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Melissa
May 23, 20239 min read
battle of the bars: my protein bar review
Protein bars have become a popular snack option for people who lead busy lifestyles or are always on-the-go. In this review, I’ll take a clo
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Melissa
Apr 19, 20233 min read
dance nutrition: myth or fact?
Dance requires strength, agility, and endurance, making proper nutrition essential for performance and injury prevention. However, common nu
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Melissa
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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
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Melissa
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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
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Melissa
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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
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Melissa
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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
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Melissa
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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
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Melissa
Jan 31, 20234 min read
what’s the deal with clean eating?
What is "clean food?" How can or should I eat this way?
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Melissa
Jan 3, 20234 min read
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
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Melissa
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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
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Melissa
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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...
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Melissa
Nov 14, 20226 min read
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
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 min read
immune boosters - internal (part two)
I was recently pretty sick and stuck in bed for a few days, and it was just the reminder I needed that we're currently at the start of...
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Melissa
Oct 18, 20223 min read
immune boosters - external (part one)
Keep reading for my quick tips to keep your immune system strong as we head into this year's season of runny + raw noses. This two-part seri
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Melissa
Oct 5, 20224 min read
supplements - performance enhancing or bank account depleting?
What is a dietary supplement? When may they be necessary to eMpower performance? Read on to learn more!
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Melissa
Sep 6, 20225 min read
NSAID what?
NSAIDs - can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Basically says every performance athlete ever. Well… what are they? NSAIDs are...
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Melissa
Jul 25, 20222 min read
this is my dancer's body
What is written below first appeared as a social media post on april 5, 2021. It rings just as true today as it did a year ago and, I...
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Melissa
Jul 18, 20224 min read
ongoing reading list + suggested listening
eMpower performance recommended reads + listens!
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Melissa
May 5, 20222 min read
the guilt/pleasure of working out
Not sure about you all, but I receive emails like this pretty often. Between the weekly Fitbit and monthly Peloton summaries, I feel like...
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Melissa
Nov 1, 20212 min read
some rules are meant to be broken
Especially if you're an angsty teen bucking the school dress code and/or causing good trouble. Ever thought about rules related to eating...
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