Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development

What Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development does

The Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development (RCND) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1972 in Piqua, Ohio, that delivers neurodevelopmental therapy, neuroeducational services, and wellness programs to children and adults with brain-related conditions. Its service portfolio includes Brain & Body Integration (the foundational individualized neurodevelopmental exercise program), Brain Wellness Center (EEG Neurofeedback training using scalp sensors and operant conditioning to normalize brain wave activity), and Aquatic Wellness Center (a 92-degree heated therapeutic pool with underwater treadmill and resistance equipment), all consolidated under one roof at the Hahn-Hufford Center of Hope campus. Nicholas School, a wholly-owned state-chartered K-8 special needs school established in 1976, is an approved provider for Ohio's Autism Scholarship Program and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program (up to $27,000 per student), serving a record 42 students. A new Adult Day Program is under development, and a Summer Fun for Brain & Body program launches June 2026.

The organization operates a hybrid revenue model combining individual donations (tiered $25-$150), foundation and corporate grants (25+ funders in 2025 including United Way of Miami County, Piqua Community Foundation, and Troy Foundation), state scholarship reimbursements, and program fees for wellness services. Go-to-market is community-led and sales-led: families are acquired through healthcare provider referrals, Ohio education system partnerships, IEP-based school district coordination, and word-of-mouth within the regional special-needs community. Distribution is fully in-person at the single Piqua facility, with no digital or API-based delivery channel, no AI/ML capabilities, and a 24-25 person staff including Neurodevelopmental Technicians, Neuroeducational Specialists, contracted Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists, and an Intervention Specialist team. Leadership has remained long-tenured, with the Executive Director (Carla Bertke) in place since 1993.

Name

Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development

Legal name

Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development

Website

https://rcnd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Piqua, Ohio, founded in 1972, that provides neurodevelopmental therapy, EEG neurofeedback, aquatic therapy, and a state-chartered K-8 special needs school (Nicholas School) to children and adults with brain-related conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurological Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

Keywords

• Neurodevelopmental therapy
• Special needs education
• EEG neurofeedback training
• Aquatic therapy services
• Neurological rehabilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Piqua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and civic groups. Donation tiers range from $25 to $150 or any custom amount. The Kroger Community Rewards program generates quarterly contributions averaging $300-$500.
2. Government Scholarships: Nicholas School is an approved provider for Ohio's Autism Scholarship Program and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program, which provides up to $27,000 per eligible student.
3. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Annual grants received from community foundations including The Piqua Community Foundation, The Troy Foundation, United Way of Miami County, Shelby County United Way, and numerous other regional foundations and corporate giving programs.
4. Program Fees: Fees for rehabilitation and wellness programs covering Brain & Body Integration, Brain Wellness Center, and Aquatic Wellness Center, with evaluation processes that include health history, cognitive and developmental testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development provides individualized neurodevelopmental therapy, neuroeducational, and wellness programs to children and adults with brain-related conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays, and traumatic brain injury. Services are delivered through four integrated programs—Brain & Body Integration, Brain Wellness Center (EEG neurofeedback), Aquatic Wellness Center (heated therapeutic pool), and Nicholas School (K-8 special needs school)—all anchored in a neuroplasticity-based approach that targets the cause of neurological dysfunction rather than symptoms.

Product overview

The Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development is a non-profit healthcare and special education organization offering a multi-program approach to neurodevelopmental therapy and wellness. The portfolio consists of five distinct services: Brain & Body Integration (the foundational neurodevelopmental therapy program established in 1972), Brain Wellness Center (EEG Neurofeedback training), Aquatic Wellness Center (heated pool therapy), and Nicholas School (state-chartered K-8 special needs school), plus a developing Adult Day Program and a seasonal Summer Fun for Brain & Body Program. All services are anchored in Neurodevelopmental Therapy, the concept that the brain is a pliable organ that can be trained to perform new functions through targeted stimulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brain & Body Integration An individualized neurodevelopmental therapy program, established in 1972, that serves children and adults with brain-related conditions. Each program is customized with exercises designed to improve sensory and motor neuron pathway connections that may have been underdeveloped or damaged, treating the cause rather than the symptoms.
• Brain Wellness Center A wellness program utilizing EEG Neurofeedback training, a non-invasive and painless procedure where sensors on the scalp read brainwaves and provide feedback through video display with audio signals to help normalize brain wave activity.
• Aquatic Wellness Center An alternative exercise program in a 92-degree heated therapeutic pool equipped with an underwater treadmill, brachiation ladder, elliptical machine, and stepper equipment. The reduced body weight enables improved mobility, strength, range of motion, coordination, circulation, and reduced arthritic pain.
• Nicholas School A state chartered, non-public K-8 school for children with different learning needs, including learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, sensory integration deficiencies, chromosomal disorders, auditory processing deficiencies, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays. It is an approved provider for Ohio's Autism Scholarship and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program.
• Summer Fun for Brain & Body Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant improvements in cognitive and developmental testing results after 8-week programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• State of Ohio Department of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved provider for the State of Ohio's Autism Scholarship Program and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program, enabling eligible students to receive education and services through Nicholas School.
• Kroger Community RewardssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity giving program where Kroger shoppers can designate the Rehabilitation Center to receive quarterly donations averaging $300-$500.
• Romer's Catering & EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue partner for the annual Evening Under the Tent fundraiser.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LearningRx: A national cognitive training franchise focused on strengthening brain performance for children and adults with learning and cognitive challenges. Overlaps with RCND's neuroeducational and brain wellness services for school-age children.
• National Association for Child Development (NACD): A Utah-based organization that creates individualized neurodevelopmental programs for children with developmental delays, autism, and brain injuries. Shares RCND's neuroplasticity-based, individualized therapy approach and family-centered philosophy.
• Brain Balance Achievement Centers: A national chain providing integrated neurological, cognitive, sensory-motor, and behavioral programs for children with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities. Comparable methodology to RCND's Brain & Body Integration program but at much larger scale.
• Centre for Neuro Skills: A California-based neurorehabilitation provider serving traumatic brain injury, stroke, and neurological disorder patients with intensive therapy programs. Comparable adult neurorehab focus to RCND's adult Brain & Body Integration services.
• Cognitive FX: A Utah-based clinic specializing in post-concussion and brain injury recovery using neurofeedback, cognitive therapy, and neuromodulation. Directly comparable to RCND's Brain Wellness Center neurofeedback and adult neurorehab offerings.
• Cortica: A pediatric neurology and autism therapy provider offering integrated ABA, OT, PT, speech, and neurofeedback services. Comparable to RCND in serving children with autism and developmental conditions using an integrated multidisciplinary model.
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential: A Philadelphia-based nonprofit founded in 1955 that applies a neurodevelopmental approach to help children with brain injuries and developmental disabilities reach their potential. Highly comparable in mission and methodology to RCND's Brain & Body Integration program.

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: A major pediatric academic medical center in Ohio with a comprehensive Division of Pediatric Neurology and Rehabilitation services. Overlaps with RCND's pediatric and developmental therapy mission but at vastly broader scale.
• Nationwide Children's Hospital: An Ohio-based pediatric hospital system offering comprehensive developmental, neurological, and rehabilitation services for children. Regional incumbent that competes for the same Ohio patient population and scholarship-eligible families.

Regional players

• Touchstone Neurorecovery Center: A Texas-based neurorehabilitation provider specializing in post-acute brain injury, stroke, and neurological condition recovery. Comparable clinical focus to RCND's adult neurorehabilitation but concentrated in the southern U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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