Maria Fiordalisi

Biography:

Maria Fiordalisi is a Clinical Aromatherapist, Reflexology Therapist, and Ayurveda Health Educator-in-Training who brings over a decade of experience in holistic health and corporate governance. She is the Founder of Helianthus Holistic Arts and author of The Scented Thread, where she explores the intersections of sensory practice, wellness, and reflective living. In addition to her clinical and teaching work, Maria serves as President of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists and as a Board Member of the Reflexology Association of Canada (Ontario Division), where she has led initiatives to elevate professional standards, member engagement, and ethical practice. She also holds a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation and works in compliance and enterprise risk, uniquely positioning her to bridge structure and creativity in both corporate and wellness environments. Maria’s work focuses on integrating aromatherapy and Ayurveda to support mental balance, resilience, and accessible self-care. She is passionate about advancing evidence-informed approaches that honor cultural traditions while engaging with modern research. Through her leadership, writing, and teaching, she models how ancient wisdom and contemporary practice can come together to foster well-being in individuals, workplaces, and communities.