Hi, I'm Maria. A naturally curious human who is not afraid to asks questions and loves to share.

I have been practicing massage for over twenty-three years and have been focusing on pelvic & abdominal health for the last ten years.

As many things do, my interest in pelvic health started with my own pelvic issues. Then I started sharing what worked for me with family and friends. Now I see clients in person and virtually helping them find relief. My interest in abdominal work came about after my eldest daughter was born with gastroschisis and I wanted to help her body heal and grow in the way I knew best - bodywork.

I am weaving homebirth midwifery into my life. Midwifery and bodywork blend together naturally - some of the bodywork techniques I have learned were passed down by midwives!

I most enjoy working with clients who are willing participants in their healing process: open to learning, making adjustments and possibly altering their shoe choice.

It is a blessing to be allowed into peoples’ lives and stories. I am constantly in awe at how resilient, unique and beautiful people are. If you choose to work with me, I will honor your uniqueness, present information & resources and respect your choices. You know yourself best.

A few random things: One of my favorite times of year is wild ricing with my husband. Both of our daughters’ names mean peace …. which was not done on purpose. I used to read palms and finger prints. I am currently fascinated with breech babies: bodywork wise and birth wise, all of it!

If you want more Maria, check out my YouTube channel where I have playlists for pelvic health, pregnancy and more.

Education and Trainings

  • Indie Birth Midwifery School, graduated Mother’s Day 2022

  • Attending births with First Memory Midwifery since 2021

  • Dynamic Body Balancing with Dr Carol Phillips. All 5 levels - 100 hours. 2021

  • Midwifery Apprenticeship with Duluth Midwife 2020/2021

  • MSTR- McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique

  • Holistic & Advanced Treatment of the Postpartum Body through Institute for Birth Healing, Inc. with Lynn Schulte

  • Holistic Abdominal Relief Therapy: Practitioner Level I, II & Pregnancy with Kim Hart

  • Womb Care and Free The Belly online course with Barbara Horsley.

  • Full Spectrum Pregnancy Loss 10 week course with Molly Dutton-Kelly

  • Holding Space For Pregnancy Loss with Amy Wright-Glenn

  • Ordained Minister: Universal Life Church

  • Nutritious Movement two year study program with Katy Bowman

  • Licensed Massage Therapist in the City of Duluth

  • Minneapolis School of Massage & Bodywork Inc: Certified Massage Therapist, 2000