorton
Assistant Director
Kendal joined our Brain Balance family in early 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education from THE University of South Carolina. Prior to Brain Balance, Kendal worked with two, three, and four year olds at Eastminster Day School in Columbia, SC. Kendal has always been drawn to working with children and brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Kendal also brings a background in marketing, social media, and event planning. Kendal is currently obtaining her certification to become a sensory-motor/cognitive coach, and serves as interim Center Director. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her adorable 2-year-old son, Rylan, and her husband, Nathan (also adorable).
Melissa
Program Director
Melissa grew up just north of Columbia in Blythewood, SC. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in Physical Education. Prior to joining the Brain Balance team, Melissa was a physical education teacher for three years, stay at home mom for three and a half years, and an early interventionist for one year. In her role as a physical educator and early interventionist, she enjoyed getting to work with students of diverse needs and disabilities. She has a great passion for helping and guiding children of all ages!
