Brain Fitness Matters

The BrainFit Promise

Being a student of Mind Development Studies in the past, my belief system is that we should take care odf our mental health as we take care of our physical health. The brain is a very important organ or system that play a key role in our mental and physical well-being.

Clean and organized classrooms, hands-on and personalized teaching method

Visiting BrainFit Studio, I was impressed with the programs and definitely recommend it to all parents out there. If you want to raise a super child or want your children to excel in school or activities, you have to visit and enroll your child in one of their programs and have your child assessed on what particular areas your child needs to develop.

Considering the location and the proficiency of the staff/teachers, I am expecting this program was expensive, but when I inquired, I was surprised that it was very reasonable. I am glad that many people discovered this kind of modality. I used to teach my niece and nephews when they are kids  with brain exercises when baby sitting them and I guess it worked for them since they excel in school and are now successful professionals, also there was a time I volunteered to teach Sunday school kids and I focus on working on their brain, psychology and mind which are not regularly  taught in school. So, I advised parents to try BrainFit for their kids.

Before entering the studio we are briefed and oriented about BrainFit by one of the teachers.

We were oriented and given a tour of the facility that correspond to different brain pillars activities. Teachers gave us the synopsis of the different programs and demonstrated to us how some exercises work, good thing we have a kid around (son of a mommy blogger) to fully demonstrate the exercises.

SMART ATTENTION:

An exercise to help the child to focus and be attentive

SMART LISTENING: 

Testing listening skills

SMART MOVES:

Gym-based programs for better penmanship, motor control, body coordination etc.

SMART VISION:

for better eye motor control

Parents RJ  and Vanessa Ledesma, talked about their quest in looking for educational activities for their children, as parents,  they want the best possible programs that will help their kids to overcome shyness, build confidence and creativity in school and raising a smart kids. They found out about BrainFit in Singapore and they are happy that it opened branches in Metro Manila. Ms. Vanessa relates to the audience (mostly mommies) how her child improved a lot when it comes to skills, creativity, learning abilities and confidence.

RJ Ledesma

Vanessa Ledesma

Ms. Jeanette Yu Co, MA in Education and BrainFit Director lectured on the Synopsis of Brain Fitness. The use of Cognitive Mapping of one's strengths and weakness across all the 5 brain pillars using US-qualified testing methodologies. All the programmes at BrainFit Studio are run according to the SMART Protocol , a brand of learning exclusive to BrainFit.

Ms. Jeanette Yu Co

Singapore* Malaysia * Thailand * Indonesia * Philippines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is BrainFit Studio and where did it originate?

BrainFit Studio is the leading provider of the most up-to-date neuro-scientific-based brain fitness training programs in Asia. It started in Singapore last 2011 and was founded by a team of therapists led by Ms. Cheryl Chia, current Director, who are all passionate about maximizing human potential and transforming lives. It has since expanded across Southeast Asia and has presence in several countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, and the Philippines. BrainFit Studio Philippines opened its doors in 2011. It is spearheaded by a group of individuals who are experts in the fields of education and health care. Currently, BrainFit Studio Philippines has two centers – Greenhills and Binondo- and another center in Makati is opening in April 2014.

2. What is brain fitness and how important is it?

Similar to physical fitness, which is our foundational body skills that influences our performance in sports, brain fitness is our foundational brain skills which influence learning and achievement in school, work and daily life. These brain pillars namely (i) attention (ii) visual (iii) auditory (iv) sensory-motor and (v) socio-emotions ultimately impact how we acquire new knowledge, retain information, apply learning, and perform to excellence. 

Recent brain scan research has also shown that brain fitness is closely linked to our IQ and EQ. Intelligence does not reside in any one part of the brain but rather involves a network of interconnections among the critical brain areas namely attention and working memory, language, visual, and body perception. Therefore, when we build brain fitness in these pillars, we are actually strengthening the brain networks that make us more intelligent! Simply put, a fit brain means an intelligent brain.

3. How does brain fitness training work?

We use the SMART protocol for brain fitness training, which is based on neuro-scientific findings.

“S” is for setting appropriate and achievable goals for the individual, as every brain is unique. 

“M” is for measurement using a process called CognitiveMap. It involves two hour-long, one-on-one assessment using standardized tests which profile the individual’s brain in the five key areas of visual, auditory, sensory-motor, attention and memory and social-emotional.

“A” is for adaptation, which is to choose the correct brain fitness training program and level, based on the individual’s brain fitness profile. For successful brain fitness training, mental activities must be just right - not be too difficult or too easy for the individual.

“R” is for rewiring through focused practice. Neuro-scientific research tells us frequency and intensity has significant effect on brain fitness training outcomes. During a typical 50min training session at BrainFit Studio, a student may be engaged in up to 500-1000 repetitions of the cognitive tasks they are working on. Adequate frequency and intensity of training is vital for maximum results.

“T” is for transformation of the brain and the individual as one follows the SMART protocol. Typically, for an average student, we expect visible and enduring improvements in learning and performance after about 20 hours or ten weeks of brain fitness training. We expect our students to be able to learn better – focus longer, think faster and remember more. We conduct re-evaluations on all our students to measure their gains.

We have 5 different programs that address each of the Brain Pillars: Smart Moves for sensory-motor; Smart Vision for visual processing; Smart Listening for auditory processing, Smart Focus for attention and memory; and Smart EQ for socio-emotions.

4. What makes Brainfit programs different from other enhancement or tutorial programs?

BrainFitness is fundamental requirement to a learning brain that will determine how effectively they will acquire, retain, and process knowledge.

Unlike enhancement programs that target on improving a specified skill and on imparting learning strategies (e.g. drawing; reading comprehension; speed reading; etc) or tutorial programs that provide assistance on scholastic subjects to enable learners to keep up with the academic track, our programs work on the foundational skills needed to accelerate the learning process be it in acquiring and mastering academic contents in school or learning a skill (e.g. dancing; swimming; etc). The focus is on developing and enhancing the 5 critical Brain Pillars so that they will have a more efficient, easier, and enjoyable learning experience. Only when the Brain Pillars are strong and efficient can the student benefit optimally from any enhancement or tutorial programs that they will undergo. Our programs also build intelligence by strengthening the critical brain networks which scientists have found responsible for both general intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ).

5. How do I know if my child should take Brainfit programs?

Take the CogMapTM assessment -- a proprietary tool used to measure and analyze the brain fitness level or cognitive skill of a student. we will be able to identify the key opportunity or improvement areas that are needed to be addressed as well as take advantage of the strengths to achieve success and optimum performance. 

6. What age should my child take Brainfit programs? 

We have a headstart program that are catered for young kids aged 3-6years old called BrainFit Jr. This is an integrated program covering all 5 brain pillars intended to give a headstart as we prime the young Brain. The SMART Programs, focusing on enhancing core brain Pillar areas, are typically for children 4-18 years old. 

7. Who can benefit from brain fitness training?

Everyone from a young child to an older individual can definitely benefit from brain fitness training. Contrary to what people used to believe, brain plasticity (changeability) is not limited to children, but is possible at any age. With proper brain training protocols, everyone can benefit from brain fitness training, although improvements are more easily achieved in a child because a young brain changes more rapidly with less effort.

8. Can brain fitness training benefit individuals with learning difficulties/ disabilities?

Yes, BrainFit Studio has trained and gather very positive results (backed by published studies) among individuals diagnosed with learning difficulties such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADD or ADHD), auditory processing disorder (APD), dyslexia, language delays, sensory-modulation disorder, dyspraxia and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

9. Can brain fitness training benefit students already doing well in school?

Yes, BrainFit Studio has helped trained many average and even gifted students – we have a RESULTS GUARANTEE for our BrainFitness Training. Just as physical fitness training can benefit everyone, from the person with poor fitness levels to the top athlete, everyone can benefit from brain fitness training. An average or even top student can still be challenged to perform at an even more superior mental state.

For more info, please contact:

3/F (above BPI) Metrosquare Building

224 Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan 1502, Philippines

Tel. (632) 668 2719 / 725 8500 Mobile: (0917) 599 1992

E-mail: brainfitph@yahoo.com

BINONDO Branch: 974 Benavides Street cor Soler st, Binondo, Manila

Tel. 523 8524 Mobile: 0917 776 1689

MAKATI Branch: 108 HV Dela Costa, Salcedo Village, Makati

Tel. 816 3273

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BrainFit Location Map (Greenhills)