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"The outcome was worth waiting for – it’s not a quick fix, these stages need to happen, it’s been a lasting and ongoing improvement. The excellent result has been worth every step. We now have a very happy daughter who has confidence, can reason, can react to good or bad situations in a balanced way, is stronger physically, is making new friends, is accomplishing big steps forward academically with a very strong willingness to learn."
Arielle, Age 5
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"My husband and I being physicians, we brought our daughter to many “skilled diagnosticians”. Not only were we not offered a useful diagnosis, we were not offered any guidance towards targeted therapeutic interventions. Within 1-2 weeks of beginning the program our daughter was alternating feet when walking up stairs, something that she had not been able to do previously, even at over 5 years of age."
Dr. AnnaLisa Pastore, MD
"Anna did her homework today all by herself and she did it quickly and with little help! Such an improvement. I am amazed how quickly she read the problem, processed the information, and answered the questions. She beat me! I am really impressed and amazed!"
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Elizabeth Stoeber
Executive Director
Brain Balance of Summit’s executive director Betsy Stoeber opened in 2011 based on her own son’s phenomenal success in the program (he attended the center in Norwalk, CT before there were centers in NJ). Now, almost a decade later, Betsy and her caring staff have supported numerous kids and their families through successful Brain Balance program terms. Betsy’s professional background pre-Brain Balance was in business, but she has eagerly made the transition to working with children and families. She holds a MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a BA from the University of Michigan.
Kyla Haapaoja
Center Director
Kyla Haapaoja is the Center Director at Brain Balance of Summit and is trained in all aspects of the Brain Balance program. As the Program Director of Brain Balance of Summit, Kyla is the face and voice that welcomes parents and children to the center and she also works with our students in both the sensory motor and cognitive session segments. She has always enjoyed working with children of all ages to help them reach for their goals and strive for their highest potential. Kyla was raised by a doctor dad and practice manager mother, with an emphasis on clean living and holistic health.
Pragya Balan
Enrollment Director
Savannah Cepeda
Program Director
Halima Soliman
Assistant Director
Brain Balance of Bergen County Events
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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When: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 @ 7pm
Register in advance for this meeting here. If you can’t attend, you can watch the recording.
Let's get your questions answered! Join us for open discussion with questions and answers to help you gain a better understanding of the work we do and whether we'd be a good fit for your family.
Host: NJ Center Director, Betsy Stoeber
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It's well understood that tic disorders are neurological in nature and usually follow a common developmental course. Most often, this course leads to abatement of symptoms in adulthood, even in relatively severe childhood cases. What's behind the common course of tic disorders and what if we could speed the process up? Join Betsy Stoeber, the director of Brain Balance of Northern NJ, to talk about the therapeutic potential of brain plasticity-based approaches. Feel free to invite others you think would benefit from this discussion!
About NJTCS (njcts.org)
In 2004, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) received funding from the State of New Jersey to create a Center of Excellence that would provide programs and services to support families, public outreach and awareness campaigns, and education for schools and healthcare professionals in every corner of the state. More than 15 years later, that funding has also helped NJCTS expand its reach beyond NJ through programs such as educational webinars, virtual support groups, the NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy, and the NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend.
Research into the cause and treatment of TS is also of paramount importance, and NJCTS—the first and only Center of its kind in the nation—is at the forefront of addressing the need for more effective treatment options, as well as support and professional assistance for individuals with TS and their families. NJCTS provides referrals for medical diagnosis, treatment and psychological services; coordinated family support among partner and community organizations; education and training at medical schools and universities to develop a new generation of professionals who are knowledgeable about TS and its associated disorders; and outreach to practicing physicians, educators, and medical professionals.