LearningRx’s programs and results are unique… so of course our people are, too! Get to know our team below. We look forward to getting to know you, too!

I’m Dargan Coggeshall, Owner and Director of the LearningRx Charlottesville.

I brought LearningRx to Charlottesville over eleven years ago, after getting an undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of Virginia and spending many years in a diverse career where I served as a catalyst (and evangelist) in several pioneering companies in the field of biotechnology, online marketing, online gaming and web services. In 2010 I stood at a crossroads. I felt especially fortunate to be the father of three neurotypical children, and understood I had all the choices in my life because I had strong mental skills that allowed me to get a great education. I wanted my next endeavor to enhance the educational opportunities for kids falling through the cracks in our community, so that they, too, would be able to have choices in life. Rather than focus on the newest instructional model or curriculum design in hopes that would make a difference, I realized no one was addressing the most likely root cause of students’ struggles – weaknesses in their processing/thinking/learning/cognitive skills; something schools were addressing primarily via accommodations. This is when I discovered LearningRx in Colorado Springs. After spending two weeks with the developers of the program, I knew, one-on-one brain training was a key part of closing the learning gap, and LearningRx Charlottesville was born. Fast forward over a decade and we’ve trained hundreds of students ranging in age from 5-92, benefitted from sixteen peer-reviewed journal articles and numerous news stories, attained a 5.0 rating from Google Reviews and transitioned our training to a virtual platform, so we can train people all over the world (literally).

Our LearningRx center has won multiple awards over the years. Some of these awards come from LearningRx including numerous Customer Service Awards, Trainer of the Year, Employee of the Year, Franchisee of the Year, and more. Locally, we have been consistently voted in the top three of Learning Centers/tutors by readers of various publications.

If you or someone in your life is struggling to focus, remember, read or solve problems, then please give us a call at 434-220-7475.

With over 7 years of hands-on experience in the field of cognitive brain training, Michelle serves as the Assistant Director at LearningRx Charlottesville, where she passionately supports the development and implementation of programs that help individuals unlock their full cognitive potential.

Holding a degree in Engineering, Michelle brings a unique, analytical approach to the brain training process, deeply understanding the importance of tailored solutions for diverse learning needs. As a mother to a child with special needs, she is particularly compassionate about creating inclusive learning environments and has seen firsthand the life-changing benefits of cognitive training programs.

Having worked with over 100 students, Michelle is a firm believer in the effectiveness of the programs offered, and is dedicated to continuing to help individuals of all ages achieve measurable improvements in memory, focus, and overall cognitive function. With a heart for helping others, she remains committed to making a positive impact on every individual she works with.