3 GREAT Reasons to Exercise in 2017…and they are not the ones you expect! Did you know the Mayo Clinic and Fox News agree that exercise will: boost energy, help with mood and give your sex drive new sizzle? Energy. So, I can hear what you are thinking, “Wait a minute, Melissa, are telling… Read More
Pilates, CoreAlign ® and GYROTONIC ® in Napa Valley.
I grew up on top of the Mayacammas mountain range. I did not always want to stay close to home and instead I chose to live, study, and work in many wonderful places including: France, San Francisco, Ashland, OR, NYC, Berkeley, Oakland and most recently Maui. I love travel and adventures. I like to… Read More
Three Tips for Healthy Bones
May is “Osteoporosis Month” and I am determined to get this blog dedicated to strong bones published! Before I became pregnant, my husband (a physician) suggested I get a bone density test. This test measures the strength and density of the bones. My test results showed lower than normal peak density, also known as osteopenia… Read More
Downsizing: How Motherhood Changed My Life & How I Lost Over 55 Post Pregnancy Pounds
I was a 5’5”, 39-year-old business owner weighing between 115lbs and 120lbs when I became pregnant with my first child. Prior to my pregnancy, I was a slim former dancer with an athletic rather than the typical dancer waif build. While I was dancing, I worked hard to remain 10+ pounds under my natural weight. After retiring from dance,… Read More
