Meet The Founder
Mary Martin:
Mary Martin:
Building Bridges to Self-Discovery
Building Bridges to
Self-Discovery
Welcome to Building Bridges for the Mind! I’m Mary Martin, and my journey into the world of neurodevelopmental therapies began with a background in medical massage and anatomy, where I first discovered my passion for the mind-body connection. But it was my personal experience with my daughter’s developmental challenges that truly shaped my path and led me to where I am today.
As a mother determined to find solutions and a professional eager to learn, I immersed myself in research and specialized training. Today, I’m a Licensed Davis Autism Approach® and Davis Concepts for Life® Facilitator, as well as a Certified Cognitive Developmental Therapist. I’ve also embraced various innovative methods, including Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training and the Equipping Minds program, to offer a comprehensive approach to therapy.
I use evidence-based therapies to support children and teens with autism, sensory processing disorders, motor deficiencies, missing executive function and social emotional skillsets, and learning challenges. My approach is both personal and professional, blending my own experiences with years of rigorous study to provide personalized solutions. My goal is to help neurodivergent children and teens improve their perception, cognitive understanding, grow in emotional and behavioural regulation, and social skills. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful these programs are, and I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge with others.
Above all, I’m dedicated to nurturing the minds and hearts of not only my own children but also the hundreds of individuals I’ve had the privilege to support over the years. When I’m not working, I love spending time outdoors with a good cup of coffee. But my true passion lies in helping people find their footing and achieve their full potential in life.
Since founding Building Bridges for the Mind in 2020, I’ve been honoured to become a source of hope for families navigating the complexities of neurodevelopmental disorders. My work is more than a job—it’s a calling. I’m committed to expanding my knowledge and certifications to continue providing the highest level of care, and I dream of establishing a comprehensive center that can serve even more individuals in the future.
Thank you for being here, and I look forward to building bridges together to help you and your loved ones thrive in every aspect of life.
Building Bridges for the Mind is dedicated to being a beacon of hope and support for families and individuals facing challenges with Autism, executive functioning skills, learning difficulties, and developmental disabilities. We believe in the intrinsic value and purpose of every person, and we are committed to helping them find their footing and achieve their full potential.
Our mission is to empower individuals by providing the tools and strategies they need to overcome their unique challenges. The Self-Discovery Compress is designed to be an integrative journey cultivating executive functions, social awareness & development, academic success, and emotional regulation. We aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters growth, development, and self-confidence.
Our Approach
At Building Bridges For the Mind, our approach is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses unique strengths and potential, regardless of the challenges they face. We utilize the Davis Method, the Compass Program, and offer a Study Skills Bootcamp for a comprehensive and personalized strategy designed to address specific roadblocks for neurodivergent children and teens with weak or missing executive functioning skills, social & emotional development, learning challenges and developmental delays. Depending upon the need of the individual, we choose a program that will best support the growth and development for the family as a whole.
- Non-Verbal
- Davis Concepts for Life
- Davis Concepts for Life Early Years
- The Compass Program
- Developmental Delays
- Emotional Regulation
- Social Awareness
- Study Skills Bootcamp
- Academic success
- Struggling learner
Testimonial
Parent
Holly M.
We are so grateful for the impact of the Davis program and Equipping Minds on our daughter. Destiny has struggled with academic and behavior issues for most of her life, but they began to seriously impact her schoolwork and her relationships just before the tween years. Her ADHD was severe and her lack of impulse control endangered her and made her violent against her siblings.
With the dedicated guidance of Mary Martin, we watched Destiny work through the skills and exercises of Equipping Minds. She grew faster, more confident, and we all benefited from working through the activities with her. She continues to improve and has a more mature approach to academic challenges, seeing them more as challenges and less like obstacles. The Davis program helped her learn to identify and express her emotions verbally, instead of in the form of violent impulses. Mary also taught US how to set and enforce clear expectations. Destiny had a list of requirements she had to complete each day in order to earn privileges. If she refused to comply, we enforced consequences and she eventually learned that harmony in our home was worth her effort. She just turned 13 and the difference in her behavior is night and day. Her schoolwork has improved. Her relationships with her siblings have improved. Her participation in her chores at home is so much better. Her attitude has improved and we are very pleased for her!
Destiny is adopted and we have always held on to the scripture, Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We believe that her future is bright and we certainly attribute at least part of that progress to her time working through the Davis Program and Equipping Minds.
We are forever grateful for Mary and her intervention.
Together, we can build a brighter future.
Contact us today to learn more about our personalized support and transformative therapies.