ACHIEVE YOUR HAPPY & HEALTHY

Equipping moms & babies to be well and flourish.

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Serving families throughout Saint Paul & Minneapolis at home and in the office.

WELCOME

HAPPY & HEALTHY THERAPY represents a fundamental hope that we all 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, pooping 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.

The H&H difference: Holistic services for both Mom & Baby

Get a deeper understanding of occupational therapy and what Happy & Healthy Therapy has to offer in this interview by Madeline Klesk from Forward Spine. Maria covers the gap of care for mothers following birth and how this is contributing to the challenges and isolation that mothers face. With over 16 years of experience, learn how Maria blends whole-body care, feeding therapy, developmental support, and emotional guidance to help families truly flourish.

THE PROCESS

Evaluate -> Facilitate & Equip -> Optimize

1 Evaluate

Where are we starting and where do we want to end up? This is the focus of the first session or two to help us know what to work on and what we want to achieve. I aim to get to know you, your history, your strengths, your challenges and your goals. 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!

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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.

“My son 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! 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
Maria is so good! So helpful and thorough. We've seen improvements already after just 2 visits!

Samantha
Maria provided us with invaluable insights and tools to help support our baby’s movement patterns and integrate reflexes in a way that was practical and fun. Our baby was very engaged with and enjoyed the plan Maria put together. Additionally, the education Maria provided and the quick progress our baby made was both a relief and a joy to experience. Our baby is thriving!

Britt
I love working with Maria! We have been so helped by both feeding therapy and craniosacral. She has such a gentle and generous approach with her clientele, and you truly feel right at home in her care. Maria is so insightful and has such an incredible knowledge base to draw upon and learn from. I would recommend her to any new mama and baby!

Taylor
“Maria is the most amazing Craniosacral therapist. She has helped both of my daughters and myself. She is beyond patient and gentle and kind with my young kids and has such a safe and welcoming space for littles. It is also so great to go as a mom who has little time for self care and to be treated so well by her! My one year old had a head growth restriction, and after 5 sessions with Maria her head went from 4th percentile to 22nd! Can't recommend her enough, if you're hesitating, just book it! You won't regret it!”

Ali