Brain Balance Center of Coral Springs

Danielle Fernandes

Center Director

Danielle is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has four kids and holds a Bachelor’s degree in the Arts of Languages and a Teaching degree in Early Childhood Education with emphasis in neurodivergence needs. With over 20 years of experience in various educational environments, her passion for young learners and her desire to help students overcome their challenges lead her to find Brain Balance. In 2020, she embarked on that journey, beginning as a Sensory Motor and Cognitive Coach, then Lead Coach, later advancing to the Program Director role and then becoming Center Director. Her primary focus at Brain Balance is to work with families, offering them hope through the program’s unique approach and showcasing the life-changing results that are witnessed on a daily basis. In her free time she enjoys riding her bike, reading a good book and walking her dog Bella!

Rosemarie Santiago

Program Director

Born and raised in South Florida with roots in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Rosemarie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science with a concentration in Behavioral and Mental Health from Florida Atlantic University, along with a minor in Psychology.

She began her journey with Brain Balance in 2022 as an intern and quickly advanced through several key roles, including Sensory Motor and Cognitive Coach, Lead Coach of the one-on-one program, and Assistant Program Director.

Rosemarie is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has experience working with ESOL students. She is passionate about helping children grow and thrive, and finds the greatest reward in supporting them as they reach their full potential—both in and outside of the program.

Elisheba Auza

Administrative Director

Elisheba is originally from Bolivia. She is an economist with a Master’s Degree in International Relations. She has spent most of her professional career working at the Foreign Affairs Office of her country. As a Bolivian diplomat, she worked in the capital La Paz, and she was posted in the Bolivian Embassies in Paris, France and in Quito, Ecuador, where she oversaw the Consular Sections. The last few years, she worked at the International Organization for Migrations in La Paz and remotely with a Canadian company. She joined the Brain Balance of Coral Springs leadership team in May 2023.

Sensory Motor Coach Alexa

Meet sensory motor coach, Alexa! Alexa comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. While in Orlando, she worked at a mental health association helping the homeless find housing, helping people find therapists that matched their needs, etc. Alexa’s family is from Argentina, she speaks both Spanish & English. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family & friends!

Sensory Motor Coach Sophia

Meet our sensory motor coach, Sophia! Sophia comes to us with her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She is currently working on her Master’s in Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Sophia has many years of experience working with children, from helping with special needs in high school, to her past working experience at “Kids In Distress” doing Case Management. In her spare time, Sophia enjoys going to the beach with friends or trying new foods!