Kids
Help Them Become Their Best Self
When focus, behavior, and emotional control are a daily battle, the issue isn't you or your child— it's brain development.
Teens
Face the Future With Confidence
Procrastination. Emotional volatility. Motivation MIA. Gaps in brain development hit harder when expectations rise.
Adults
It’s Never too Late
Working twice as hard for half the results? You're not broken—your brain just needs better wiring.
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 your program from the comfort of your home.
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.
.png)
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.
Amanda Lee
Regional Director
Amanda Lee, M.A. Education, is an internationally board certified Cognitive Coach, Mindset certified, and has over 20 years of experience in the education field. She is a lifelong learner committed to promoting equity and access to quality education and believes every person should have the opportunity to actualize their full potential and to live life to the fullest. Every day she aims to inspire and be inspired. When not meeting with schools, families, or community members or leading trainings, you may find her enjoying the outdoors hiking and camping, rock climbing, dancing, playing beach volleyball, traveling, or being a foodie.
Angie Arciga
Program Director
Angie Arciga, B.S. Exercise Science, is an internationally board certified Cognitive Coach, Mindset certified, and has over 10 years of experience with Brain Balance. She brings expertise from the physical therapy field and her creativity and background in music bring unique ideas and ways to work with and have fun with children while developing and creating new neural pathways. She also enjoys traveling, singing and playing mariachi music, and being out in nature.
Dirk Certain
Assistant Program Director
Dirk Certain, B.A. Accounting, has found professional joy in several fields like education, business development, and hospitality. Growing up in Southern California, he is committed to building the community around him by showing up for future generations. From teaching English and Literature Arts and middle school Science, Dirk has decided to take these experiences to Brain Balance as the start of a new journey. Outside of the professional sphere, Dirk enjoys exploring zoos, beaches, and parks, reading, playing board games, and finding fun ways to exercise.
Katie Mello
Head Coach
Katie Mello, B.S. Kinesiology, is an internationally board certified Cognitive Coach and specializes in inclusive physical activities in communities. She loves the multidisciplinary approach Brain Balance offers. Along with coaching and training her students and fellow colleagues, Katie also supports operations, community engagement, and other marketing efforts. When she’s not at work, you can find Katie walking on the beach, lifting weights, or preparing (and eating!) a healthy meal.
Erika Martinez Barajas
Lead Sensory Motor Coach
Erika Martinez Barajas, B.A. Applied Arts and Sciences Psychology, brings over five years of experience supporting her community and church. Through tutoring kids grades K-12, she developed a greater passion working with individuals with learning and behavioral challenges. In her spare time, you can catch Erika taking naps, spending time with family and friends, walking along the beach or park, and drinking coffee.
Mia Toll
Lead Sensory Motor Coach
Mia Toll, B.S. Psychology and B.A Linguistics, dreams of making a difference in people’s lives using holistic wellness utilizing what she has learned on child development, early language, and therapeutic techniques. When she’s not at work, Mia likes to be out on her paddle board with her dog or cooking up something tasty in the kitchen.
Sam Umanzor
Sensory Motor Coach
Samuel Umanzor, B.S. Marketing, is a Sensory Motor Coach, who has had several years of experience working with children and adults. He loves to help individuals reach their fullest potential, from his 4 years of active duty leading Marines, to his time as a certified personal trainer. When he’s not helping others do their best, you can find him at the gym, training in martial arts, the beach, or at a concert.
Kayla Ducut
Sensory Motor Coach
Kayla Ducut, B.S. in Kinesiology (Movement Science) and certified in Speech-Language Pathology, has a strong foundation in how movement, learning, and communication work together. She believes in “connecting before correcting,” creating a supportive environment while helping children reach their full potential. When she’s not at work or school, she loves being outside, going on walks, or playing pickleball.
Brady Palmerin
Sensory Motor Coach
Brady Palmerin is currently studying Psychology and is a hard-working, passionate, kind individual. When he is not at school, he is always staying active whether it is running, surfing, snowboarding, or just getting outside. Brady loves to be out and about meeting new people.
Crystina Manalis
Sensory Motor Coach
Crystina Malinis, B.A. Psychology, is passionate about creating a space where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to grow into the best version of themselves. She brings years of customer service experience and has provided individualized tutoring to students from PreK through high school. In her free time, she enjoys binge-watching shows, exploring new coffee shops, and playing board games with her family.
.png)
"My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. She attended phase one of the program and has seen significant improvement in behavior and socialization skills."
Dakota, Age 8
"Words cannot express how delighted I am as a Mom for my child attending the Brain Balance program in San Diego. For those of you who have children that struggle and their actions, in turn, affect everyone around them, you are not alone! The last thing I ever wanted to do was medicate our child. So I kept researching and immediately our chiropractor and Occupational Therapist recommended the program. After his assessment at Brain Balance, I gained an amazing new perspective about my child and learned that they can get to the root of his struggles with his brain! No need for scans, and no need for a diagnosis."
Hunter, Age 8
"There are not enough words in a dictionary to describe what brain balance has done for our family!"
Michelle, Age 12
"Ariel has gained self awareness and improved his focus. This has had positive effects at school and socially. We highly recommend Brain Balance."
Ariel, Age 10
"This is an excellent program and in my experience the results were observable even after just a few sessions. My daughter loves coming to Brain Balance and has had such a good experience she says she wants to be a Brain Balance Coach when she grows up. After two weeks I received my daughters 1st positive note home from school and after a month she no longer needed her behavior chart at school. At home I see she is less impulsive, her meltdowns are almost non-existent, she is able and even enjoys playing on her own, she is less reactive, and is willing to and utilizes calm down methods."
Colette, 5
