Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from St. Francis Xavier University and is a Registered Kinesiologist in good standing with COKO, and a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA). She joined Injury Prevention Plus in 2023. She has conducted numerous assessments for provincial and federal government departments as well as private sector organizations.

Maria brings a strong clinical background in kinesiology and exercise therapy, having worked in multidisciplinary clinics across Ottawa, Embrun, and Kemptville. She is passionate about active rehabilitation, injury prevention, and promoting healthy lifestyles through movement coaching and nutritional guidance.