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Locations in San Diego, Chula Vista & Encinitas

Brain Balance of Greater San Diego

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Brain Balance Has a Non-Medical Approach to Help Kids and Adults

Brain Balance is the leading drug-free program designed to help kids and adults 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.

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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.

What our Clients Say

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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.

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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.

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.

More About Brain Balance of San Diego

Our Whole Brain Approach

A Personalized Program to Meet Your Needs

What to Expect During the Assessment

What You'll Learn from the Assessment Results

1:1 Coaching and Support

1:1 Nutrition Sessions

On-Demand Resources

Stories from Brain Balance of San Diego

"My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. She attended phase one of the program and has seen significant improvement in behavior and socialization skills."

Dakota, Age 8

"There are not enough words in a dictionary to describe what brain balance has done for our family!"

Michelle, Age 12

"Ariel has gained self awareness and improved his focus. This has had positive effects at school and socially. We highly recommend Brain Balance."

Ariel, Age 10

"Words cannot express how delighted I am as a Mom for my child attending the Brain Balance program in San Diego. For those of you who have children that struggle and their actions, in turn, affect everyone around them, you are not alone! The last thing I ever wanted to do was medicate our child. So I kept researching and immediately our chiropractor and Occupational Therapist recommended the program. After his assessment at Brain Balance, I gained an amazing new perspective about my child and learned that they can get to the root of his struggles with his brain! No need for scans, and no need for a diagnosis."

Hunter, Age 8

"This is an excellent program and in my experience the results were observable even after just a few sessions. My daughter loves coming to Brain Balance and has had such a good experience she says she wants to be a Brain Balance Coach when she grows up. After two weeks I received my daughters 1st positive note home from school and after a month she no longer needed her behavior chart at school. At home I see she is less impulsive, her meltdowns are almost non-existent, she is able and even enjoys playing on her own, she is less reactive, and is willing to and utilizes calm down methods."

Colette, 5

Our Team

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Jon Pak

Executive Director

Jon Pak’s passion to open Brain Balance was born out of his experiences in raising a son with developmental disabilities. He values all the incredible connections with friends and families in the community that share a similar experience. His background includes serving on the board of Kids Included Together, Just in Time for Foster Youth, and the Korean American Coalition of San Diego. With many years of participation in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, his desire to mentor and impact the lives of others is contagious. While he enjoyed a professional career with notable companies like Samsung Electronics, Merrill Lynch, UBS, and US Bank, Jon’s undeniable vision for an inclusive society with equitable opportunities and growth makes him an inspirational leader at Brain Balance of Greater San Diego.

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Amanda Lee

Regional Director

Amanda Lee, M.A. Education, is an internationally board certified Cognitive Coach, Mindset certified, and has over 15 years of experience in the education field. She is a lifelong learner committed to promoting equity and access to quality education and believes every person should have the opportunity to actualize their full potential and to live life to the fullest. Every day she aims to inspire and be inspired. When not meeting with schools, families, or community members or leading trainings, you may find her enjoying the outdoors hiking and camping, rock climbing, dancing, playing beach volleyball, traveling, or being a foodie.

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Angie Arciga

Program Director

Angie Arciga, B.S. Exercise Science, is an internationally board certified Cognitive Coach, Mindset certified, and has over 8 years of experience with Brain Balance. She brings expertise from the physical therapy field and her creativity and background in music bring unique ideas and ways to work with and have fun with children while developing and creating new neural pathways. She also enjoys traveling, singing and playing mariachi music, and being out in nature.

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Katie Mello

Senior Coach

Katie Mello, B.S. Kinesiology, is an internationally board certified Cognitive Coach and specializes in inclusive physical activities in communities. She loves the multidisciplinary approach Brain Balance offers. Along with coaching and training her students and fellow colleagues, Katie also supports operations, community engagement, and other marketing efforts. When she’s not at work, you can find Katie walking on the beach, lifting weights, or preparing (and eating!) a healthy meal.

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Erika Martinez Barajas

Lead Sensory Motor Coach

Erika Martinez Barajas, B.A. Applied Arts and Sciences Psychology, brings over five years of experience supporting her community and church. Through tutoring kids grades K-12, she developed a greater passion working with individuals with learning and behavioral challenges. In her spare time, you can catch Erika taking naps, spending time with family and friends, walking along the beach or park, and drinking coffee.

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Sam Umanzor

Sensory Motor Coach

Samuel Umanzor, B.S. Marketing, is a Sensory Motor Coach, who has had several years of experience working with children and adults. He loves to help individuals reach their fullest potential, from his 4 years of active duty leading Marines, to his time as a certified personal trainer. When he’s not helping others do their best, you can find him at the gym, training in martial arts, the beach, or at a concert.

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Events

Brain Balance of San Diego Events

Download the Free Reading Screening Flyer (BILINGUAL)

FREE Reading Screening (in-person)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Brain Balance of Chula Vista
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Brain Balance of Encinitas
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - Brain Balance of San Diego
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

It’s National Literacy Month! Receive a free reading screening with the latest high-tech eye tracking ability and learn how the Brain Balance program can help your child improve focus and excel in and out of the classroom.
RSVP required. Limited availability.
RSVP: bit.ly/bbread0925

FREE Workshops sponsored by CVESD University (in-person)
All workshops will be held at the district office: 84 East J Street, Chula Vista

Exciting opportunities await families in the 2025-2026 school year with Chula Vista Elementary School District University, an ongoing series of informative workshops FREE and OPEN to the public for parents/caregivers and professionals. This year they've teamed up with Brain Balance of Greater San Diego to bring you valuable insights and practical strategies. Light refreshments, Spanish translation, and childcare will be provided. Need not be a student with CVESD. RSVP is not required.

Executive Functioning
Thursday, August 21, 2025  9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Executive function skills are necessary to succeed day-to-day, from decision-making to problem solving to time management to motivation and even regulation. Understand how to develop these skills to reach your potential at home, in the classroom, or in the workplace.

Anxiety
Thursday, October 30, 2025  4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Understand what's really happening in the brain to cause low frustration tolerance, emotional dysregulation, rigidity, aggression, and excessive worry and fear, and practice ways to manage.

Sensory Processing Struggles
Thursday, December 2, 2025  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

We all receive information in and around us through our senses. Examined different symptoms and challenges for those struggling with sensory processing integration and why a properly functioning sensory system is important for learning, socialization, and behavior.

Managing Meltdowns and Behaviors
Tuesday, February 17, 2026  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Discover why some children are more prone to meltdowns and defiant behaviors than others. Take away best practices to increase positive behaviors, reduce defiant or disruptive behaviors, and prevent and manage meltdowns.

The Developing Brain and Learning Success
Thursday, April 16, 2026  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Understand your student’s unique developing brain and explore techniques to help all learners reach their potential in and out of the classroom, including better focus, behavior, social skills, executive functioning, and more.

For more information: commsoffice@cvesd.org
Download the CVESD Workshop Schedule (BILINGUAL)

 

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BRAIN BALANCE OF THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA

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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Location

10175 Rancho Carmel Drive
Suite 124
San Diego, CA 92128

310 3rd Avenue
Suite C7
Chula Vista, CA 91910

165 S El Camino Real
Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone

San Diego

858-324-5545

Chula Vista

619-500-8008

Encinitas

760-206-8678

Hours

San Diego

Mon-Thur 11am-7:30pm
Friday 11am-6:30pm
Saturday by appt only

Chula Vista

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11am - 7:30pm

Encinitas
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11am - 7:30pm
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