Maria Tartasi
About Maria Tartasi
Maria Tartasi is a Functional Disability Assessor at MAXIMUS in London, with extensive experience in physiotherapy and osteopathy.
Current Position at MAXIMUS
Maria Tartasi is currently a Functional Disability Assessor at MAXIMUS. She has been with the company since 2018. In this role, she operates out of London, United Kingdom, drawing on her extensive background in physiotherapy and osteopathy to assess individuals with functional disabilities. The position leverages her comprehensive understanding of physical rehabilitation and functional assessment.
Volunteer Experience in Nairobi
Maria Tartasi previously volunteered as a Physiotherapist and Osteopath at DIVINITY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL NGO in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, in 2017. Although her stint was brief, this opportunity allowed her to apply her rehabilitation skills in an international and potentially resource-limited setting, thus broadening her professional horizon and cultural competence.
Professional Experience in Physiotherapy and Osteopathy
Maria Tartasi has accumulated extensive experience in both physiotherapy and osteopathy through various positions in the UK. She served as the Lead Physiotherapist at Form Clinic - Osteopathy in London from 2015 to 2018, and also worked as an Osteopath at Ticcs, located in Ilford, during the same period. Additionally, she held a brief position at Docklands Osteopathy Clinic in 2015, and spent six months from 2015 to 2016 at Old Whitgiftian Rugby Club as a Physiotherapist and Osteopath.
Early Career and Education
Maria Tartasi's career began in Italy, where she worked at various institutions including Medicasa Italia S.p.a., and Casa di Cura Riabilitazione Motoria e del Linguaggio Villa Fulvia. She holds an MSc in Osteopathy from The British School of Osteopathy (2012-2014) and a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from 'La Sapienza' University of Rome (2002-2006). Her education also includes multiple CPD courses in areas such as low-level laser therapy, medical acupuncture, and respiratory rehabilitation.
Specialized Training and Certifications
Maria Tartasi has completed various specialized trainings throughout her career. Notably, she achieved CPD in Sports Rehabilitation from the Elite Sports Performance Expo and completed training in Yoga Exercise Rehabilitation in Clinical Practice. She pursued multiple respiratory physiotherapy courses through ARIR and other organizations. Her continuous professional development reflects a commitment to staying updated with the latest practices and methodologies in her field.