Melvin Stakely Jr.

My Certifications

ISSA Master Trainer

The ISSA Master Trainer credential is awarded only to distinguished ISSA Certified Trainers who have proven their competence in personal training and developed expertise in five additional areas of concentration through specialization certifications. This esteemed knowledge means personalized programs and targeted results for any type of client.

ISSA Certified Master Trainer

ISSA Online Coach Certification

An ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) Online Coach can provide clients with a range of services, including customized workout plans, nutrition guidance, progress tracking, and habit coaching, all within a convenient online format. Allowing access to help individuals anywhere anytime. They also offer business support, helping coaches build and market their online training business. 

ISSA Specialist in Exercise Therapy

All too often, people suffering from debilitating medical conditions are inclined to think that fitness doesn't apply to them.

In reality, fitness is even more vitally important to those who are recovering from medical care. As an ISSA speciaist in exercise therapy, I am able to help you design a fitness program that works around your condition, giving you a healthier and brighter future to look forward to.

ISSA Nutritionist

Fitness results start in the kitchen. As a certified Nutrition Coach, I help clients fuel their bodies with purpose—so they can train smarter, recover faster, and feel their best every day. From navigating food choices to building sustainable habits, I provide practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to each client's goals. Whether it's weight management, performance, or overall wellness, I create nutrition strategies that work in real life. With this certification, I offer a premium service that enhances my clients' results—and adds serious value to my own brand and income.

ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition

Whether you want to gain muscle, lose fat, or live healthily, your limiting factor usually lies beyond exercise. Poor nutrition is what holds people back. As an ISSA specialist in this area, I am able to help you dispel the common myths about nutrition, and then work with you to design a "real world" nutrition plan that you can actually stick with and enjoy.

ISSA Specialist in Sports Nutrition

A good exercise program is only half the story. Equally important is proper nutrition.

Synthesizing a cutting-edge, scientifically sound diet and nutrition regimen will radically increase the effectiveness of your exercise training sessions. As an ISSA specialist in sports nutrition, I am able to help you reach your performance goals faster than you'd previously imagined possible.

ISSA Specialist in Senior Fitness

Modern science has given us the ability to slow and even reverse the negative effects of aging. And study after study has shown that seniors are not only capable of real exercise, but can vastly improve their health, strength, mobility, and independence through exercise. As a certified specialist in senior fitness, I can help you set realistic goals for your health, and then enjoy achieving and exceeding them.

ISSA Youth Fitness Trainer

Countless studies show that children and adolescents today are in worse shape than at any other time in recent history. As an ISSA certified trainer in youth fitness, I'm providing timeless fitness and training principles apply specifically to kids and teens. I am able to help them train safely and knowledgeably for their age, boosting their confidence and giving them a stronger and brighter outlook on life.

ISSA Specialist in Strength & Conditioning

Until recently, most people believed that power athletes are born and not made.

That has changed. Modern training techniques can make anybody faster, stronger, and more powerful. Athletes at all levels - from grade school to the NFL - can sharpen their competitive edge with the help of an expert trainer. As an ISSA specialist in strength & conditioning, I am able to help you expand your body's capacity for challenging athletic feats while remaining strong and free from injury.

ISSA Certified Health Coach

Health coaching is a calling. As a certified Health Coach, I help clients take control of their well-being by creating sustainable lifestyle changes that support long-term health. From stress management and nutrition to fitness and behavior change, I guide people toward healthier habits that transform lives. In a world facing rising rates of chronic illness, I'm equipped to be part of the solution—offering support, education, and accountability when it matters most. With this certification, I don't just coach—I empower lasting change.

ISSA Certified Transformation Specialist

As a Transformation Specialist I'm armed with the skills and techniques required to truly coach and influence behavioral patterns as they relate to your physical, mental and emotional well-being. You will see better results faster, and have an easier time with the transition to the behaviors and activities I suggest.

ISSA Certified Weight Management Specialist

From navigating weight loss plateaus to building sustainable habits, effective weight management goes beyond the scale. As a certified Weight Management Specialist, I provide personalized support and guidance rooted in science and behavior change. I assess individual caloric needs, help clients understand how their bodies respond to food and activity, and design realistic strategies to achieve lasting results. Whether the goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or long-term maintenance, I'm here to educate, empower, and guide clients toward healthier, more balanced lives.

LMU Certified Yoga Instructor

In essence, LMU certified yoga instructors, particularly those with a Yoga Therapy background, can provide a personalized and therapeutic approach to yoga, going beyond general instruction to address individual needs, health challenges, and well-being goals in a supportive and evidence-informed manner. 

LMU Level 1 Yoga Therapist

A Level 1 Yoga Therapist, also sometimes referred to as a yoga teacher with specialized training, can offer a variety of services focused on wellness and stress reduction. They can guide individuals in practices like asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation, tailored to individual needs and goals. They may also work with specific populations, like those experiencing stress, anxiety, or chronic pain, and potentially integrate yoga therapy into clinical settings or work alongside other healthcare professionals. 

Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor

Trauma-informed yoga instructors provide a safe and empowering environment for students to explore their bodies and minds, particularly those who have experienced trauma.  While utilizing these teachings and the scientifically proven Polyvagal theory. They focus on building trust, promoting choice and agency, and cultivating self-awareness and regulation. This approach differs from traditional yoga by prioritizing a student's felt sense of safety and control over achieving specific poses or alignments.