Testimonials

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"Maria brings a beautiful combination of kindness, patience, and expertise to every session at the gym.  Whether it’s yoga or personal training, her approach creates a space where you feel supported, and her guidance and teaching builds strength—both physically and mentally." 

-  Laura Barrett

   Winemaker,  CLIF FAMILY WINERY & FARM

"Maria has a rare ability to meet people where they are while also encouraging them to grow beyond what they thought possible. Her strength training sessions reflect the same intentionality and care that define her yoga classes, blending physical challenge with encouragement and clarity.

What sets Maria apart is not just her expertise across disciplines, but the way she helps her students believe in themselves. I can confidently say that my growth—both on and off the mat—has been shaped by her guidance.

I wholeheartedly recommend Maria to anyone looking not only to build strength, but to build confidence and a lasting connection to their own well-being."

- Linda, St. Helena, CA

"Working with Maria has been a steady and positive part of my workout routine.

She has a remarkable ability to read the room and understand what each person needs. One small adjustment she gave me, placing a block under the hip to move more easily into Mermaid Pose, completely changed my yoga practice. It was simple, but it unlocked something that had felt out of reach, and she offers those kinds of insights again and again.

With her calm voice, deep knowledge, and background in education, she guides people to become stronger, more balanced, and more confident on the mat, in the gym, and beyond.

She brings a quiet confidence and an energy that elevates everyone around her.

I feel incredibly fortunate to train with her."

-Brigit Shotts, St Helena, CA

"Maria is so great at putting together a fitness program that caters exactly to my specific needs. Taking into account my busy work schedule, she sent me a few Tabada-style workouts to do at home that were so easy to follow and challenging for my fitness goals. I look forward to her weekly workouts, and I love how she checks in on me to make sure I am keeping up with my goals and feeling good."

Mia, Redondo Beach, CA

"Maria is an incredible trainer who is as kind and attentive as she is knowledgeable. What sets her apart is how she remembers my specific long term goals and seamlessly weaves them into every session. Her workouts are creative, novel, and perfectly balanced; she knows exactly when to push me and when to dial it back. Between her programming and realistic, helpful nutrition guidance, I’ve never felt more energized or enthusiastic."

- Diana, St. Helena