Choir Therapy
Research has shown a therapeutic connection between music and increased language expression.The Newest Speech Therapy Class at B.R.A.I.N.
Work your Brain
Feed your Soul
Make friends while you make Music!
When: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday / 6:00-7:30pm
Where: B.R.A.I.N. Headquarters
Cost: $15/class – Partners
$20/class – Non-Partners
LIFE COACHING
Identify and Achieve Personal Goals After Your Brain Injury
Ken Henry – Sociologist/Life Coach
Ken’s training includes: Hemispheric Integration (how to use both sides of your brain optimally), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Clarity Practices, Relationship Enhancement, and much more. You will learn how to create new perceptual filters to interact with the world in most effective ways.
Call Ken at (562) 252-2507 to make your appointment today.
MASSAGE THERAPY
B.R.A.I.N. offers massage therapy services to help you relax, unwind, and target specific areas needing treatment after a brain injury.
Russell Ikeda, LMT – Shiatsu Massage Therapist
Shiatsu (Acupressure) Therapy is a pressing form of massage to relieve pain from injuries or stress, and helps muscles to stay limber and improves circulation and R.O.M. Points are located over muscles, nerves, arteries, and accu-points. This type of massage therapy may be done without oils and with clothes on. Stretching and soft tissue release are also applied.
Massage Rates
Service General Public Survivor
Chair Massage $1/min $1/min
Reflexology Foot Massage $1/min $1/min
Shiatsu Massage $80/$60* $55/$35*
Swedish Massage $80/$60* $55/$35*
Deep Tissue Massage $80/$60* $55/$35*
Neuromuscular Massage $80/$60* $55/$35*
Hot Stone Massage $100/$80* $75/$55*
*These prices reflect the cost with a B.R.A.I.N. Partnership Card (a savings of $20) versus the cost without a B.R.A.I.N. Partnership Card. To purchase a B.R.A.I.N. Partnership Card, click here for more information.
Sessions by appointment, call Russell Ikeda at 949-350-6321
ACUPUNCTURE
Research shows improved outcomes for patients with TBI and stroke in motor and speech rehabilitation with acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture can help with many symptoms associated with TBI and stroke such as chronic pain, headaches, dizziness, numbness, fine and gross motor impairment, memory and cognitive decline, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Through acupuncture we can talk directly to the brain to encourage body wide relaxation and healing.
Sessions by appointment, call Dr. Liuhong Xu (pronounced “Shu”) (562) 826-0462
SPEECH/COGNITIVE THERAPY
B.R.A.I.N. Offers the Best in Speech Therapy for Those Affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, or aneurysm, with therapies specializing in voice, swallowing, aphasia, and apraxia.
Angela Mandas, M.A., CCC-SLP, licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist, provides speech therapy to those at B.R.A.I.N. and also oversees graduate students in training and clinical fellows. She teaches at Chapman University as an Adjunct Professor and is the Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator. She also provides therapy at Precision Rehabilitation in Long Beach. One hour individual sessions are made by appointment at B.R.A.I.N.
Call Angela at (714) 715-2708 to make your appointment today.
Lynn Gallandt, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist who provides individual and group therapy to adults with neurological disorders. She currently facilitates several weekly groups at B.R.A.I.N. including a cognition group, two expressive language groups and a stroke support group. One hour individual sessions are made by appointment at B.R.A.I.N or in-home therapy.
Call Lynn at (562) 715-5145 to make your appointment today.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Focus: To Promote Health and Wellness through Passion and Practice
Kevin Jung
With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Kevin has a passion for fitness and helping his students achieve their goals.
Education: B.A. in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Fitness- California State University, Long Beach
Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise
(ACE) and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Focus: To Promote Health and Wellness through Passion and Practice
Contact Information:
kevin@thebrainsite.org | 714.350.7598