Melissa has always had a sporty and adventurous spirit. She was involved in ballet, hip hop, volleyball, tennis and cheerleadering throughout her high school years. After high school, she enlisted in the army where she got her first taste of physical training. She was a squad leader which led her to realize her love for helping others. After the military, she was diagnosed with PTSD. She started studying the art of yoga and meditation as a form of therapy and ultimately found her true calling. Combining her fitness routine with mind, body and soul has helped to transform her not only physically, but mentally as well. It is her goal to pass along as much knowledge to as many people as she can reach. Melissa is a certified ELITE Trainer through International Sports Science Association. She has her 500RYT as a yoga teacher and is also enrolled in Yogi Flight School. She is constantly on a quest to learn more so that she can help everyone in their own unique ways!