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Let’s get back to success this Year! $100 off a Brain Balance Assessment to address the root cause of your concerns at the Brain Balance Omaha Center, 84th & Center.

Non-Medical Approach to Help Kids and Adults in
Omaha

Strengthen how the brain actually works, so attention, behavior, social and executive functions improve together.

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Explore the Brain Balance
Program in Omaha

It's never too early—or too late—to build a stronger, faster, more connected brain.

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.

A personalized, drug-free program designed to improve focus, behavior, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance

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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For Children

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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For Adults

Whether you are looking to enhance your attention, memory, and problem solving, or want to improve your stress and mood management, Brain Balance can help. The program is designed to strengthen brain connectivity using a unique combination of physical, sensory, and cognitive activities. We’ll ship you everything you need to complete your program from the comfort of your home.

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Location

2974 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68124

Hours

M-F 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Saturdays by Appointment

About the Brain Balance Program in Omaha

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.

 

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A Whole-Brain Approach

The program engages the brain and body together, through sensory engagement, physical development and academic learning activities.

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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.

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1:1 Coaching & Support

Our coaches will personally guide you through the program, including evaluating progress and leveling up as your child advances.

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1:1 Nutrition Sessions

A Nutrition Coach will help customize a healthy nutrition plan fit for your child's lifestyle and needs.

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On-Demand Resources

You’ll have access to a Program Portal where you can view on demand helper videos, nutrition content, and program resources.

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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.

Learn more about our ongoing research.

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 Omaha

Melanie Furstenberg

Melanie Furstenberg

Executive Director/Owner

Melanie Furstenberg holds a Master’s Degree in Communications and is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist. She has spent nearly 10 years being involved with the Brain Balance program, both professionally and personally. She has also worked 20 years in the medical diagnostics industry launching innovative technology to address some of the most critical healthcare crises that patients face. Melanie is a Member of the Research & Outcomes Team for Brain Balance Corporate, which identifies potential utilization for the significant amount of data that the 100+ Brain Balance Centers gather across the U.S.

Katrina Goodrich

Katrina Goodrich

Center Director

Katrina has been with Brain Balance of Omaha for five years and is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist. Katrina was born and raised in North Loup, Nebraska. She received her BA degree in Biomedical Health with a minor in Psychology from Northwestern College. During that time, she worked as a Tutor and Teaching Assistant in the Biology Department. Katrina has worked with students with extreme Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

Brain Balance Center of Omaha

We have helped more than 50,000 individuals get to the root of their struggles and achieve lasting improvements, including:

Our Whole Brain Approach
A Personalized Program to Meet Your Needs
What to Expect During the Assessment
1:1 Coaching and Support
1:1 Nutrition Sessions
On-Demand Resources

Ready to see what's possible?

STEP 1

Schedule a call
(70+ locations nationwide)

STEP 2

Book an assessment
(See exactly what's going on)

STEP 3

Get a personalized plan
(Built for your family)

Research Partners & Publications

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Psychiatry Research
Cambridge Brain Sciences
Journal of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology
Journal for the Study of Education
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Harvard Medical School
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Frontiers in Psychology
Frontiers

Parents see the difference

 

Our Blog For You

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Executive Function: the Brain's Command Center

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The Science Behind Emotional Dysregulation

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Smart but Struggling: When the Problem Isn't Intelligence

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Find Out if Brain Balance is Right for You

You might be wondering: how do I know if Brain Balance is right for me or my child? Here are the most common reasons families choose Brain Balance.

DRUG-FREE

Brain Balance is dedicated to offering non-pharmacological solutions to addressing challenges. Our program is a holistic approach to changing the brain without medication.

BRAIN-BASED, NOT SYMPTOM-FOCUSED

Our program addresses challenges by creating measurable changes in development and cognition, impacting many aspects of life, rather than temporary symptom management.

COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIMODAL TRAINING

Our program's success lies in its ability to impact multiple interrelated developmental domains simultaneously. Scientifically proven physical, sensory and cognitive exercises that enhance focus, mood, memory, and overall daily behavior.

Events & Community

Brain Balance Center of Omaha Events & Community

Brain Balance of Omaha is proud to partner with a local school to bring the Brain Balance Program to children during their school day. By working together with educators, the Brain Balance Program seeks to improve focus, organization, and memory to help students stay on track academically. To learn more about how the Brain Balance Program can help enhance the curriculum for your school or organization, please contact us at 402-983-8000.

BRAIN BALANCE CENTER OF OMAHA

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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