 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
Backgrounds and Beginnings
Maria began her professional life as a writing and literature professor in a community college, but found herself more interested in
the psychological aspects of her students' work. After completing a Master's in Counseling, she practiced counseling and
psychotherapy in women's health and in community health, working with some of Boston's most marginalized residents. A believer
in the mind-body connection, Maria is a Kripalu certified yoga instructor, with additional training in pre-natal and post-partum
yoga. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance.
the psychological aspects of her students' work. After completing a Master's in Counseling, she practiced counseling and
psychotherapy in women's health and in community health, working with some of Boston's most marginalized residents. A believer
in the mind-body connection, Maria is a Kripalu certified yoga instructor, with additional training in pre-natal and post-partum
yoga. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance.
Working With New Mothers
Maria's interest in women and their adjustment to motherhood began with her own journey as a mother. After taking time to be
home with her children, she completed birth and post-partum doula training through Doulas of North America International
(DONA) , a pioneer in the formal training and certification of the doula profession. Maria's specialization in peri-natal
counseling is through the mentorship of Dr. Gayle Peterson, an international expert in pre-natal and family development, whose
research and training techniques are featured in academic and professional journals as well as popular parenting and women's
magazines. Committed to building a strong community of mothers, Maria is co-moderator and longtime member of an online
community of mothers in Boston, MA that has branched out to include mothers around the country. Maria is proud to be a
member of DONA as well as a Professional-level member and volunteer for Postpartum Support International.
home with her children, she completed birth and post-partum doula training through Doulas of North America International
(DONA) , a pioneer in the formal training and certification of the doula profession. Maria's specialization in peri-natal
counseling is through the mentorship of Dr. Gayle Peterson, an international expert in pre-natal and family development, whose
research and training techniques are featured in academic and professional journals as well as popular parenting and women's
magazines. Committed to building a strong community of mothers, Maria is co-moderator and longtime member of an online
community of mothers in Boston, MA that has branched out to include mothers around the country. Maria is proud to be a
member of DONA as well as a Professional-level member and volunteer for Postpartum Support International.
Personal
Maria lives with her husband and two daughters in one of Boston's prettiest neighborhoods. You can often find them at the
park, the library, or the bookstore, with the dear friends that enrich their lives. Outside of her family, Maria sings alto with a
professional choir.
park, the library, or the bookstore, with the dear friends that enrich their lives. Outside of her family, Maria sings alto with a
professional choir.
617.869.4310