Amy is the Co-Founder of Wild Meadows and brings a background in psychology, counseling, and family therapy. She earned a degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech, a Master's in Theological Studies with a focus in counseling from Palmer Seminary, and a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University. Today, she works as a therapist, helping individuals and families live with greater clarity, courage, and connection.

Her passion for alternative education grew through both her work and her own family. Supporting children experiencing anxiety and burnout, alongside watching her own daughter struggle in a traditional school setting, led Amy to explore Waldorf, Montessori, and Forest School education. She was especially drawn to the way time in nature nurtures confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Wild Meadows was born from Amy's passion for healthy childhood development and creating meaningful community. She hopes it will be a place where not only children thrive, but families feel connected and supported as they grow together.

When she's not working as a therapist or guiding at Wild Meadows, you'll likely find Amy camping, at the beach, or trying a new recipe. She lives in Manheim Township with her husband and their two children.

Experience & Education

• Co-Founder, Wild Meadows

• Owner & Therapist, Rooted to Fly, LLC

• Doctorate (DA), Marriage and Family Therapy, Eastern University

• Master of Arts (MA), Theology & Counseling, Palmer Seminary

• Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology with a minor in Spanish, Virginia Tech

• Creator of Power Up Whole Athlete

• Collegiate and Club Volleyball Coach (ages 5–21) for over 10 years

• Specialized training in HeartMath, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment and attuned parenting, suicide prevention, and child abuse recognition and reporting

• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Clearance