About Melanie
My passion has always been health and fitness.
I love providing an upbeat, motivating environment for my clients.
I bring my expertise to your home.
30+ years at Club Sport
Experienced Group Exercise Instructor: spin classes, barre bootcamp, strength & conditioning
Certified personal trainer and exercise instructor
Balanced Body Certified Pilates instructor
What I Offer
I offer personalized programs, accountability and professional feedback
Strength training
Pilates
Mobility
Balance
How We Meet:
In home personal training
Virtual training
Small groups
Pricing
Free 15 minute discovery call - to learn about you, your activity level, health history, past injuries, goals, etc. to see if we are a good fit to work together
$100 First Session (virtual or in-home)
Pricing depends on
Virtual, in person or group
Frequency of appointments
Special pricing available for multiple sessions per week
Free 15 minute discovery call
Schedule a free 15 minute call - to learn about you, your activity level, health history, past injuries, goals, etc. to see if we are a good fit to work together.
Education:
M.B.A. San Francisco State University
B.A. University of California - Santa Barbara
Certifications:
ACE - Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor
BBU Pilates
Allegro Reformer/Small Apparatus/Mat
TRX
Schwinn Cycle
AEA Aquatics Instructor
Achievements:
CSSR employee since 1989
CSSR Quality Service Award: 2001, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016
Competed 8 Half Marathons in 3 years
Camped in Austrailan rainforest. Hiked through the Andes to Machu Picchu. Fished in the Amazon. Body surfed in Bali. Scuba dived in Belize. Oktoberfest in Munich. “Drank coffee” in Amsterdam. Viewed the Northern Lights via dogsled in Alaska. Sang on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. Practiced yoga in the Red Rocks of Sedona. Ice hiked in Chamonix, France, and walked the city wall of Dubrovinik, Croatia.
Raised a daughter who is now a Registered Dietician, Food/Travel Blogger and an incredible delight!
Specialties & Hobbies:
High risk clients, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Hypertension, Cancer, Crohn's Disease and Alcohol Recovery
Training for Weight Loss & Maintenance
Pre and Post-Natal Exercise Programs
Injury Rehab
Core Training
Pilates for Golfers, Racuet Sports, and Tri-Athletes
Reading. Hiking. Yoga.
Philosophy:
As a trainer, it is my role to educate and empower my clients so they can reach their individual fitness goals. Perfection is not the goal - my mission is to assist people in achieving their greatest state of wellness within the boundaries of their lifestyle choices and conditions.