Melissa Leach
500-Hour E-RYT, YACEP, Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Specialist. Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Strength & Conditioning Coach (CFSC, Pre-Script Level 1)
Specializes in
- Yoga
- Stress
- Mental Wellbeing
- Back Pain
Melissa Leach trains yoga teachers, writes yoga curriculum and teaches vinyasa, yin and therapeutic yoga, including practices for back pain. She's a 500-hour E-RYT, a strength and conditioning coach and a holistic lifestyle coach, with a master's in Applied Clinical Nutrition.
Much of her work is trauma-informed, and she has adapted programs for children, veterans, athletes and nonprofit groups.
Based in Philadelphia, she works mostly with adults between 30 and 60, including athletes, fitness professionals and people working in healthcare.
Melissa checks the yoga technique, breathwork and stress relief advice in our articles for safety and accuracy.
More from Melissa

Restorative Yoga: Find Calm & Grounding in Your Practice and Your Life

Yoga For Strength & Mobility: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Guide to Using Yoga for Relaxation: Techniques for Stress Relief & Mindfulness

Yoga for Anxiety: 12 Poses to Find Calm Through Movement and Breath
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