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Brain Balance Midlothian

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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.

Serving Chesterfield County and Surrounding Areas

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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.

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For Adults

Whether you're looking to enhance your attention, memory, and problem-solving, or want to improve your stress and mood management, Brain Balance can help. The program strengthens 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.

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.

More About Brain Balance of Midlothian

Our Whole Brain Approach

A Personalized Program to Meet Your Needs

What to Expect During the Assessment

What You'll Learn from the Assessment Results

1:1 Coaching and Support

1:1 Nutrition Sessions

On-Demand Resources

Stories from Brain Balance Center of Midlothian

"If you’re cautiously considering Brain Balance, schedule a meeting. It’s worth it. If you’re wondering if it is all worth the commitment and money. It’s worth it. If you’re wondering if you can handle a new routine. You can and it’s worth it. Brain Balance exercises helped my child gain control so normal activities didn’t result in violent outbursts of emotion. Now we’re all happy playing Monopoly together, even when we lose. A short moment of victory, but still significant. A Brain Balance Win."

River

"My daughter has had the best experience at Brain Balance. Not only is the program working for my daughter; she enjoys it!! The staff is amazing and becomes a part of your family. For anyone considering Brain Balance for your children, give them a shot! It is an investment into the wellbeing of your children and their future. It has made all the difference for us and will forever be grateful to Brain Balance and their staff."

Blakely

"Brain Balance has truly helped in all aspects in life, memorizing plays for football, school, hand eye coordination, and it made me more calm. It’s mainly helped me in school. Since starting Brain Balance, my grades have never been this high before. The key for it to work is consistency and wanting to do it. The coaches also treat you like family. I 100% recommend Brain Balance for anyone in need of it."

Jason

"The director and staff are incredibly knowledgeable, organized and motivated to help your child improve his/ her skills! I am amazed at the level of professionalism and warmth that they show on a daily basis. My child made significant improvements with this program!"

Gabriel

"One of the best experiences my daughter has had. She's completed the program and looks forward to her follow-ups. She's happy, more communicative, understanding, and patient. She's flourished into a go-getter!"

Sophia

"Highly recommend Brain Balance. My son was 9 when he started the program and went 3 times per week for six months. The staff was amazing and I never felt like we were on this journey alone. The results from the beginning to the end have been tremendous for my son. Very thankful for Brain Balance!"

Cayson

"Our son has pretty significant struggles and we couldn't have even imagined how far Brain Balance would bring him. I didn't want to force him to make eye contact with people if he didn't want to, but Brain Balance showed us that he did want to, his muscles weren't strong enough to hold that contact. He does it all of the time now and you can tell he is so happy that he can!"

Burton

"We came to Brain Balance because our son was having issues focusing in the first grade and was getting easily distracted at school. Our family wanted to find a way to support our son through a natural avenue and not resorting to medication to assist with his ability to focus. Thanks to Brain Balance, key wins include: less emotional responses to transitions, increased ability to focus, improved physical coordination, increased ability to absorb information, resulting in improved grades in school!"

Palmer

"Joining Brain Balance was the best decision I made! The awesome staff at Brain Balance are there to support you all the way through and provide you with all of the tools to help you succeed. I am seeing results in my daughters' school behavior, home life, and we are able to enjoy more activities in public settings together without the fear of outburst. This program is making a huge difference not only in my daughter's life, but also in our relationship."

Serenity

"Brain Balance brought my sweet, loving son back to me. He was sleeping all day, angry, had lack of motivation, and was lethargic. It all changed when he woke up, got ready to go, and told me that he did a good job getting ready. I know that Brain Balance works - my son now is open to sharing his thoughts and feelings, he is interacting and playing with his siblings, following our families routines, and he is hugging his family members again."

Solomon

"Brain Balance has been a game changer for my family. To see my son progress has been a true blessing, and it's because of the amazing coaches, directors, etc. at BB. From the beginning they have been in our corner and always available to answer questions or just let me vent. I encourage anyone that is having issues with their child - whether it is academic, emotional, anxiety - to give Brain Balance the opportunity to change their lives for the better!"

McCoy

"How grateful we are for the loving, nurturing guidance Wendy's team at Brain Balance gave our 5 year old son! The whole body science based and healthy habit approach to progress benefited our whole family. Our child's measurable results in 8 months are remarkable and, in addition, his cooperation and willing heart are astounding. He's learned life skills and habits that have set him up for success in life socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally."

Briggs

"We couldn’t have made a better investment in our son’s future. As my son progressed in the program, he gained strength, confidence, and new abilities. We believe wholeheartedly that the work our son has done with Brain Balance has significantly improved his physical, emotional, and learning abilities. Our family has sincere gratitude for the Brain Balance team for changing our son's life."

Niko

"When I walked into Brain Balance, I was truly lost. He was barely speaking in complete sentences, had zero focus, struggled to make friends and was getting in trouble at school. Today he's like a completely different kid. His speech has improved to the point where we can have conversations. He's making friends at school and doing great academically. Most of all, my son now gives me hugs and tells me he loves me when he couldn't before."

TJ

"I cannot sing the praises of this program loudly enough! It is NOT a quick fix - it is the exact tool we needed to make lasting changes. The staff is so knowledgeable, welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. Our child was really struggling when we began, and just a few months in, we had already begun to see marked improvement in her ability to self-regulate and communicate feelings. Her overall attitude was more positive, and she just seemed happier."

Mireya

"Brain Balance has been a game changer in our family. Our son was really struggling with anxiety and his behavior and emotions were all over the place. From his evaluation he was hooked and wanted to attend every day. It took until about week 6 to start seeing the benefits and change in behavior and attitude, but from then things just kept improving. We will forever be grateful to everyone at Brain Balance for the time they put into our family. They made it fun for our son and he is so happy with how far he has come."

Brezlun

"My concerns were immediately addressed as the staff were nothing less than extraordinary in their commitment to Wyatt and his family. Without fail, each week, Wyatt demonstrated a growing awareness for self, increased confidence, and increased pride in his accomplishments. Brain Balance was giving Wyatt what he needed. Because of the growth throughout the program, Wyatt’s ability to apply skills developed at Brain Balance has now transitioned into his Kindergarten experience."

Wyatt

"My son (Parker/4 yrs) has made significant improvements since being in the Brain Balance program! His attention span/focus has improved and his overall behavior at home & school. We also notice him being less impulsive, making more eye contact and being more regulated/being able to think ahead of his expectations/have more follow through. He is motivated to go and everyone at BB has supported him and I can’t wait to see more growth! Shout out to his coach Ms. Autumn…she’s so awesome and motivating for Parker to do his best each session!"

Parker

"Brain Balance has given him an opportunity to engage in a program that is catered to meet his needs, challenge him where he is at, and push him to be better. Fast forward to now— so much focus and attention improvement, increased fine motor skills, starting to read, doing well in math, etc. Brain Balance understands the science behind right brain/left brain and how to help each child develop the brain strength (just like any other muscle!!) to improve in basic skills as well as make big strides towards what maybe before felt like impossible."

Lincoln

"Brain Balance gave my son a WHOLE new confidence! Before he couldn’t even climb up the ladder at the playground, and now he zooms up the ladder, goes across the monkey bars, and zips down the slide without any hesitation! His sense of balance has improved 10 fold, but more importantly, his sense of self has improved so much! Forever grateful!"

Liam

"My son has excelled so much socially, intellectually, and has had a huge success with his body awareness and core strength! He has continued to show progress in school and everyday life skills. My child can dress his self, blow up a balloon, his balance and coordination have improved and his eyes are able to track objects better which is improving his learning. I would do this program over again for sure! Brain Balance truly cares for you and the child and go out do their way to make sure you are getting just that. We are family now and I so appreciate all they have done for us."

Tatum

"Overall, I have personally seen a HUGE difference in our son’s behavior. Even our 10 year old daughter commented recently that he is a “completely different kid”. His frequent meltdowns are almost non-existent now. He helps out with chores around the house now. He tells us he loves us regularly now- something he very rarely did before. He is an overall happier kid - and even had one of the biggest smiles I’ve ever seen a few weeks ago. That’s priceless to me. "

Oliver

"My son's academic performance was declining in Kindergarten (2022). It was constant meetings with his teacher regarding his impulsive behavior and focus. We began with our Brain Balance journey late November, have been keeping up with his home exercises and diet. As of January 2024, his teacher gave me a call and said she is very pleased with his steady progress that he has made in reading and math. She even asked "do you think BB is working?" I replied "absolutely!" We can't thank Brain Balance enough for all that they do! My son calls it the "brain gym". And his confidence has definitely grown overnight!"

Daniel

"I can’t say enough how much this program has meant to our family. As the girls have completed the program, it’s like I have seen so many different lightbulb moments for both of them. If you asked me if we would do this again, I would without doubt tell you yes! One of the best decisions our family has made for our children."

Caroline & Audrey

"I wish that I had known about Brain Balance years ago. I always thought my daughter’s differences were just that, I didn't realize there were ways I could impact her life trajectory. Before Brain Balance she had no thought of higher education, now she dreams of College and a career she loves. Yes, her grades have improved. But to me, the improvement in her grades is such a minor part of what has improved. You just have to try it and see it to believe it."

Liliane

"Every single person we’ve interacted with has been knowledgeable, personable, helpful and genuinely interested in my son’s progress. Bottom line - they make it fun so it doesn’t feel like a chore, for parents or kids. We’ve seen significant progress in our son’s processing, body awareness, impulse control, fewer outbursts and issues at school. The Brain Balance program is paying us back ten-fold!"

Owen

"We had a great experience at Brain Balance for my teenage son. We saw so many improvements in his academic abilities. He was able to work independently and begin homework on his own without a struggle. He also became more coordinated and organized at home! We highly recommend this program!"

Arden

"Brain Balance was a huge positive change for our son! Before we started there were constant fights over homework and reading, by the time we were done there were no meltdowns over it anymore!! His teacher even said he was the only child in class to jump two levels in reading! We are so pleased with the confidence it gave him as well and would definitely recommend this program!"

Colt

"The at home exercises helped strengthen his body movement so much that he went from not catching to catching almost every football tossed to him. His eye hand coordination has gone from last in the room to notice something to being the first. In his taekwondo after school sports they have to memorize multiple forms with multiple steps and that used to be hard for him but with the help of brain balance he’s plowing through them quickly and with added confidence and finer balance and mobility. Academically he went from not passing the PALs tests to passing them and in the classroom his confidence and willingness to try has greatly improved. Even his handwriting is improving and he is able to focus more on his reading because of the eye strengthening work he’s done at Brain Balance. He feels less anxious at school and seems happier all around. Thank you Brain Balance!"

Sawyer

"Our family has had an incredible experience with Brain Balance Center of Midlothian. Our youngest daughter has benefitted tremendously from the services she is receiving there. We can see a major difference in her ability to pay attention, work on tasks independently and express herself. The staff are friendly, very responsive and easy to get a hold of. Our daughter enjoys going to her sessions and when she was on vacation earlier this summer, said how much she missed going to Brain Balance. I'm very thankful for the services offered she is getting and feel like they are helping our daughter in ways that will positively impact her for the rest of her life."

Lily

"Brain Balance has been a game changer for our family! Our child came in struggling to read and in 6 months she is reading at grade level. Her hand writing went from barely legible to precise letters. We are so happy and grateful for Brain Balance and the service they provide."

Laurel

"Brain Balance has been great for our child!! The staff is amazing at making our child feel comfortable and confident!! We have seen a positive change in our child through the activities and strategies that they implement as part of the program. Their open communication with parents is outstanding and I would recommend them for any child."

Ella

"Brain Balance is our family's safe space. They have helped us more than we even expected when we signed up. The program touches every part of our daughter's life and the changes have been unbelievable. Her tantrums have reduced and her ability to listen and process directions has improved. This makes the world of difference in our daily life. She has been trying new foods which has been a struggle for years. Then there is the staff.....I can't say enough. We all love them dearly because they take such good care of my special girl and her nervous mama. This program is worth every penny and we are soo happy we signed up"

Olivia

"My son was struggling in school so we reached out to Brain Balance to see if this was something we should explore to better help him. After just 5 months my child is doing much better in school and in extracurricular activities. He is far more confident than he has ever been before. He will have actual conversations where as in the past he didn’t really care much for any interaction. He pays more attention to his surroundings and even tries new things. The teachers at school have even noticed a difference in his behaviors. This program has changed our lives. Thank you Brain Balance Midlothian!"

Holden

"Our son was very angry at his past. He was adopted by us in February 2024. He is 17 and His ADHD and mild Autism was out of control. I saw an online ad for Brain Balance. We took him right away!I believe he has matured and has learned to handle situational stress. He backs down from arguing, and uses his skills to reason before engaging in verbal battles. He takes walks when needed to destress and has identified those on his own now. His physical abilities have increased. While not perfect, his report went from D's and F's to 1 D, 4 C's, and 2 B's. He is enrolled in college and completing his senior year of high school. We look forward to his completion and having a better future ahead. Thanks Brain Balance team! Smile!"

Ethan

"Brain Balance has been a game-changer for our family. While it was a financial and time commitment, it was absolutely worth it. Our son loved every session, leaving happier than when he arrived. By the fourth month, we started seeing progress at home, and by the end of the program, the transformation was incredible. His hand-eye coordination improved dramatically, especially in racket sports, and other parents even noticed the difference. The monthly reports were reassuring, showing measurable progress that kept us motivated. His self-confidence, emotional regulation, and impulse control are so much better. Home life has improved significantly—he’s much more positive, with far less negative self-talk and dark thoughts. He loved sharing what he learned, often saying, “Brain Balance is like a gym for your brain!” The staff is fantastic, and Wendy, the owner, is such a compassionate listener and guide. We were skeptical at first, but we’re so glad we stuck with it. I can’t recommend Brain Balance enough!"

Campbell

"We have had a wonderful experience with Brain Balance! The staff has been so amazing with our daughter, Jude! Her ability to focus on her school work and follow instructions have both improved tremendously. She absolutely loves going to BB and will be so sad when her sessions end. We love our friends at Brain Balance!"

Jude

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Our Team

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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.

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Alena Stubenhofer

Program Director

Alena Stubenhofer has had a specific interest in working with, and supporting, students who may struggle in various areas ever since she learned alongside them as an elementary student. This passion led her to join the Brain Balance team after earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, with a concentration in Disabilities Studies, from Virginia Tech in May of 2021. This academic focus allowed her to deepen her knowledge as well as understand and appreciate the elements that help people live healthy and fulfilling lives. With over three years at Brain Balance, Alena has developed a strong dedication to guiding families through the program, tailoring her support to align with each family's unique journey. As a Certified Cognitive Coach, she is dedicated to empowering families at every stage of their Brain Balance experience. In her free time, Alena enjoys playing guitar and singing, spending quality time with family and friends, and playing tennis.

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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.

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Autumn Modrall

Lead Coach

Autumn has always had a deep passion for working with children. Following her high school graduation, she pursued a career in education, earning her Associate's Degree in Elementary Education. Autumn joined the Brain Balance team in 2021, where she quickly discovered her enthusiasm for supporting our students' growth and development. She is a Certified Cognitive Coach, further enhancing her ability to guide each of our students through the program. In addition to her work at Brain Balance, Autumn has had the privilege of traveling to several countries, where she engaged with children of all ages in both academic and recreational environments. Outside of her professional pursuits, Autumn enjoys playing soccer, practicing piano, and spending quality time with her family.

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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.

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Brooke Beach

Sensory-Motor/Cognitive Coach

Brooke is passionate about working with children and dedicated to helping them succeed. Throughout her academic journey, she has gained valuable experience working with children of all ages during summer programs at a child development center and her local church. These opportunities have deepened her commitment to meeting each child where they are and fostering their growth. A lifelong resident of Virginia, Brooke graduated from Christopher Newport University in May 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys reading and family game nights with her parents and two brothers. An avid college basketball fan, Brooke eagerly anticipates March Madness each year.

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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!

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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!

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Shauna Olson

Sensory-Motor/Cognitive Coach

Shauna Olson has a rich and diverse background in working with children, having gained experience in school counseling, classroom teaching, and homeschooling her own three children. Through these varied roles, she recognized the profound impact that strengthening brain connections could have on students' success. This realization led her to pursue a position with Brain Balance, where she could focus her time and energy on helping children reach their full potential. Outside of her professional work, Shauna enjoys spending time outdoors, whether hiking, camping, and exploring the mountains, or staying closer to home with activities like reading, gardening, and crafting. Above all, she treasures quality time with family and friends.

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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.

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Marley Overacre

Junior Coach

Marley has always loved working with children. She was a student at Brain Balance herself in 2019, and knows first-hand what our students are going through. Marley loved her experience at Brain Balance, so much so that it led her to join the Midlothian team as a Junior Coach. Marley wants to pursue a career in Cosmetology, and loves spending time outdoors and with friends and family.

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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 of Midlothian holds regular Live Webinars on various topics to help our students and parents. We also partner with other speakers who are experts in social behavior and learning challenges. Please like our Facebook page and visit Facebook Events to find out the latest upcoming event.

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.

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Location

15701 City View Drive
Midlothian, VA 23113

Phone

804-379-0007

Hours

Monday 11:30am-8pm
Tuesday 9am-6:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am-8pm
Thursday 9am-6:30pm
Friday 11:30am-8pm
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