ACHIEVE YOUR HAPPY & HEALTHY
Nurturing and empowering birthing parents & babies to be well and flourish.
Serving families throughout Saint Paul & Minneapolis at home and in the office.
WELCOME
HAPPY & HEALTHY THERAPY represents a fundamental hope that we hold for our families:
to be happy & healthy.
But with life’s ups and downs, sometimes we need a bit of nurturing and guidance to get there.
I know that pregnancy and postpartum isn’t always butterflies and rainbows. Instead, it can be physically challenging and emotionally overwhelming, confusing or isolating.
You may be lacking a support network, or facing unexpected challenges, or just finding its harder than you thought it would be.
And I know there is added stress if your baby is experiencing difficulty with everyday tasks like sleeping, digesting and feeding. It can be a real struggle.
I am here to equip you with the tools and know-how to achieve what happy & healthy means to you.
Be healed. Be heard. Be confident. Be empowered.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“My IBCLC referred me to Maria due to my son’s tongue tie. He had nursing issues, wouldn’t suck on a pacifier, and had bottle feeding troubles. After one session he was sucking on a pacifier, it was such a HUGE improvement thanks to Maria! My son made huge progress in a short period of time and Maria was calm, patient and great at explaining to me the ‘whys’ along the way of each exercise. I’m happy we made the choice to do OT before and after his tongue and lip release to ensure a smooth healing process as she helped with stretching exercises and had activities that were developmentally appropriate for his age group. I highly recommended Maria!”
— Bailey
“I would highly recommend Maria's services for any prenatal birthing people out there! Maria is a warm, grounded presence and brings care and compassion to her work. The CranioSacral Therapy for me at this time of healing and transformation was incredibly supportive.”
— Megan
“Maria was recommended to me by my midwife to help address tension in my newborn after a quick delivery. I am so happy we sought her care! Maria was the only person to point out my baby's oral tethers. With Maria's guidance and thoughtfulness, I was able to learn about why my baby was having feeding issues and tension and she connected us to proper care. Maria's cranial sacral therapy on my newborn made a huge difference in her comfort. I am so happy with the care we received!”
— Julia
“As a postpartum mom, my time with Maria was incredibly restorative and holistic. She provided the type of care that every new mom deserves in an atmosphere that was serene and relaxing. I highly recommend Maria and all the amazing things she has to offer!”
- Mollie
THE PROCESS
Evaluate -> Facilitate & Equip -> Optimize
1 - Evaluate
I always start with an evaluation. It varies depending on the type of session from more formal to more informal. But in all situations I aim to get to know you - your history, your challenges and your desires. This is the guide for our work together.
2 - Facilitate & Equip
This is the juicy stuff aimed at facilitating new skills and equipping you with the tools and know-how to be the change in your own life. No need to figure it out on your own, because we’ll do it together!
3 - Optimize
This is the ultimate goal: to optimize you and your child’s everyday life experience. This is not about perfection, but about accessing something new within yourself. Find more ease, witness real change and achieve your happy & healthy.