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History of the Sharper Mind Centers

The Sharper Minds program is based upon the work and research findings of a number of individuals, generally doctors and researchers (PhDs) in the field of education, optometric (seeing) or hearing related fields.

Various components of the program include aspects of:

• Vision therapy
• Auditory therapy
• Physical & Occupational therapy
• Sensory-Motor Integration
• Balance therapy
• Memory utilization skills
• Success Skills training
• And more

The co-founders, Delbe Meelhuysen, M.D., Program Director and Ed Meelhuysen, President and General Manager, operating under a different legal entity, took their first client on board in December of 1998 in a Beaverton (west Portland) office.  A corporation was later set up to handle the rapidly growing need.  The Sharper Mind Centers name was rolled out in December of 2001.  As of April 2008, we have administered around 1200 evaluations and have worked with over 600 client families from 26 states, Canada and Jamaica.

The founders have been members of the Oregon-Western Washington branch of the Better Business Bureau and been on their Honor Roll since 1999.  For their information about our company, click on the BBB Online Logo to the left and then the link to the BBB.

You can also dial the BBB’s automated line at: 503-226-3981.  At the prompt, press 1.  Enter our main local number: 503-641-5707.  Then press 1.    Online information for Sharper Mind Centers (or click here).

The story in the Sharper Minds arrow logo (trademarked)

The first part or tail end of the arrow represents the birth of a child, the parents high hopes for them, and the progress they begin making. 

The crest and downward spiral depicts the struggle the child begins to experience in school and at home as the dysfunctions in their brain become more evident.  The child begins falling behind his or her peers.  Learning is difficult.  Success is elusive.  

The bottom of the circle is the point at which the family discovers and begins the Sharper Minds program and hope is rekindled.

As the family progresses through the cognitive therapy program, hope grows and accelerates as the child begins performing at or above normal levels.

The arrow head symbolizes the child launching into life with the mental tools to be successful.  They have the mental flexibility and ability to learn that can take them to any of life's successes that they may choose.

Lastly, light is shining on each child and adult all through life's journey, and while shadows will always be there, if we look towards the light of God's truth, those shadows will be behind us.

The arrow logo is part of the Sharper Minds name and arrow logo.  The name, arrow and combinations thereof are trademarks of Sharper Minds, Inc., an affiliate of Sharper Mind Centers, Inc.  Used by permission.  Sharper Mind Centers and Sharper Minds are registered trademarks of Sharper Minds, Inc.

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