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A Lifelong Commitment to Mastery & Healing

A true lifelong student, Dr. Maria’s practice is rooted in the wisdom of master practitioners and
evidence-based methodologies.  Explore her credentials below—a testament to her unwavering pursuit
of knowledge and excellence in the field of Chiropractic, Manual Therapies and Body MInd Healing

Professional Credentials and Achievements

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Awards & Leadership

  • Chiropractor of the Year, 2013 – American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Council

  • Board Member, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board (2003–Present)
     

Advanced Certifications & Diplomates

  • Diplomate in Chiropractic Rehabilitation (DACRB), 2003

  • Certified, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), KinesioTaping®, Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

  • Upledger Institute – Craniosacral Therapy & Emotional Release (Certification in Progress, 2023–2027)
     

Clinical Experience

  • In Private Practice Since 1985

  • Founder, Wellness Springs - Holistic Health Care, Day Spa and Yoga Studio 2000

  • Established Home Practice in College Grove, TN, January 2024

  • Currently Practicing at MindStream Integrative Medicine, Nashville, TN (May 2024–Present)
     

Education & Licensing

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), New York Chiropractic College (NYCC), 1984 – Graduated with Honors, Phi Chi Omega

  • Licensed in Tennessee, New York, New Jersey & Colorado
     

Innovations & Contributions

  • Spearheaded GE's Global Leadership Development Campus's Mind Body Wellness Programs ( 2012 - 2020 )

  • Provided Therapeutic Massage Services for the Warrior Games, West Point NY ( 2016 )

  • Created Yoga Rx (2019) – Integrating therapeutic yoga into patient care​

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Specialized Training & Mentorship

  • Prague School of Manual Medicine – Decades of mentorship under Dr. Vladimir Janda & Dr. Karel Lewit (1995–Present)

  • Post-Graduate Instructor, Rehabilitation Diplomate Program (Craig Liebenson, 1998–2007) – Taught across the US, Canada,
    and Europe

  • Positional Release Therapy (Lee Albert, 2018)

  • Masterson Method® (Equine Bodywork), 2023

  • Advanced Biomechanics & Postural Restoration (Conor Harris, 2024)

  • Anatomy in Motion – Foot Biomechanics (Gary Ward, 2024)

  • Cranio-Sacral Therapy II (Upledger Institute, 2025)

  • Myofascial Release for Breathing/Swallowing Disorders (Walt Fritz, 2025)
     

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