About Melanie Morlan
Melanie has a dual emphasis Masters degree from Gonzaga University and is a couples therapy specialist (http://couplestherapyspokane.wordpress.com/).
She practices a new and very effective (research based) therapeutic protocol Emotionally Focused Therapy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotionally_focused_therapy
She has worked in the field of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training for 20 years. She holds a BS in Athletic Training (a six-year program incorporating a 1500 hour internship). She also practices as a wellness consultant for individuals and businesses.
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As an endurance sport specialist, she worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee. After 11 successful and very exciting years, primarily with the sport of cycling, including the 92′ Olympics, 4 world championships and two seasons with Lance Armstrong (1990-91), she retired, opting for a non-traveling lifestyle in order to raise a family.
- She is married to Christopher Morlan (www.morlanarchitect.com).. She lives in beautiful Eastern Washington with her husband and 11-year-old son.
- She opened Associates For Health and Wellness, a complementary health care clinic, in Spokane in 1998, adding a Wellness Consulting Business in 2007.
- She writes as a freelance journalist. (click for samples of work: An enjoyable commute)
- Volunteer Commitments: Regional Leader for the LiveSTRONG Foundation. Her focus is cancer survivor, and political advocacy.www.laf.org
- Business Consulting: Currently developing and implementing the third year of a Complementary Therapies and Wellness Activity Program with Cancer Patient Care. Funded by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation Eastern Washington Affiliate. www.cancerpatientcare.org
- Honored with the Washington State Marriage and Family Therapy scholarship award for 2010 for academic achievement and community service work and the Gonzaga University Travel Scholarship for National presentation.
First I Breathe—Wellness Coaching Spokane Washington
Wellness Consulting Spokane
Please say hello I would love to hear from you!
firstibreathe
awesome job now im gonna have to move to washington im sold
May 30, 2011 at 5:31 pm
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May 30, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Great personal bio Melanie! Love the unobtrusive way to demonstrate your passions (with Livestrong), your family (and Chris’s link) as well as what the difference you truly want to make in people’s lives.
May 14, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Thanks Dan, you opinion means a lot to me!
Best, Mel
May 15, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Beautifully done Mel- your always inspiring!!
December 26, 2008 at 12:10 am
Congratulations Melanie! This is a perfect adventure for you! Plus, you (and the website) look good!
Love, Wynne
October 13, 2008 at 12:47 am
Good job Mel! This looks great! I’m proud of you. Love, Shelley
October 9, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Ditto! So proud of what you’ve done here! Your site looks great. I want to come out to Spokane to take your course!!!
August 24, 2008 at 10:11 pm
It was so much fun to put this together. Thanks for the words of praise. I appreciate you immensely. MEM
August 23, 2008 at 2:52 am
GOOD FOR YOU!!! I’m so proud of you. This makes me feel all calm and motivated. Can I be a client? How will you celebrate getting up and running?
August 22, 2008 at 9:03 pm