Love Notes
From Our Friends
Maria is a wonderful massage therapist. Not only is she great at alleviating discomfort associated with pregnancy, she also carries a vast array of knowledge regarding the human body. She's always eager and willing to share resources and point you in the right direction. She is a joy to work with.
-AC
My favorite thing about seeing Maria is the comfortable and inviting environment she creates. Her space is cozy with many thoughtful touches. She is easy to talk to and listens carefully to whatever I need to address my concerns and help me feel relaxed. Massages with Maria are an important way I take care of myself.
- Hope D.
“Maria is very knowledgeable and asks questions to get to the root of what is out of balance. She then applies that info towards a replenishing massage”
Maria has been my preferred massage therapist for over one decade. Her bedside manner is the one to which I have always compared my experiences with other massage therapists. Her knowledge extends far beyond relaxing muscles. She adjusts her care based on the clients lifestyle and needs as well as what she feels and notices on the body during the massage. She is very open and willing to give me ideas on how I can care for my own body and aches/pains. Due to her work and guidance, I have had reduced foot and knee pain, better body alignment, and am currently working on more rib expansion. She is continually reading, attending classes, and learning more areas of body care which she passes along to her clients. She has cared for my self and my body during pregnancies, a miscarriage, and postpartum periods. Maria is definitely more than your mainstream massage therapist. Although, if all you are looking for is a simple relaxing massage, she can give that, too.
- Amanda
“I appreciate Maria’s combinations of knowledge and skill that bring a therapy with specific function. She has helped me to move to another level of health that has been invigorating to find.I’m so grateful for her help”
I so look forward to a massage from Maria. She has an intuitive sense for which areas are in need of extra attention, how much pressure to use, and how to create an amazingly relaxing environment. I always come with tightness and leave with a body feeling much more open. Maria also does a wonderful job of explaining how the body works and giving exercises to do at home to support the body.
- Elaine
Each time I have a session with Maria I learn something new about my body. She is a plethora of knowledge about pelvic floor, pregnancy, and women’s / family health and is passionate about sharing with the community and her clients. Her expertise in these subjects is easy to see when you’re around her — and contagious. While I was pregnant she helped to (very gently) move baby up and off my bladder to alleviate the constant urge to pee. I would leave feeling ten pounds lighter and without the waddle I had walked in with! Post pregnancy she has helped alleviate my hip pain and restore proper alignment. Maria is knowledgeable and comfortable, she is easy to open up to and is a gem to our Duluth community.
-SK
As a midwife, Maria was knowledgeable, funny, and made me feel at ease. Her presence during the birth of my baby was calm and caring. I trust her holistic advice and recommendations during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Maria corrected a postpartum back pain issue that I had for years in just one (bodywork) session. She has given me great recommendations that have kept it from returning.
-Madeline