Meet Melissa, a certified functional training teacher from Peru who currently resides in the UAE. With over four years of experience in personalized training, Melissa is committed to achieving the well-being of her students through sports techniques that keep them away from injuries and adapt to their physical condition. Her studies in Human Performance and Physical Education complement her training, allowing her to deliver exceptional results.
In Lima, Peru, Melissa worked as a Certified Personal Trainer, where she created training groups, personalized routines, and fulfilled personal goals. She also conducted wellness trainings in local companies. Her highly personalized training has resulted in more than 120 satisfied customers. Melissa has been featured in the magazine “Viu” of the newspaper “El Comercio” for her expertise in functional training, and her Facebook fan page has attracted over 12k followers.
Melissa’s education includes an International Certification of Functional Training from the IHP Program – Functional Training Group Training Specialist (FTGTS), endorsed by the Institute of Human Performance. She also completed a course to become a Professor of Functional Training from Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (UNFV), where she received an upper-third certification.
In addition to her professional achievements, Melissa is an accomplished athlete with an impressive palmares. She has completed 7 marathons (42 km), 5 half marathons (21 km), and 3 Half Trail Running Marathons (25 km), finishing among the first 15 women. She also finished in the 24th position of women in Wings for Life 2015, 1st place in her category in Triathlon Sprint Punta Hermosa 09-2017, and was an Ambassador of the Team TNT PERU. Melissa is also an Ironman 70.3 Peru Finisher.
Melissa’s expertise in functional training, combined with her passion for sports and commitment to her students’ well-being, makes her a valuable addition to any fitness program. To contact her, send a message on her facebook page.
