10/07/2026
New Instructor ! Come meet Melissa this Thursday Oct 8 for our 6:00 PM Flow & Reset .... her very first class at Heartspace! She will be available as a sub instructor for now, but keep an eye on the schedule for more of Melissa in the future. We are so excited to have her!
About: Melissa is a certified Elite Trainer through the International Sports Science Association, holds her 500RYT yoga teacher certification, and is currently enrolled in Yogi Flight School. She is constantly learning so she can meet every student in their own unique journey. She also runs her own wellness business, Mel Soco LLC, as an online health coach — bringing personalized guidance to clients well beyond the studio walls.
Melissa has always had a sporty and adventurous spirit. From ballet, hip hop, volleyball, tennis, and cheerleading throughout her school years, movement has always been at the heart of who she is.
After high school, Melissa enlisted in the Army, where she discovered her love for physical training and stepped into leadership as a squad leader — igniting a passion for helping others that has never left her.
Following her military service, Melissa was diagnosed with PTSD. It was through yoga and meditation that she found healing, and ultimately her true calling. Combining fitness with mind, body, and soul transformed her not only physically but mentally — and she has made it her mission to share that transformation with as many people as she can reach.
Melissa has built her experience across some of our region's finest fitness communities — training and teaching at Odyssey Fitness and Crunch Fitness in Wilkes-Barre, and most recently at Core Fitness and Rehabilitation here in Scranton.
When she's not on the mat, you'll find Melissa with her kids — road tripping, hiking, camping, and chasing new adventures together.
Hope to see you Thursday !
