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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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1:1 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 Director/Lead Virtual Coach

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.

Chloe Jackson

Chloe Jackson

Administrative Assistant

Chloe graduated from Central Magnet High School in 2017. She began working with children in 2018, and has ever since. She has experience working as a Teacher in a preschool setting, and experience working 1:1 with students through ABA therapy. She also has three years prior experience working in front desk administration in a gym setting.

Danielle Johnston

Danielle Johnston

Lead Coach / Sensory Motor and Cognitive Specialist

Danielle is our longest standing veteran Brain Balance Coach. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2020 with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and a Minor in Sport Coaching. She is a NASM certified personal trainer and is constantly looking to add on further nutrition and fitness certifications to improve her capacity to help students grow.

Taina Pagan

Taina Pagan

Virtual Coaching Specialist

Taina graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's Degree in Psycholinguistics. During her schooling she has learned, and is now fluent in four other languages: Spanish, Japanese, French, and American sign language. As a foodie and someone who appreciates different cultures Taina can often be found cooking interesting dishes or trying new restaurants.

Sara Tremonte

Sara Tremonte

Sensory Motor Coach/Cognitive Specialist

Sara graduated from Western Carolina University in 2014 with a degree in Psychology and recently completed her Master's in Childhood and Adolescent Developmental Psychology. She is now working toward her certification in play therapy. Sara first started as a Cognitive Development Specialist, and has brought her love of the Brain and her love of the Gym together as she is now cross certified as a Sensory and Motor Skills Development Specialist as well.

Ella Nielsen

Ella Nielsen

Sensory Motor Coaching Specialist

Ella graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a concentrated study in mental health, in addition to a minor in criminal justice. Ella plans to pursue her career in forensic psychology, with the long term goal of working with the FBI. She has been exploring the idea of doing her graduate studies overseas, as it would give the opportunity to explore the world, and give alternative perspectives.

Annie McCaffrey

Annie McCaffrey

Cognitive Development Specialist

Annie graduated from Keene State College in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a focus on Community Health. After graduating, she moved to Burlington, Vermont where she pursued Yoga Therapy and Postpartum Doula training. While working in the health field Annie also consistently Nannied for multiple families long term since 2016. She then moved to Connecticut and found Brain Balance, where she is now a Cognitive Therapy Coaching Specialist.

Apoorva Diviti

Apoorva Diviti

Office Aide / High School Intern

Apoorva is currently in 11th grade and will graduate from Wilton High School in 2025. She started volunteering at our center over a year ago, and has progressed from a volunteer to currently being our Sunday front desk administrative intern. 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.

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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

Events

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Webinar Events

Every month we offer a free webinar on a common struggle that children and young adults across the country may experience. Each of these webinars offers information, actionable strategies for change, as well as a deeper understanding of WHY these challenges are happening and how to address the root cause.
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