About Me

Hi friend, I'm Maria — a National Board Certified Health Coach, a certified Personal Trainer, and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. But more importantly, I’m someone who just gets it.

 

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My journey into the world of wellness wasn’t born from a lifelong love of green smoothies and sunrise yoga. It was forged in a period of crisis. In late 2018, my body began to shut down. I was totally sidelined by a host of debilitating autoimmune symptoms—crushing fatigue, rashes, Raynauld’s, breathlessness, and severe digestive issues that left me malnourished. When conventional medicine offered few answers, I felt unheard and unsupported.

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That’s when I decided to take my health into my own hands. I refused to accept that chronic illness was my new identity. I dove headfirst into a new way of living, one centered on powerful mindset shifts (this was KEY!), whole nutrient-dense foods, and movement my body felt good with.

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Today, I’m not just symptom-free—I feel more vibrant and energized than I ever have in my life. That challenging chapter, once the toughest of my life, became my greatest gift. It ignited a passion that led me to change my career and dedicate myself to this work. My formal education in psychology informs my approach, and I’ve spent a few years in a clinical setting helping people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity make meaningful, lasting changes.

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So I’m here to shout it from the rooftops: Real, sustainable change IS possible.

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Because I’ve walked through the fire, my coaching is built on a foundation of deep empathy and zero judgment. I meet you exactly where you are.

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• A working mom with only 2.5 minutes to yourself? I see you, and we’ll make it work.

• A busy professional constantly on the road? We’ll build a plan for that.

• Frustrated after decades of yo-yo dieting? I hear you, and we’re ditching that approach for good.

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This journey is a partnership. You are always in the driver's seat; I'm your dedicated navigator. Therefore there is no "wagon" to fall off of. Instead, we experiment, we learn, we pivot, and we adjust. We will work on reframing your mindset from one of fear to one of empowerment. Sometimes, we all just need the right support to unlock the strength that’s always been within us. 

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And when I’m not nerding out on gut health, you can find me outside—hiking, running, or paddle boarding. I’m basically in a constant, low-key audition for a wilderness survival show (minus the fear, plus yummy trail snacks and electrolytes).

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If you’re ready to stop punishing your body and start building a healthy life you genuinely love, let’s talk. No crash diets, no impossible standards—just real changes that last.