Maria Faires, RD
Personal Trainer & Registered Dietitian
 Premier
Personal Training Specialist
Based in Sammamish, Washington area adjacent to Issaquah,
and a short drive from Seattle, Maria Faires, RD has experience
at Issaquah's Klahanie Fitness, as a Dietitian for the Pine
Lake Club; as a Sports Nutritionist for several health clubs
in Spokane; as a Nutrition Educator for Group Health; Director
of Clinical Nutrition and Food Services for a medical facility;
and as Nutrition Specialist for NutriSystem Weight Loss Clinic.
Within the Issaquah, Klahanie and entire Seattle community,
Maria has become a highly regarded medical expert on issues
such as nutrition, weight loss and weight management, fitness
and proactive wellness. Maria’s focus on delivering scientifically-based
nutrition and fitness information continues to be a very popular
interest by individuals and corporations alike, making her a
sought-after expert source for speaking engagements.
Maria offers a personal, practical, and compassionate approach
for all levels of experience. Maria’s clients are diverse: busy
professionals, grandparents, celebrities, nationally ranked
tennis players, frail elders, teen soccer players, elite cyclists,
marathoners, and models. Their specific concerns vary as well.
She has worked with individuals on issues ranging from strength,
mobility, sports-specific needs, injury rehab, injury prevention,
overall health and well being, back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis
and more. Each one’s life improved because of their experiences
with Maria.
Cutting-edge services are Maria's specialty. Fitness hikes,
Mt. Rainier snowfield hikes, overnight mountain climbs,
grocery store tours, pantry makeovers, special needs and post-rehab
training, youth and senior training,
medical nutrition therapy!
All designed to improve individuals’ quality of life, help them
achieve optimal health and enjoy their fitness.
Fitness is Maria’s professional and personal passion.
Maria enjoys hiking, backpacking, and alpine mountaineering.
She has summited several major peaks in the Pacific Northwest
including Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. Olympus, Mt. St. Helens
and Mt. Adams. Maria has been a Boy Scout volunteer for
her two sons’ troops, is the High Adventure Coordinator and
plans and implements most of the troop’s high outdoor adventures,
including taking the boys mountaineering and backpacking.
Maria's Unique Qualifications
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View detailed information on
Maria's
personal training certifications
as well as her health and fitness
qualifications.
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Bachelor’s Degree, Food,
Nutrition and Dietetics;
Cum Laude,
Eastern Washington University,
1989 |
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Bachelor’s Degree, Food and
Nutrition;
Whitworth University, 1987 |
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Passed the national examination
administered by the Commission
on Dietetic Registration,
1989 |
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Certified Personal Trainer,
American Council on Exercise
(ACE) |
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Clinical Exercise Specialist,
an advanced certification that
demonstrates the ability to
work with individuals who have
special clinical needs |
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Master Trainer by IDEA recognition
standards. Master Trainers are
Certified Trainers who
have a college degree in a related
field, and undertake advanced
training. |
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CPR, AED, First Aid and
Mountain Outdoor First Aid certified.
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Extensive experience designing
and implementing exercise
and nutrition programs for
healthy and high-risk individuals
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