Kristel and John Knaus work out of their home where one-on-one learning environments are set up. This provides a warm and welcoming environment that eases anxiety.

Brain Coaching

For Children & Adults

10+ years helping children and adults
better their cognitive performance, academic achievement, executive functioning, and emotional regulation

Providing hope as your struggles
become easier and strengths become stronger

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High Quality Brain Coaching for

  • ADHD

  • Attention Span

  • Auditory Processing

  • Cognitive Processing Speed

  • Dysgraphia

  • Dyslexia

  • Executive Functioning

  • Hand-Eye Coordination

  • Math Needs

  • Logic & Reasoning

  • Long-Term Memory

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Reading Fluency

  • Spatial Awareness & Direction Challenges

  • Visual Processing

  • Working Memory

Kristel and John Knaus work as brain coaches. They help children with disabilities, struggling learners, and adults with memory concerns with cognitive ability.

Our Experience

  • Certifications: Equipping Minds Level I, II, & III, Integrated Learning Strategies Retained Primitive Reflexes, Phono-Graphix, Solve Learning Disabilities - Dyslexia, The Listening Program, Visualizing and Verbalizing, Brain Advancement Coach Training, and Brain Based Learning Strategies

  • Degrees: B.S. in Psychology, B.S. in Religion, M.S. Religious Education

  • We also have experience in social worker case management, private entrepreneurial business management, youth ministry, youth theater directing, pastoral care, and home education instruction.

“Kristel has helped our son to make great progress in his ability to process information, learn, and retain what he has learned. Her compassion, patience, and charisma are an added blessing. We highly recommend her for anyone who learns differently or has had a difficult time making progress with other programs. We are grateful for the work she does!”

-Amber B.

Student and Parent Testimonials

"After only 5 weeks of cognitive development I am able to recall longer strings of numbers such as codes, recall and organize assignments better, remember more information, and see order in my head. The result of these skills is less anxiety in general. I'm so thankful for this opportunity!"

-31 year-old Professional

“Kristel has gifted our kiddos confidence after struggling with several learning challenges, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, reading comprehension, visual recall, and auditory memory for so many years. We have even seen such improvement in their ability to manage emotions and anxiety.”

-Heather S.

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    • Any child or adult with known or suspected learning challenges, including or stemming from: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, anxiety, autism, down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, reactive attachment disorder, post-concussion syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, language and sensory processing disorders, neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, and memory struggles

    • Post-adoptive children and foster care children who are experiencing challenges related to executive functioning, learning, memory, and task management

    • Children who are trying so hard to learn to read but are getting more and more frustrated

    • Students of all levels who are spending hours studying but are unable to recall content and remember what they read

    • Students of all levels who are struggling to listen to oral instruction and simultaneously take notes

    • Honors students who attain quick understanding but lack basic study skills

    • Students of all levels who are struggling with executive functioning while managing a huge workload

    • Athletes who are experiencing cognitive functioning deficits following a sports injury

    • Business professionals, adult learners, and aging adults who are in a stressful work environment or are returning to school

    • Adults who are concerned that their memory and skills "just aren't what they used to be”

    • Adults who have a family history of dementia or Alzheimers

  • Sessions may take place virtually or in-person.

    For children who are enrolled in the program, parents are required to be present during sessions.

  • We use a payment model that does not require medical insurance to dictate the care we provide. We are not contracted with insurance carriers at this time and are private pay only.

    However, we have had many families use education and military grants, in addition to health savings accounts.

    If you are an Amherst County SPED student, we are contracted with the school district to provide applicable special education services.

    We also accept payment via Venmo.

  • Feel free to set up a complimentary phone consultation with us through the contact page.

  • Each semester consists of 26 one-hour sessions that typically meet twice a week for 13 weeks.

    Each student receives an individualized program that largely draws upon the unique and multi-disciplinary Equipping Minds program.

    Your sessions will be designed to increase your capacity to learn, using a progressive system of physical, visual, auditory, vestibular, and cognitive games and exercises that are meant to strengthen and/or create neural pathways.

    You will be encouraged to work on the activities and exercises outside of our scheduled meetings to maximize the program's impact.

  • Yes, we periodically offer a 10-week class limited to five students that focuses on reading.

    Note: Summer 2026 classes are currently not available.

    Inquire about additional information here!

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