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 - MA, OTR/L


Christine is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist with 20+ years of practice, specializing in supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, sensory processing challenges, and developmental needs. A graduate of USC, she combines evidence-based interventions with creativity and compassion to help children build skills for independence, confidence, and joy in everyday life. As both a clinician and a mother of four, she is deeply committed to empowering children and families, fostering resilience, and creating opportunities for growth in meaningful, engaging ways.



Angela Kerendian- MS, OTR/L LPHA


Hi! My  name is Angela and I’m a seasoned pediatric OT with several specialty practice areas . These include emotional regulation, sensory processing , ADHD and neurodivergence as related to emotional/mental health , behavioral concerns, play and social emotional skills . I also specialize in disrupted attachment such as foster care, trauma and difficult times for children and teens and how it relates to the sensory system , behavior and everyday tasks such as eating . Feel free to ask any questions, and I look forward to working with your child.

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.



  • We work with all of West LA and South Bay.

  • Yes! 8416 Pershing Drive, Playa del Rey

  • Email: kmedina@weinspiretoachieve.com

  • Prices vary depending on the service. We will discuss pricing during your intake call.

  • We do not take insurance but we do provide a Super Bill upon request by email.

  • We are constantly growing and expanding based on community needs. If there is something you are looking for please let us know!

  • Typically, we service our clients at our office in Playa del Rey. On occasion we will do an extra school session a week or a home session. It is all on a case by case basis.

  • The best way to get started is to email kmedina@weinspiretoachieve.com with the age of your child, types of services you are interested in and your phone number. We will do a complementary call to discuss your child and next steps.

  • Our primary age group is early intervention and school age children. We take ages 0-18 and 19-22 on a case by case basis.

    We primarily work with mild to moderate conditions with or without a diagnosis.

  • Yes! We are already set up with a lot of the FMS sites like ACE, Fact Family, Ritz and CFMS.

  • We are not but we do take the SDP funding.

  • We do! Our payment portal shows us as providing medical provider so your cards should work!