Maria brings a wealth of experience to her role as the practice’s health and wellbeing consultant. She has completed studies in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), pain management with the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (NOI), and wellness coaching. She holds a Diploma of Health Science* and a Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing, and worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years in many areas. She also holds a Certificate IV in fitness, and ran her own fitness business for ten years.

Maria has a deep understanding of the way behaviours, experiences and patterns of thinking influence physiological health, and either support or undermine positive change. She works with clients who require support or intervention in the areas of sleep, nutrition, exercise, weight management, pain management, life transitions, or life balance. She also uses ACT to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

*Completed in 1992 and recognised as equivalent to the current Bachelor of Nursing.

Please make enquiries regarding Maria’s availability.

Location: Batemans Bay, NSW and Canberra, ACT

Client ages: 18+ years

Client days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday