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Building Better Brains - Learning Clinic, Ottawa, ON (2025)

09/06/2025

When kids have poor executive functioning, they may be perceived as forgetful, disorganized or defiant when in reality, many of these struggles come back to poor executive functioning skills.

When working memory, inhibition, flexible thinking, planning, or emotional control are weak, life feels harder than it should - for both your child and you.
Poor executive functioning underlies Learning Disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia as well as ASD.

But thanks to neuroplasticity, these weaknesses are not set in stone. With the right brain-based interventions, executive function can be strengthened.

Your child doesn’t need more tutors, strategies or another behaviour plan - they need a targeted brain-based approach to help them actually overcome their challenges.

Enrollment for the Full Potential Academy is now open, where we go beyond surface strategies and work directly on strengthening the brain’s CEO skills to optimize learning, reading, writing, attention and emotional regulation.

If you’ve been watching your child struggle and wondering what else you can do, I invite you to book a free Clarity Call to make this school year different.

09/04/2025

Wondering if your child’s struggles with reading, focus, or self-regulation could be tied to a brain imbalance?

It’s not about being a right-brained creative or left-brained logical person. That old myth has been debunked. What really matters is whether both hemispheres are developing in sync.

When one side of the brain is carrying more of the load, kids can end up with gaps in learning, attention or emotional control. But you can strengthen the weaker side and bring the brain back into balance so your child isn’t just compensating, but actually building the foundation to thrive.

Curious if this could be behind your child’s challenges? Let’s chat. Book a clarity call today and we’ll uncover what’s really going on. Comment BALANCE for a DM link.

08/29/2025

Back-to-school shouldn’t feel like walking into another year of stress, endless tutoring or relying on an IEP to “just get through.”

Parents often think their child is 'just slow' at learning and it's permanent … but here’s the truth:

Most parents and even many professionals - have never been told what processing speed actually is - let alone what to do about it.

Processing speed is your child’s timing system. When it’s running slow, everything from reading to memory to self-regulation takes longer and feels harder.

And the kicker? No amount of behavior charts, extra time, or more tutoring can organize a brain that’s processing slowly.

That’s why so many kids with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech delays or learning disabilities feel like they’re running a mental marathon every day.

The problem is most schools and programs offer compensations - extra time, IEPs, visual schedules - instead of neuroplastic therapies that address the underlying factors contributing to the breakdown.

These help your child cope in the moment, but they don’t optimise the weak connections in your child's brain.

Research has shown that with the right brain-based approach, new connections can be overcome and learning difficulties can be overcome.

Weak connections can be strengthened, timing (AKA processing speed) can be improved and learning can become easier and faster.

This is where integrative educational therapy is different from traditional approaches like tutoring and reading programs.

We combine brain-based exercises, neuro-technologies and even functional nutrition to address the root causes to create lasting change.

To help get you started with a school year like none other, I created the Processing Speed Workshop to show you the root causes most people miss and give you tools that actually make a difference.

You will learn:

✔ The hidden reasons your child can’t keep up from nutrient imbalances to weak brain connections
✔ How to tell if your child has slow or fast processing speed
✔ How nutrient imbalances, inflammation and weak brain connections slow things down
✔ Exercises and activities to strengthen timing and flow at home
✔ How to remove what’s slowing the brain so it can work faster and more efficiently
✔ Why neuroplasticity is the missing link most professionals overlook and how to use it to help your child thrive

Whether your child has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech delays or no diagnosis at all - if they’re struggling to keep up, this workshop will give you answers and action steps.

📌 Comment SPEED and I’ll DM you the link to grab the workshop.

Let’s make this school year different. Your child’s brain can change. Let’s stop compensating and start overcoming.

08/27/2025

When your child’s brain is out of sync, it doesn’t just affect schoolwork - it slows everything down.

One side of the brain is detail-driven (reading, math facts, language). The other side sees the big picture (social cues, emotions, body awareness). They’re meant to work together like an orchestra… but when one side is underdeveloped, the other side has to overcompensate.

The result? Processing gets clunky. Reading issues. Memory slips. Coordination looks awkward. Emotions flare. It’s a major underlying factor in dyslexia, learning disabilities and ADHD.

With the right movements, rhythms and exercises, you can help strengthen the weaker side and restore balance. When both hemispheres are communicating smoothly, kids can process information faster and with far less struggle.

Want to dive deeper into how to address processing speed at its roots? Comment BRAIN and I’ll send you the link to my Processing Speed Workshop.

08/26/2025

Parents often hear that executive functioning issues - think issues with focus, organization, impulse control - mean their child needs more coaching, strategies or tutoring. But those are compensations not solutions.

When ADHD, dyslexia or learning disabilities show up, the real issue is that weak brain connections and underlying imbalances are forcing your child to work harder than they should. Until you strengthen those foundations, coaching can only go so far.

This month I’ll be sharing what executive functioning really is, why it matters and how to help your child build the brain skills they need to focus, plan and learn with ease.

08/25/2025

Is your child’s brain working overtime just to do the basics like sitting still, paying attention or learning?

Here are 3 quick at-home checks you can try:

1. Balance Test – Have your child stand with feet together, eyes closed for 20 seconds. Wobbling or tipping shows the lower brain is still doing too much of the work.

2. Heel-to-Toe Walk – Ask them to walk in a straight line, heel-to-toe. If they keep looking down or lose balance, their coordination system may not be fully developed.

3. Writing Test – Watch what happens when they write with one hand while the other holds the paper. If their whole body twists, head tilts, or arm shifts, it’s a sign the primitive brain is still in charge.

When the lower brain takes over, the ‘thinking brain’ can’t run at full speed making focus, memory, and learning harder than they need to be.

The good news is with reflex integration, simple daily movement and the right sensory input, you can rewire these systems at any age.

Want to know what’s really going on in your child’s brain? Comment SCREEN for a link to book a Neuro-Functional Assessment.

08/20/2025

Most parents think more support means more tutoring, more reminders, more accommodations.

But here’s the hard truth:

If your child’s brain is working overtime just to process and organize information, no amount of extra worksheets or timers will unlock their full potential.

That’s why so many kids with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech delays or other learning challenges still struggle - even with the best IEPs, coaches and tutors.

It’s not about working harder - it’s about understanding why your child is working so hard to learn in the first place by addressing the root causes like:

Nutrients that speed up brain signal transmission
Gut health that supports clear communication between brain and body
Brain connections that make reading, writing and memory automatic
Hemispheric balance that boosts focus, timing and flow

This is the difference between just coping… and finally thriving.

Fall enrollment for the Full Potential Academy is now open.

This is where we get to the why behind your child’s challenges and then give them the tools, brain connections and confidence to succeed.

Spots are limited because every plan is 100% customized and clients get support 5 days a week.

Comment ENROLL and I’ll DM you the link to book a free Discovery Call.

08/18/2025

Parents often assume slow reading, clumsy handwriting or trouble keeping up in class means their child needs more tutoring or a better IEP.

But for many kids with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech delays or other learning disabilities - the real issue starts in the cerebellum.

This small but powerful part of the brain is like the timing and coordination hub for everything - not just sports and balance, but also reading fluency, focus, memory and even emotional regulation.

When the cerebellum is underdeveloped, kids have to consciously think through every movement and task.

That means slower processing speed, mental fatigue, frustration and less energy for actual learning.

The good news? The cerebellum can be strengthened at any age through specific, integrative brain-based exercises.

When you do, you’ll often see smoother reading, better memory, faster recall, improved coordination and a child who finally feels confident instead of constantly “behind.”

In my Processing Speed Workshop on August 18th, I’ll walk you through how to identify cerebellum delays, the hidden root causes like toxicity, and gut health as well as targeted brain exercises that help kids thrive - without relying forever on tutoring or accommodations that only manage symptoms.

August 18 | 8pm EST/5pmPST | Replay included | $47

Comment SPEED and I’ll DM you the link to save your spot.

08/16/2025

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean more of the same struggles.

If your child has ADHD, dyslexia, autism, an IEP or a diagnosed learning disability, you’ve probably tried the tutors, the reading programs and the behavior charts… only to find you’re still dealing with slow mornings, homework battles and endless reminders.

Here’s what most parents don’t hear from the school system or even private learning programs:

The speed at which your child’s brain processes information can make or break their success in reading, writing, math and even social situations.

When processing speed is off, they can be bright, capable and trying their hardest and still feel like they’re running uphill all day.

Unless the root causes are addressed like nutrient deficiencies, gut inflammation, poor brain connectivity or sensory-motor delays - no amount of extra worksheets will change that.

Poor processing speed isn’t something your child is stuck with. With the right brain-based, neuroplastic strategies, your child can start learning faster, retaining more and feeling confident again.

That’s exactly what I’m teaching in The Processing Speed Workshop - my proven, integrative approach to addressing one of the most overlooked root causes of learning and attention challenges.

📅 August 18th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST
$47 | Replay included
📌 DM me the word SPEED to save your spot.

Let’s make this the school year, your child finally catches up and thrives.

08/15/2025

If your child has difficulty learning or even a diagnosis but your gut says there’s more to the story… you’re probably right.

Many symptoms are brushed off as ‘just part of it’ or even worse - ‘just a phase’ but they’re actually signs the brain and body aren’t working in sync.

These aren’t personality quirks or random symptoms that just go away. They’re an indication that brain chemistry is off because of gut health, deficiencies and toxicity and that the brain has weak connections, is disorganized - and that your child’s brain is working way too hard to keep up.

These are all signs that the body and brain is inflamed, toxic, undernourished and the brain is disorganized and has weak connections.

These are red flags that the gut-brain-immune system is struggling and that maybe there is more to your child’s dyslexia, learning disability, ADHD or even ASD.

The digestive issues, eczema, picky eating point to biochemical imbalance connected to gut health and toxicity while things like poor posture, sensory issues, no or minimal crawling, difficulty riding a bike or other coordination issues point to underdeveloped brain networks - especially in the sensory-motor system and lower brain levels.

When I see these symptoms, I know we’re not just dealing with ADHD, dyslexia or a learning issue - we’re dealing with a brain-body imbalance.

These kids don’t need another label or strategy - what’s needed is a roadmap map back to optimal brain chemistry and brain connectivity.

This is exactly what I’m teaching in The Processing Speed Workshop on August 18th at 8amEST.

✔ Root causes most professionals miss
✔ How to identify slow vs. fast processing speed
✔ Practical solutions from nutrition to detox to brain exercises

$47 | Replay included

Comment ROOT for the link.

08/14/2025

Back-to-school shouldn’t feel like walking into another year of stress, endless tutoring or relying on an IEP to “just get through.”

Parents often think their child is 'just slow' at learning and it's permanent … but here’s the truth:

Most parents -and even many professionals - have never been told what processing speed actually is - let alone what to do about it.

Processing speed is your child’s brain’s timing system. When it’s running slow, everything from reading to memory to self-regulation takes longer and feels harder.

And the kicker? No amount of behavior charts, extra time, or more tutoring can “organize” a brain that’s processing slowly.

That’s why so many kids with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech delays or learning disabilities feel like they’re running a mental marathon every day.

The problem? Most schools and programs offer compensations - extra time, IEPs, visual schedules - instead of neuroplastic therapies that address the underlying factors contributing to the breakdown.

These help your child cope in the moment, but they don’t optimise the weak connections in your child's brain.

Research has shown that with the right brain-based approach, new connections can be overcome and learning difficulties can be overcome.

Weak connections can be strengthened, timing (AKA processing speed) can be improved and learning can become easier and faster.

This is where integrative educational therapy is different than traditional approaches like tutoring and reading programs.

We combine brain-based exercises, neuro-technologies and even functional nutrition to address the root causes to create lasting change.

To help get you started with a school year like none other, I created the Processing Speed Workshop to show you the root causes most people miss and give you tools that actually make a difference.

You will learn:

✔ The hidden reasons your child can’t keep up from nutrient imbalances to weak brain connections
✔ How to tell if your child has slow or fast processing speed
✔ How nutrient imbalances, inflammation and weak brain connections slow things down
✔ Exercises and activities to strengthen timing and flow at home
✔ How to remove what’s slowing the brain so it can work faster and more efficiently
✔ Why neuroplasticity is the missing link most professionals overlook and how to use it to help your child thrive

Whether your child has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech delays or no diagnosis at all - if they’re struggling to keep up, this workshop will give you answers and action steps.

📅 August 18th @ 8pmEST on ZOOM| $47 | Replay included

📌 Comment SPEED and I’ll DM you the link to save your spot.

Let’s make this school year different. Your child’s brain can change. Let’s stop compensating and start overcoming.

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