Ep 528 - Beyond the Table with Angie Parris and Melanie Burns

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Angie welcomes Melanie Burns, CEO of Anatomy Trains and director in Europe and the UK. Melanie shares her inspiring journey to Ukraine, where she volunteered to train manual therapists working with soldiers recovering from war injuries, including amputations and head trauma. With a unique background that bridges psychology, massage therapy, yoga, and international business, Melanie reflects on the cultural challenges, personal rewards, and professional growth that came from this powerful experience. 

Melanie is the CEO of Anatomy Trains and director in Europe and the UK. She comes with an extensive background in international business, a bachelor's degree in psychology, and is a licensed massage therapist. She also owns and operates a 500-hour yoga teacher training in Maine and teaches Polyvagal Theory at Kripalu. She recently returned from volunteering in Ukraine to train manual therapists to work with soldiers injured from war, primarily amputees and those suffering from head trauma.

Connect with Melanie Burns:

IG: @wickedgoodyoga

FB: Melanie Burns 

Website: www.melanie.yoga

Website: www.wickedgoodyoga.com

Resources:

Nieograniczona: https://www.nieograniczona.org/en

Hands With Heart Foundation: https://handswithheartfoundation.org

Superhumans: https://superhumans-usa.org

 

 

Image of MT's working in Ukraine.

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    Angie Parris

    Angie Parris is a licensed massage therapist and the advertising director for ABMP. Angie is Chopra Center Certified in meditation, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and total well-being coaching. Her training explores physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. You can also see Angie in ABMP's Meditate & Move series on ABMP's YouTube Playlist. Angie is also the founder of the nonprofit Project Inti, an organization that provides aid and education to low-income Peruvian families and communities. For more information, visit projectinti.org.