Melissa Ellis
Prenatal and postpartum fitness coach for moms, in person and online
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Women's fitnessPostpartumNutrition and habitsMobility and injuryOnline coachingHormones and menopause |
| Works with | Women and Parents |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Holistic Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Coach, Fit For Birth; Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fit For Birth; Pre & Postnatal Diastasis & Core Consultant; Fascia Floss Trainer Level 2, The Floss; Personal Trainer and Sport Nutrition Specialist, NCSF; Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Les Mills |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | Mom Belly Fitness |
Melissa Ellis is a women's fitness specialist who runs Mom Belly Fitness. She trains women through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum recovery and perimenopause. Her sessions focus on core and pelvic floor work, corrective breathwork, fascia flossing and functional strength. She has more than 10 years in the fitness industry and holds several Fit For Birth certifications. Clients can train with her in person or online, and on-demand training is included with her session packages.
What Melissa helps with
Melissa works with women whose bodies are changing through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and perimenopause. She helps them build strength, ease pain and feel stable in their core.
- Preparing the body for pregnancy and labor
- Healing the core after baby
- Reducing leaking and pelvic pressure
- Relieving low-back pain
- Easing stiffness and poor posture from pregnancy or desk work
- Building strength to lift kids without strain
- Managing fatigue, mid-section weight gain and muscle and bone loss in perimenopause
Who Melissa works with
Melissa works with women and moms at every stage. Some are trying to conceive. Some are pregnant and want to prepare for labor. Others are postpartum and want to heal their core. She also trains women in perimenopause, and one client is 19 years postpartum.
How Melissa works
Melissa builds training around the stage of motherhood a client is in and around her schedule. Her methods include corrective exercise, breathwork, core training, functional strength and fascia flossing. Clients choose packages of 4, 8 or 12 sessions, in person or virtual. On-demand training comes with every package. She also teaches the Core Breathing Belly Pump technique.
Background and qualifications
Melissa has worked in the fitness industry for more than 10 years and played high school sports before that. She started Mom Belly Fitness after her second pregnancy and birth showed her how much movement matters during that time. She holds Fit For Birth certifications in fertility and pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise, and diastasis and core work. She is also a Level 2 Fascia Floss Trainer and an NCSF personal trainer and sport nutrition specialist. She is a certified Les Mills group fitness instructor as well.
Melissa Ellis pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized fitness and movement training
- Packages of 4, 8 or 12 sessions
- In-person and virtual personal training
- On-demand training
- Realigned Mama group program
- Private fascia refresh session
Melissa Ellis reviews
The CoachVouch take
Melissa holds several Fit For Birth certifications and trains women from fertility through pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause.
Best for women who want core and pelvic floor strength before or after birth, or during perimenopause.
Common questions
How much does Melissa Ellis charge?
Coaching with Melissa runs $110 to $190 an hour. Message Melissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melissa Ellis help with?
Melissa Ellis helps with preparing the body for pregnancy and labor, healing the core after baby, reducing leaking and pelvic pressure and relieving low-back pain.
Does Melissa Ellis coach online?
Melissa is based in United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Melissa Ellis certified?
Melissa Ellis lists: Holistic Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Coach, Fit For Birth; Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fit For Birth; Pre & Postnatal Diastasis & Core Consultant; Fascia Floss Trainer Level 2, The Floss; Personal Trainer and Sport Nutrition Specialist, NCSF; Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Les Mills.
Does Melissa Ellis train women who are long past pregnancy?
Yes. She trains women in perimenopause, and a client who is 19 years postpartum has worked with her.
Can I train with Melissa online?
Yes. She offers virtual personal training and on-demand training as well as in-person sessions.
How do I contact Melissa Ellis?
Send Melissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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