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Mary Ward

National Director – First Place for Health

Mary serves as the Associate National Director for First Place for Health and believes that everyone is uniquely loved, created by God, and not a one size fits all.

Get To Know Mary


Certified by the American Council on Exercise in Group Fitness, Mary has spent the past 25 years leading all types of fitness classes. She currently serves as the Associate National Director for First Place for Health and is the author of My Place for Fitness. Prior to her coming on staff with First Place, Mary served as Vice President and Marketing Director for Body & Soul® Fitness, She loves to encourage and cheer people on to find the thing that will getting them moving in their health journey. “It’s not about what you can’t do, start where you are and do what you can.” She believes that everyone is uniquely loved, created by God, and not a one size fits all.

Born in San Diego, Mary is a California girl at heart. She loves Jesus, traveling, riding her bike, beaches, sailing, is a foodie at heart and loves a good pot of tea. Virginia became her home when the Navy transferred her husband Brad to the East Coast. They have one son, one daughter, one son-in-law, two grandsons and she wears the title Grandma Mimi proudly.

15-Minute Appointments


Healthy Living

First Place For Health is successful due to its biblical approach to weight loss and overall health management, which puts Christ first and improves every area of your life. This Christian weight-loss and healthy living program has guided hundreds of thousands of people to a healthy lifestyle and a closer walk with the Lord. In your fifteen-minute consultation with Mary, she will help you develop a personal wellness plan that will work for you!

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