Melissa Allen founded Optimum Condition™ in 1999. She is an accomplished trainer, writer, and consultant, having appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and on television. Her self-syndicated column entitled Fitness Forum, is published in several local newspapers in the San Diego area. She is an active member of IDEA Health and Fitness, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, and the San Diego Press Club.

Education & Qualifications:

1997
First Degree Black Belt American Kickboxing

1999
Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise

2000
Bachelor of Science Biology/ Pre-medicine