HOMEFIT Personal Trainer
Maria Cortes-Graham
Location: Birmingham, ALabama
Certifications / Achievements:
Yoga Alliance
AFAA – Group Fitness
20+ years coaching across multiple fitness and wellness settings
Extensive experience in Corporate Wellness and Private Coaching
Professional & Life Coaching Certification
Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT)
Specializations:
Holistic wellness and mind-body integration
Strength training and functional movement
Mobility, flexibility, and injury prevention
Yoga, meditation, and stress management
Senior fitness and longevity-focused training
Structured sessions that are engaging, dynamic, and goal-oriented
Bio
Holistic Wellness Coach | Yoga Instructor | Mind-Body Specialist
Maria is a holistic wellness coach and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping clients build strength, balance, and overall well-being. What began as a personal passion for fitness evolved into a purpose-driven career, leading her to pursue certifications across multiple disciplines before ultimately specializing in yoga, meditation, and professional coaching.
Throughout her career, she has worked across a wide range of environments, including international settings, with a strong focus on corporate wellness programs and private client coaching. Her experience allows her to support individuals of all backgrounds, helping them improve both physical health and mental resilience through a well-rounded, personalized approach.
She integrates a variety of techniques into her coaching, including meditation, CBT, and neuro-linguistic programming, allowing clients to break through mental and physical barriers. Known for her ability to listen deeply and adapt to each individual, she creates an environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
Her coaching focuses on building sustainable habits, improving movement quality, and enhancing overall quality of life. Whether working with beginners or experienced clients, she emphasizes long-term success through consistency, awareness, and intentional progress.
Clients can expect structured, engaging sessions that are different every time—designed to be fun, challenging, and aligned with their personal goals. She helps clients develop strength, flexibility, and confidence while creating lasting, meaningful results.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
She believes wellness should support the whole person—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Her coaching approach emphasizes:
Trust
Empathy
Knowledge
Consistency
Growth
She focuses on helping clients build sustainable habits, improve overall well-being, and create a strong foundation for long-term health.
Her sessions are structured, dynamic, and designed to be both enjoyable and challenging—driving consistent progress while keeping clients motivated and engaged.