Founder

Was once a competitive athlete rooted in functionality, specificity, quality and excellence. Melina endured an unexpected change when tearing multiple ligaments in her knee, bringing her athletic career to an end. Melina’s passion as an athlete fuelled her purpose to help others build strength and conquer any challenge. Melina then went on to obtain a Bachelors of Science degree specializing in Kinesiology and a diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion at the University of Guelph-Humber. She leveraged her knowledge gained from her fitness journey and education to complete a literature review discussing the use of strength training in mitigating the onset of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears in female athletes. After working closely with several athletes, enhancing their athletic and fitness abilities. In 2022, COLA LIFESTYLE was created. Framing her focus to maximize strengths by minimizing weaknesses to create a lifestyle for longevity. COLA’s crew is a community and safe place that can be felt by everyone who enters the gym. Her inclusivity, energy and passion pushes clients to elevate their lifestyle by reinventing a new version of themselves.