Melissa Allen, BS, CPT, CES
Human Biologist | Founder
Certifications
• Wellcoaches Health & Wellness Coach
• CPR & AED American Heart Association BLS
• Rock Tape Functional Movement Taping (FMT-Basic)
• Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Provider (SASTM)
• Gray Institute Applied Functional Science (GRAY-CAFS)
• American Council on Exercise Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist (ACE-AHFS)
Credentials
• Exercise is Medicine – American College of Sports Medicine ((ACSM)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES)
• Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Purple Belt
• American-Style Kickboxing 1st degree Black Belt
Skills
• Understanding of human body movement patterns in 3-planes of motion
• Improving flexibility through dynamic and myofascial release stretching, mobility, strength, and balance
• Goal setting as related to physical movement and expected future outcomes
• Physical reassessments that dictate program adjustments and modifications
Work History
(May 2025 – Current)
Mobile in-home personal training & rehabilitative therapies/ operator of Optimum Condition, LLC – El Cajon, CA
(February 2010 – April 2025)
Medical fitness studio founder/ operator of Optimum Condition, LLC – El Cajon, CA
(April 2000 – February 2010)
Mobile personal training company owner/ operator of Optimum Condition – El Cajon, CA
Education
2025 – Accepted to Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
1995 – 1997 Associate of Science from Grossmont Community College – El Cajon, CA
1997 – 2000 Bachelor of Science: Biology San Diego Christian College (formerly Christian Heritage College) – Santee, CA, Graduating Magna Cum Laude
Professional organizations | Memberships
• ACSM Alliance Member #789518
• East County Referral Group of local business owners
• Elks Lodge #1812 member
• Served on Board of Directors of SD East County Chamber of Commerce 2023-2025
Published Work | Weekly Fitness Columns
• San Diego Woman Magazine, Living Better Magazine, East County Gazette, East County News, Presidio Sentinel, East County Californian, Alpine Sun, Hillcrest News, Del Mar Times, Solana Beach Sun, Update
Volunteer Work
• Senior Olympics 2014 – organized and hosted fitness segment of games
• Rehab United Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Center – observation hours
• Various non-profit fund raisers and charity events throughout the San Diego area
Our Mission
Optimizing health through science and movement
Since 1999