MELISSA GIAQUINTO, LMT, Reiki Master
Melissa Giaquinto began studying Usui Reiki in 1999 and became a certified Reiki Master in 2003. In 2002 Melissa attended the Wellness Training and Massage Institute of Woodridge, IL, and then completed the remainder of her training at Emperor’s College of Santa Monica, CA. in 2003 graduating with a massage practitioner’s degree. In 2004 Melissa completed training with Polarity Healing Arts of Topanga Canyon, CA. for Craniosacral Unwinding.

Melissa is an Intuitive Healer whose work revolves around several different transformational modalities. Having spent the last 8 years studying various forms of Energy and Body Medicines, she creates a sacred place where her clients can feel safe while doing the healing work together that the mind/body/spirit requires.

Melissa is an attentive healer and a supportive listener who always works with the healing modality that is most appropriate for each individual. Melissa believes that working together with her clients utilizing intuition and the body’s guidance are the best ways to release blockages and old habits that are no longer serving their lives. She provides an environment for her clients to tap into their own inner vision and wisdom. The ultimate goal Melissa has for her clients is to assist them to identify, and then clear the base cause of their confusion, pain, stress, or illness so that the healing that needs to take place is expedited and successful.

Angela Parker created Body Inspired Fitness as an alternative to the huge intimidating gyms that are saturating the industry. Body Inspired stands alone in the fitness market because of the company's ability to work with clients of all ages - 5 to 105. Angela's goal is to offer help to anyone who wants to change his or her life.

Angela's interest in fitness is rooted in a love of dance. Her studies in movement led to a unique mind/body awareness that laid the foundation for her approach to exercise. In 2003, Angela, certified by both the National Endurance Sports Trainers Association and the American College for Sports Medicine, founded Body Inspired Fitness, a personal training company dedicated to spreading her love of movement and exercise.
 
Starting with a unique concept, Angela set out to help improve the quality of children's fitness. "For years, I have worked with kids in almost every capacity imaginable," she says. "Not so long ago, I was a kid myself, and I remember very clearly what it felt like to face the daily trials of growing up." She put that experience to good use, forging relationships that were individual to each child she worked with, and using that relationship to tap into what kids enjoy, which then allowed her to really motivate them to keep working hard. Because Angela believes that healthy habits must start with the parents, she expanded Body Inspired Fitness to include the whole family. "Our specialty is working with the family as a whole and seeing where the holes are and why it's not working." Described by the Westside Today publications as a "Family Fitness Phenomenon," Angela is known for her unique and personal approach to helping people of all ages and physical fitness levels achieve their personal exercise goals.

Angela has recruited a team of dynamic and talented trainers who've all been taught by Angela herself, and who follow her fitness methods. The Body Inspired team has a passion for health and fitness, and a desire to help others embrace a healthy lifestyle. Coming from different backgrounds, and with different specialties, Angela's trainers work with clients of all ages and fitness levels, finding unique ways to make fitness fun and exciting.

In 2005, Body Inspired Fitness created the first and only Pacific Palisades-based Boot Camp - these outdoor, summer classes met at the beach, the park, and the stairs and were Women Only. Body Inspired boot camps were an instant success. Angela's "No sergeants, no whistles, no yelling" approach attracted a loyal following of motivated women. Many boot campers have returned for a second, third, even fourth boot camp!

In 2007 Body Inspired boot camps expanded even further! Boot Camps are now being offered in Santa Monica as well as the Pacific Palisades, and because of their extreme popularity, are being run every month year-round!
In September of 2007, a Men's Camp was created - making it a fun and safe place for both women and men of all ages and fitness levels to exercise.

Working with people on an emotional as well as physical level, Angela helps individuals identify personal factors that have been blocking their progress. Angela and her Body Inspired trainers have worked with clients struggling to overcome weight issues, clients trying to rebuild muscle after debilitating illness, clients looking to rehab after surgery or injury, and clients who are just trying to find the right motivational techniques. With Angela's enthusiastic attitude and invigorating workouts, her clients discover a healthy, active lifestyle with endless possibilities and results.

Over the past four years, Angela has grown Body Inspired Fitness to be a truly unique, one-stop-shopping fitness resource for the entire family: "At Body Inspired Fitness, we've got something for everyone, from kids and teens, to moms who have just given birth or are even still pregnant, to senior citizens, to athletes, to couch potatoes. We love working with everyone at every level!" Angela looks forward to a bright future filled with serving the community, growing Body Inspired Fitness, and reaching as many people as she can to spread her message that anything is possible!

For more information go to: http://www.bodyinspiredfitness.com