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"Now, she really likes to sit down and have conversations with us. That’s been wonderful. She’s just enjoyable to around. She is experiencing life now that she wasn’t able to do because so many things roadblocked her. I would absolutely recommend it and have. - Kelly H., Brain Balance Parent"
Madison, Age 10
"The child, who used to have tantrums because he couldn’t get what he wanted, now rationalizes and asks me what he can do to earn what he wants. The child, whom I used to spend 2 hours trying to catch so he could do his homework, now comes home and sits down to do his homework all by himself. This is just a small portion of the changes we see. If you look at each change separately- it doesn’t look like a big deal, but all of them together have made our life so much easier. Now I have a mature 8-year old boy, whom I can have full and interesting conversations with, who understands his responsibilities and follows through with his promises. The Summit Brain Balance Center has people who really care about your child and kids feel that. My son loved going there, and not once complained that he wouldn’t go. Would I do it again, now that I see the results? In a heartbeat."
Brain Balance Graduate, Age 7
"The outcome was worth waiting for – it’s not a quick fix, these stages need to happen, it’s been a lasting and ongoing improvement. The excellent result has been worth every step. We now have a very happy daughter who has confidence, can reason, can react to good or bad situations in a balanced way, is stronger physically, is making new friends, is accomplishing big steps forward academically with a very strong willingness to learn….. she now has the ability to achieve her full potential now and in the future! Above all, our little girl is loving life in a positive way!"
Arielle, Age 5
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"The Brain Balance team were wonderfully kind and generous in the care of our daughter. They coordinated with her elementary school teachers and therapists to refine a more holistic, comprehensive program to address her neurologic needs. I am exceptionally grateful to them."
Dr. Anna Lisa Pastore, MD
"Anna did her homework today all by herself and she did it quickly and with little help! Such an improvement. I am amazed how quickly she read the problem, processed the information, and answered the questions. She beat me! I am really impressed and amazed! She is also talking so much more and saying phrases that are amazing to me. She is also speaking clearer too."
Anna
"Everything made sense – we were impressed with the testing process and the in-depth individualized instruction we received there. Most importantly, Samantha thrived with each passing week! She became more focused, calm, and confident. At some point during the course of the program, it was like a light switched on and eyelashes began to come in! By the end of the program, the eyelashes are fully grown, and we have not seen any evidence of the trichotillomania returning. We had tried everything before, and have no other explanation than that Brain Balance works! We now have a confident, thriving, ten-year-old daughter. As in all parts of life, there is always room for improvement, but we have to say that Brain Balance changed our family’s life and we are forever grateful."
Sam
"He sees the positive difference the program made in his life and has said many times that he’s glad he went through it. I can’t say it enough – the Brain Balance program is a program that just should be tried for the sake of any child, tried before medication if possible. It is a journey for you & your child that you will no doubt cherish when you see the positive changes in your child. As I said, it’s not an easy journey but one that is so worth the sweat & yes, the tears."
Nicholas, Age 9
"His social abilities have gotten much better."
Matthew
Elizabeth Stoeber
Center Director
Brain Balance of Summit’s center director Betsy Stoeber opened in 2011 based on her own son’s phenomenal success in the program (he attended the center in Norwalk, CT before there were centers in NJ). Now, almost a decade later, Betsy and her caring staff have supported numerous kids and their families through successful Brain Balance program terms.
Kyla Haapaoja
Center Director
Kyla Murray is the Center Director at Brain Balance of Summit and is trained in all aspects of the Brain Balance program. As the Program Director of Brain Balance of Summit, Kyla is the face and voice that welcomes parents and children to the center and she also works with our students in both the sensory motor and cognitive session segments. She has always enjoyed working with children of all ages to help them reach for their goals and strive for their highest potential.
Pragya Balan
Enrollment Director
Pragya joined the Brain Balance of Summit staff after experiencing her own child’s growth and accomplishments in the program. After speaking with many families on an informal basis about her love of the program, Pragya felt inspired to join the team. With a background in sales, marketing and advertising, Pragya enjoys the daily interaction she has with families seeking solutions for their struggling children.
Savannah Cepeda
Program Director
Halima Soliman
Assistant Director
Webinar Events
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Brain Balance Events
When: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 @ 7pm
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Let's get your questions answered! Join us for open discussion with questions and answers to help you gain a better understanding of the work we do and whether we'd be a good fit for your family.
Host: NJ Center Director, Betsy Stoeber
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It's well understood that tic disorders are neurological in nature and usually follow a common developmental course. Most often, this course leads to abatement of symptoms in adulthood, even in relatively severe childhood cases. What's behind the common course of tic disorders and what if we could speed the process up? Join Betsy Stoeber, the director of Brain Balance of Northern NJ, to talk about the therapeutic potential of brain plasticity-based approaches. Feel free to invite others you think would benefit from this discussion!
About NJTCS (njcts.org)
In 2004, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) received funding from the State of New Jersey to create a Center of Excellence that would provide programs and services to support families, public outreach and awareness campaigns, and education for schools and healthcare professionals in every corner of the state. More than 15 years later, that funding has also helped NJCTS expand its reach beyond NJ through programs such as educational webinars, virtual support groups, the NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy, and the NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend.
Research into the cause and treatment of TS is also of paramount importance, and NJCTS—the first and only Center of its kind in the nation—is at the forefront of addressing the need for more effective treatment options, as well as support and professional assistance for individuals with TS and their families. NJCTS provides referrals for medical diagnosis, treatment and psychological services; coordinated family support among partner and community organizations; education and training at medical schools and universities to develop a new generation of professionals who are knowledgeable about TS and its associated disorders; and outreach to practicing physicians, educators, and medical professionals.