Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa LaGrant.
Melissa is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and also holds a nutrition certification from Precision Nutrition. She has trained and coached a broad range of clients from those just learning to exercise to competitive athletes.
Melissa has spent over 8 years in the health and fitness industry. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in movement and sport sciences and a minor in psychology. She then went on to receive her Master’s degree from Rush University Medical Center. After spending the beginning of her career as a rehab therapist, Melissa decided to pursue her passions in both strength training and nutrition education.
Her work as a therapist has given her the experience to assist individuals in achieving their goals within a variety of life circumstances. Melissa understands that goals take time, patience, and hard work. She strives to provide the education and support needed to guide her clients toward feeling strong, confident, and empowered.
Melissa joined The Diet Doc team after having the opportunity to meet and listen to a presentation by Kori Propst. She knew immediately being a part of The Diet Doc would allow her to provide the best nutrition and weight loss coaching possible. She can’t wait to apply her knowledge and help you achieve your goals today! She is located in the heart of Chicago. The Diet Doc Difference provides personal training, small group classes, and custom nutrition consulting.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Owning and operating a nutrition and fitness studio has always been a dream of ours, but always seemed out of reach. The financial burden, the time, the work and a million other excuses we all are so good at coming up with, would often deter us. But we were tired of doing things someone else’s way. We had our own ideas, dreams, and knowledge of how we could really reach people and change their lives.
It took determination; once we made up our mind to go after it, there was no turning back no matter the difficulties and obstacles we ran into along the way. It took courage to leave our comfort zone of training and providing nutrition consulting out of someone else’s studio for which we had no other responsibilities. And it took encouragement from others who truly believed in us and our success. This dream would not be a reality without our strong client base and family support.
The Diet Doc Difference – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Owners of D3, Eve and myself, are two of Chicago’s top elite personal trainers. We are highly trained and certified to help you set goals, teach proper form and design training programs to each unique individual.
D3 offers private and small group personal training services in their studio for those looking for expert instruction and programming for weight loss, muscle gain, performance enhancement and overall health and wellness.
Fast results are guaranteed and achieved by:
Strength training and high intensity workouts- generate the potential to burn more calories up to 48 hours’ post workout.
Small group classes- create more effective workouts with increased personalized attention to ensure proper form and technique, while decreasing chance of injury.
Nutrition programs based on Science- void of fads, gimmicks and cookie-cutter dieting; Support- constant communication, monitoring and guidance; Sustainability- flexible dieting designed to fit your lifestyle.
The Diet Doc Difference is dedicated to educating and coaching clients in living healthy lifestyles with permanent success. The difference is clear.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Creating a community where all our members feel like family. Helping people not only achieve their goals but maintain them!
Contact Info:
- Address: 3430 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL, 60657
- Website: www.thedietdocdifference.com
- Phone: 773 360 8357
- Email: melatd3@gmail.com
- Instagram: thedietdocdifference
- Facebook: The Diet Doc Difference
- Twitter: @d3dietdoc
- Yelp: The Diet Doc Difference
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