EXPERT GUIDANCE • INNOVATIVE PROCESS • INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
Our Innovative Movement-Based Approach
We utilize a variety of sensory and movement approaches to improve your child's motor coordination, balance, speech & communication, sensory processing, emotional and behavioral regulation, and cognition. We combine reflex integration with targeted brain-training techniques for a comprehensive, safe, and effective approach.
Dr. McKone's Background
Mary McKone, Ed. D., spent thirty years in education as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, site administrator, and college professor. She is a dyslexia specialist and ended her education career as the Assistant Head of School at a private school for dyslexia in the Pacific Northwest. She brings this deep educational background to her practice and frequently helps her clients with questions and concerns around school and learning.
Dr. McKone began studying the brain-body connection under Dr. Paul Dennison, the founder of Brain Gym, about twenty years ago. She became a Brain Gym practitioner and then an instructor. From there, she went on to study Rhythmic Movement Training with Moira Dempsey and MNRI with Dr. Masgutova and other instructors. Lastly, she has done training in neurodevelopment and reflex integration with Dr. Barnes-Heath. As a lifelong learner, she continues to delve deeply into neuroscience, neurodevelopment, and neuroplasticity.
Dr. McKone uses these four approaches in a systematic, comprehensive, yet gentle approach. She has helped hundreds of children experience greater levels of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
In 2016, she had the opportunity to deliver a TEDx talk in Temecula, CA, entitled BrainMoves (you can view this above) on primitive reflex patterns and their relationship to learning and developmental challenges.
In 2019, she completed her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and was awarded the Leadership in Education Award by Walden University.
She is an international consultant and speaker, podcaster, and educator.
Our Mission & Expertise
At BrainWorks, we believe that every child deserves to flourish. We design a path toward development that honors their unique needs and potential. Dr. McKone brings years of specialized expertise to the international community, providing innovative movement-based guidance that empowers families and professionals alike. We are committed to creating a supportive, human-centered environment where expert care meets compassionate innovation.