Here at Brain Balance Lincoln, we have an awesome group of employees from directors to coaches, with a variety of backgrounds!
Brain Balance of Lincoln is now serving families in Lincoln. What is Brain Balance? Brain Balance is a comprehensive program that combines sensory processing skills, motor skill training, academic functions, and healthy nutrition.
Our center director, program director, and assistant director are three women whom all share the same interest in working with children, yet each hold unique backgrounds to bring to the table. Teresa Kaelin is the owner/center director at Brain Balance, she has a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from St. Cloud State University. She has worked for the last 8 years in the public schools as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, as well as a Speech Therapist in Early Childhood Special Education while she was in graduate school. She specializes in sensory processing and executive functioning. Teresa wanted to bring Brain Balance to Nebraska to help her own sons who struggle with ADHD, sensory processing, social skills, and behavior.
Our program director is Amber Daffer. Amber was raised in Southwest Nebraska where she developed a passion working with kids from all different walks of life. She continued that passion and earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a minor in special education.While attending UNK, Amber worked with kids and adults with special needs at Developmental Services of Nebraska Kearney. From there she has been in an Elementary School as a first grade teacher and substitute before staring at Brain Balance.
Finally, Ellie Bender is our assistant director. Ellie is a former student-athlete at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska where she earned a degree in psychology. She has experience and a passion for working with kids, and has run a summer tennis camp for young kids in Colorado. She believes extra-curricular activities are great for childhood development, as sports have played an important role in her life. Being a psychology major and kids coach, Brain Balance is the perfect fit for her to help young people reach their full potential. She wants every child to feel happy, comfortable, and energized after they walk through Brain Balance doors. As for the coaches at Brain Balance, we hold a staff full of positivity and smiles all around! Our coaches are uplifting and motivational to the children enrolled at our center.
Brain Balance believes in helping each child reach their full potential, as well as, supporting the family since these challenges do affect the whole family. If you would like more information about this new program, please call 531-500-3713 or go to their Facebook page: Brain Balance of Lincoln. Brain Balance is located at 3510 Village Drive (40th and Old Cheney).
