Well Family

Invest in the family to invest in the child

Andrea Wolf is the founder and visionary behind both Well Yoga and Well Family.

Andrea has worked closely with families and children from diverse backgrounds for the past 12 years and has developed a unique holistic approach thanks to her multidimensional training and experience.

With a psychology and child studies degree in hand, Andrea began her career in the field of children’s mental health, specifically supporting young children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A Masters in Developmental Psychology from the University of Toronto, OISE in 2014 was fuelled by her zest for higher learning.

Currently, in “her day job”, Andrea primarily supports school transitions for students with ASD, though always finds some time to offer yoga to caregivers and front line professionals, in her position as an ASD Consultant.

On many occasions, Andrea has sat with families in their homes and in their community. She sat with them through tantrums, mealtimes, child care transitions, adjustments to new siblings, early diagnosis, translating reports and tough conversations with extended family. She stood with families as an advocate and guide in choosing intervention services, child care placements, navigating school meetings and accessing equitable education.  These families often report that they now have more tools to support their child’s physical and developmental progress in a way that is accessible, organic and natural.  Going beyond the traditional therapeutic models and incorporating yoga and mindfulness, along with other supports geared to individual needs and circumstances, ignited Andrea’s true passion and belief.

Invest in the family to invest in the child

Consistent with her yoga offerings, Andrea is acting on her belief that the central value of Well Yoga and Well Family is - family.

 

For parents who are interested in gaining a better understanding of their child’s development, whether typically developing or with particular needs, Well Family can help.

 

Within every Well Family consultation, Andrea works within the “Mediator Model and Routine Based Early Intervention”. She begins every meeting with a check in, with the whole family. She celebrates diversity - especially neurodiversity!

 

To learn more about Well Family coaching and educational advocacy, email hello@wellyoga.ca