Inspire to Achieve Founding

Inspire to Achieve, LLC was founded in 2025 with a simple yet powerful mission: to create a safe, supportive, and meaningful space where individuals with unique learning needs can truly thrive. Born from a passion for making a real difference, Inspire to Achieve is more than just a service—it's a commitment to personalized growth and lifelong achievement.

At Inspire to Achieve, we take a holistic approach, honoring the individuality of every client and their family. We believe that each person’s path to success is unique, and we tailor our support to reflect that. Through a reflective, creative, and intuitive process, we work side by side with our clients to identify their goals and build a path toward reaching them.

This is a place where meaningful, lasting growth happens—where confidence is built, progress is celebrated, and potential is realized every step of the way.

Kristina Medina - Owner

Thanks for visiting my small business—I'm so glad you're here!

With over 15 years of experience in education, I bring a deep passion for helping students thrive at every stage of their academic journey. I am a Connecticut-certified Special Education Teacher (K–12), a certified Social Studies Teacher for middle and high school, and a College Adjunct Professor in the Communications Department.

In June 2024, my family and I relocated to California, where I’ve continued my work as a certified Special Education Teacher. I’ve been fortunate to work with students across all grade levels and academic abilities, and I find the greatest joy in supporting students when they need it most.

My approach is highly individualized—every student learns differently, and I take the time to tailor each session to fit their unique needs, strengths, and goals. I'm a fierce advocate for my students and collaborate closely with families to build consistent, effective strategies that extend beyond our sessions.

Together, we can inspire your student to grow with confidence, reach their potential, and achieve lasting success.

-Kristina Medina

Marianna Newsam - OT

Marianna  is a Developmental Consultant for parents, schools, teachers, organizations, organizations, therapists, and professionals.  She has helped thousands of children and adults achieve mastery of self and begin thriving in their environment.

Marianna uses a holistic approach to treating individuals with neurodivergent movement and behavior patterns that prevent them from connecting to themselves and others. She uses a neurological integrative approach that focuses on connecting the eyes to the body. She helps individuals achieve higher levels of regulation to allow for increased neuroplasticity and brain growth. Her unique studies of movement, sensory integration, neurology, and scientific research combined with 25 years of experience helping others to achieve their highest potential is unique and intuitive and extremely talented.

Marianna is on the educational advisory board for Moving Smart, NZ, a company that provides “perceptual movement training” and protocols that are taught throughout New Zealand in the preschool system. She is delighted to share her expertise and educate globally.

Marianna is a speaker for and member of The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics. SBMT is a non-profit society organized for the purpose of encouraging basic and clinical scientists as well as engineers who are interested in areas of Brain Mapping and Therapeutics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients afflicted with neurological disorders. She has spoken on topics of neuroptometry/ophthalmology techniques and practices that enhance movement and learning.

Dedicated to helping children, helping parents and, most importantly, helping parents to help their child!


Christine Soria - OT



Sarah Levi -M.S, CCC-SLP

I’m Sarah Levi, M.S., CCC-SLP, a trilingual speech-language pathologist (English, Spanish, French) with experience supporting children and families. I specialize in early intervention, articulation, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, autism, and social communication.

My approach is neuro-affirming and holistic, focused on helping every child develop their communication and voice in ways that feel natural, playful, and empowering.



Analisa Church - M.A., CCC -SLP

Hello! My name is Analisa, and I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist from the South Bay who is passionate about supporting children and their families across both school districts and private practice. I have a special love for working with early intervention, complex phonological and motor speech disorders, as well as children who are gestalt language processors. I also enjoy supporting children with receptive and expressive language disorders, often incorporating literacy into my sessions to strengthen language skills, teach about the world around them, and open doors to new experiences through the power of books. My approach is rooted in neurodiversity-affirming care, and I always strive to create therapy sessions that revolve around each child’s unique interests while also providing structured opportunities for growth. One of my greatest joys is partnering with families—helping them better understand their child’s communication needs and empowering them with strategies to foster connection and communication in everyday life.



  • Currently, I work weekly in El Segundo and Playa Vista but I will start groups all throughout West LA and Southbay. Fill out a consultation or send me an email weinspiretoachieve@gmail.com for something near you!

  • Not yet! I am looking for the right space.

  • Email is best or fill out a consultation form for me to call you.

  • Prices are available on the services pages. Prices that are not available are because it is a specialty project, and we would have a consult before setting a price.

  • You need to schedule a consult call first to talk about the needs before I open up the schedule for tutoring.