Dr. Rebecca Jackson
Chief Programs Officer, Brain Balance, author of the new book “Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive"
Dr. Rebecca Jackson comes to the role of Chief Programs Officer as an industry authority on the topics of development, cognition, and brain health. She holds a board certification as a cognitive specialist and has published peer-reviewed research on attention, emotional well-being, cognition, and development. Dr. Jackson is the author of the new book “Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive.” She has been interviewed on the Doctors Show, NBC Nightly News, and news outlets nationwide and has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Forbes, and Business Insider. She has over 15 years of experience at Brain Balance working with both kids and adults. Her depth of knowledge and passion comes from a strong foundation of education, research, and years of experience in driving change in the brain that translates to improvements throughout life. Dr. Jackson has published research on the topics of improving cognition, development, and well-being, and is a frequent media expert guest. Prior to joining the Brain Balance corporate team, Dr. Jackson served as the Executive Director of three Brain Balance centers, personally overseeing more than 1,000 students' progress through the Brain Balance program. Dr. Jackson graduated from Life University as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2001 and holds additional certifications as a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and as a MindSet Safety Management Behavioral Trainer. She is passionate about creating and delivering programs that increase awareness, understanding, and change in the lives of kids and adults seeking to improve their lives.
Sarah McDowell, M.A., LPC-S
LPC-S, THERAPIST OF 24 YEARS, CERTIFIED IN PRIMARY CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, BOARD CERTIFIED COGNITIVE SPECIALIST, OWNER OF SHILOH COUNSELING SERVICES AND BRAIN BALANCE OF LUBBOCK.
Sarah McDowell is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who has been working with children, adolescents, and their families for 24 years. She obtained her Master’s in Family Psychology at Hardin Simmons University in 1999. Throughout her career, Sarah has worked closely with psychiatrists and pediatricians while helping children with mental health struggles, including ADHD, Autism, and behavioral problems. She has owned Shiloh Counseling Services since 2012 and has worked with many parents to effectively raise children who overcome challenges and thrive. In 2017, Sarah opened Brain Balance of Lubbock, to help children and teens through a brain development-based approach. Sarah splits her time between her counseling practice and her Brain Balance. Sarah is happily married and has two thriving young adult children, one of whom is a Brain Balance graduate