Maria Teresa has been actively working in the fitness industry since 1996, teaching a range of land and water group fitness classes. Maria Teresa was instrumental in the successful launch of ZUMBA in 2009 in both New Zealand and Australia.
Inducted to the Roll of honour by Fitness Australia in 2016 for her contribution to the fitness industry, Maria Teresa has trained thousands of instructors across the Australasia pacific region. She is the co-founder of www.mygroupmove.com an online platform that trains and support group fitness instructors. Passionate about holistic health, she is a certified holistic health coach, and is the co-founder of the 18 days to well-being program and the Powerful YOU online exercise program.