Melissa grew up in the Central Valley, moved to the Bay Area for college, and has been living in San Francisco ever since. After being introduced to CORE40 by a friend, she was immediately blown away by how intense and efficient the workout was while still being totally non-impact -- the perfect complement to her marathon training. She's a firm believer that physical and mental health go hand-in-hand and that moving your body can transform your outlook on life. In addition to teaching Lagree and working full-time in tech, Melissa loves to travel, read, drink wine (and prefers to do all three at once). You can find her on the ski slopes in the winter, hiking in the summer, and on the Megaformer all year round.