I lead evidence-based coaching programs on fitness, strength training, and fall prevention for older adults.
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Hi, I’m Melissa
I have worked in the fitness industry for over 30 years and here is what I know for sure: lasting success is an inside job; the best education or advice cannot create change for someone else. I’ve seen too many people try and fail with exercise. I had to ask myself, “How can I empower people to live an active life that sticks?
Thankfully, I found health coaching.
I develop programs that help create change from the inside out. Your members will gain clarity and self-acceptance as they discover their platform and foundation for living an active life.
A Major Public Health Issue: Do You Suffer From It?
U.S. Acting Surgeon General RADM Boris Lushniak spoke recently at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting this year. He made a bold statement declaring that, “…physical inactivity is a major public health issue in this country.” He went on to say, “we...
Back Pain: 3 Helpful Tips
What do you do when you have back pain? Do you exercise? Or stay in bed? How do you know what the best thing to do is? Often times when we are in pain, we want a health care provider to fix it as this can help get over the hump of acute pain. However, if you find...
Active Living: The Big Picture
I am a big believer in keeping things simple. I don’t like a lot of stuff cluttering up my space. When it comes to behavior change, though, simple rarely works. While it may be easier to begin a diet and fitness program fast and furiously, in the long run it will not...
