Maria Stevens

Maria Stevens has a diverse work experience history. Maria is currently the CEO of Lifestyle Consulting Services, LLC, where they offer a range of lifestyle medicine, health, and fitness consulting services. Maria'sresponsibilities include personal training services, sales consulting, recruitment and management of lifestyle coaches and personal trainers, educational seminars, course materials authorship, research, and workforce development.

Prior to this role, Maria was the Director of Fitness & Education at Fitness SF, starting in 2019. Before that, they served as a Council Member and later as the Director of the Live Fitness Program at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, where they created and managed a 12-week health, fitness, and vocational training program for individuals with substance use disorder.

Maria also served as a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, focusing on the impact of physical activity and vocational training on individuals recovering from substance use disorder. Maria has published research papers on the topic. Additionally, they worked as a Consultant at the San Francisco Community Health Center, helping design and implement a pain management clinic.

Earlier in their career, Maria held various roles in the fitness industry, including Group Exercise Director, Group Fitness Instructor, Group Personal Training Director, and Fitness Trainer. Maria also worked briefly as a Sales Consultant at The Old Mould Company Ltd.

Overall, Maria Stevens has a wealth of experience in the field of lifestyle medicine, health, and fitness, with a particular focus on individuals with substance use disorder and pain management.

Maria Stevens has a diverse education history that spans multiple fields of study. Maria completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy at Yale University from 2002 to 2006. After a few years, they pursued a career in the fitness industry and obtained their Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) in 2007.

In 2011 and 2012, Maria expanded their knowledge in kinesiology and exercise science by completing a degree in Active Isolated Stretching from Stretching By The Bay. Subsequently, from 2014 to 2017, they undertook the Pre-Health Professions Program at UC Berkeley Extension, specializing in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology.

Maria embarked on a new academic journey in 2021 at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine - Quinnipiac, where they are currently pursuing their MD degree in Medicine, expected to be completed in 2025. Additionally, they are simultaneously pursuing an MBA from Quinnipiac University - School of Business, with a planned completion date of 2025.

To supplement their education, Maria has obtained various certifications. Notably, they became an Orthopedic Exercise Specialist through the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) in 2017. Maria also obtained certifications as a Corrective Exercise Specialist from The BioMechanics Method in 2017 and from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in 2012.

Maria has further enhanced their qualifications by acquiring certifications such as Medical Fitness Director from the Medical Fitness Association in 2022, ICG Indoor Cycling from ICG (Indoor Cycling Group) in 2019, Kettlebell Concepts 2 from KettleBell Concepts in 2012, and Yoga Teacher Training 200 from Yoga Alliance in 2012.

Overall, Maria Stevens has a strong educational background in Philosophy, Medicine, and Business. Maria has also pursued additional certifications to specialize in various areas of exercise science and fitness training.