elevatEd Wellness Within partners with school districts to transform school culture through sustainable wellness, mindfulness, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks. Our consulting approach is built on a foundation of more than two decades of classroom experience, along with two years designing and implementing a Wellness Initiative for a Long Island district. Specializing in trauma-informed practices, we provide districts with practical, research-backed tools to cultivate positive, high-engagement learning environments.

elevatEd Wellness Within also partners with forward-thinking businesses to integrate sustainable wellness routines directly into the workplace. Through tailored workshops, restorative yoga, and targeted stress-management strategies, we empower teams to combat burnout and restore daily vitality. By prioritizing employee well-being, organizations boost team engagement, lower turnover, and build a more resilient workforce.

In addition, elevatEd Wellness Within offers personalized private and small group yoga sessions designed to meet you exactly where you are on your wellness journey. Whether you are seeking one-on-one instruction tailored to your unique physical needs or a restorative shared experience for a private gathering, our sessions integrate intentional mindful movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation. We curate a welcoming, grounded space where you can destress, build functional strength, improve flexibility, and reconnect your mind and body at your own pace. 

Founder and Lead Facilitator

After 25 years in public education, Lee Ann witnessed the increasing challenges affecting the well-being of both students and educators. Through her own transformative wellness journey, she experienced firsthand the profound impact that yoga, mindfulness, and intentional self-care can have on everyday life. Inspired to share these practices with others, she helped create and implement a comprehensive wellness initiative in her school district, witnessing firsthand the positive impact they had on both students and staff.

Today, through elevatEd Wellness Within, she empowers individuals, schools, organizations, and workplaces to elevate well-being, strengthen resilience, and thrive.

EDUCATION

• M.S.Ed., Transformative Teaching & Learning 

• M.S.Ed., Literacy Education

• B.S.Ed., Elementary Education 

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS Permanent Certification in Elementary Education (PreK-6)

• School Administrator/Supervisor 

• RYT-200: 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher 

• Breathe for Change: 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 

• Yale RULER Training: Certified in evidence-based approach to Social Emotional Learning 

• Karma Kids: Yoga Teacher Training