In episode 59, James speaks with Melissa White, founder of Balanced Fitness and Health on the topics of grit, resilience and determination.

Melissa reveals how multiple tragic elements from her past shape her dedication to serve her clientele with care and compassion.

Melissa White

Having struggled to recover from a serious car accident, Melissa White became an occupational therapist to help others who have suffered injuries. Today, she has a mission to empower people, cultivate change and improve health by educating and motivating people to own their health & wellbeing.

She founded Balanced Fitness & Health in 2015, leveraging her experience in the medical system and knowledge of psychosocial factors to apply a proactive approach to injury prevention and recovery from surgery and chronic pain.