My Story
About Maria
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-four years and have been focusing on pelvic & abdominal health for the last eleven 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 at the tail end of my midwifery apprenticeship in a phase called: Primary Midwife Under Supervision.
If you want more Maria, check out my YouTube channel where I have playlists for pelvic health, pregnancy and more.
Education and Trainings
Attended a midwifery conference focused on breech & twin birth 2024
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