About Melissa

Hi, I’m Melissa – a women’s fitness specialist, mama of two, and a guide for women who want to move through motherhood with strength, confidence, and ease.

A mom in between her two kids. The kids are hanging upside down on a rail.

My first-born – my daughter, Alex – gave me my favorite title – mom. My second-born – my son, Max – sparked my journey into helping other women reclaim their power during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. During my second pregnancy, I discovered how deeply movement, alignment, and mindful strength can transform the motherhood journey.

I had such an awakening during his birth! This sparked a fire within me. I knew more women needed to know of the power of movement during pregnancy! And so, I started Mom Belly Fitness!

Pregnant Fitness Trainer performing TRX Squat

With over 10 years in the fitness industry (over 20 if you count the years playing high school sports!) and specialized certifications in Prenatal & Postpartum Corrective Exercise, Prenatal & Postpartum Diastasis & Core Consulting, Personal Training, Sports Nutrition, and Fascia Flossing… and as a Holistic Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Coach® through Fit For Birth, I’ve built a practice that blends science with intuition.

Fitness Trainer performing chest dip fascia floss.
Fitness Trainer in Mermaid Pose

My passion is working with women across every season of motherhood – from fertility to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, throughout motherhood, and into menopause – helping them move with more freedom, lower stress, reduced chances of  injury, and feel at home in their bodies again.

I believe movement is more than exercise – it’s a path to empowerment, balance, and longevity. And I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Mom with hands around kids sitting on stone wall looking into the distance.

Qualifications & Certifications

With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, I have the knowledge and unique style to train a wide-variety of clients but find my passion in working with the the pregnant, birthing, and mothering community.

Mom holding up baby boy overhead and smiling at him while her young daughter clings to her leg with a lollipop in her mouth.

  • Holistic Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Coach®, Fit For Birth
  • Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist®, Fit For Birth
  • Pre & Postnatal Diastasis & Core Consultant®, Fit For Birth;
  • Certified to teach the Core Breathing Belly Pump® , Fit For Birth
  • Fascia Floss Trainer Level 2, The Floss
  • Personal Trainer and Sport Nutrition Specialist, NCSF;
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor through Les Mills (BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT AIM 2, CXWORX, BODYSTEP, BODYFLOW),
  • I also have years of experience in Mixed Strength training, HIIT training, kickboxing, cycling, and BOOTCAMP.