I came to Cindy after struggling for years from performance anxiety. I wasn't sure if it would…read moreactually help but had nothing to lose. After learning more about what hypnosis is and isn't, I decided to invest in myself and get the help that I needed and deserved. I'm delighted to report that Cindy has helped me change my life. I'm now much more confident at my own ability and truly believe in myself. I love that this is a skill that I can keep improving and the more work I put into it, the greater the pay out in my confidence and overall happiness. This truly works and it changes lives! I'm only sorry I didn't do this sooner.

ChangeWorks gave me the method and support to quit smoking after 42 years. I would strongly…read morerecommend them to anyone looking to change a destructive behavior, certainly smoking.

My child has complex medical challenges and the owner, Stephanie Belseth, has been the most helpful…read morepractitioner we've ever seen, for my son's care. She is always compassionate and kind and has gotten to the root of health issues that he has struggled with over the years. When other doctors have given us poor advice or medications that have caused my child severe reactions, this team has always given us the most holistic options that have made such a big difference for our son. Both in acute situations and in the long-term, getting to the underlying cause of different illnesses has been key to giving our son the best quality of life and helping him develop to his highest ability. Thank you Newbridge and Stephanie!

I was referred to Dr. Nathan by a friend who had taken her child for testing and was very pleased…read morewith the testing process. My son has been having difficulties in school since kindergarten and his pediatrician and I suspected he has ADHD. Dr. Nathan was friendly and insightful. My son liked him immediately. Dr. Nathan could speak Minecraft and The Legend of Zelda with my son and made him very comfortable in a way I have never seen with other child therapists we have seen for my son. He answered all of my many questions and made me feel supported and understood. I would recommend Dr. Nathan to anyone seeking ADHD testing for their child.

Dr. McIver is an incredible neurosurgeon. My husband was admitted to the hospital and it was found…read morethat he had a tumor in his brain that was pressing on the part of the brain that controls your speech. The tumor was cancerous. We were fortunate that Dr. McIver was the person who got my husband's case. He did brain surgery and was able to remove 90-95% of the tumor. I credit him for my husband still being alive today. He is the kindest most caring person...not to mention his wonderful smile!

Dr. Mciver is an incredible surgeon! He was the surgeon that preformed my husband's operation to…read morehelp fix his spinal stenosis on top of other back issues and all I can say is...WOW!! He exceeded our expectations 1000%! We will never truly be able to express our gratitude for Dr. Mciver and his team. My husband was loosing hope that his pain would ever go away and his quality of life would ever go back to the way it was before this all began and on top of that he was full of anxiety and fear of having the surgery but Dr. Mciver helped ease up his fear of the procedure and today he says it's the best things he's ever done. Because of Dr. Mciver's expertise and willingness to do whatever he could to repair my husbands back he has also helped restore his hope for the future. Dr. Mciver is with his patients from the moment they arrive for surgery and with the help of his incredible surgical team they all work together with every aspect of the surgical process to insure a positive and pleasant experience. He is extremely professional, caring about the individuals needs, honest, knowledgeable, pleasant, super down to earth, funny, and very candid regarding realistic expectations so you are not hit with any surprises. He was super patient and understanding of our endless questions up until the operating room and dynamic regarding what to expect before, during and after surgery. His laid back style really helped to put our minds at ease. We would not hesitate to recommend you to our closest friends and family. We send our thanks and appreciation to Dr. Mciver for giving us a new start at a new Joe! Through your work Joe is ready to get back to enjoying living his life pain free and being able to have fun again and it's all because of you and your team. We couldn't have asked for a better group of people to manage the operation. The office staff as well as the after surgery staff of nurses and techs are just as wonderful, patient, informative, helpful, sympathetic, competent and kind as you would expect them to be if hand-picked by Dr. Mciver. They are the most sweetest we've ever came across out of all the hospitals and clinics we've been at. Mercy surgical staff for the win!

Between ages 3 and 10 Child Psychologists had diagnosed my son with everything under the sun: High…read moreFunctioning Autism, ADD, OCD, Dyslexia and Tourette's Syndrome. He struggled academically, behaviorally and with attention and social issues. These challenges involved every system of his brain and body. So, we did all the typical medical therapies and educational interventions including ABA, OT, ST medications, Orton Gillingham, social skills classes, diet changes, etc. Yet, by age10 and the end of 4th grade, my son was 3 years behind in school and couldn't manage 1:1 instruction let alone navigate an overstimulating classroom learning environment. Everyday was a challenge to get him to participate. That's when I found Brain Balance and his life changed forever. I can't thank Brain Balance enough! After 4 months in the program, I had a whole different son. Brain Balance got the two sides of his brain to communicate and synchronize. From there, skills he couldn't do before quickly came on board. Teachers in 5th grade were amazed at his improvements in all areas of development and interactions. He moved from the lowest math and reading groups to working at grade level in the broad classroom. His mid-year NWEA testing for math and language arts showed he was at or above grade level in all subjects. He made friends easily and participated in after school activities and sports for the first time. The Brain Balance program is unique and comprehensive. It succeeds where single issue therapies fail because it addresses all systems of the brain and body simultaneously and focuses on improving the weak areas of the brain so they connect and synchronize with the strong areas of the brain and create true functional improvements. In this way, it truly gets to the root cause of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. The Brain Balance program is not easy and it's not covered by medical insurance, just as other non-medical programs. But it works and is well worth the investment of time and money. It includes intensive sensory, motor, cognitive and academic activities and stresses clean eating diet and nutrition protocols and healthy lifestyle changes. An average commitment of 3-6 months can result in life-changing results for your child and your family. After spending 7 years in other therapies, the 4 months we spent at Brain Balance was well worth the effort and it's taught us healthier ways to live life going forward. Unfortunately, many doctors and educators don't believe in anything but medication and special education accommodations. These just address the symptoms of these problems, not the root cause. So, it's often up to parents to discover programs like Brain Balance on their own. I hope I've given you something to think about and the inspiration to check out Brain Balance yourself to see if it is right for your child.

My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability (Slow Learner) and Significant…read moreDevelopmental Delay. She started Brain Balance over the summer--when we had her IEP meeting after approx. 26 sessions, her teachers and therapists couldn't say enough good things about the changes they were seeing! They commented on how quietly she walked through the halls, sat in class and listened to everything, waited quietly while others spoke before speaking, and kindly helped a new student learn the routines. They talked about the huge increase in her reading comprehension, how quickly she was now picking up on multiplication tables and science concepts, and her improvements in her handwriting. They couldn't believe the growth over the summer! I was excited when I watched her meet a child her age--for the first time I listened to her ask socially appropriate questions and wait for the answers. The whole interaction went smoothly--I never had to intervene or explain her behavior. Her speech is now so clear that people who meet her for the first time can understand everything she says! When she talks--she makes comments that contribute to the conversation--not bring it to a grinding halt like she used to. She no longer wets the bed at night and I've seen a significant reduction in chewing on her clothing. She seems less anxious and more involved in what is going on around her. It is amazing to see how proud she is of herself--she knows that she is changing. I give credit where it belongs--Brain Balance of Woodbury! I know how hard they have worked with her and how much support they have given our whole family! I knew Brain Balance would help--but I never knew it would be so HUGE in such a short time! Everyone in the center wants the best for my daughter and want so much for her to succeed. I drive 3hours--one way--for sessions and I will continue for as long as necessary. They are worth the drive and more! This has been the best thing I could ever do for my daughter and for my whole family!

It's ok to not be ok!! If you or someone you know in the Twin Cities area needs someone to talk to,…read morewe can't say enough good things about Counseling Care. Serena has been so great working with one of our kids. They have locations in Woodbury and Burnsville.

I worked with therapist Brent Baumler for 6 months. Before this my life was consumed with the…read morethoughts of the family I worked with. There was little communication between us and the relationship we did have was taken for granted. Within 6 months of therapy with Brent, my problem with them was solved. First, Brent had me enumerate the stresses associated with the roles I had with these people. Then we developed a plan of action to reduce these stressors. One assignment was to list pros & cons of asserting myself. An example was the erosion of my relationship with my spouse caused by my rumination on the problem. I was also worried about the pressure getting to me and having an outburst of emotion with these relatives which would greatly damage our relationship. The pros, which I learned from listing my values and how I demonstrated them, helped to justify my faith in myself, and reduced the tension I felt when I talked to them to set boundaries. All in all, my relationship became a win-win between my family and myself with Brent giving me guidance and support to achieve my goal.

I went to Ina after a very violent and traumatic experience and she was able to make me grow…read morethrough her amazing therapy. Her helping me through one of the most troubling times I've been through was both painful and necessary, but she helped me face my fears. She is amazing. I don't think I would have made it this far without her. I know this is many years later but please allow me to keep this post up because due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to continue with her, but she was probably one of the best therapists I've had. Thank you. I found my calm and am happy most of the time now.

Looks out the window over your shoulder while you speak. Doesn't seem to know any real solutions to…read moreanything. Doesn't seem to have a grasp of basic psychology. Complete waste of money and time.

All the has helped beyond measure. The staff is extremely courteous and helpful and Dr. W is a…read moreworld class psychiatrist. Thank you for all that you do!