Maria is a Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and the owner of Lifepath Yoga Center LLC located in the idyllic Village of Springville,  New York.  She offers both in-person and virtual consultations nationally.  With over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Maria brings extensive clinical expertise to her practice.  In addition to her Ayurvedic private practice, Maria leads people on life-enhancing Yoga, Ayurveda & Hiking Retreats in the Pocono Mountains. 

At her yoga studio, Maria teaches transformative Yoga and Tai Chi classes, emphasizing small class sizes and personal connections. She began a daily yoga practice after sustaining spinal injuries, discovering its profound healing benefits. This experience led her to become a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) through the Himalayan Institute.

Maria's dedication to natural healing led her to earn certifications in Ayurveda, including Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, as well as advanced certifications in Pranayama, Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi Easy, and Yoga Nidra. She is currently advancing her studies at Kerala Ayurveda Academy in the Ayurvedic Practitioner Program.

Maria’s background in Occupational Therapy enhances her ability to guide clients toward optimal health, balance, and joyful living. She integrates Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga and Ayurvedic principles into her daily life, living simply and authentically in a small log home surrounded by forest. She enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, guiding her granddaughters and participating in the team sport of dog agility with her pomsky, Luna. As a violinist with the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, Maria’s passion for music leads her to the creation of relaxing & uplifting instrumental playlists for her classes.