Maria Aparis is a Health & Wellness Mentor/Educator and #1 Bestselling Author of the Essential Gut Awakening - Mastering Hashimoto's and other Autoimmune Diseases, who specializes in natural, holistic and alternative modalities for optimum wellness. Maria is a guide for those who are experiencing gut/digestion challenges. She believes in the ancient plant wisdom of Hemp Oil, is the owner of a Spa Company, an expert Massage Therapist, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Instructor and Reiki Healer.
Maria has been featured extensively on ABC's Eye On LA, CBS's Lisa's It List, KTLA Morning News, Fox 11 News, 9 on the Town, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Si TV, Entertainment Tonight and Extra, LA Times, Orange County Register, Daily Variety, Daily Candy, Lucky Magazine, Modern Bride, Healing and Spa Magazine and was hailed as "the hottest new business trend" in the January edition of the global business newsletter, Trendwatcher. Her expertise awarded her the privilege of being a special guest host reporting live from the Red Carpet for E! Entertainment Network as a health and beauty expert for the Emmy Awards.
Maria is passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential. She has developed a series of workshops, classes and retreats designed around both Kundalini Yoga and Health and Wellness, that she teaches throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Maria also just had the honor of receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the State of California Senator's office of Senator Joel Anderson for her Outstanding Community Service. This was received for special recognition for her participation in the Integrated Health Conference and for her unyielding commitment to preventing and reversing cancer and other degenerative diseases.