Melanie’s vision was to start a company that truly redefined fitness. She began taking steps to achieve that goal by training high school and college athletes, volunteering and interning in physical and sports therapy, working in cardiac rehabilitation programs and earning her Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology.
Deeply involved in sports and fitness herself, Melanie brought her passion to the general population by launching Gateway to Health & Performance. She continues to expand her health-related specializations and certifications. With an ongoing commitment to provide her clients up-to-date information and techniques in the areas of wellness, senior fitness, post-physical rehabilitation, special populations and weight management, Melanie brings her expertise and dedication to every program she designs.
Degrees
M.Sc. Exercise Physiology – The University of NC at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
B.Sc. Human Performance and Wellness – Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh NC (formerly Saint Augustine’s College)
AA Accounting-The University of The Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas (formerly The College of The Bahamas)
Certifications
• National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA) – Certified Post Rehab Specialist (CPRS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) – Basic Life Support (BLS), AED & First Aid Instructor
• Physical Mind Institute – Mat Pilates
• Reebok Functional Movement Screening
• Rocktape Functional Movement taping Techniques (FMT Basic)
• American Red Cross – First Aid Provider
• American Red Cross – Community Water Safety
Areas of Work Experience
• Personal Training Studios
• High School/College athletic departments
• Hospital Based Wellness Centers
• Internships in In patient and Out patient Physical Therapy, Post-Rehabiltation, Cardiac Rehabilitation and university athletics
Membership Affiliations
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)