ABOUT

Melanie Morrissette
PT, Corrective Exercise Specialist, SFL, Stott Reformer Pilates

  • Personal Trainer,
  • Stott Reformer Pilates,
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist,
  • Supervisor and Fitness Leader,
  • Senior Specialist,
  • SFL Osteofit,
  • SFL Chair Yoga and Yoga,
  • SFL Mat Pilates,
  • SFL Aquatic,
  • PD, Stroke and Cancer Survivor Specialist,
  • Arthritis and Osteoporosis Expert.

Mel is an extremely active individual with a lifelong commitment to fitness. From the ages of 6 to 16, she was a competitive gymnast and participated in a wide variety of sports, including volleyball, softball, badminton, running and cycling.

Today, Mel continues to prioritize physical activity, maintaining a daily workout routine while also enjoying outdoor pursuits on weekends, such as hiking, water skiing, boating, motorcycling, camping, cycling, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and global travel. Staying active is a central part of her life.

With fitness always at the forefront, Mel made the decision to turn her passion into a career. She is a certified Personal Trainer, Supervisor Fitness Leader, and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Additionally, she is a qualified instructor in Yoga, Stott Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Weight Training, Group Fitness, and Aquatic Exercises. Mel is particularly skilled in developing tailored exercise programs for individuals recovering from cancer and stroke, managing arthritis or osteoporosis, and those with Parkinson’s disease or mobility limitations.

Mel offers personalized Online Training and Home Programs, featuring a broad array of workout videos, including options for seniors, chair yoga, traditional yoga, Pilates, cardio routines, fat-burning workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Bootcamp, TRX exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and aquatic exercises, among others.

Recognized for her expertise, Mel has been nominated as Best Fitness Instructor in Kelowna in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2015 by Best of Kelowna. She has graced the cover of Okanagan Woman Magazine and appeared in a documentary about the Okanagan, featuring renowned Canadian actress Karine Vanasse. Mel’s fitness videos are featured on Shaw TV, and she frequently leads workshops for various organizations in Canada. She has been invited to speak on radio shows and podcasts and has contributed to publications such as In Focus, Straight from Dehart, Radio-Canada and CBC.

Mel is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals. Her primary aim is to empower individuals to feel great about themselves while supporting them in reaching their personal nutrition, fitness, and activity milestones. Her commitment is to help you “GET BACK ON TRACK” and feel your best.

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Why Choose Me as Your Trainer?

Scheduling an appointment with me will require you to pause your busy routine and focus on your health—something that should always be your top priority. Incorporating physical activity into your daily life is essential for overall well-being.

Here are the benefits you’ll experience:

  • Pain relief: Using techniques like myofascial release, stretches, and exercises to reduce discomfort.
  • Improved overall health: Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduce your risk of chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes. Plus, you’ll lose weight and tone your body.
  • Better balance and coordination: These improvements will decrease your risk of falling.
  • Stronger bones: Strength training, including weight lifting, enhances muscle mass and helps protect your bones and joints from conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis.
  • Less back and joint pain: The more you move, the less pain you’ll experience.
  • Enhanced cardiovascular health: Exercise improves heart health and stamina.
  • Increased energy: You’ll feel more energized throughout the day.
  • Lower stress: Physical activity helps significantly reduce stress levels and anxiety.
  • Better sleep: Regular exercise promotes more restful sleep.
  • Longer independence: Maintaining an active lifestyle supports your ability to live independently for much longer.

Investing in your health now will help you feel better and live a longer, more fulfilling life.

Aren’t these all good reasons to start today? email to get more information. The sooner you begin, the better you are going to feel!
Let’s “GET BACK ON TRACK” now!

Certifications:

Certified with The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and CFES

  • Group Fitness SFL (Supervisor Fitness Trainer)
  • Pilates SFL
  • Yoga SFL and Chair Yoga
  • Aquatic SFL
  • Personal Trainer
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • SFL Osteofit
  • Weight Training
  • Spin

Specializations:

  • Personal Trainer
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (Biomechanics Method)
  • Stott Reformer Pilates
  • Cancer Survivor Specialist
  • Yoga (Sivananda Yoga, 200 hours)
  • Pilates
  • Third Age Module (to work with older adult)
  • Arthritis & Osteoporosis (Osteofit)
  • Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease
  • Aquatics
  • Exercise after a Stroke
  • WaterArt: Seniors Instructor Certification Course & Programming for Common Medical Conditions
  • TRX
  • Kinesis Wall
  • Circuit Training Exercise
  • HIIT
  • Functional Fitness
  • Bootcamp
  • Building Better Bones
  • Agatsu Kettle Bell Workshop

Some of My Hobbies:

  • Organizing fundraiser events
  • Snowshoeing: http://youtu.be/qAap7lrekSw
  • Working out
  • Surfing
  • Slalom water skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Road biking
  • Mountain biking
  • Hiking
  • Walking
  • Traveling
  • Riding my motorcycle
  • Going out with friends
  • Dancing
  • Kayaking

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