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.
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” […]
05/03/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain 96 Hours Post-Op: What Is This Thing Called Patience? This is the third in a series of “Surgery, Function, and the […]
01/03/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain 72 Hours Post-Op: Protection, Patience & “The Zipper” This is the second in a series of “Surgery, Function, and the Brain” […]
24/02/2026
Surgery, Function, and the Brain Starting This Journey This is the first in a series of “Surgery, Function, and the Brain” blogs on Maria’s recent surgical […]
29/09/2025
When the Ocean Became a Trigger My Journey With Panic and PTSD Sometimes the places we once loved can become unexpected sources of fear. For me, […]
31/08/2025
Navigating the Midlife Transition My 20-Year Journey Through Menopause Navigating menopause is more than a physical change – it’s an emotional, mental, and spiritual journey. In […]