Our Team

Amanda Gunter, M.Ed

Executive Director

Amanda’s work and passion is to help children reach their full potential and see families healed and restored! She comes to Orlando with over 15 years of experience, beginning as a classroom teacher working with children with autism. Brain Balance may be new to Orlando, FL but Amanda is not new to Brain Balance! After witnessing the results of the Brain Balance program from one of her students, she ended her teaching career to join the Brain Balance team in 2007. Amanda was the Center Director of the Brain Balance in Peachtree City, Ga for five years serving families who had children suffering with symptoms of ADHD, sensory processing, dyslexia, and learning difficulties.

In 2012 Amanda moved to Kansas City to develop a Brain Balance within a therapeutic residential boarding school for adolescents. There she gained experience collaborating with therapists, educators, and housing staff to develop a holistic brain based approach serving struggling teens. Currently, Amanda is working on her PhD in Brain Rehabilitation and specifically is doing research in the topic of the development of empathy! In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, the outdoors, and traveling abroad! She is excited to have the opportunity to serve families in the Orlando area!

Ashley Naraine

Center Director

Ashley is a dedicated educator, born in New York, with a strong commitment to supporting individuals with diverse learning needs. Married to an Army veteran and a proud mother of one, Ashley brings both personal strength and professional expertise to everything she does.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, combining a deep understanding of human behavior with the vision and leadership skills needed to drive meaningful change in child development. Ashley is also an inductee of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), recognizing her academic excellence and leadership potential.

With over a decade of experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges, special needs, and various learning disabilities, Ashley has built a reputation for compassion, resilience, and dedication in her field. She is deeply passionate about creating inclusive environments where every child is empowered to thrive. Outside of her professional life, Ashley finds joy in spending quality time with her family, which remains her greatest source of strength and inspiration.

Janice Subers

Family Support Coordinator

Janice was born and raised in Orlando and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and English Secondary Education at the University of Florida, where she met her husband Jim. They have four wonderful, grown children and six amazing grandsons. Being a grandmother is her favorite accomplishment!

Janice’s third born was diagnosed with high functioning autism and pervasive developmental delay when he was 6 years old. He had years of OT, Speech, IEP’s, Para help, wonderful private schools... and yet they only saw small increments of growth in the crucial areas of auditory processing, frustration levels, literal “black and white” thinking, etc. When their son was a teenager, Jim was the CEO of a therapeutic boarding school for struggling teens. This school opened a Brain Balance on campus and the Subers enrolled their son in the program. It was life-changing for them! Janice became a cheerleader for the successful results of the Brain Balance program.

She is thrilled to share her love and enthusiasm for Brain Balance in the Winter Garden Center. She loves meeting the families, getting to know the children, hearing their stories, and telling anyone who will listen her son’s Brain Balance success story. She couldn’t have asked for a more perfect job!

Emma

Coach

Emma grew up in Orlando, FL where she has two brothers. One of her brothers went through the Brain Balance program where she saw the effect Brain Balance has on children. She is majoring in Psychology at Stetson University where she discovered her passion for helping others and hopes to have a future career in Play Therapy. She enjoys reading and crocheting in her spare time and likes to spend time with people she loves.

Terri

Coach

For over 30 years, Terri has dedicated herself to creating meaningful, enriching experience for children. She has raised her own, led nature-immersive garden camps, taught art techniques, guided young cooks in the kitchen, and offered etiquette classes. Terri’s passion for nurturing the whole child shines through everything she does. Outside of working with children, Terri enjoys gardening, holistic health and herbalism, and traveling the world to experience different cultures.

Liz

Coach

Liz has many years of experience working with children. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and specific learning disabilities. She also has her Masters of arts in theological studies. She began working at Brain Balance in 2019 and has been working with Brain Balance ever since. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time and playing games with her family. In addition to her children, she also has a few fur babies; four dogs, two cats and a tortoise.

Hannah

Lead Coach

Hannah grew up in the Atlanta area where her love for working with children first began. She began her career in childhood development in 2021 when she started interning at Brain Balance. Over the years, she has performed in multiple different coaching roles within Brain Balance. She is currently working to finish her Bachelors degree in developmental psychology, her RBT certification and her neuroscience certification with Harvard. Her long-term goal is to continue her education in neurological and developmental psychology and work with severe trauma cases. In her free time, Hannah enjoys painting, reading and listening to music.

Jake

Coach

Jake is a Brain Balance success story and was diagnosed with high-functioning autism, PDD, ADHD and anxiety. At 19 years old, Jake began his Brain Balance journey and it was life changing for him and his family. After high school, Jake graduated from Barnabas Prep in Missouri. Jake loves animals; he’s a dog trainer and has his dog grooming certification. Jake competes in sprint triathlons and recently came first in his division. He enjoys helping others in the cognitive room!

Mofe

Coach

Mofe was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria and is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential. She holds a bachelor’s degree in pre-occupational therapy and a master’s degree in kinesiology. With over four years of experience working in early childhood and developmental learning environments. Mofe brings a strong foundation in child development and human performance to her role at Brain Balance. Her long-term goal is to become an occupational therapist specializing in adaptive and developmental care. In her spare time, Mofe loves to read, do pottery and go to the beach.