about Melissa

My passion for fitness developed in my 20's as I began my career in the medical industry. With discovering my joy in helping others achieve their optimum health, my fitness journey began. I "joined" the fitness industry over 15 years ago as a group fitness instructor. With this new found passion, I also became a certified personal trainer as well as a sports conditioning and nutrition specialist. When I am not teaching or training, you will find me enjoying the outdoors - running or cycling. I believe: FITNESS SHOULD BE FUN AND ENJOYABLE!

Certifications

• ACE-Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• IFPA Personal Trainer
• IFPA Sports Conditioning - Distance Running Specialist
• IFPA Nutrition Coach
• IFPA Sports Medicine Specialist

Race History

• 2006 Disney Marathon
• 2006 Disney's Women Run the World 15k
• 2006 Disney's Race for the Taste 10k
• 2007 Disney Marathon
• 2007 ING Miami Half Marathon
• 2007 IronGirl 10k
• 2007 Disney's Women Run the World 15k
• 2007 Disney Triathlon (International Distance)
• 2007 Disney's Race for the Taste 10k
• 2008 Disney's Family Safari 5k
• 2008 Gasparilla Distance Classic 5k
• 2008 Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon
• 2008 IronGirl 10k
• 2008 Disney's Women Run the World 15k
• 2008 Pirate Cove Triathlon (International Distance)
• 2008 Sand Key Triathlon (Sprint Distance)
• 2008 Longleaf Triathlon (International Distance)
• 2009 Disney Half Marathon
• 2009 Disney Marathon
• 2009 St. Anthony's Triathlon
• 2009 Morton Plant Mease Triathlon
• 2009 Health First Triathlon
• 2009 St. Petersburg Women's Half Marathon
• 2010 Disney Princess Half Marathon
• 2010 St. Petersburg Women's Half Marathon