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!

SEVEN BRIDGES 🌉 hike #7 This 5.7 mile urban hike has been on my radar since moving to uptown San Diego and I finally made it happen! The route on AllTrails actually takes you over 8 bridges 🤷🏻‍♀️ and through Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, Univers
On this V-Day, just a reminder that Self Care also means creating emotional boundaries from toxic people. Love you! 💕
KWAAY PAAY PEAK - 6th hike of the year and first of the Mission Trails 5-Peak Challenge! ⛰️ This trail is short, steep, and close to my house, so I could bag a peak and still make it to the Super Bowl Party on time! #winwin
VOLCAN MOUNTAIN ⛰️ 5th hike of the year and #4 of the San Diego 6 Peak Challenge! I literally just did this trail a couple months ago, but it’s part of the San Diego 6-Pack of Peaks and it was unseasonably warm in Julian yesterday so off I wen
Your February read is coming in hot! 🔥 This month the Bay Club Book Club is reading “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney. Have you read this one?? 📖 Follow along from home or join our discussion on Monday, February 24th at 5pm at Bay Club C
CUYAMACA PEAK ⛰️ 4th hike of the year and #3 of the San Diego 6-peak challenge! Weather is weird. Last spring I didn’t hike Cuyamaca because it was covered in snow. Today I enjoyed a beautiful 60 degree day and escaped the poor air quality fro
Here’s your 2025 Book List! 📚 Happy reading! 🤩
MOUNT WOODSON - 3rd hike of the year and also the 2nd of the San Diego 6 Peak Challenge! Potato Chip Rock is such a ‘been there done that’ for this avid SD hiker, but I looked on AllTrails and found a new loop to try! We started at hw