Brain Balance Raleigh

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.
Click to schedule your own 30 minute discovery call with one of our staff!
Stories from Brain Balance Center of Raleigh
"If you are on the fence about Brain Balance for your child, I've got two words for you: Do. It. It has made a huge difference in our daughter's life. It won't be overnight and it won't solve every problem your child has, but it will make solid, foundational changes that will hold them in good stead for the rest of their lives."
Sadie

"Brain Balance specifically and dramatically improved Richard’s skills in reading comprehension, writing skills, auditory processing, and focus. He is also very comfortable interacting socially with instructors and peers. This is a huge accomplishment for him to be able to navigate the arena of college without help. His confidence level has been impacted in a very positive way."
Richard, Age 21
"Six months ago we were in a very dark place. The work you and your staff do has allowed me to have a new, treasured relationship with her that I never dreamed possible. The positive life changes have affected Autumn, Cameron, and me as a family in such an incredible way. Our home is so peaceful now."
Autumn
"Our struggles began with Grace being anxious at night making it hard for her to fall asleep. She needed to have several lights on in her room and ask questions over and over again about if we would be home all night. We tried so many different methods to help her sleep. We spoke to our pediatrician about it and did as he suggested and ended up seeing a child therapist."
Grace
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

Joanna & Tod Manning
Executive Director/Owner
Joanna and Tod Manning, parents of four school-age children, understand the joys and the struggles that accompany rearing children. As two of their children battled behavior and academic issues, they researched and sought multiple approaches to help their children succeed at home at school and on the playground. Their own quest to find a solution to their children’s struggles led them to Brain Balance Achievement Centers. Originally living in Wilmington, NC, the success their children achieved spurred them to relocate their family to Wake Forest, NC, so as to provide other families with the same success.

Kathryn Wentworth
Center Director
Kathryn has over 25 years of experience educating and coaching children and their families. As the mother of 5 children and a former homeschool parent, Kathryn understands the challenges that parents face. She brings extensive knowledge to the table and is committed to partnering with each family in designing a program that is right for their child. She earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Sue Cooke
Program Director
Sue Cooke is the Program Director at Brain Balance of Raleigh. She brings years of experience in both management and working with children. She has a B.A. in Psychology and taught preschool for several years. Sue is passionate about making a difference in children's lives and is dedicated to making a difference for each and every family. She is very involved in giving back to the community and looks forward to celebrating your success stories!
Elizabeth Jones
Virtual Director
Hello! I am Elizabeth, the Virtual Director at Brain Balance of Raleigh. I am a former Special Education Teacher who graduated from Keene State College. For much of my career I focused on children with Autism. I started with Brain Balance in September of 2021, when I decided to go back to work after having my children, who are now 8 and 11. I am so grateful that I am able to continue my career helping people reach their potential and cope with the world around them! On a personal note, I love traveling, being outside hiking, camping or swimming at the beach. I love to read too!
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BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF RALEIGH
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 Raleigh
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
Brain Balance Has a Plan for Kids Who Struggle in Raleigh
At Brain Balance, there is hope for children struggling with meltdowns, low confidence and/or focusing both inside and outside of the classroom. Our holistic program can help children with a variety of childhood developmental and learning disorders, including Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Asperger Syndrome, and Leaky Gut. Our program at Brain Balance Achievement Center of Raleigh addresses the root cause of each child’s unique issue and creates a custom plan based on the results of a child’s personal assessment. Our center’s drug-free, integrated approach combines sensory-motor activities, academic skill activities, and a healthy eating program with at-home exercises to address the whole-child. Want to help your child achieve their full potential? Contact Brain Balance Achievement Center of Raleigh to get started.
Support Every Step of the Way
At Brain Balance Center of Raleigh, our program begins with an in-depth assessment of your child which we use to develop a personalized learning program. This program will help your child reach his or her goals. Our in-center sessions focus on strengthening motor and cognitive skills. Each session is one hour long and occurs three days a week. Since our programs are personalized to meet the individual needs and challenges of each child we work with, the time frame of each program varies. The number of sessions that your child will attend is determined by the results of your child’s assessment. Programs are generally completed in 36 to 72 sessions, although some children may need more time to achieve their goals. We believe that the support at home is vital for a successful outcome. Therefore, the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Raleigh will provide your family with an assortment of in-home activities and a complete nutrition program to help establish healthy routines at home.
Impacting The Lives of Families in Raleigh and Beyond
Our center works with children in the greater Raleigh area and surrounding counties of Franklin, Granville and Nash. Whether the student struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder ( ADD), Auditory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Visual Processing Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (OPD,) Dyslexia, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome or any other learning, social or behavior issue, Brain Balance can help. Working with the Wake County, Nash County and Granville County Public School districts, we help children get on track in their academic endeavors.
Come Visit Our Center
We invite you to come visit Brain Balance Center Raleigh, NC at the corner of Falls of Neuse Road and Wakefield Pines Drive (look for us between Walgreens and Dunkin Donuts.) You will have the opportunity to take a tour of the facility, meet our dedicated team, and see first-hand how the Brain Balance program has positively impacted the lives and families of children in the Raleigh community. Find out how we can help your family too.
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 Brain Balance team member will reach out to personally discuss your child’s challenges and schedule your child’s assessment.
Location
13600 New Falls of Neuse Rd
Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27614
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Hours
M, W, F: 9am-7pm
Tues & Thurs: 9am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed