Maria has been working with Compass for over 2 years leading the Academic Pod designed for special needs children as well as heading the Compass Summer Camp as a lead counselor. With over a decade of experience working with children of all ages and needs, she is deeply passionate about assisting every child in achieving their utmost potential. Maria will lead all Guided Play sessions and the Group Classes focusing on all areas of child development from sensory stimulation,social-emotional development, and physical movement to music and sound. 

Mallory is a 800-hour RYT who studied Yoga Mechanics, Montclair, NJ with Donna Scro Samori and Omni Kitts Ferrara. Through her yoga training, Mallory developed a clear understanding that every body is different and that yoga can be adapted to teach any one. She has a knack for being technical and will guide each body into a safe and aligned pose through her words.

Mallory began yoga as a form of exercise and grew into a way of life. As a mom of three under three Mallory understands the importance of movement and connection to her body. Yoga has encouraged her to be more mindful in her day to day life. It has allowed her to pause, evaluate and reassess every situation.

As a new mom it is hard to leave your baby behind even when it is to do something you know will yourself feel better. By inviting both mom and babies to this class, they can bond with one another in a new setting. Throughout the class, mom will connect with her own breath and movement and include the baby. Babies are welcome to play and roll around as mom gets in her movement. This is a class that allows mom and baby to connect but also provides mom the opportunity to reconnect to herself. Moms can feed, soothe and play with babies throughout the class with the understanding that hopping in and out of class is to be expected.

Alyssa Kane is a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with over 15 years of experience.  Alyssa and her team of speech language pathologists provide in-home speech and breastfeeding/feeding evaluations and therapy throughout New Jersey and New York.  Her practice services infants through adolescents with a variety of feeding/swallowing difficulties and speech delays.  Alyssa also performs community/professional education workshops. 

Alyssa’s specialization is working with the pediatric population with feeding/swallowing challenges.  She has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient centers, early intervention in family homes, school settings, acute care, and sub-acute facilities.  Alyssa worked at the world-renowned Rusk Rehabilitation Center at NYU (NICU, PICU, general pediatric floor and outpatient center).  She has been in private practice for almost 10 years.  

Alyssa received her B.S. in Hearing and Speech Sciences from Ohio University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University.  Alyssa holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and is certified in both New York and New Jersey.  Additionally, she is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.  She is also a member of the Special Interests Group through ASHA, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders

Founder of COMPASS Learning Advantage and mom of a newborn, Jordanna is a special education teacher and an expert on developmental milestones. An advocate for language and communication skills to increase self-regulation through play, Jordanna has worked in many capacities with all ages. Accompanied by her dog, the COMPASS therapy dog, Boomhauer, she will be reading books designed to bring in language development and early emergent literacy skills. Books with Boomie will be a blast for all ages! 

Born and raised in Canada, I have lived in 5 countries. I’m a certified health coach, sleep coach, meditation teacher, and sound healer. My passion is helping you shape your best life through meditation and sound, good sleep hygiene, and integrative health coaching.

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Sound Healing is a powerful therapy that combines different healing sounds, music, and sound healing instruments to improve our multidimensional well-being by creating a beautiful experience where all layers of our luminous energy field (body, mind, soul, spirit) are awakened gently and lovingly. The sound vibrations of the sound healing instruments penetrate deep into the tissue. This improves blood circulation and metabolism, regulates muscle tension and deeply stimulates the tissue. Moreover, regeneration and repair mechanisms are stimulated.

Lisa will do the second Tuesdays of the month starting sept 10. 

Food has always played a main role in my life. To me, it’s the most essential form of nourishment. I’ve been cooking since I was 11 years old, all thanks to my amazing mother and grandmother. 
Growing up on the Pugliese coast, in Southern Italy, I was exposed to the wealth of the Mediterranean diet from a young age. Surrounded by fish, grains, and superfoods, like fresh extra virgin olive oil, I quickly fell in love with holistic nutrition.
No matter the occasion, I loved every second of cooking. Why? Because food is medicine. Home cooked food made with powerful ingredients (from spices to organic vegetables) makes everyone feel stronger. When I had my first child, I realized how important it was to provide myself and my son the best nourishment. 

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Luna will guide you on how to introduce flavors to your baby along with tips on orders, seasoning options, and recipes.