About Maria

From Pain to Freedom: My Journey to Healing and Helping Others

For 25 years, I lived with debilitating chronic pain—RSI, knee pain, and a long list of other diagnoses. I know what it’s like to feel trapped, searching for answers, and wondering if things will ever get better. But I also know that healing is possible because I’ve experienced it myself. Now, my mission is to help others move from pain and fear to freedom and well-being.

Life isn’t easy. I’ve navigated career pressures, parental abandonment, anxiety, loss, and the relentless demands of family life—all while dealing with chronic pain. It’s exhausting, and I understand how easy it is to put everyone else’s needs first, even when our bodies are desperately trying to get our attention. But I’ve learned that real healing happens when we start listening—to our emotions, our fears, and our body’s signals. We can change how we respond to stress, set healthier boundaries, and bring our nervous system back into balance.

My turning point came when I discovered the work of Dr. John Sarno through the Curable podcast. Everything suddenly made sense. I immersed myself in the science of mind-body healing and finally understood that my pain wasn’t just physical—it was deeply connected to my emotions and nervous system. With the help of a Pain Reprocessing Therapist, I found freedom from chronic pain for the first time in decades.

Having already spent years as a hypnotherapist and mindfulness teacher, I knew I wanted to support others on this journey. I trained as a SIRPA practitioner so I could help people like you—people who feel stuck, exhausted, and unsure where to turn.

I want you to know this: Your body isn’t broken. Your nervous system has adapted to life’s stresses—whether from childhood experiences, trauma, or everyday pressures—but it can also heal. The brain is neuroplastic, and your mind-body system knows how to restore balance. I’m here to help you tap into that wisdom so you can move from surviving to truly living again.

Let’s take this journey together.