Maria grew up on the east coast, where she began her love of movement with dance. After a long attempt of pursuing an acting/dancing career in NYC, studying at HB Studios and Strasberg for acting and Steps for dance she ventured out to California to chase more of the same. Once in LA she added some college credits at SMC & UCLA extension in Psychology (a little shy of graduating). Other things she added into her life were a husband and 3 children.
Having 3 children back to back put some strain on her spine where she began her next adventure at the chiropractor. This tired quickly; desperate she decided to try Pilates. Being an enthusiast of movement this relationship was a fit immediately. After 8 years of being a devotee to Pilates she enrolled in the Teacher Training Program with The Pilates Institute of Southern California (PISC), where she graduated in 2005. She continues her Pilates education by attending Pilates seminars and workshops on a regular basis.
For Maria, life outside the Pilates studio is busy with a family that also loves movement.
