About
Ann brings a rare and dynamic combination of training, mentorship and passion to every client she works with — and her journey to this work is as unique as the clients she serves.
Ann was personally trained and mentored by the leading Neuro-Developmental Delay therapist in the United States. This foundational training gave her exceptional insight into the world of neurodevelopmental delay and the profound impact retained primitive reflexes have on the learning, emotional and developmental struggles so many families face. During her training, her mentor was at the leading edge of identifying foundational primitive reflexes and mapping their influence on Neuro-Developmental Delay. Ann was an active participant in advancing the understanding of primitive reflexes and their significance in Neuro-Developmental Delay.
Building on that firm foundation, Ann pursued advanced training in sound therapy and achieved the highest level of certification available through Tomatis Development S.A. in Paris, France — the world-renowned institution at the forefront of sound-brain research and application. This training deepened Ann’s understanding of the sound-brain connection as the true foundation of the primitive reflex system, and its critical role in establishing a stable emotional, academic and relational foundation for life.
Ann also holds a certificate in therapy and counseling, allowing her to address not only the neurological and developmental dimensions of the sound-brain-body connection, but also the emotional layers that accompany imbalance and delay. This whole-person approach is at the heart of everything Firefly Hidden Pathways offers.
Ann’s unique combination of neurodevelopment, sound-brain connection and counseling expertise positions her to see each client’s challenges from every angle, illuminating a path forward that addresses the hidden roots rather than simply the visible struggles. It is not just what Ann does. It is what she was called to do.
Who We Are
Providing natural
solutions and balance
Embrace the perfect design for you or your family. We partner with individuals and families nurturing potential through a custom multisensory journey. We offer at-home programs that easily integrate into your daily life.
Our programs can be customized, benefiting any member of the family, meeting them where they are, and helping them flourish into the richest path for their life.
Whether you are:
- Guiding a gifted learner that has further goals
- Supporting a family member who is finding it hard to regulate emotions
- Encouraging someone that may be struggling with a specific area in life
- Concerned about developmental milestones or learning differences
- Navigating diagnoses like Autism, ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, etc.
- Caring for a loved one with dementia or stroke recovery
- Blessed with Down Syndrome or other chromosomal or physical differences
- Preparing for or experiencing a pregnancy
- Navigating deep loss, grief, or sorrow.
- Simply wanting to help yourself or your family thrive more fully
Our approach celebrates each individual’s unique journey, offering practical support for everyone from little ones to grandparents.
What to Expect
Easy at home program,
tailored to you
We offer neurosensory integration through frequency, bone conduction and movement working with the vestibular and neuroplasticity of the brain allowing the brain to develop and operate as intended.
Our simple to use, multisensory, at home programs are customized to each individual’s needs integrating easily into your daily life.
Each individual plan will look different. We use a suite of products and techniques unlocking the brain’s neuroplasticity to overcome obstacles that may be hindering development. The average program will include approximately an hour of sensory focused activity 3 to 5 times a week throughout the year. Your program can range from purposeful movement to modified and customized music through a specialized headset.
