Our Team
Angela Mann
Hello. I am Angela Mann, MA, OTR/L and the founder of HOPE Grove LLC. I have been an occupational therapist for over 13 years. I am also a proud mama to 4 amazing children ages 12, 9, 6 and 3. Our oldest has Down syndrome and I have always dreamed of providing inclusive childcare/therapeutic interventions to children.
I am passionate about allowing time and space for kids to be kids and to enjoy the simple pleasures and joys of childhood. Children are curious and motivated and learn best through free play. As an OT, I understand the need for kids to spin, swing, jump, climb, assess and take risks. Now more than ever, it is clear that all children would benefit from more active free play and nature provides the perfect setting. Nature boosts immunity, offers multisensory stimulation, and opportunities for gross motor strength and coordination that kids just can't get when expected to sit in chairs so much time each day. Mental health concerns are also growing for children of all ages and time in nature is proven to be beneficial for mental wellbeing.
The most important thing is that children feel loved and supported and are encouraged to stay curious, increase their natural desires for learning and build skills for independence.
Come join us where HOPE grows!
photo credit: Precious Twenty-one Photography