Maria’s roots in exercise and nutrition are grounded in her background as a former athlete. In addition to being an athlete most of her life, she also grew up in the farm to fork town of Healdsburg, CA. Growing up in such a town taught Maria from a young age the importance of diet and nutrition through healthy eating habits. As a former two sport athlete at Sacramento State in Track and Field and Cross Country, her experience as a collegiate athlete has given her the knowledge and understanding to assist clients reach their own personal goals in training. She is currently the lead instructor in our Kids Unplugged program. Her fitness philosophy stems from a belief that exercise improves every aspect of one’s physical and mental well-being. Her passion to help others commit to healthier and better tomorrow is what brings her the most satisfaction in the world of personal training & fitness. She enjoys working with both youth & adults and takes great pride in helping people reach their full potential.