Brain Balance Visalia

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 of Visalia
"Being able to communicate with my child, giving and receiving information, understanding my child and him understanding me, has changed the whole family dynamics. "
James, Age 10

"She has excelled in math. She is no longer defiant towards us. She has a lot of friends. She no longer has behavior issues."
Athena, Age 12

"He has done subtly things like, he gently touched my face and hair recently; I think it was for the first time he noticed these textures. Another example, just after I had gotten done explaining the importance of doing his best on school work, he asked me, “Mom, I’m tired of working hard, aren’t you?” His question (pleasantly) surprised me, like a break in the clouds during a rainstorm. He still interrupts people when talking but now he’ll catch himself and apologize and say, “I’ll wait my turn”."
Cyrus

"Teachers and counselors have noticed an improvement in his personality. A great big improvement. He is making friends and even changed his attitude toward another boy with whom he had gotten into fight this year in school. Brain Balance Works. If you’re concerned about behavior and academics, Brain Balance addresses these issues."
Andreas

"A lot of people that know us have noticed the difference in her behavior and maturity. Before she was very shy, now she is outspoken and advocates for herself. She protects her younger brother and even gives advice to her older sister."
Zaira

"We started noticing changes in his demeanor within a month of the program. Most notably, my son started reading!! I was shocked when he was reading street signs as we drove down the street, that never happened before. He was able to read books and comprehend what he was reading. He is now able to have a conversation with us and look at us in the eye when speaking. During quarantine, we were worried that he would have a regression, but he did NOT!!"
Gabe, Age 7-8

"Matthias has improved tremendously on his physical reflexes and eye coordination. He’s also able to make eye contact when socializing with others."
Matthias, Age 10

"Within few weeks we saw that overall she just had a more positive attitude. She became more (respectfully) assertive in communicating her needs/wants instead of just complaining that something didn’t go her way. She was taking more initiative in talking with kids. Then she started paying attention when we would read books to her, and answer simple questions correctly. She began focusing better in school."
Azorah Efseaff, Age 8

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

Dr. Roland Otto & Dr. Sharon Otto
Owners & Executive Director
Dr. Rollie Otto and his wife Dr. Shari Otto are owners of the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Visalia. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 30, 2018 They have two daughters and four grandchildren.

Kristin Thompson
Owner & Center Director
Kristin oversees the center's high-quality services and customer care with an enormous passion for helping children and families overcome their challenges. She is driven by her firsthand witness of the life-changing outcomes the Brain Balance program has provided families she has worked with, which ultimately was the key factor in redirecting her career path from psychologist to Brain Balance co-owner and team member. She has over 20 years of experience working with children in a vast array of environments and services, as well as 10+ years working with Brain Balance families specifically. She has a B.S. in Psychology - Child Development from Saint Mary's College of California and completed coursework toward a Faith Based Perspectives in Behavior Change Graduate Certificate from Fresno Pacific Seminary. Kristin is known for her health-conscious and nature-loving personality and lifestyle.
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BRAIN BALANCE OF VISALIA
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 of Visalia
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
Help your child thrive in the new school year
Many of our usual activities are being put on hold. Use this time to improve focus, behavior, social skills, and learning. Brain Balance’s non-medical program is designed to help kids and teens who struggle. The program is tailored to your child’s unique needs with a personalized plan of action and coaching. We’ll help you in the way that works best for you. The program is available onsite or online, at home. Join 45,000 other Brain Balance families and help your child thrive in the new school year.
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.
At Brain Balance Visalia we understand the pain and frustration of watching your child struggle with learning or behavioral issues. Brain Balance centers around the country, have helped thousands of kids overcome their challenges. Our groundbreaking program provides lasting results because we don’t simply work with a child’s strengths or compensate for a weakness, we tackle the root cause of the issue.
At Brain Balance, there is hope for children struggling with meltdowns, low confidence and/or focusing both inside and outside of the classroom. Our holistic program can help children with a variety of childhood developmental and learning disorders, including Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Asperger Syndrome, and Leaky Gut. Our program at Brain Balance Center of Visalia addresses the root cause of each child’s unique issue and creates a custom plan based on the results of a child’s personal assessment. Our center’s drug-free, integrated approach combines sensory-motor activities, academic skill activities, and a healthy eating program with at-home exercises to address the whole child. Want to help your child achieve their full potential? Contact Brain Balance Achievement Center of Visalia to get started.
Our unique Brain Balance Program® addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and academic activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines. This unique integrated approach is key to what makes Brain Balance different and so effective
Our individualized approach begins with our comprehensive Personalized Assessment process measuring in your child multiple points of Sensory Motor and Academic Skills functioning. Once the assessment is complete, it becomes the roadmap to determine precisely what areas need stimulation and growth. Your child’s individual program is then developed specifically to strengthen and balance all aspects of sensory-motor and academic development.
We invite you to visit Brain Balance Center Visalia, CA for a personal tour. You can observe our program in action, meet our dedicated team and learn more about the many children we hope to help right here in our community.
To contact us, call (559) 623-9901 or click here to have one of our staff members contact you directly.
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
5123 W. Walnut Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277
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Hours
MWF: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tues, Thu: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm