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Exercise Physiologist

Mélanie Portal

Melanie believes that there is strength in numbers and enjoys the collaborative care model because it provides a launching pad for clients to create meaningful, long lasting changes to their health and wellness. She takes a hands-on, educational, and personalized approach to meet the individual needs of each client. 

She is a certified Kinesiologist, Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She specializes in strength training, injury rehabilitation and musculoskeletal health assessments. 

As a kinesiologist and coach, she has worked with a wide range of individuals; from those living with injuries and chronic conditions to those who have specific fitness, athletic or performance-based goals. She is motivated to teach her clients the power of movement and empower them to effect change in their own lives.
 
Learning from her own sports injuries and health hurdles, she approaches clients with an empathetic and relatable perspective. She believes there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone learn to connect with, and trust, their bodies again!

Melanie strength trains herself while enjoying activities like trail running, playing various sports, and camping – with her adventure pup, Brady.

  • Why Every Age Needs Plyometrics
    Plyometrics are dynamic exercises—movements that involve rapid, explosive actions—that build strength, coordination, and functional movement. While often associated with athletes, they benefit everyone, from kids…
  • How Exercise Activates Cellular Renewal through Autophagy
    Good health, longevity, and disease prevention start at the cellular level. Studies indicate that one key to maintaining optimal health lies in understanding and caring…
  • The Relationship between Sleep and Fitness – 7 Tips to Help You Sleep Better
    Sleep and physical activity have a reciprocal relationship. There are ways you can capitalize on this relationship to improve your physical fitness, get a more…
  • Transform Your Brain and Prevent Mental Illness With Exercise
    The many physical benefits of exercise are evident, including improvements in muscle strength, weight management, and cardiovascular health, but we often don’t discuss the many emotional, cognitive, and neurological benefits. This includes minimizing your chances of developing diseases like Alzheimer’s and mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
  • Reduce Neck and Back Pain at Your Desk Starting with Just Six Minutes
    With the rise in remote work, more of us are sitting at computers, often without ergonomic settings at home, and for prolonged periods of time. Tackle those nagging neck and back discomforts.
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