Melanie Snell

I am a lifelong fitness enthusiast from the San Francisco Bay Area. I joined my first gym at 14 and spent my monthly allowance for the membership. I've maintained an active lifestyle my whole life.  After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2018, I recommitted to an active lifestyle. Post Covid and after experiencing metastatic breast cancer in 2020, I rediscovered my love for Zumba and became a licensed Zumba instructor, mostly so I could have access to all the music and choreography.  My favorite Zumba instructor asked me to sub her class for her during maternity leave, and I discovered how much I love teaching!

My teaching opportunities have rapidly expanded and I've done many trainings to add other modalities to my teaching roster, including Yoga and Qigong. I've practiced yoga for over 20 years, and completed my 200 hour yoga certification with Yogamu in 2024.  I have also practiced Qigong for many years, and am certified in 5 Element Qigong with White Tiger Qigong. I am committed to facilitating holistic wellness for the mind and the body,  My specialty and particular love is working with active older adults in my community.  I also love working with the moms in my community who are committed to maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle even with the challenges of raising a family.  I am grateful to have the opportunity to bring wellness to members of my community and guests around the world.