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dance nutrition: myth or fact?
Dance requires strength, agility, and endurance, making proper nutrition essential for performance and injury prevention. However, common nu
Melissa
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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basic nutrition for the hormone cycle
It's essential to fuel our bodies with the right nutrients to support each phase of the cycle. In this post, we'll dive deeper into the nutr
Melissa
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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time change effecting the spring in your step?
If you're still struggling with feeling awake in the morning or having trouble falling asleep at night, you're not alone. The combination of
Melissa
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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It’s the Cycle of Life
Life is full of cycles - from the rhythms of exercise and sleep to the ups and downs of emotions. At the center of it all are hormone cycles
Melissa
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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advice to my younger self
As a professional ballet dancer, I know firsthand the dedication, discipline, and sacrifice that it takes to achieve one's dreams. Looking b
Melissa
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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eMpower your team
I was reminded last week how vital it is that dancers have their own team of health professionals to eMpower performance and support the ent
Melissa
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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what’s the deal with clean eating?
What is "clean food?" How can or should I eat this way?
Melissa
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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inflammation: the good, the bad, the ugly
Inflammation, it comes with the job right? Swollen feet after a long day in pointe shoes, swollen + sore muscles from repeating new choreogr
Melissa
Jan 3, 20234 min read
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stepping onstage with the right foot
Performing this time of year can certainly bring back memories - or nightmares - of ages past. What I didn’t realize during those bygone yea
Melissa
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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what to avoid for your healthiest week
All of the family, friends, food, and activities can be super overwhelming. Let's review some things I recommend you AVOID for your...
Melissa
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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put the 'pro' in protein
Protein! It’s something I get a lot of questions about, and that many of you are telling me you’re always trying to get more of.
Melissa
Nov 15, 20224 min read
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prioritize the dancer
I awoke to a disturbing Instagram story post from one of my favorite ballet dancers and it definitely fired me up. So… I took class, experie
Melissa
Nov 14, 20226 min read
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