Maria Van Duser
Maria Van Duser is a Lifestyle and Wellness Coach, private advisor to executives and public figures, international speaker, and author based in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. With a career rooted in mental health and substance abuse therapy, Maria began her professional journey as a therapist in New York, where she built and led a large Latino outpatient program and developed state-approved curriculum for Spanish-speaking patients. Her early work in counseling and patient advocacy laid the foundation for a multifaceted career spanning medical, legal, and corporate sectors, where she has served as a Spanish language interpreter, translator, and litigation paralegal.
Today, Maria empowers high-profile clients and women leaders to cultivate elevated lifestyles through personalized coaching, habit refinement, and energy alignment. She integrates shamanic practices, energy healing, breathwork, and posture work into her methodology, helping clients optimize mindset, presence, and daily routines. Her professional philosophy emphasizes self-respect, calm, and living from an elevated frequency, blending practical habit changes with holistic embodiment practices.
Maria is also a published author of Sexy Habits for an Elite Lifestyle and Be Energetically Wealthy, with additional projects underway. She holds a Lifestyle & Wellness Certificate from Harvard University and studied psychology in Mexico. Beyond her coaching and writing, Maria is committed to continuous growth, expanding her skills, and inspiring others to lead intentional, empowered lives.
• Lifestyle & Wellness Certificate
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - PhD
• Latina Healthcare Provider.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience and disciplined habits cultivated through lived experience. My journey began in addiction counseling and evolved into lifestyle and wellness, shaped by overcoming personal challenges such as surviving domestic violence. I credit my growth to developing leadership skills and maintaining consistent daily practices, including breathwork, posture work, mindful nutrition, and journaling. Above all, I have been intentional about becoming the person I aspire to be, aligning my actions with my vision for myself and others.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to be intentional about who you want to become. Clearly define your ideal self in specific, sensory terms—how she walks, speaks, and even how she carries her energy—and commit to the internal work necessary to embody that vision. Cultivate daily discipline through consistent practices like breathwork, presence, and refining habits that align with your highest self. Be willing to do the work others won’t, and prioritize the mindset, energy, and routines that support your growth and impact.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is effectively serving underserved populations, particularly when language barriers and cultural stigma around behavioral health exist. At the same time, there is a tremendous opportunity to integrate lifestyle and wellness practices—such as breathwork, circadian rhythm optimization, and nutrition—into mental health care. I also see significant potential to expand impact through publishing, executive coaching, and other platforms that bring these tools and insights to a broader audience.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me in both my work and personal life are self-respect, presence, and maintaining a calm, elevated frequency. I prioritize intentional living, embodying my highest self, and empowering others to do the same. These principles shape how I show up, make decisions, and contribute to the growth and well-being of those around me.
Locations
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Tampa, FL 34638