Brain Balance Jacksonville

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.
Research Shows Brain Balance is Effective
A Harvard study found that kids who participated in the Brain Balance Program saw a significant reduction in ADHD index scores, discernible changes in hyperactivity, enhanced cognitive attention, and reductions in oppositional behavior.
We are continually collaborating with world class researchers to show the efficacy of the program and reveal through data how the Brain Balance Program can help children, teens and adults improve.
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About the Brain Balance Program®
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.
A Whole-Brain Approach
The program engages the brain and body together, through sensory engagement, physical development and academic learning activities.
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.
1:1 Coaching & Support
Our coaches will personally guide you through the program, including evaluating progress and leveling up as your child advances.
1:1 Nutrition Sessions
A Nutrition Coach will help customize a healthy nutrition plan fit for your child's lifestyle and needs.
On-Demand Resources
You’ll have access to a Program Portal where you can view on demand helper videos, nutrition content, and program resources.
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.
Stories from Brain Balance Center of Jacksonville
"It's incredible to see where I came from because of Brain Balance. And I am so grateful."
Savannah

"Brain Balance was absolutely instrumental...It was that life-changing and beneficial to him."
Micheal

"Brain Balance helped clear the fogginess in the brain, help him to balance those activities, and helped him achieve things we didn't think he could achieve before. He's doing great."
Derek, 5

Frequently Asked Questions
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?
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.
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

Jessica & Kristopher Wick
Owners
Jessica and Kristopher Wick have made it their mission to help as many families as possible after the profound changes the Brain Balance program made in the life of their son, Dylan, in 2017. Jessica serves as the Executive Director of Brain Balance Center Jacksonville. Their personal experience with the program, from the point of view of a parent, helps to ensure that through Brain Balance there is hope and harmony for families. Jessica graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, followed by a Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude.

Sarah Wendt
Executive Director
Sarah Wendt has been working with youth and families for the last 15 years and her expertise lies in trauma-informed care and social emotional learning. She graduated in her home state of Kansas from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies and Human Services.

Samantha Nelson
Program Director
Hi there! My name is Samantha and I recently graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an emphasis in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. Additionally, I have a background in Crisis Counseling as well as learning and child development. These experiences have taught me the patience, understanding, and strength I need in order to be there for others. I have always had an interest in the human mind and why it causes us to behave in certain ways.
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Jessie McCullough
Lead Coach and Assessor
Hello! My name is Jessie and I am 23 years old. I grew up in Saint Johns County, FL and attended the University of North Florida for my college education. In 2021 I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a focus in Child Psychology, and a minor in Sociology. I have always been passionate about working with children, my background includes countless nanny jobs along with working in childcare. Once I furthered my education at UNF, I experienced an expansion of both my knowledge and passion for child development, and helping children live their lives to the fullest. Nothing compares to being able to watch children grow and succeed before your eyes. Other than my job here at Brain Balance, I love to spend time in nature, engage in physical activities, relax with yoga, spread positivity, and have fun times with friends and family!

Ryan Thomas
Coach
Hi! My name is Ryan Thomas and I am thrilled to be part of the Brain Balance team! I was born in Tennessee, raised in Virginia, and have lived all over, but most of my family lives in Florida and I am happy to be back in the state. I am currently completing my Masters of Health in Kinesiology and Lifestyle Medicine at the University of North Florida here in Jacksonville. I am also a member of the Track and Field team at UNF. I have always been incredibly passionate about and dedicated to both sports and academics. I am fascinated by the foundational habits and behaviors that lead to success across all areas of life. I have studied Buddhism and transcendental meditation to learn the power of the mind while pushing my body to the limit in track to find what I’m capable of. What I have learned is that the mind and body working together are capable of miraculous things! I believe that every human being has the power to take control of his/her life. In my opinion, Brain Balance is a program that is designed perfectly to achieve this. I love bringing my ideas and what I have learned about success to Brain Balance to help kids get the most out of life!
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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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BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE
Brain Balance helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child.
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Brain Balance Center of Jacksonville
We have helped more than 50,000 individuals get to the root of their struggles and achieve lasting improvements, including:
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Focus & Attention
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Anxiety, Behavior & Mood
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Sensory Processing
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Learning & Academics
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Socialization & Relationship
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Motivation & Organization
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Impulsivity & Hyperactivity
Help your child thrive in the new school year
Many of our usual activities are being put on hold. Use this time to improve focus, behavior, social skills, and learning. Brain Balance’s non-medical program is designed to help kids and teens who struggle. The program is tailored to your child’s unique needs with a personalized plan of action and coaching. We’ll help you in the way that works best for you. The program is available onsite or online, at home. Join 50,000 other Brain Balance families and help your child thrive in the new school year.
Brain Balance does not require that a child has a medical diagnosis, nor do we clinically diagnose medical conditions. Our focus is on understanding the struggles these children experience and helping them develop and strengthen the connections to help reduce those struggles.
For those who do have a diagnosis,1 research has shown that the unique challenges your child is facing can be linked to weak connections across different regions of the brain.
At Brain Balance Center Jacksonville, FL we understand the pain and frustration of watching your child struggle with learning or behavioral issues. Here, and at our centers around the country, we have helped thousands of kids overcome their challenges. Our groundbreaking program provides lasting results because we don’t simply work with a child’s strengths or compensate for a weakness, we tackle the root cause of the issue.
Our unique Brain Balance Program® addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and academic activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines. This unique integrated approach is key to what makes Brain Balance different and so effective.
If your child struggles to focus at school, has meltdowns or lack of confidence, Brain Balance Achievement Center of Jacksonville can help. Through an integrated, whole-child approach, The Brain Balance Program has helped thousands of children to overcome common disorders, including Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia and other learning disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Sensory Processing Disorders, and behavioral issues such as Leaky Gut and anxiety. When you bring your child to our center, we will first give them an individualized assessment which allows us to identify their specific challenges. Then, we come up with a plan customized just for them! Through a combination of in-center sessions and at-home exercises, we can help your child reach their goals. Contact Brain Balance Achievement Center of Jacksonville today to learn more about our program.
We invite you to visit Brain Balance Center of Jacksonville, FL for a personal tour. You can observe our program in action, meet our dedicated team and learn more about the many children we have helped right here in our community.
To contact us, call 904-800-7278 or click here to have one of our staff members contact you directly.
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Get a deeper view into why your child struggles
The Brain Balance assessment provides you with a deeper view of your child’s struggles. During the assessment, your child’s sensory, motor and cognitive development are evaluated. This assessment helps identify areas of development that need strengthening. The reasons why a child may excel in some areas but has trouble in others will become clearer. From the results, we create a plan that helps your child overcome their struggles.
Schedule your Assessment
Fill out our form now to get started. A team member from a Brain Balance Center near you will reach out to personally discuss your child’s challenges and schedule your child’s assessment.
Location
155 Fountains Way
Building 1 Suite 13
St. Johns, FL 32259
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Hours
M,T,W,Th,F: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed