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It does not diagnose and is not covered by health insurance.","website":"https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/locations/california/pasadena","phone":"626-737-5000","email":null,"instagram":null,"founded":null,"credentials":["Brain Balance-certified coaches","Listed on the North Los Angeles County Regional Center social recreation resource list"],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":"Pasadena center","street":"1021 E Walnut St","unit":"Suite 100","city":"pasadena","zip":"91106","neighborhood":null,"coords":[-118.12912,34.14967],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"brain-balance-program","type":"tutoring","name":"Brain Balance Program for Kids and Teens","summary":"Coached sessions three times a week that combine sensory and motor exercises, academic skills work and nutrition coaching for kids with attention, learning or behavior challenges.","description":"Starts with a one to two hour assessment and a personalized plan. Children work onsite with coaches three times a week, or follow a parent-led at-home option with weekly video check-ins from a coach. The center says no diagnosis is needed and that cost is set after the assessment. Hours: Mon and Fri 10am-6pm, Tue-Thu 10am-7pm. The site cites children aged 4 to 17.","categories":["learning-differences","homework-help"],"ages":{"min":4,"max":17},"format":"hybrid","tutoring":{"subjects":["Attention and focus","Academic skills","Sensory and motor skills","Nutrition coaching"],"levels":["Elementary school","Middle school","High school"],"modes":["at-location","online"],"availability":"Mon-Fri; onsite sessions three times a week","times":[{"days":["mon","fri"],"start":"10:00","end":"18:00"},{"days":["tue","wed","thu"],"start":"10:00","end":"19:00"}]},"traits":{"structure":"structured","groupSize":["one-on-one"],"goals":["wellbeing","catch-up","confidence","social"],"goodFor":["struggling"],"specialNeeds":"focused","staff":["specialists"],"setting":"indoor","practice":"some","assessment":true,"gender":"all","faith":"secular","feel":"Starts with a one to two hour assessment, then coached sessions three times a week mixing sensory-motor exercises, academic skills and nutrition coaching, with home exercises for the family. A parent-led at-home version has weekly video check-ins.","topics":["adhd","autism","sensory-processing","attention","nutrition","brain-training"]}},{"id":"brain-balance","type":"health","name":"Brain Balance program for kids","summary":"Non-medical, drug-free program of sensorimotor exercise, academic skills work and nutrition coaching for kids with ADHD, autism, learning and behavior challenges, in Pasadena.","description":"A non-medical, drug-free program that combines physical and sensorimotor exercises, academic skills training and one-on-one nutrition sessions, tailored to each child. It starts with a 1-to-2-hour assessment of sensory, motor and cognitive development, which sets the individual plan, its length and its cost. Children work onsite with coaches three times a week, with weekly progress evaluation and leveling up; a parent-led at-home virtual option with weekly video check-ins is also offered. The network says it helps kids with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, sensory processing differences, learning disorders, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder and behavior challenges, and does not require a diagnosis. The program serves ages 4 to 24. It is not medical, does not diagnose and is not covered by health insurance. Center hours are Monday and Friday 10am-6pm, Tuesday to Thursday 10am-7pm, closed weekends.","categories":["holistic-health"],"ages":{"min":4,"max":21},"format":"hybrid","health":{"specialties":["Sensorimotor and cognitive exercise program","Nutrition coaching","Assessment of sensory, motor and cognitive development","Parent-led at-home virtual program"],"practitioners":["Lori Sheldon, Center Director","Jim Sheldon, Program Director"],"hours":[{"days":["mon","fri"],"start":"10:00","end":"18:00"},{"days":["tue","wed","thu"],"start":"10:00","end":"19:00"}]},"traits":{"specialNeeds":"focused","conditions":["autism","adhd","learning-disabilities","sensory-processing","anxiety-depression","behavior"],"delivery":["clinic"],"insurance":["self-pay"],"telehealth":true,"assessment":true,"groupSize":["one-on-one"],"medicine":["nutrition"],"goals":["social","confidence","wellbeing"],"feel":"A non-medical, coach-led center where kids do sensory, physical and cognitive exercises three times a week alongside a nutrition plan.","topics":["drug-free","nutrition","virtual-option","parent-coaching","executive-function","free-consultation","advocacy","adults-also-seen","pasadena"],"methods":["parent-mediated"]},"source":{"url":"https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/locations/california/pasadena","fetched":"2026-10-12"}}],"source":{"url":"https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/locations/california/pasadena","fetched":"2026-10-07"},"updated":"2026-10-12","checked":null,"closed":null,"sample":false}