My name is Anastasia Machan, and I am the founder of Second Nature Family Health & Wellness Centre My background in Psychology, Women's and Gender Studies and Early Childhood Education, as well as my experience as a mother of a neurodiverse child, has had a profound effect on how I view mental health, ability, and well-being. My goal is to provide mental health services and support that honours an individual’s ability, gender identity, sexuality, class and race. I provide at-risk and exceptional children and youth with counselling and offer professional development opportunities to support families and educators. I strive to enhance teaching and parenting styles, integrating the latest educational and counselling strategies, that put families first. I currently lecture across Canada and the United States of America. Member of the CRPO, CECE.