I help women build lasting confidence and functional strength from pregnancy to menopause!

Welcome to Dr. Maria Fitness!

I’m Dr. Maria and I help you by providing custom fitness plans to address your unique needs!

At Dr. Maria Fitness, the goal is simple: to empower women to feel confident in their bodies and capabilities. I understand the unique challenges and joys that come with each stage of womanhood, and I’m here to support your fitness journey throughout pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause.

I specialize in helping women meet their health & 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.

How Dr. Maria Fitness can help you…

At Dr. Maria Fitness, I specialize in personalized fitness solutions tailored to the unique needs of all women at every stage of life.

Prenatal Fitness Training:

  • Customized workouts to safely strengthen and prepare the body for labor and jumpstart your postpartum recovery

  • Emphasis on exercises that promote stability, core strength, and pelvic floor health

Postpartum Recovery Programs:

  • Gentle yet effective exercises to aid in the recovery process after childbirth, including rehabilitation of core muscles and pelvic floor and gradual progression to rebuild strength and endurance

Perimenopausal Fitness Support:

  • Targeted workouts to manage hormonal fluctuations and strategies to maintain bone density, muscle mass, and cardiovascular health

Cycle Syncing Workouts:

  • Specially curated workouts aligned with the menstrual cycle to optimize performance, while leveraging the body's natural rhythms.

Dr. Maria Fitness is dedicated to empowering women to embrace their bodies, achieve their fitness goals, and thrive in every stage of life.

I offer both in person and virtual options, along with online programs that you can complete on your own time!

What Other Women Are Saying…

  • “Maria was excellent and I am pretty sure our exercise sessions and her meal suggestions helped me have a healthy pregnancy and safe, quick natural labor and delivery. Maria provided stretches for my very tight hips which helped me ultimately push my child out in 23 minutes and she provided labor breaths and movements I could do on the ball throughout my pregnancy and during labor. “

    Adreanne S.

  • "Within 1 week of doing Dr. Banks' tailored fitness plan, I already felt stronger and like I was finally recovering from all that I had been through with a traumatic birth and stressful postpartum recovery. Dr. Banks is thorough, detail oriented, research based and kind."

    Leena B.

  • “Maria is extremely knowledgeable and was able to create a customized plan which takes into account my goals, lifestyle and dietary restrictions. This experience has given me the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle for both myself and my family for many years to come.”

    Joi S.

  • "I went to my first class with my cousin and was hooked! It was harder than I thought it would be, but I left feeling better. Dr Maria made me feel safe, and she also tailored the workout to my needs!"

    Kenetra S.

  • “I absolutely love this class! Maria has a beautiful spirit and knows a lot. I always break a sweat. She’s getting me prepared to have my daughter! I highly recommend this class to any pregnant mother out there needing to get in shape to be prepared for child birth!”

    Rhesa J.

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10400 Reading Road, Suite 160

Cincinnati OH 45242