Melissa Hawthorne
- Melissa Hawthorne RN BSN CSCS has been a Registered nurse for 29 years with emphasis in critical care and cardiology. She has also spent 6 years in medical sales for a major medical cardiac device company. With 24 years experience in the fitness industry, some of her certifications in both group fitness and personal training include ACE,AFAA,ISCA,Johnny G. Spinning, Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, USA Weight Lifting and Aqua fitness. Missy is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist ( CSCS ) for NSCA.
Presently, Missy is also a skin care specialist and consultant for The Plastic Surgery Group Inc. Cincinnati and is owner of her very own Priority Fitness Personal Training and Wellness. She served as the group fitness director for the Bally Total Fitness Corporation, Cincinnati for 17 years before starting her personal training career.
Missy is an international workshop presenter, Continuing education provider, and Master Trainer for The Resist-a-ball Company, ISCA Personal Training and Kick-boxing, and Beamfit. Missy had played an active role in the development of the strength and conditioning program for the Cincinnati Reds Minor League teams, spring training 2002. Missy has often been asked to share exercise tips for FOX 19 TV and Channel 12 WKRC TV. Missy served as Chairperson for the City of Hope's Workout for Hope 1988-2000 and continues to serve on the National Wellness Board for the City of Hope Research Hospital in California.
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