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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


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


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


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


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


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...

Melissa
Nov 1, 20224 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

Melissa
Oct 18, 20223 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!

Melissa
Oct 5, 20224 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...

Melissa
Sep 6, 20225 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...

Melissa
Jul 25, 20222 min read


ongoing reading list + suggested listening
eMpower performance recommended reads + listens!

Melissa
Jul 18, 20224 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...

Melissa
May 5, 20222 min read
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