About Andria

Andria earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science from The College of New Jersey in 2009. As her passion for health and wellness grew, she continued on to pursue her interest in occupational therapy. She received her Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall University in 2013. Andria has worked with both adults and children with disabilities in clinical, home, and school-based settings.  Her personal experience of living with food sensitivities and an autoimmune condition sparked Andria to dive head first into the world of holistic healing and alternative medicine.

In 2015, she completed her Holistic Health Coaching Certification from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC to develop a deeper understanding of nutrition's role in improving quality of life in her clients. Andria created A Well Fed Mind to combine traditional occupational therapy treatment approaches with functional medicine and nutrition to increase therapy outcomes of those with learning disabilities, social emotional difficulties, and sensory processing issues. She is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, a developmental feeding therapy program that allows a child to interact with and learn about foods in a playful, non-stressful way. Her philosophy is that in order to have a well fed mind we must receive nourishment from healthy foods, fulfilling relationships, meaningful past-times, and a supportive environment. 

Andria specializes in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, and developmental delays. She works with children and families in their homes and consults with local schools at the Jersey shore and NYC.  

Certifications

Nationally Board Certified in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Nationally Registered with American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Arizona, New Jersey and New York

Trained in Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding

Certified Holistic Health Coach from Institute of Integrative Nutrition