Non-Medical Approach to Help Kids and Adults in
Wesley Chapel
Strengthen how the brain actually works, so attention, behavior, social and executive functions improve together.
See if Brain Balance is right for your family.
Explore the Brain Balance
Program in Wesley Chapel
It's never too early—or too late—to build a stronger, faster, more connected brain.
Kids
Help Them Become Their Best Self
When focus, behavior, and emotional control are a daily battle, the issue isn't you or your child— it's brain development.
Teens
Face the Future With Confidence
Procrastination. Emotional volatility. Motivation MIA. Gaps in brain development hit harder when expectations rise.
Adults
It’s Never too Late
Working twice as hard for half the results? You're not broken—your brain just needs better wiring.
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.
Focus & Attention
Anxiety, Behavior & Mood
Sensory Processing
Motivation & Organization
Impulsivity & Hyperactivity
Learning & Academics
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
17413 Bridge Hill Road Tampa, FL 33647
Phone
Hours
Monday to Friday 10am to 6:30pmAbout the Brain Balance Program in Wesley Chapel
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.
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.
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 Wesley Chapel
Autumn Thibodaux
Regional Director/Owner
Autumn has always had a passion for helping others. She studied sociology at the University of Florida and has a background in crisis intervention and foster care. Autumn continues to dedicate herself to our kiddos and families, helping them reach their true potential. Her compassionate heart is truly evident in her work. Autumn Regularly receives training through our Executive team on holistic methods to connect the brain and body. In her free time, Autumn enjoys reading, spending time with her nieces, and traveling the world to experience new cultures.
Courtney Mehl
Program Director
Courtney graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as an undergraduate certificate in Interdepartmental Development Disabilities. Growing up in Tampa, Courtney has spent the majority of her summers working at a local summer camp and has also spent years working in elementary after school care. She is passionate about working with children and nothing is more rewarding to her than seeing their success. Courtney could not be more excited to be a part of the Brain Balance of Westchase team and is eager to help children reach their true potential.
Alissa Wika
Program Coordinator
Alissa graduated with a Masters degree in Health and Human Performance, with an emphasis in Exercise Science from the University of North Alabama. During graduate school, she had the opportunity to work as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Kinesiology Lab and later successfully published her Thesis. Alissa has almost 5 years of experience coaching volleyball at the high school and club levels. The impact she made on those athletes’ lives helped her to realize she has a passion for working with and assisting others, especially children and young adults who have so much potential to grow. Alissa is so excited to continue to be a part of the Brain Balance family!
Brain Balance Center of Wesley Chapel
Real change starts here. Here’s what the Brain Balance program actually looks like for your family.
Step 1: Your Child’s Comprehensive Assessment
Everything starts with understanding where your child is right now. Our comprehensive assessment maps your child’s development across multiple domains (sensory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral) so we can identify exactly where the gaps are and build a program tailored specifically to your child. You’ll walk away with real answers about what’s driving your child’s challenges, not guesses.
Step 2: A Personalized Program Built for Your Child
Based on assessment results, we create a customized program that targets your child’s specific developmental gaps. Your child will work with our trained coaches at the center three times per week, progressing through increasingly challenging activities designed to build stronger brain connections. Each session integrates sensory engagement, physical exercises, and cognitive training, all calibrated to your child’s current level and adjusted as they advance.
Step 3: Ongoing Coaching & Measurable Progress
Your dedicated coach guides you through the entire process, tracking progress and adjusting the program as your child advances. Most families are with us for about 5–6 months, and many report seeing meaningful change within the first few weeks. This isn’t a forever commitment - it’s a defined program with a finish line.
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STEP 1
Schedule a call
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STEP 2
Book an assessment
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STEP 3
Get a personalized plan
(Built for your family)
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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.
Stories from Brain Balance Center of Wesley Chapel
"My son was assessed for a new school today. He was to start 4th grade. His reading comprehension level put him in 7th grade. I am thrilled. Six months ago in August, he was just below 4th grade. I know that Brain Balance has made a difference in his reading comprehension scores."
Brain Balance Graduate
"We have noticed our son is calmer, and if something does bother him, it is very short-lived. He is transitioning better. The staff at Brain Balance is great! Our son’s music teacher said he never raised his hand in class until today. He asked for the drum and played and hummed a classical piece of music that the teacher recognized right away!"
Brain Balance Graduate
"We drive 2 ½ hours one way and our son is worth every minute and mile spent on the road. Just 20 sessions and my son’s reading fluency and word reading have markedly improved. We are so proud of him! He loves coming to Brain Balance. His confidence has improved greatly too."
Brain Balance Graduate
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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 WESLEY CHAPEL
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 Wesley Chapel
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
At Brain Balance Center of Wesley Chapel 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.
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.
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.
