Welcome, I’m Maria,

 I will show you the path to vitality and embodiment in your daily life.  

Since 2002 I have been searching, studying, practicing and exploring ways human beings can thrive amidst great adversity. I am a student, a teacher, and a forever curious explorer of the beauty of the human spirit and its capacity to heal.  

As a clinician, I am passionate about integrating mind-body practices to help my clients heal and feel more present in their lives. I have a master's degree in clinical counselling and am a registered clinical counsellor in private practice. I received my Somatic Transformation Certification, I have spent 10 months studying in Dr. Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry Program, I have extensive training in somatic attachment psychotherapy, and I am an EMDR practitioner.

In addition to my extensive work in counselling, I bring vast knowledge of Eastern-based practices. For 20  years, I worked as a yoga instructor and previously owned the studio, Samadhi yoga, for over seven years. I ran teacher training programs in both yoga and meditation. I am a mother, partner, mentor, teacher, student and counsellor and integrate these practices into my everyday life.

I have facilitated mindfulness groups for anxiety, breath and bodywork for anxiety, and mindful parenting. In private practice, I support adults struggling with anxiety and trauma to help increase their emotional well-being, decrease their stress and anxiety, and help shift their lives in a positive and expansive way. I offer one-on-one private counselling, group programs and online workshops that dive deeper into body-centered practices.