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My name is Melyssa Allen and I’m a double board certified lifestyle medicine coach, author and podcast host of Health Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, and size inclusive fitness specialist. I founded my company, Melyssa with a WHY, to help educate and empower my audiences to create a healthy lifestyle they can enjoy...
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It can be difficult to find the time to fit exercise into your day, but it’s worth remembering that even short spells of activity add up to significantly better health...
Fit&Well: An expert trainer says this full-body dumbbell workout combines strength training and cardio for the most efficient 10 minutes of your day
Melyssa Allen affectionately branded “Melyssa with a WHY.” A double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach, celebrated author, and engaging speaker, she’s making Downtown Orlando a brighter and healthier place to be.
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As you get older, you might begin to experience age-related health issues — such as chronic pain and poor sleep -- or emotional pain like grief and loneliness. Research points to a proven way to address these health concerns: meditation, which can help ease physical and emotional distress.
Older Adults Should Meditate. Here’s Why...
When I was in graduate school for my Clinical Psychology Masters degree, one of the faculty members – Dr. Monique Levermore – made an effort to educate us on the business side of our post-graduate lives. She consistently offered a unique perspective of what kind of options existed for us and how we can set ourselves up for success after graduation.
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Break Up Your Day — One of the pitfalls we can run into is throwing away an entire day (or let’s be real, an entire week sometimes…) if we feel like we’ve fallen “off track” from our goals.
Women In Wellness: Melyssa Allen On The Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing
Hey Knight Nation! I’m Melyssa Allen — a double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach, author, and founder of Melyssa with a WHY, LLC where I help busy people create healthy lifestyles that last and leave them feeling empowered and energized!
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She was just 4 years old when she made one of the biggest decisions of her life. It was a fateful trip to SeaWorld San Antonio, where she touched a dolphin and saw all of the park’s aquatic shows that sealed the deal.
‘Lions and Dolphins and Mines, Oh My!
Lifestyle medicine is the evidence-based approach to using therapeutic, lifestyle and behavior change interventions for health promotion, including regular physical activity, eating more plants, getting restorative sleep, managing stress effectively, avoiding risky substances, and cultivating positive social connections.
Encouraging healthier behaviors for HCPs & patients: Lifestyle Medicine Q&A with Melyssa Allen
Healthcare professionals are faced with unprecedented challenges in maintaining their mental wellness. Through the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — experienced by healthcare providers both personally and professionally — burnout is likely to become more prevalent than ever, along with other mental health concerns. Increased rates of substance abuse, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, and suicide from the residual effects of dealing with the global pandemic are predicted for the general population and healthcare providers alike, further exacerbating the issue.
