Expert Strength Coaching for Women Who Want Results That Last
Built for Motherhood, Midlife & Everything In Between
Expert coaching to help you feel strong, confident, and capable again!
Build Strength, Confidence, & Trust In Your Body
Welcome to Dr. Maria Fitness, where we specialize in helping women achieve their health and fitness goals with confidence and ease.
Women’s Strength Training
Perinatal Fitness
Postpartum Fitness
Peri-Menopause Fitness
*In Person Training & Virtual Training Options Available
Women’s bodies are different than men’s, so our fitness training should reflect that!
It’s time to stop guessing and start training the way your body needs!
I’m Dr. Maria and I’m here to help women reach their health and fitness goals!
I'm Dr. Maria Banks, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Women’s Fitness Specialist and a passionate advocate for women's health and fitness.
As an Occupational Therapist for over 13 years and a Women’s Fitness Specialist, I possess a unique set of skills and knowledge that enable me to help women meet their unique health and fitness goals at every stage of their lives.
I’m here to help you:
Prepare your body for pregnancy
Increase your strength and function
Safely exercise during pregnancy
Recover during the postpartum period
Help you train during perimenopause and menopause
Train With Me On Your Terms
In Person & Online Coaching Available
Online Coaching: Train Anywhere
Expert coaching for busy women
My Online Coaching plan is perfect for busy women who want expert guidance without the time commitment of 1:1 sessions. Click below to see all options.
In-Person Coaching:
Personal, focused strength training conveniently located in Downtown, Cincinnati, OH
Train in downtown Cincinnati, OH in a private gym where you will receive expert guidance on your form, posture, and progress.
Personal Training tailored to women
I specialize in helping women achieve their health and fitness goals with confidence and ease.
Women’s bodies are different than men’s, so our fitness training should reflect that!
From fluctuating hormones to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and perimenopause, women’s bodies go through incredible changes that demand specialized training.
That’s where I come in! As a Women's Fitness Specialist and the owner of Dr. Maria Fitness, I design expert fitness programs tailored to your unique needs—helping you build strength, confidence, and function for real life. Whether you're lifting weights or lifting toddlers, I’ll guide you with safe, effective workouts that fit your body and goals. Let’s train smarter, not harder—because you deserve a fitness plan that works for you!
Led by Dr. Maria, a Women’s Fitness Specialist and Doctor of Occupational Therapy, my mission is to empower women through tailored fitness programs designed to improve strength, functionality, and overall well-being.
Located in the heart of Cincinnati, I provide a supportive, inclusive environment where you’ll gain the tools and motivation to thrive at every stage of life. Whether you want to train in the gym, at home or virtually, I have you covered!
Ready to take the next step?
Join the Dr. Maria Fitness family today and discover what’s possible when you prioritize your health.
Client Testimonials
“Dr. Maria has been a God send since my first pregnancy and through a second pregnancy. I’ve worked with her the last two years and it has been the best for my pregnant and post pregnancy body. The exercises and breathe work that I did with her helped prepare me for two unmedicated vaginal births of two healthy girls. I was able to workout up to the week of delivery and felt strong throughout. Her physical therapy expertise and strength training is the best combination to help build strong bodies. I can’t imagine pregnancy without Maria and am so grateful for her. She always asks how I’m feeling before beginning our workout. That’s so important because she’s always flexible and willing to change course if needed. I look forward to working with her postpartum so that the pelvic floor can not only heal but be strong in the future.” - Adreanne S.
“I had the opportunity to train with Maria during my early postpartum months and it really helped with my recovery, weight loss, and just overall wellbeing. She has a way of pushing you without being too much. I love that she offers private, semi private, and now group mom classes. She reminds us that postpartum is not just a phase, it is forever after having a baby which I had never heard but love that philosophy! I can't recommend her enough!” - Kyle F.
“I started working out with Maria early in my second pregnancy and am still working out with her once a week now four weeks postpartum. After having a c-section with my first (and knowing I’d be having a repeat c-section with my second) I really wanted to focus on strengthening the “right” muscles during pregnancy for a smoother recovery postpartum. I also really enjoy working out and wanted to learn how to modify my regular workout routine to make it better/safer for pregnancy. Maria is hands down THE BEST! She not only helped me stay “in shape” during my pregnancy, but she taught me a lot, and I credit her to the very smooth recovery I had (and am still having) postpartum. If you’re looking for a pre/postnatal trainer, look no further than Maria Banks!” - Danielle C.
“Where to start? It’s been a hard fought and rewarding journey with Maria. I started working with her a few months after I found out I was pregnant. Being a first time older mom, I had concerns about my body and doing my best to have a healthy, strong pregnancy. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and took a great deal of care in working with my specific needs and concerns. After giving birth, I hopped right back in the saddle after about three months. My body had totally changed and somehow Maria just knew how to help me navigate my new normal.”- Nyla M.