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Mindful Movement with Meli

$5
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Responds in about 3 hours


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About
***BASED IN SAN FRANCISCO*** Thank you so much for your interest in training with me! I am looking forward to guiding you in your journey toward healing from the inside out. My name is Melissa but you can call me Meli. I am based in San Francisco and have been training since 2018 all over the Bay in a bunch of different settings. I started my journey at 24 Hour Fitness, moved onto group training at the park and have now transitioned into independent solo sessions. From HIIT style workouts to strength training I will guide you through a custom plan based on your current needs. I can train all over the Bay Area, you have access to any 24HF when training with me (I can come to you or you can come to SF). I am also open to training you at your local/personal gym as long as it is allowed and at an outdoor space like the park as well. My training style is gracefully gentle. I like to operate from a space of listening to your needs and ensuring that you are always listening to your body. I will support you and push you but I will always encourage you to listen to the voice within when it comes to how much you can handle. I have the most experience in working with young women but I am open to training anybody who feels called to working with me. I am passionate about healing from the inside out and that means combining mindful movement with conscious consumption, creative expression and restful reflection. I like to help guide my clients throughout the healing journey with a combination of modalities that support the mind/body/soul as a whole. I believe in: - Whole food nourishment - Herb support - Cycle syncing - Entheogen support - Breathwork - All things holistic healing! Prices are sliding scale because knowledge of health & wellness should be accessible to ALL!!! I'm here for you when you're ready to commit to pouring into your self.
Overview

Hired 6 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

Background checked

1 employee

7 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon6:00 am - 4:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Fitness goals

Lose weight

Get toned

Build muscle

Gain flexibility

Client age

Younger than 18

18 - 22 years old

23 - 30 years old

31 - 40 years old

Projects and media

11 photos

Projects and media

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.

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Bushra F.

2 weeks ago

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If you want to get stronger, shed fat, AND not dread the gym, please hire Meli! I've had several trainers before, and I often worked out like it was a chore - didn't know you could have fun + get fit at once! Meli is an exceptional trainer who truly cares about her clients' overall well-being. During one of the most challenging periods of my life when I gained over 20 pounds on my 5ft 2 frame, after surgery and feeling deeply uncomfortable in my body—she was incredibly kind and supportive. Her friendly, compassionate approach and amazing sense of humor made all the difference in weathering through my discomfort and getting me excited! I've laughed my way through every session while getting stronger, and in just a couple of months under her guidance, I've lost 7 pounds and feel absolutely amazing. I couldn't recommend her more highly!!!
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Lila T.

5 days ago

I’ve been training with Meli for a year now, and I can honestly say she’s the best personal trainer I’ve ever worked with! Not only has she helped me get stronger, improve my form, and stay consistent with my workouts, but she’s also made the whole process fun and motivating. I used to dread the gym, but now I actually look forward to our sessions. What sets Meli apart is that she doesn’t just focus on workouts—she cares about overall health and well-being. She checks in regularly, helps with nutrition and meal planning, and always tailors each session to fit my goals and schedule. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and patient, which has made such a difference in my fitness journey. If you’re looking for a female personal trainer in the Bay Area who makes training effective, enjoyable, and sustainable, I can’t recommend Meli enough. She’s a true professional, a wonderful coach, and someone who genuinely cares about her clients’ success.
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Giselle B.

Jun 20, 2024

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I’m so grateful I finally found a female personal trainer in the Bay Area that I feel comfortable and safe with. After just a single session I noticed an immediate and drastic improvement in my form. Meli makes training feel exciting and fun, not only is it a great time but I feel amazing after! She travels to Pinole from Oakland just to train with me because I don’t drive. I really appreciate how flexible she is with her schedule and communication. She goes above and beyond to make sure that all my needs are met!! I really look forward to continuing to grow with Meli.
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Maya k.

Nov 11, 2024

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I highly recommend working with Meli. She was able to customize workout plans for me that were challenging yet approachable, targeting the areas I wanted to focus on. Shes fun to work out with and very knowledgeable!
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Elizabeth A.

Oct 2, 2024

Why can’t I pick them all? Meli is responsive, Meli’s work is valuable for everyone, she’s professional, she offers great work quality and she’s always punctual. I was recently a new kidney transplant recipient, it’s been 7 months and what I’ve learned is that physical activity is very crucial. I ate right but I didn’t have the motivation to get myself into the habit of exercising. Let alone, I could’ve injured myself from using the wrong form. Ever since I hired Meli to be my fitness trainer, I’ve improved on my form, I’ve noticed my endurance increased and I feel more energized throughout the day than before. Her persistence, her passion & her dedication for health makes me feel like she wants me to meet my goals as much as I want to. What really stood out to me is that she allows me to pace myself, she doesn’t push me hard when I need to stop, she’s not Sargent push-up, she advises me to listen to my body but if I wanted a challenge and requested it, she will with no hesitation put me to work. She flows the way you flow at any level. She does text me and gives me homework for the days I’m not with her. I don’t think I’ve ever had workout sessions with any other trainers I’ve had where they cared that deeply about my goals.
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