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