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.
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.
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.
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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.
Brain Balance is dedicated to offering non-pharmacological solutions to addressing challenges. Our program is a holistic approach to changing the brain without medication.
Our program addresses challenges by creating measurable changes in development and cognition, impacting many aspects of life, rather than temporary symptom management.
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.
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.
The program engages the brain and body together, through sensory engagement, physical development and academic learning activities.
The program is tailored to your child’s needs and development level, delivered with the frequency and duration needed to drive meaningful change.
Our coaches will personally guide you through the program, including evaluating progress and leveling up as your child advances.
A Nutrition Coach will help customize a healthy nutrition plan fit for your child's lifestyle and needs.
You’ll have access to a Program Portal where you can view on demand helper videos, nutrition content, and program resources.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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
"When my little started Kindergarten back in August, things quickly took a turn in a direction I would have never expected! My sweet boy was struggling to find his place, constantly getting in trouble. I felt that he was labeled as the “misbehaved” child. Brain Balance has made it possible for my child to be successful in his day to day activities. The tools he has learned and growth he has shown wouldn’t have happened without the support from Brain Balance! We couldn’t be more thankful for the amazing staff and program. If you thought about enrolling your child, just do it, you will not regret it!"
Zander
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Front Desk Assistant
Michelle Pessarra has a deep passion for teaching and working with children, a love she discovered in high school and has nurtured ever since. With a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Michelle has dedicated over 20 years to teaching Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten in small private school settings. She is thrilled to bring her wealth of experience and enthusiasm to Brain Balance, where she can share her love for teaching in a new and exciting way. Michelle is married to Aaron and is the proud mother of three grown children. In her free time, she enjoys family gatherings, attending baseball games, and reading.
Family Support Coordinator
Erica has a rich background including early childhood education that has fostered an understanding and passion for supporting families and their children with diverse needs. Erica's journey with Brain Balance began after a compelling recommendation from her daughter, a teacher who had witnessed transformative results in a student who participated in the program. Since joining Brain Balance in 2016, Erica has served in various roles across multiple centers, dedicating her time to helping children and their families find lifelong success.
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 helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child.
We know that as a parent, watching your child struggle can be difficult, especially when you feel like you cannot find a solution that works. Whether your child is having trouble academically, behaviorally, or socially, the Brain Balance Center of Midlothian can help. Our unique, whole-child approach works to help your child get back on track and reach their full potential.
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 Achievement Center of Midlothian 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 Midlothian to learn more about our program or to take the first step and schedule an assessment.
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.
The Brain Balance Program begins with conducting a personal assessment of 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 Midlothian has mapped out your child’s personal plan, we have in-center sensory-motor and academic training sessions which target areas of weakness. These sessions are one hour up to three times a week. The initial assessment will determine the number of session your child will need to complete the program. Due to the uniqueness of our plans, some children may need more or less time in order to achieve their individual goals. The Brain Balance Program also includes in-home activities and exercises to support what is happening in the center. Additionally, we provide parent conferences every 12 weeks to track and monitor the child’s progress.
If your child is struggling academically, behaviorally and/or socially, the Brain Balance Center Midlothian, VA can help. Every child begins with an in-depth assessment, but it is also possible to visit our center for a tour, please contact our office for details!
It’s never too early to get your child back on the right track. We invite you and your family to come by our center for a tour, to meet our dedicated staff and to experience firsthand how the Brain Balance program is improving the lives of children in Midlothian community.
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.
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.
15701 City View Drive
Midlothian, VA 23113