​My name is Maria Maxwell and I am the co-creator and coach behind Stretch & Strengthen. As a dancer for over fifteen years, my body has been through a lot. I found yoga, mindfulness, and strength & conditioning during a time in my career when I was battling injuries and needed other ways to train and become stronger. These were the missing pieces that allowed me to take my dancing to the next level and have helped bring me a lot of success both on and off the competitive stage.

 

I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology focusing on Sports Performance & Rehab. I’ve spent the last couple of years working in a sports rehab facility, executing rehab exercise coaching with a wide variety of clients and working alongside physiotherapists to help clients return to sport and activity successfully.

 

Currently, I am completing a diploma in Massage Therapy. My hope is to be able to integrate physical training with manual therapy in a way that allows athletes to feel at their best all the time.

 

My philosophy is guided by the intention that anyone can be a successful athlete and that by using strategic and purposeful training and coaching, I can help develop the next generation of successful athletes, on and off the court or field. And hey, maybe have some fun while doing it!  I love to help people reconnect to their bodies and create a space to find stillness in their busy days. I firmly believe movement should be functional and make sense for the activities we do on a daily basis.

 

My main goal is to help dancers and athletes become the most successful version of themselves. This means helping them identify and eliminate gaps in their training. I truly believe everyone can become a champion, and I can't wait to work with you to get there!