There are not enough words in a dictionary to describe what brain balance has done for our family!…read more When we started 5 months ago, we were living in full blown crisis mode with our daughter. At 11 years old, she was eloping from school 2-3 times per week, would throw raging tantrums, hygiene was low on her priorities, and she was very sad and withdrawn. I could never properly explain our struggles. It was like living with a toddler trapped in a full size child body. Upon receiving her assessment, on paper they confirmed everything we'd seen for years. Her brain was weak on the right side and she was an average age of 4 years old. Fast forward 5 months, her brain has reconnected and both hemispheres working in concert. She's happy, focused, can read, tantrums are nearly gone, she able to be reasoned with, he fine motor skills are working, she knows her body in relation to her surroundings. Her confidence is building, her self image has improved, she has expressed goals of wanting to be a writer or a disney imagineer. She's now at an age level of 11-18 depending on the range of test. School is astonished at her growth. Our family can be a family doing family things! We just enjoyed 2 days at Disneyland with zero meltdowns. Something we've never been able to do before. Jon, Amanda, Rachel, Lauren, Chad and James have truly been the support net our family needed! Thank you for the incredible dedication you have to work with kids who need this the most. You mean the world to us!

Overall I was very skeptical when beginning brain balance. Our 9 year old daughter was struggling…read moreevery day in school. Crying on the way, refusing to do homework. Major aversion to learning. I did a TON of research, spoke with pediatricians (4), spoke with two principals, our school, her teachers, and had her tested at brain balance (I think it was $195) and also paid over $3000 dollars to have a two session testing done by Psychiatrist who is the person who does the testing for the Poway school district when kids fall two years behind in school. Because my daughter wasn't two years behind I had to pay (insurance doesn't cover it). Obviously the 3k test was very comprehensive and took two weekends to complete. The diagnosis was visual processing disorder and ADD. She was given the recommendation to go to therapy and get on meds. Visual processing disorder basically means: She can't read instructions and turn them into action, couple that with ADD and learning was a hot mess for her. The brain balance assessment does not diagnose, but it did indicate that among other weaknesses her main deficit was visual processing. That gave me confidence that aT least their testing was accurate. Then comes the huge sales pitch. The program was expensive, relatively new, etc etc. After much delay, thought, education and doctors opinions and therapists appointments we signed up for half the sessions they recommended in case it was not working. I have to admit I was still very speculative but there was no harm in it, and the worst possible case was that I lost money. I am happy to say she loved going. She's finishing her sessions next week and her scores in everything started under her age. She's now over her age group in everything except visual processing. Her grades have improved dramatically, her resistance to homework has improved dramatically and her confidence in learning has improved dramatically. We have zero crying and she never said asks to skip school anymore. She still has a ways to go visually but we now have the exercises to strengthen them and we know to get her vision checked and use her glasses constantly. Overall, we put our heart and soul into figuring out what was wrong and then helping her. So it's difficult to say which of the one million things we did helped us work it out, but I do think brain balance was an integral part of it, to my surprise. And I'm happy that we found a solution for the moment that allows her to feel confident and enjoy her day more, but we didn't have to medicate her. We are keeping medication options open and watching close, but so far this is working for her and I'll hold off on meds until I feel i have no other option.

This company is one that has heart! Everyone I have met wants the best for the client and for each…read moreother. They listen to concerns and do their best to address them.

From the owner: We are a passionate group of dedicated professionals who believe that children with behavioral and…read morelanguage difficulties can be taught skills to lead independent, fulfilling and happy lives. Our ultimate goal is for our children to be able to make friends and engage in social activities, learn new skills through their everyday experiences and develop a curiosity about the world that naturally motivates them to continually ask questions, learn and expand their interests. Guided by the latest research in language (verbal behavior) development and using an instructional methodology rooted in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Associates assesses, identifies and teaches the necessary language repertoires that allow children to succeed in social environments.

My son had been receiving OT services with MeBe for several years. MeBe has staffing issues and…read morearen't able to retain good providers. For the last few years my son switched 3 therapists. In August 2025, he stopped receiving OT services as MeBe lost 3 OT providers at the same time. He was placed on waitlist until MeBe hires a new provider. Three months later he was discharged from OT services without opportunity to discuss this decision. If you want your child to received continues services, MeBe is not the right place for it.

Despite the important work being done in the ABA field, the company consistently fails to support…read moreits employees in meaningful or sustainable ways. One of the most concerning issues is the lack of communication and transparency. Employees often receive no notice when clients cancel sessions, resulting in wasted trips and unpaid time. In such cases, you're either told to clean the facility (an unreasonable expectation outside the role of a Behavior Technician) or you're abruptly reassigned to cover another BT's session without context or consent. The pay is among the lowest in the ABA field, especially when weighed against the emotional and physical demands of the job. The work environment is poorly maintained, with cleanliness being a recurring problem. The facility does NOT look like those posted online. The children's bathrooms and common areas are often unsanitary, raising valid concerns about hygiene, safety, and the general quality of care. A particularly troubling practice is the use of personal items like wipes brought in for one child that get used on other children, without the caregiver's knowledge. Additionally, BTs are often left in the dark about health-related issues like lice until after the situation is already "handled," which puts both staff and other clients at risk. Unsurprisingly, the company suffers from a very high turnover rate, which reflects the broader issues within the organization and further destabilizes the workplace. Overall, they show little regard for employee well-being, professional development, or proper client care. Even by looking at the reviews the only 5 star reviews are for speech therapists, not from the work being done!

Britta is so kind and caring. My son has more confidence and is speaking! We just love her .read more

She is amazing with children. She helped us in 2019/2020 with our son Cristian. We highly recommend…read moreher. She is flexible with scheduling too.

They were amazing with every type of care I needed. Cater to ever need that I had and answered…read moreevery question I asked.

Awful. Unprofessional. Poor communication. Disorganized. Pushes 40 hours on prospective clientsread more

Great therapist with excellent life advice, suggestions and recommendations!…read moreThank you, Dr Love

One of the most influential, spirit lifting, and kind person ever in my life. I haven't seen Dr…read moreLove in almost 2 decades. When it felt like everyone and everything was against me, Dr Love was there. I am where I am today because she made me feel like somebody. Will never forget you. May you be blessed in all that you do.

We had the most magical experience at Poway Horse Party. I came two days in a row, and I truly…read morecannot say enough good things. Jen is the absolute sweetest. You can feel how much she genuinely cares about every child and parent who comes through. She made everything feel so thoughtful, intentional, and special for the kids. Every little detail felt considered, and it created such a warm, welcoming environment. All of the animals are clearly so loved and well cared for, which made the experience even more meaningful. You can tell this isn't just something she runs, it's something she pours her heart into. The next day, she hosted my group of friends and it was just as incredible. We all had the best time and made the sweetest memories with our babies. It was one of those experiences you wish you could bottle up and relive. We will absolutely be coming back again and again. Truly love, love, love this place.

100000/10 experience! We did our daughter's 6th birthday party here and it was fantastic! It is so…read morelovely to have a private setting for a party that is quiet and peaceful. The kids got to horseback ride, pet animals, make crafts, etc. Everyone had something to do! Surprisingly to me, the mud kitchen and the hopscotch were well used. The family helps with every aspect of the party and keeps it moving along with great suggestions. I never once felt stressed. Our guests all came up from San Diego and raved about the experience. I have been recommending this place to everyone. I hope to come back from a Ladies Night! Thank you, Jen and Phil, for the memorable party!