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.
- 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 for our cells. Autophagy, a natural process, plays a crucial role in keeping our cells in top condition and functioning well. A growing body of research shows that exercise stimulates autophagy in various tissues, including muscles, the liver, and even the brain. When you engage in physical activity, your body experiences stress, which can activate autophagy as a protective response. This process helps to remove damaged proteins and organelles, allowing your cells to function more… - 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 restful sleep, and live healthier. What is sleep and why is it important? There are two types of sleep, non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM). NREM sleep is divided into four stages, representing relative depth of sleep. NREM and REM alternate through a cycle during periods of sleep. Sleep disorders are characterized by an absence of a stage or irregularity of the sleep cycle. What’s supposed to occur is a… - 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.
