Welcome Friends!

I’M MELANIE BOURASSA

I specialize in helping those with a history of injury, physical limitations, and inactivity to become empowered and strong enough to participate in the activities they love, and maintain a healthy, mindful, active, and balanced lifestyle!

I am certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Personal Fitness Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Yoga Teacher. I’m also a rock climber, minimalist, gardener, avid reader, wannabe chef, and interior design aficionado with a passion for MOVEMENT.

By day I’m a full-time Personal Trainer and by night I live in a Tiny House in San Diego with my husband Chris and our dog-child Gracie.

I believe you can live a healthy, VIBRANT life with fitness, nutrition, and a positive well-being. And it’s my life’s passion to provide the tools to help you get there!

With over 20 years of teaching movement I have an arsenal of knowledge that I’m excited to share with you!

I look forward to guiding you along your journey to a healthier, happier, life!

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • Certified Nutrition Coach L1- Precision Nutrition

  • Corrective Exercise Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500hr (E-RYT 500) - Yoga Alliance

  • Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Instructor - Ange Stopperan Yoga

  • Bosu Elite & RMT Club Instructor - The Weck Method

  • Powerwave Instructor - Power Systems

  • TRX Qualified Trainer - TRX

  • P90x Instructor - Beach Body Live

  • Spinning Instructor - SPINNING

  • Cybex Burn Series Instructor - Cybex International

  • Adult CPR & AED - American Red Cross

my certifications
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It has been a great experience training with Melanie, because she’s the best!

First, she is extremely knowledgeable. But, more importantly, she has great instincts, knowing what I need before I do while taking into consideration my abilities and wishes. I’ve achieved way more in terms of strength and balance than I thought possible.

Second, she is possibly the most enthusiastic person, let alone trainer who has motivated me to achieve my goals in many areas of my life, not just training.

— Adele S.

let’s hang out on the ‘gram!

STANLEY PEAK ⛰️ This 6.3 mile loop officially wraps up our exploration of Daley Ranch! The trail is well maintained with a 1.033 ft elevation gain which isn’t too strenuous. It is getting hotter though and I wonder how many weekends we have
HELLHOLE CANYON PRESERVE 🔥 While most of the world enjoyed a temperate April, today it was August in Hellhole Canyon. 🥵 The appropriately named preserve was about 90 degrees while the rest of San Diego enjoyed a 70 degree spring day.☀️ I can&rs
CORTE MADERA MOUNTAIN ⛰️ Now THIS is a hike! 7-miles roundtrip including some rock scrambling and bush whacking and then poof! 360 degree views. 🤩 Head east on the 8 and then keep on going. The terrain feels more like you’re in Big Bear than
The April pick for The Book Club At The Bay Club is “The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd. I loved this book the first time I read it and am enjoying reading it again! Our Book Club discussion will be held on Monday April 29th at 5pm
LULUMAHU FALLS 💦 Waterfalls in Hawaii are plentiful but also hard to find. I’m grateful we had a local with our crew to show us the secret spots like this cool hike! Hike 17/52 complete ✅
KA’ENA POINT 🌊 From the leeward side of O’ahu drive north and just keep on going until the road ends and you will find the trail to Ka’ena Point! The trail is about 5-miles roundtrip, is fairly flat, and offers sweeping views of