Written by Stephanie Kewin


Age: 42   Hometown: Pheonix, AZ

Gigs: Transformation Coach, Intuitive Trauma Informed Life Coach

Follow her: @themelissapaige


Says Melissa Paige on how she’s inspiring others to make positive change in their lives: “I am showing others you can start your life over from rock bottom to sobriety, and you can overcome trauma and thrive.” Melissa knows. No stranger to starting over, she’s been sober since January 1st, 2011.


“After battling and overcoming drug addiction, eating disorders, alcoholism, and trauma, I have made it my mission to help others break free from toxic cycles.” Fitness is a big part of how she’s doing so—with good reason. “When I started to embark on a new life of sobriety, I also hired a fitness coach, and it changed my life,” says Melissa. “I love seeing the light come on in someone’s eyes when they finally see their own strength. It is a beautiful thing to witness.”

"When I started to embark on a new life of sobriety, I also hired a fitness coach, and it changed my life."

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