Wellness Reimagined
Balance For Life combines innovative technology with professional care to make behavioral health support accessible, affordable, and effective for everyone.
Our Mission & Vision
Balance For Life was founded with a simple yet powerful vision: making quality behavioral health support accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of their location, schedule, or financial situation.
Our Mission
To bridge the gap between traditional therapy and daily wellness support through innovative technology and professional care.
Our Vision
A world where seeking wellness support is as natural and accessible as consulting a doctor for physical health.
What Balance For Life Offers
Our comprehensive platform combines the best of technology and human expertise to provide complete wellness support.
AI-Powered Support
24/7 intelligent chatbot assistance providing immediate emotional support, coping strategies, and wellness guidance when you need it most.
Licensed Counselors
Connect with board-certified mental health professionals for personalized therapy sessions via video, phone, or secure messaging.
Wellness Resources
Extensive library of wellness content, self-help tools, guided meditations, and educational resources to support your journey.
Crisis Support
Immediate crisis intervention services connecting you with qualified professionals during emergency situations for safety and support.
Family Support
Specialized programs including our Parenting Pathways initiative, providing guidance for families navigating behavioral health challenges.
Progress Tracking
Monitor your wellness journey with personalized insights, goal tracking, and progress reports to help you stay motivated and focused.
Balance for Life Membership
Comprehensive wellness support designed to fit your needs.
Individual & Family Membership
No setup fees • Cancel anytime
Immediate emotional support and coping strategies
Professional therapy sessions when needed
Emergency intervention when you need it most
Parenting support and family wellness tools
Wellness library, tools, and progress tracking
Enterprise Membership
Group memberships available
All features for your team members
Analytics and team wellness insights
Personal account manager and training
API access and HR system integration
Detailed analytics and outcome tracking
The People Behind Balance for Life
Healthcare professionals, technologists, and wellness experts united by a mission to make behavioral health support accessible to everyone. Our leadership team brings over 150 years of combined experience.
🏢 Executive Team
Allen Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Allen Jackson is an experienced executive leader with deep expertise in healthcare innovation and business development. He brings strategic vision to Balance for Life, guiding the company's mission of making behavioral health and wellness support accessible to everyone. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to serve individuals and employers across the nation with comprehensive mental health solutions.
Jason Daniewicz
Benefits & Wellness Consultant
Jason Daniewicz brings more than two decades of experience across insurance, employee benefits, and financial services. His career began in 2002 at Allmerica Financial and continued through over 20 years at Marsh McLennan Agency. He developed a deep understanding of how benefit structures and cost-containment strategies directly influence individuals' well-being, particularly in behavioral health support. At Balance for Life, he focuses on improving access, reducing barriers, and aligning effective, sustainable support models.
Gina Stenwall
Chief Executive Administrator
Gina Stenwall has more than 15 years of administrative experience in office operations. She facilitates internal and external communications for the company and provides oversight and coordination of interactions with clients and prospects. Gina supports day-to-day administrative, financial and operational functions by working collectively with executives. She is responsible for reporting metrics on client satisfaction and works to offer exceptional customer service when issues arise.
James Fata
Provider Relations Advisor
James Fata's employment experience in the Behavioral Healthcare System dates to almost a decade. His background includes jobs such as case management, admissions, utilization review, billing, outreach, business development, and marketing. He has also been employed in other areas of the Behavioral Healthcare delivery system including grant writing, Managing Entity contracting, fundraising, outreach, and advocacy efforts. James is currently pursuing his Executive Master's in Healthcare Administration.
Mike Ankrum
Executive Director, Broker Development
Mike Ankrum leads broker development initiatives at Balance for Life, building strategic partnerships to expand the company's reach and ensure accessible behavioral health support for more organizations. His expertise in relationship management and business development helps connect employers and benefits brokers with comprehensive mental health solutions that improve employee wellbeing and organizational outcomes.
Hysen Braholli
Chief Technology Officer
Hysen Braholli leads the technology vision and development at Balance For Life, architecting and building the platform that seamlessly connects users with AI-powered support and licensed counselors. His full-stack development expertise spans modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure, and AI integration, ensuring the platform delivers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly experience for members seeking behavioral health support.
🎓 Advisory Board
Dr. Ken Resnicow
Scientific Advisor
Dr. Ken Resnicow is a pioneer in Motivational Interviewing with over 40 years of experience designing behavior change programs. He is a Professor at the University of Minnesota and formerly at the University of Michigan, where he has authored more than 440 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Resnicow has led 80+ NIH-funded studies and is the Founder of Academic Assistance, a consulting firm specializing in research methodology and behavioral interventions. His groundbreaking work in health psychology has shaped evidence-based approaches to wellness and behavior modification worldwide.
Dr. Sadik Bizanti
Healthcare Technology Advisor
Dr. Sadik Bizanti is a physician and entrepreneur focused on Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring. He has dedicated his career to building patient-centered programs that reduce healthcare costs while improving outcomes. As a former Clinical Director, Dr. Bizanti brings hands-on experience in healthcare delivery combined with technology innovation, helping organizations leverage digital health solutions to better serve their patients and members.
Dr. Janis DiMonaco
Behavioral Health Advisor
Dr. Janis DiMonaco is the Founder and former President/CEO of HMC HealthWorks, with over 40 years of experience in the healthcare field. She has been instrumental in developing, implementing, and integrating behavioral health programs across Taft-Hartley, public sector, employer self-insured plans, and labor/management programs. Dr. DiMonaco developed the Military Family Life Consultant program for the U.S. Army, which has since expanded to all Military Services worldwide. She is currently the Founder and managing partner of Care Clinic+.
Chad W. Wable, MBA, FACHE
Healthcare Executive Advisor
Chad Wable is a seasoned, collaborative healthcare executive with a diverse 25-year career leading community and academic hospitals and national and regional health systems. He is currently the Regional Practice Leader for Healthcare and Social Services at IMA Connecticut and Founder/President of AspireResults, a healthcare consulting firm. Chad has led successful margin improvement initiatives, quality and service initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, integrations, financial turnarounds, and physician partnerships in health systems nationwide.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do at Balance For Life.
Accessibility First
Mental health support should be available to everyone, regardless of location, schedule, or financial situation. We're committed to breaking down barriers.
Professional Excellence
We maintain the highest standards of clinical care, working only with licensed professionals and following evidence-based practices.
Holistic Wellness
True wellness encompasses all aspects of life. We support your journey with comprehensive resources and personalized care.
Ready to Start Your Wellness Journey?
Join thousands who are taking control of their behavioral health with Balance For Life. Get the support you need, when you need it, with your membership.