Brain Balance Lake Forest
Brain Balance Has a Non-Medical Approach to Help Your Child
Brain Balance is the leading drug-free program designed to help kids 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 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.
Research Shows Brain Balance is Effective
A Harvard study found that kids who participated in the Brain Balance Program saw a significant reduction in ADHD index scores, discernible changes in hyperactivity, enhanced cognitive attention, and reductions in oppositional behavior.
We are continually collaborating with world class researchers to show the efficacy of the program and reveal through data how the Brain Balance Program can help children, teens and adults improve.
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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.
Stories from Brain Balance Center of Lake Forest
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
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.
Is there any research behind the program?
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.
How long is the program?
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.
Our Team
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Dr. Mursel Azar-Nassiry
Center Director
Dr. Azar-Nassiry was born and raised in Los Angeles. She received her Bachelors in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. She went on to pursue graduate school at Alliant International University where she attained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Samantha Coelho
Program Director
Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health Promotion at California State University, Fullerton. She has worked with Brain Balance for the past four years. Starting as a lead sensory motor coach, Samantha’s passion and dedication in helping our families achieve success promoted her to Program Director of two centers. Samantha has continued to learn and grow in her different leadership roles over the years while helping the lives of hundreds of families! She is extremely passionate about working with children, unlocking their true potential and giving them a safe space to learn and grow.
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BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF LAKE FOREST
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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Brain Balance Center of Lake Forest
We have helped more than 50,000 individuals get to the root of their struggles and achieve lasting improvements, including:
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Focus & Attention
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Anxiety, Behavior & Mood
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Sensory Processing
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Learning & Academics
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Socialization & Relationship
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Motivation & Organization
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Impulsivity & Hyperactivity
Brain Balance Has A Plan For Kids Who Struggle in Lake Forest
For parents, one of the hardest experiences is seeing your child struggle with academic, social, or behavioral issues. It can often feel overwhelming when you know that your child is struggling, especially when it seems as though resources are limited. Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest specializes in helping children overcome their struggles in the classroom and at home.
The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest uses a non-medical, drug-free approach to help children struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger Syndrome, behavioral issues, learning disabilities like dyslexia or dyscalculia, processing disorders such as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and many other development issues. The Brain Balance program has helped thousands of children overcome their challenges and find success.
A Non-Medical, Drug-Free, Whole Child Approach
Each program at the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest begins with an in-depth assessment of your child. This allows us to develop a personalized program that meets your child’s specific needs. Next, we have in-center training sessions that cover academic skills and sensory-motor training. These sessions are three times a week for one hour each. The number of sessions that each child needs will depend on their assessment results. Typically, the program is completed in 3-6 months; however, some children need more time in order to achieve their individual goals. The Brain Balance program also includes at home exercises and a nutrition guide for your child.
If your child struggles with any type of learning, behavioral, or social issue, it’s important to get them the help they need. The Brain Balance Lake Forest, CA can help your child manage or overcome the struggles they are facing by addressing the root issue instead of the symptoms. Want to learn more about our integrated approach? Give our center a call!
Start Your Journey With Brain Balance Achievement Lake Forest, CA
At the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest, we work with the fundamental difficulties leading to the challenges our students face, ranging from social, behavioral, or academic difficulties. The Brain Balance program can help children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Leaky Gut, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and other behavior or learning disorders that impact children’s lives. The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest helps struggling children in Lake Forest, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, and Newport Beach.
The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest is able to accommodate students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in order to help them achieve academic success. When working with IEP’s our staff is able to provide support with literacy, comprehension, letter recognition, word recognition, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, decoding, memory recall, sequence of events, vocabulary and symbol recognition. Our team members include resource specialists and speech specialists that are able to help children with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), as well as other disorders. The school districts that we work with include Saddleback Valley, Capistrano, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Mesa, and Tustin. Our center also partners with many businesses and organizations in order to give back to the community including CAP-OC, TACA, and Autism Speaks.
The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest is located at the Orchard Shopping Center. We invite you to come visit our center for a tour, to meet our dedicated staff, and to see first-hand how the Brain Balance program is helping local children. Ready to get started? Call our center at 949-662-3844 to discuss your options with us.
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.
Get a deeper view into why your child struggles
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.
Schedule your Assessment
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.
Location
23708 El Toro Rd
Suite A
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Hours
Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM