“Never compare yourself to others.”

Melyssa grew up in Busselton where life was "school.beach.sport.repeat". Whilst playing team sports with a chronic lung condition, exercise became her main form of treatment. Working with an exercise physiologist opened Melyssa up to the possibility that she too could work in a job where she could also help others through fitness.

For those thinking about kickstarting their own fitness journey, Melyssa says to always start gradual, find something that you like doing and NEVER compare yourself to someone else, as everyone is on their own journey and timeline.

Melyssa likes to ensure her clients are training hard and smart. She believes that training should be individual to the person and to their goals and likes to find what motivates her clients so they can work together to change their lifestyle for the future, and not just the short term.

Previously, Melyssa would have said her hobbies were going to the beach, taking a hike, and enjoying a picnic. Now, she says it’s raising her little girl!