User:Symmetryneuropt/sandbox/Dianne Kosto

Dianne Kosto, SCN (/da͡ɪˈan/; /ˈko̞s̠t̪o̞/; Born on January 13, 1970, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania) is the CEO and Founder of SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training. In addition to overseeing her multiple locations that provide neurofeedback services over the past 10 years, Dianne was the Executive Director of Training, (and only trainer) for another neurofeedback company for over 5 years, provided clinical and technical support as well, she was an approved instructor for Bridgeport College’s CEC and Certificate Course for Chiropractors in Advanced qEEG courses. Dianne has mentored and consulted for neurofeedback providers across the continent in a variety of professions for over 8 years and continues to do so as part of SYMMETRY’s SAGE Advisors division. Several times, Dianne has presented for COSY, an organization in Beaufort County SC, that provides continuing education credits for Counselors, Social Workers and mental health professionals in that and several neighboring counties. Dianne presents to various continuing education conferences across the USA, including NATSAP ( National Association for Therapeutic Schools and Programs), Attach.org, Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools of (ATN) Attach and Trauma Network, SC Counseling Association, Outdoor Behavioral Health Conference, and more.  She had passed her BCIA Board Certification requirements in 2014, New Mind Expert Neurofeedback Certification 2019, and is continuing to develop and expand Neurofeedback Certification courses and training for providers through the SYMMETRY Academy.

A "Mom on a Mission" During a saga to help her son, Dianne Kosto was introduced to the science of neurofeedback and has since been on a mission to share this drugless, painless, noninvasive modality that she believes saved her son's life.

Education:

  • New Mind Expert Neurofeedback Certification
  • SYMMETRY Certified in Neurofeedback (SCN)- SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training
  • Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) -  Board Certified Neurofeedback Technician (2014-2017)
  • Neurofeedback Technician Training -BrainCore Therapy- (2010-2017)
  • Team Leadership Personal Development & Business Education – (1999-2015)
  • Robert Morris College – Pittsburgh, Pa – (1989-1991)
  • Blackhawk High School, Beaver Falls, Pa – (graduated with high honors 1988)

Neurofeedback Teaching & Work Experience

  • SYMMETRY Neuro-PT,  Founder and CEO (Launch 2016- present) SymmetryNeuroPT.com
  • Founded and launched Symmetry to provide Neurofeedback services in Residential Treatment and Therapeutic Boarding Schools
  • Executive Director of Training for BrainCore Systems (2014- 2017)
  • Was the only Certified Corporate Trainer to educate and certify all Doctors and technicians who purchase and use BrainCore Therapy Neurofeedback systems and membership.  Currently 150 offices.
  • Own and Operate multiple Neurofeedback clinics (2010 - 2018) BrainCoreUSA.com
  • Provide BrainCore Neurofeedback services and oversight for multiple locations in the Us.  Greater Boston, MA and in SC: Murrells Inlet, Mount Pleasant, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, as well as  Pooler/Savannah, GA
  • Clinical and Technical Consultant for BrainCore Systems and BrainCore Members (2014 - 2018)
  • Support BrainCore Doctors and Members with technical and clinical consultations to assist Dr. Guy Annunziata, BCN
  • Certified Instructor by University of Bridgeport , CT (2012 - Present)
  • Received approval to teach and certify Doctors of Chiropractic for the Advanced QEEG Neurofeedback Course created by Dr. Guy Annunziata and accredited through University of Bridgeport.
  • Neurofeedback Instructor & Technician- (2010-2016)
  • Clinic, Kanab/St. George, Utah
  • Upon receiving my certified Neurofeedback Technician course I obtained a neurofeedback system and procured a location at a private Christian School in Utah, at which I set up a neurofeedback clinic.  I proceeded to serve over 500 students and staff with neurofeedback since.  I held educational classes there with parents to explain the neurofeedback concepts and therapy, and trained a department of staff at the school to run the neurofeedback clinic and sessions.  I continue to manage the clinic including all of the diagnostic and technical support from a distance and periodically appear for further training of staff regarding the program.
  • Neurofeedback Education and Consultation for Various Doctors (2011 - Present)
  • Traveling Instruction
  • Due to the enormous success of the clinic established in Utah, I am also hired to set up various offices and train the doctors and staff involved to run a neurofeedback clinic in offices throughout the United States, some of which include Orange County, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, Chicago, and Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Neurofeedback experience for Dr. Guy Annunziata (2010-2017)
  • Worked with Dr. Guy for several years involving neurofeedback & biofeedback technician work, sales and support for neurofeedback equipment, webinar education for Doctors, open clinical lab work for Doctors’ education, as well as clinical neurofeedback diagnostic support and On-Site trainings for refresher courses to existing neurofeedback offices.

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