Dr. Books’ Team

Barbara brings a level of compassion, service and common sense to our surroundings.  She comes with 30-years of experience in the field of dental hygiene, is a licensed Massage Therapist, helps with biofeedback, brainercises;  and she is a great BNT practitioner.

Kathy Balcer is a graduate of the University of Texas, with her master’s degree in education and counseling from Texas State University. She has worked in education as a special education teacher, regular education teacher, basketball coach and guidance counselor in grades K-12 for 36 years. She is passionate about educating the whole child by finding out what blocks their learning, socially and academically, and promoting their strengths. Kathy says that, “Seeing students suddenly recognize their own strengths is intoxicating!”

Julie is our online parenting expert and professional mediator.  She is the former Executive Director of Brain Gym International, founder of the Nurturing Parent Center in Santa Barbara, California, and is trained in Books Neural Therapy,  She is available for skype parent counseling sessions as people are adapting to new behaviors and shifts in family dynamics. Contact her via  nurturingparentcenter.com

Mini bernadoodles are known for their therapeutic presence.
Miss Maggie is no exception. She sprinkles her unconditional love to kids and adults alike. Note: She also loves her crate, so if you’re not a dog person, she is happy to be out of sight during your sessions.

Elaine McDaniels has worked near Books’ side in many capacities over the decade. For the past several years, she has helped with biofeedback – sometimes working on two devices at the same time, and sometimes helping with long-distance patients.  She loves studying herbs, nutrition and anything health-related.

Abby is our “Camp Counselor” and unofficial pied piper of children. She has a magic touch with little kids, and with adults. Trained early on in Girl Scouts, she has achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

She is extremely professional and knowledgeable about biofeedback, and on top of that she is a great artist and cellist.