Maria is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and the owner of Lifepath Yoga Center LLC in 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 the California College of Ayurveda in the Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist 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, traveling to mountainous regions, and creating relaxing instrumental playlists for her classes. As a violinist with the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, Maria’s passion for music enriches her holistic teaching approach.