ABOUT MARIA

MEET MARIA

How I came to realize that what seemed automatic (breathing) was the missing link to improving my sleep, health, and mind!

With 25+ years of experience working as a clinical patient educator and practice manager in dentistry, I developed a keen understanding of how the mouth, tongue, and facial growth impacts alignment of teeth, oral health, breathing, sleep, and physical well being.

I personally suffered from asthma & allergies from as young as 4 years old. Hospitalizations from pneumonia and not being able to run the mile in school, simply because I could not breathe, was my reality. I continued to develop many health challenges in my adult life and many specialists would just give me another medication. I became determined to transform my body’s response through healthier eating, holistic dental care, exercise, removing fragrances & toxic chemicals from my home, and more. This was an improvement but I still had metabolism issues, asthma, allergies, and broken sleep.

It wasn’t until I was introduced to the Buteyko breathing method in 2017 as part of treating patients in dentistry for sleep apnea and other disorders, that a new light was shed. Spending day after day educating others, I decided to practice what I was preaching. In a few weeks was able to exercise and walk outside without using my inhaler! As time progressed, I began sleeping through the night, and my metabolism began to normalize- and finally lost the stubborn 45 pounds-total of 72 pounds over the course of my journey! 

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My years of training & experience in the dental/airway field gives you the quality you are looking for in a breath retraining coach. My personal journey and own practice in shifting my lifestyle offers a level of empathy when working with each individual. Meeting you where you are, tailoring to your needs, and helping you reach milestones.

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In my free time, I enjoy a good hike, a long walk (preferably near water), or a variety of games with family & friends.