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Non-Medical Approach to Help Kids and Adults in
Norwalk

Strengthen how the brain actually works, so attention, behavior, social and executive functions improve together.

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Explore the Brain Balance
Program in Norwalk

It's never too early—or too late—to build a stronger, faster, more connected brain.

Who We Help

We have helped more than 50,000 individuals get to the root of their struggles and achieve lasting improvements in the following areas.

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.

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Location

15 Cross Street Norwalk, CT 06851

Phone

203-847-3000

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 9:00am-1:00pm

About the Brain Balance in Norwalk

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.

 

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A Whole-Brain Approach

The program engages the brain and body together, through sensory engagement, physical development and academic learning activities.

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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.

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Coaching & Support

Our coaches will personally guide you through the program, including evaluating progress and leveling up as your child advances.

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1:1 Nutrition Sessions

A Nutrition Coach will help customize a healthy nutrition plan fit for your child's lifestyle and needs.

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On-Demand Resources

You’ll have access to a Program Portal where you can view on demand helper videos, nutrition content, and program resources.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services.

Do you accept insurance?

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?

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.

Learn more about our ongoing research.

How long is the program?

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

Get to know our staff at Brain Balance Norwalk

Dr. Mark Goldenberg

Dr. Mark Goldenberg

Executive Director

Dr. Mark Goldenberg is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology who specializes in the treatment of Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorders, and Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Goldenberg has been practicing in his field since 1985 after graduating from New York Chiropractic College.

Sam Solomon

Sam Solomon

Program Center Director

Sam graduated in 2011 from the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Sciences Program with her CNA certification. She worked as a nurse while continuing her education at Palm Beach State College where she graduated in 2015 with a degree in Art. Sam has a diverse background with success in many fields such as Nursing, Retail Management, Children's Art Instruction, Digital Media Design, Owning and operating her own Cake Baking Business.

Morgan Weekes

Morgan Weekes

Administrative Assistant

Morgan, our Administrative Director, brings over 10 years of administrative experience. She has built strong skills in organization, professionalism, and teamwork. She also proudly served in the United States Navy, an experience that shaped her dedication and commitment to service. She is currently enrolled at CT State – Housatonic, working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education, which connects to her passion for supporting children and their growth. She is especially excited to be part of the Brain Balance team because of its focus on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Having several family members on the spectrum, this mission is very close to her heart. She joins our Brain Balance team looking forward to making a positive difference in as many lives as possible. In her free time she loves to watch movies, read tarot, and go swimming.

Bianca Florencio Guirgel

Bianca Florencio Guirgel

Lead Coach / Sensory Motor and Cognitive Specialist

Bianca was born in Peruíbe, Brazil, where her childhood was filled with sports, dance, and nature. She was involved with local organizations where she represented high school students across her city, advocating for their concerns with local government, which sparked her interest in politics and law. She graduated from FMU Law School in São Paulo, and during her studies, she received a scholarship to study Human Security in the Contemporary World at the University of Łódź in Poland, where she presented her research on the rights of immigrant mothers in Brazil.After graduating, she sought a career that would create a positive impact on the world. She moved to the Czech Republic, where she participated in an anti-xenophobia program in public schools. This experience helped her realize her true calling was beyond traditional legal work: supporting the intellectual and social development of children. Through Brain Balance, she assists children and adults in their journeys toward autonomy, self-regulation, and self-esteem. In her personal life, she enjoys long phone calls with loved ones in Brazil, creating ceramic sculptures, hiking in nature, and biking.

Elsie Welles

Elsie Welles

Sensory Motor Coach / Cognitive Specialist

Elsie graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Psychology has always been an interest of Elsie’s, and paired with her extensive dance background, Brain Balance has allowed her to merge her two passions to help others. Elsie is committed to guiding her students through their sensory motor and cognitive journeys at Brain Balance, each step of the way. While she has extensive knowledge of the program after being with us for a year and a half, Elsie is eager to learn more every day from her colleagues and students of all ages. Throughout her time as a coach at Brain Balance, Elsie has been left with no doubt that working with neurodivergent people is her career calling. Having struggled with mental health throughout her life, Elsie has a unique ability to empathize and understand our student’s needs

Yokayris Castillo

Yokayris Castillo

Sensory Motor Coach/Cognitive Specialist

Yokayris, otherwise affectionately known as “Coach Yoyo” to most of our students and their families here at Brain Balance, has dedicated her life as a local community leader and youth advocate. She has been serving her community in many ways for years, and has recently won the honorable title of Miss Connecticut Volunteer 2026, where she championed her platform “Youth in Me,” that empowers young people to recognize their potential and build confidence for their futures. Born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and having moved to the United States at 11 years old, Coach Yoyo is bilingual and speaks Spanish fluently. She is currently pursuing a degree in Child Psychology at Southern Connecticut State, and hopes to continue to build her career towards her own Youth Community Outreach Program. Her deep rooted passion for supporting and inspiring young people is seen and felt here in our center each and every day in her connections with her students. In her free time she enjoys dancing, participating in pageants, and volunteering within her community.

Apoorva Diviti

Apoorva Diviti

Cognitive Specialist / Office Assistant

Apoorva started with us as a sophomore from Wilton High School, volunteering at our center over the years. She then progressed from a volunteer to being our Sunday front desk administrative intern, to eventually being a Cognitive Coach She’s passionate about cognitive science, clinical psychology and behavioral science, which initially drew her to Brain Balance, and she intends on pursuing a higher education in these areas. She graduated high school in 2025 and is now attending The University of Connecticut majoring in Business Finance. You may catch some of her beautiful murals on our lobby chalkboard wall from time to time. Her hobbies include all kinds of art: drawing, painting, singing, writing, film and more. Specifically, she loves to write screenplays and novels that she hopes to get published one day. In school, she is a part of the Model Congress Club and Debate Club. She is also involved in her school’s theatre productions, participating in musicals like “Legally Blonde” and “Peter and the Star-catcher”. She is fluent in Telugu, a regional language of South India, can read Korean, and is actively learning French. She also has a dog, named Ginger, who Apoorva loves to snuggle up with while reading a book or watching a movie.

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Brain Balance Center of Norwalk

Real change starts here. Here's what the Brain Balance program actually looks like for your family. 

Step 1: Your Child’s Comprehensive Assessment
Step 2: A Personalized Program Built for Your Child
Step 3: Ongoing Coaching & Measurable Progress

Ready to see what's possible?

STEP 1

Schedule a call
(70+ locations nationwide)

STEP 2

Book an assessment
(See exactly what's going on)

STEP 3

Get a personalized plan
(Built for your family)

Research Partners & Publications

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Psychiatry Research
Cambridge Brain Sciences
Journal of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology
Journal for the Study of Education
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Harvard Medical School
McLean
Frontiers in Psychology
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Stories from Brain Balance Center of Norwalk

"We will be forever grateful to Dr. Goldenberg, a kind and gentle person who is extremely knowledgeable in the function of the brain for giving our son the drug-free therapy needed for Samuel’s brain to work with him instead of against him. There are many children who are misdiagnosed and live in isolation because their brains are not functioning correctly. In order for children to succeed, they must rely on us for help."

Samuel

"Thank you once again to Brain Balance of Norwalk. Today, our son Andrew was fully mainstreamed from a self-contained classroom for attentional, social, and emotional support to an inclusion class. He has made unbelievable progress after going through your program. His teachers and support staff were on board with us and all of you."

Andrew

"The challenges Ryan faced were unique in the sense that he didn’t “fit” any one typical diagnosis.  He had some sensory integration symptoms, some ADHD tendencies, low self-esteem, and socializing problems among other things.  We truly felt he had an overall disconnect going on and we were at a loss as to how to help him.  We felt our best and the only option was to identify the source of Ryan’s challenges and not just to treat the symptoms."

Ryan, Age 7

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