About Coach Maria

Getting a second life as a competitive athlete

Coach Maria competed as a black belt in Shotokan karate for over 10 years before injuries forced her to stop. She discovered CrossFit and found a second life as a master athlete. Her first CrossFit competition was at the CanWest Games in 2019, where she finished 3rd. In 2022, she finished 4th.

Maria continues to compete today—finishing on the 2024 Fraser Valley Throwdown podium.

Maria reminds us that we can always find excuses not to work out: injuries, work, and family life. But CrossFit is something anyone can do—every movement can be scaled and/or modified to accommodate different fitness levels and even past injuries.

Discover the benefits of training with someone who has been there—and who's here to guide you in your journey every step of the way.

Credentials and qualifications

  • CrossFit Level 2 certification

  • Barbell Rehab Method certificate

  • 10 years experience as a black belt in Shotokan karate

  • Competitive Masters CrossFit athlete

Availability

Maria is available to coach individuals or small groups:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 9:15 am and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Saturdays, 7:00 am and 8:00 am
Sundays, 9:00 am

To book a free No Sweat Intro with Maria, please click on the button below or email info@empowereverybody.com and ask for Maria.

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Contact Us

235-2083 Alma Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

info@empowereverybody.com

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