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. Not one to remain satisfied with his initial Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he embarked on a path that would lead him to understand the complexities of the nervous system and became a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist in 1991. He received his Neurology Diplomat degree in 1991 from the American Chiropractic College of Neurology.

His studies and experiences led him on a quest for a deeper understanding of the brain. In 1999 he earned a Post Graduate Certification in ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood from the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies. In 2010, as a result of ongoing research, Dr. Goldenberg was awarded Fellowship of the American College of Functional Neurology.

Dr. Goldenberg found himself immersed in brain-based research and therapies for learning disorders and started lecturing and writing on the topics of Neuronal Plasticity, AD/HD, Asperger syndrome, Executive Dysfunction, and the Neurology of Learning Disabilities. Dr. Goldenberg decided to devote all of his time to working with children and adults with attention and learning challenges and opened the first Brain Balance Center in the state of Connecticut. He was a panel member at both the Connecticut Holistic Health Association conference on Learning disabilities and ADHD and the Westport special education PTA meeting on brain modifiability. He was also a Keynote Speaker at the 2003 Interactive Metronome conference. Dr. Goldenberg participated in a study on ADHD with Duke University and CUNY at the College of Staten Island and has appeared on News Channel 12’s Education Notebook. He speaks regularly on the topic of “Brain Imbalance as a Cause of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Spectrum Disorders” at the Annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Sam Solomon

Program Director/ Center and Virtual Coordinator 

Sam has been with Brain Balance of Norwalk for over 5 years. She 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, and being a Full Time Nanny, all before her time at Brain Balance - giving her over 10 years experience working directly with children. As a Nanny, Sam specialized in the development of children and toddlers with neurodevelopmental disorders, including those with nonverbal autism. Having navigated a neurodivergent childhood herself, Sam discovered a deep rooted passion for helping children learn, grow, and to reach their full potential.

At Brain Balance she has been our Lead Sensory Motor Skills Development Coach, as well as a Cognitive Development Specialist, and is now our center's Subject Matter Expert, and both the Head of our Virtual Program and our Center Program Director. She is also the voice behind our Social Media posts, as well as the Artist behind the chalk wall murals that can be found in our lobby constantly changing and individualized to each of our students special interests. Sam is immensely dedicated to helping others and it is seen every day when working with and connecting with the students and families in our center. During her free time Sam enjoys a special interest in interior design and architecture, traveling, creating art, spending time with her partner and their dog, cooking and baking, practicing yoga, and cozying up with a good book or Netflix series.

Morgan Weekes

Administrative Director

 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

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

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

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

Office Aide / Cognitive Specialist

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.