Mary A. Whitfield

Mary A. Whitfield is a seasoned healthcare professional, certified health coach, and author whose life’s work revolves around empowering women to reclaim their strength. With a Master of Science in Nursing and Healthcare Management, Mary spent years in both the classroom and clinic, teaching Endocrinology, Anatomy, and Physiology to future nurses while also working as a personal fitness trainer.

Her professional expertise is matched by lived experience. As a breast cancer survivor, Mary brings both clinical insight and deep compassion to her work, helping women overcome the overwhelming journey of recovery, aging, and self-renewal. Her writing delivers practical advice with a voice that is honest, hopeful, and refreshingly real.

In her debut wellness guide, Work That Body Now, Mary shares personal stories and expert guidance designed to support women of all ages, especially those returning to fitness after illness, trauma, or long absences. She believes that healing is always possible, and that small steps forward, taken consistently and with self-love, can lead to powerful transformation.

Now retired and living in California with her beloved comfort pet, Porsha, Mary continues to inspire through her writing, coaching, and belief in the strength of women at every stage of life.