About Dr. Timothy G. Royer
Founder of neurocore
Timothy G. Royer is the founder of Neurocore. He provides key leadership in all areas of clinical and program development and is largely responsible for Neurocore growing into an organization that spans the United States and the world.
Prior to founding Neurocore, Dr. Royer pioneered behavioral healthcare services at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. His work started the Neurobehavioral Center at DeVos, a first-of-its-kind department of neuropsychologists, neurologists, and behavioral pediatricians working together in concert to address the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs of children throughout the State of Michigan. Much of his work and research has been published in numerous medical journals, and he is a frequently sought expert in a variety of subjects related to behavioral healthcare.
In 2004 Dr. Royer left DeVos Children's Hospital to begin work on the Neurocore program. Starting in a one-room office in Grand Rapids, the practice soon grew to a larger office setting in Grandville, Michigan. In Grandville, the Neurocore program has continued to expand to reach thousands of children, adults, and older adults.
Dr. Royer's educational background consists of an undergraduate degree in psychology from Cedarville University, followed by a doctoral degree in psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology and Georgia State University.
About Dr. Michael A. Jansen
Clinical Director of Neurocore
Michael A. Jansen is a Vice-President and the Clinical Director of Neurocore. Along with Dr. Royer, he is responsible for clinical operations and program development. He currently serves the organization by providing feedback to clients about their initial assessment results, as well as providing clinical direction for current clients via treatment oversight and treatment plan adjustments in coordination with other health care providers as necessary. Dr. Jansen is also actively involved in educating others about the Neurocore model, conducting research, and staff training.
Prior to Neurocore, Dr. Jansen was an elementary teacher for seven years. During that time he taught in an inclusive classroom containing a majority of high-needs children. As a result of that experience he developed an interest in the psychological needs of children and adolescents. After completing master’s degrees in both Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy, Dr. Jansen pursued his Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis in child and adolescent clinical psychology. It was during a two-year doctoral internship at DeVos Children’s Hospital that Dr. Royer and Dr. Jansen first worked together. When Dr. Royer began Neurocore and started to offer EEG biofeedback services, Dr. Jansen was the first technician hired to assist in providing those services. Dr. Jansen later completed his doctoral residency at the Hawthorn Center in Northville, Michigan, the only long-term child and adolescent psychiatric hospital in the state. From there Dr. Jansen took a position as a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with Holland Hospital. Since returning to Neurocore, Dr. Jansen is actively involved in the Grandville office on a daily basis assisting with patient care and program development. Dr. Jansen is a fully licensed psychologist in the State of Michigan.
