Kids
Help Them Become Their Best Self
When focus, behavior, and emotional control are a daily battle, the issue isn't you or your child— it's brain development.
Teens
Face the Future With Confidence
Procrastination. Emotional volatility. Motivation MIA. Gaps in brain development hit harder when expectations rise.
Adults
It’s Never too Late
Working twice as hard for half the results? You're not broken—your brain just needs better wiring.
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.
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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.
Dan Koon
Program Director
Dan is a Richmond native who grew up in Midlothian. He received his undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Christopher Newport University with a double minor in Leadership and Art History. After earning his Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, Dan became an Intensive In-Home Counselor and Art Therapist post-graduation. He then joined the Brain Balance team and has worked directly with children and families for over ten years doing evaluations and helping to train staff. He was the lead Sensory Motor Coach and is now the Program Director, and a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist. His desire has always been to use both his knowledge and compassion to improve the lives of children and families. Working at Brain Balance is Dan’s dream job because every day he gets to help students foster their inner strengths and reach their fullest potential.
Tanisha Johnson
Center Director
Tanisha was born and raised right here in the Richmond, VA area and is still a Henrico native. She is the oldest of nine siblings, has a multi-faceted background, a genuine passion for working with children, and thrives on making a difference. Tanisha started her Brain Balance journey as the Assistant Director and quickly became the Enrollment Director before settling in as the Center Director. She's always known that her purpose is to help students to become the best version of themselves and is grateful every day to have one of the best jobs in the world. In her free time, Tanisha finds happiness in reading, cooking, traveling and spending quality time with friends.
Hayden Ashman
Assistant Director
Hayden was born in Herndon, Virginia and moved to Richmond in 2016 to pursue a bachelor's degree in sociology at VCU. He discovered a passion for working with children after spending a summer as a camp counselor, eventually moving in to become an after school program coordinator. He hopes to use this background, as well as over five years in customer service, to contribute to a welcoming environment for students seeking to grow to their greatest potential. In his time off, Hayden enjoys playing guitar and reading.
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