Maria's Blogs
Principal Psychologist, Clinical Manager
Maria works with adolescents and adults in managing a variety of health conditions.
She has over 3 decades of experience as a psychologist with her key areas of interest within the pain management, anxiety and capacity building arenas.
21/04/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain Week 6 Post-Op: Full Time, No Restrictions, and a Reality Check from the Surgeon This is the seventh and last in […]
05/04/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain Week 5 Post-Op: The Return to Work, the Reality, and Rewriting “Pacing” This is the sixth in a series of “Surgery, […]
31/03/2026
How to Get High on Your Own Dopamine the brain, behaviour, and the quiet return of momentum If you’ve ever wondered how to boost dopamine naturally, […]
14/03/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain Day 15 Post-Op: The Pacing Paradox This is the fifth in a series of “Surgery, Function, and the Brain” blogs on […]
08/03/2026
Movement, Mood, Pain and the Power of Fun Movement improves mood in ways that extend far beyond physical fitness. When we move in ways that are […]
08/03/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain Day 7 Post-Op: When the Brain Starts Negotiating This is the fourth in a series of “Surgery, Function, and the Brain” […]