Saturday, September 24, 2011

Treating ADD/ADHD naturally in Monroe WA


"Stand still! Pay attention! Sit down! Put that down! Look at me!" 

By the time I was 6 years old I had learned to ignore statements such as these because I had heard them daily for years. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD; before it was mainstream to diagnose anyone with ADD/ADHD. I had trouble functioning in school and at home. My parents didn't want to put me on medication, but felt they had no other option.

When I entered my teenage years I was able to stop taking medication and excel in society; and I owe a huge part of that to my Martial Arts training. Martial Arts specifically teaches Discipline, Confidence, Focus, and Goal setting in an encouraging environment.You don't have to take my word for it, there are hundreds of studies and a quick google search will provide mountains of evidence. However-

The key is finding a good instructor(s) who understands and is trained specifically to work with ADHD children and adults. Thats where I come in.


I understand the daily struggle of a child or adult with ADD/ADHD. I dealt with years of abuse from teachers and people who just don't get it. I've actually had a teacher tell me once, "You'll never be anything". Not only do I understand the problem, I have overcome it. I have even learned to use it as a benefit!

I have undergone training and I am certified to work with ADD/ADHD children. I have the certificate on the wall, but honestly I have learned more from personal experience on a daily basis teaching hundreds and hundreds of students. We have developed behavior reward programs, and academic incentives programs that work with your child's teacher. In addition, we have specific techniques that are taught in class to handle common situations. These same techniques are taught to my staff members.

Martial Arts training is a safe, effective, and natural alternative to medications and can be a valuable addition to your child's future. I highly suggest you check into other alternatives before placing your child on medication.

-Jeremy Molley (Owner of Active Martial Arts in Monroe WA.)

1 comment:

  1. Great post Jeremy. Thanks for sharing!

    Something else to think about...

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