Maria believes a healthy mind and body are derived from a balance between knowledge, fitness, and nutrition. By knowing how the body works, and fueling the body with proper nutrition, we can reach higher levels of fitness and achieve optimal health. Maria develops and implements individualized nutrition, training, and mental wellness programs for her client based on their particular goals and needs. A unique program becomes a tool for helping them learn how their body works. Not only will they be successful in achieving their goals, but most importantly, they will become self-sufficient in sustaining a lifestyle that contributes to longevity.

Maria has been a NASM Certified Personal Trainer Strength Coach, Dietitian, and Certified Nutritionist since 2009.  She also has a Nursing degree from King's College. Maria also successfully competes as a Profession Level Women's Physique in the IFBB Federation.  With the amalgamation of her nursing, nutrition, and fitness background, Maria has the power and determination to help individuals of all ages reach their greatest level of well-being.

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Elisabeth Hoekstra’s first career was in the entertainment industry, where she worked as a model and actor on nationally syndicated television programs, movies, music videos, and magazines. Elisabeth’s evolution as an on-camera talent continued to expand while attending Davenport College for business management and marketing administration.

She went back to school in 2016 at Schoolcraft College, where she received her baking and pastry certification and subsequentially mastered the art as a sous chef serving under one of the top pastry chefs in the country. Elisabeth worked at several prestigious venues during her culinary run including Oakland Hills Country Club, and she helped open and operate an award-winning restaurant, Otus Supply, in 2017.

Continuing to expand her entrepreneurial skills, Elisabeth received her real estate license in 2017. In 2018 she was named exclusive real estate agent for a statewide campaign, during which she broke all records for securing the most offices in the briefest time. Elisabeth has also contributed significantly to nonprofits, focusing on children’s health and education, both through hosting fundraisers and advocacy.

Throughout her various careers, she has seen how stress can take its toll on people’s mental and physical well-being, leading her to work at a holistic wellness center. There, she quickly became company President, applying her knowledge in business and connections from previous careers.

This led to her current position as Director of Operations for the world-wide brand and TV network, 4biddenknowledge Inc. She is now helping to organize and grow 4biddenknowledge Inc. mainstream, all while hosting her popular podcast “Bio-Hack Your Best Life” alongside President/CEO of 4biddenknowledge, Billy Carson. Elisabeth’s most recent accomplishments have been writing her first book, “The Recipe to Elevated Consciousness” which quickly became a best seller, as well as receiving a certificate in cell biology – mitochondria from Harvard University. Currently, she’s enrolled in the Neuroscience program at Harvard University.