she joins the team with an education in Dance, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, and Holistic Personal Training. While currently in the process of obtaining her Oregon PT license, Melena is able to bridge the gap between industries, to leveraged her education in Physical Therapy to inform and enhance her training approach.
Melena is a dedicated trainer who will meet you where you are and challenge you to push beyond your limits, and empower you to build strength and resilience.
She has extensive experience training clients with rotator cuff injuries, hip pathologies, ACL, meniscus, and spine injuries, as well as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, neurological conditions, pre/post natal, and the aging population.
In her free time, Melena enjoys Swing & Tango dancing, swimming, camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, meditation, yoga, and fostering kittens.
Credentials and certifications:- Associated Degree from Lane Community College
- BA in Dance from the University of Oregon
- BSc in Physical Therapy form the Hogeschool van Amsterdam
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer with a minor in Nutrition
- Physiotherapy license in New Zealand
- CPR Certification