Maria McKendry, Certified Instructor
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Maria McKendry, Physical Therapist, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Barre Instructor is now offering a new exercise class called “Burn at the Barre!” Western New York’s first Barre studio was established in Clarence, a suburb of Buffalo, NY on March 1, 2012. Maria received her Burn at the Barre training and certification in Los Angeles, California and is trained in Pilates through APPI. She graduated from Daemen College in 1996 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. For the past 17 years, Maria has worked as a Physical Therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics and home care throughout Buffalo, NY. She currently resides in Clarence Center, NY and continues to apply her physical therapy skills in a sub-acute rehabilitation setting.
Maria is a fitness enthusiast and an accomplished athlete. She was a competitive swimmer for most of her childhood and is currently a marathon runner and triathlete. Maria recently ran the 2013 Boston Marathon. She loves to work with people of all ages. Her expertise in physical therapy and years of experience with human movement and anatomy ensure that your workout will be as safe as it is effective. Maria’s education and experience combined with small classes afford the client professional, individualized attention with emphasis on proper form and technique. Verbal cueing, tactile cueing and modifications based on the client’s abilities make this a class for clients of all fitness levels. Her knowledge, contagious energy, enthusiasm and gentle encouragement will inspire you!
Clients range from skilled athletes to people interested in starting a fitness routine for the first time. Throughout class, you will receive individualized attention comparable to a personal training session. The small class size encourages camaraderie between clients. Not only is Maria pushing you to your limits, but the energy level from your peers will motivate you as well. The camaraderie, laughter and life-changing results make Burn at the Barre a unique and amazing experience!
Burn at the Barre is located at 9142 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031 within One on One Karate and Fitness Center, next to A Frame in Time and Twin City Ambulance.
Maria is a fitness enthusiast and an accomplished athlete. She was a competitive swimmer for most of her childhood and is currently a marathon runner and triathlete. Maria recently ran the 2013 Boston Marathon. She loves to work with people of all ages. Her expertise in physical therapy and years of experience with human movement and anatomy ensure that your workout will be as safe as it is effective. Maria’s education and experience combined with small classes afford the client professional, individualized attention with emphasis on proper form and technique. Verbal cueing, tactile cueing and modifications based on the client’s abilities make this a class for clients of all fitness levels. Her knowledge, contagious energy, enthusiasm and gentle encouragement will inspire you!
Clients range from skilled athletes to people interested in starting a fitness routine for the first time. Throughout class, you will receive individualized attention comparable to a personal training session. The small class size encourages camaraderie between clients. Not only is Maria pushing you to your limits, but the energy level from your peers will motivate you as well. The camaraderie, laughter and life-changing results make Burn at the Barre a unique and amazing experience!
Burn at the Barre is located at 9142 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031 within One on One Karate and Fitness Center, next to A Frame in Time and Twin City Ambulance.