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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.
Nathen Thompson
Director Operations
Nathen led the establishment of Brain Balance Center Visalia as a gold standard program since it’s opening in August 2017. Nathen has successfully directed the program and staff for over 150 enrolled families. He helps families set expectations of progress for their child’s struggles from initial assessment and enrollment in the Brain Balance program and then supports families through their life-changing journey. He is a Board-Certified Cognitive Coach and has ensured that the Center is a Board Certified Cognitive Center.
Kristin Thompson
Owner Director Quality Assurance
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 15 years of experience working with children in a vast array of environments and services, as well as 7+ years working with Brain Balance families specifically. She has a B.
Cheng Saelee
Center Director
Cheng is the Center Director at Brain Balance where he oversees the day-to-day activities of the office, program efficiency, staff, and multiple families. He is an avid believer in hearing the parents’ and children’s voices alike, in order to better serve and assist them. He provides families with in-depth evaluation results and recommendations based upon the initial assessment as well as guiding them with on-going supportive services throughout their enrollment in their Brain Balance journey.
Alexandra Benevidez
Program Director
Alexandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, is certified in Functional Movement screening, and has successfully fulfilled the requirements of being a Certified Cognitive Coach. Alexandra began her career at Brain Balance as a sensory motor coach in which she had the passion and drive to help children overcome their struggles. Alexandra demonstrates her interpersonal skills while showing the importance of sincerity when it comes to supporting a family in their journey through the Brain Balance program. Alexandra seeks to promote a fun filled and supportive environment so children gain confidence as they progress through the program and will continue in their healthy living lifestyle.
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Location
5123 W. Walnut Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277
Phone
Hours
MWF: 10am-7pm
Tu, Thu: 10am – 5pm
